What is the ORBERAâ„¢ Balloon?
The ORBERA™ Intragastric Balloon is part of the ORBERA™ Managed Weight Loss System, a 12-month program that helps adult patients suffering from obesity in losing and maintaining weight. The non-surgical weight loss procedure is FDA approved and a great option for those who don’t want or qualify for bariatric surgery.
Benefits of ORBERA include:
- Lose 3.1x more weight than with diet and exercise alone.
- No scars, stitches or incisions!
- 20-30 minute procedure. Most patients go home the same day.
- Unlike permanent surgical alterations, the ORBERAâ„¢ Intragastric Balloon is temporary.
How does the ORBERAâ„¢ Balloon work?
ORBERA is a simple, non-surgical outpatient procedure. The physician will insert a deflated silicone balloon into your stomach via an endoscopy, and then fill it with a safe saline solution until it’s about the size of a grapefruit. The balloon takes up space in your stomach, encouraging portion control and creating a feeling of fullness even after small meals.
The balloon remains in your stomach for 6 months, during which you will receive diet and exercise coaching from a team of experts. ORBERA gives you an edge on your weight loss journey, as you establish healthy eating and exercise habits.
Similar to placement, the balloon is removed through a quick, non-surgical procedure. The final 6 months of the program are focused on continuing your diet and exercise coaching to maintain your new weight. Check out the video below for more information.
Meet Our Physician
Dr. Prem Chattoo is an experienced Gastroenterologist with extensive knowledge on weight loss and the ORBERA Balloon Weight Loss Procedure. He is an expert on guiding patients down the right path when they are seeking help with losing weight, the healthy and effective way.
Just recently, Dr. Chattoo was featured on NY News 1 where he and an actual patient were interviewed on the ORBERA Balloon Weight Loss Procedure. To hear how Dr. Chattoo helped his patient lose 25-30 lbs, click on the video linked below.
For more information on the ORBERA Weight Loss program, please contact our office by email or phone.
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