Gastric Balloon in Turkey / Antalya: This method is used, when obese people have to lose weight fast. With this the stomach is filled and only a small space is left for food intake.
Gastric Balloon Turkey / Antalya – Costs EUR 2,090
Many people suffer from obesity – despite repeated attempts to completely change their diet, cut down on sugar and exercise regularly. No matter how it looks on the outside, the quality of life is always affected. We at Aestehtic-Travel in Antalya would like to offer you various options for getting your life and your feel-good weight back under control with the help of a surgical procedure – just get in touch with us!
One of the restrictive techniques of gastric surgery in Turkey that we offer our patients in Turkey is the so-called gastric balloon in Turkey. A gastric balloon in Turkey is an oval capsule that you can simply swallow or that can be inserted by a specialist via gastroscopy. It is then filled with a suitable substance. This is usually a gas or air mixture, or a saline solution. As a gastric balloon in Turkey is only a minor procedure lasting around 30 minutes, you can leave our practice on the same day. To avoid risks, the gastric balloon will be removed by your specialist in Turkey after around 3-6 months. This is particularly necessary as it can otherwise lead to possible irritation of the gastric mucosa, which can cause nausea, abdominal pain and vomiting.
In order to have a gastric balloon inserted here in Turkey, there are various requirements: Among other things, you should also suffer from obesity from a medical point of view – that is, have a body mass index (BMI) of at least 40 (equivalent to 40 kg/m2). Or, a BMI of 35, which is coupled with severe health restrictions. Furthermore, according to the law, you must be of legal age and thus have reached the age of 18. Other factors include the exclusion of mental illness, the consumption of drugs and alcohol and a maximum age limit of 65 years.
However, until then, you should inform yourself in advance about the course of treatment, possible risks and side effects as well as the changes to your previous life. Of course, our Aestehtic-Travel team in Antalya will be happy to provide you with detailed advice in this context!
By means of the balloon placed in the stomach, the body is signalled a faster feeling of satiety (through the balloon contact with the stomach sensors), so that this restrictive treatment method can be seen as a kind of supportive measure for dietary changes. Due to the rapid onset, you can leave the practice on the same day and gradually adapt your life to the new circumstances. In addition, complications rarely occur when a gastric balloon is inserted. Furthermore, this procedure does not result in any anatomical changes! Plus, the capsule is simply removed after a certain period of time.
The elastic, soft balloon of silicone will be placed in the upper part of the stomach and filled with a saline solution. The gastric balloon will be floating freely in the stomach and producing a quick feeling of satiety. It can stay in the stomach for up to six months, after that it has to be removed.
The gastric balloon is only an adjuvant for a faster feeling of satiety. It is important to also have a change of diet and some excersise. It is possible to lose between 10 to 20 kilograms within six months.
A scratchy throat can occur, sometimes accompanied by nausea. These minor ailments can be treated with medication and will not last long.
Theoretically the gastric balloon can burst, but this possibility is extremely low. In case of this, the saline solution is coloured and will affect the urine. Doctors will remove the burst gastric balloon or it will come out the natural way by itself.
It is recommended to get nutrition counselling. Also excersise and sport can help to lose weight. For a quick reduction of weight the gastric ballon is not suitable. After removal there is danger of the so called jojo-effect and a rapid gain of weight.
Normally, the health insurance does not cover the costs. In special cases, for example if you are particularly overweight, you may receive support or even full coverage of the costs. This must be clarified with the respective health insurance company before the procedure.
