How much do gastric balloon in Tunisia costs?
Generally speaking gastric balloon in Tunisia is not highly expensive, tho the surgery uses some of
the most modern tools science can offer, it is relatively not costly.
Gastric balloon in Tunisia is practiced in so many clinics and hospitals across the whole
country and you can find many prices with many ways of payment.
What is gastric balloon?
Gastric balloon or intra-gastric balloon is a medical procedure that doesn't require a
surgical approach.
The gastric balloon system consists of an expandable balloon, a placement tube and a
filling system.
The doctor will insert the balloon orally using a thin tube that will be going
through the thorat , this is also known as gastroscopy.
The balloon will be filled with sterile saline fluid once it reaches your stomach, when it's full the balloon will be too large to pass through the bowel, but not too big so it won't bother you or cause any internal damage or digestive problems.
When consuming food the balloon will block some of it and make you feel as if you are full, meaning you will cut down significantly on eating which will lead to you losing weight.
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Does gastric balloon in Tunisia exist?
Gastric balloon in Tunisia is a well-used method of medical weight lost, many professional clinics and hospitals have adopted the technique.
The Tunisian health organization is highly interested in better developing the method, and gastric balloon in Tunisia is becoming more famous by the day with people who are interested in weight lost.
In fact many medical universities are teaching this method and there are so many highly skillful and talented doctors all over Tunisia.
Who can undergo a gastric balloon?
When deciding to undergo surgical weight loss, you might find so many options, and they
all have their own unique requirements.
Gastric balloon is no different, there are some very specific things that come to
the equation inorder to be accepted for the treatment, some of these requirements are:
- You Body Mass Index score is over 32
- You must have no history when it comes to stomach surgeries.
- You must understand the risks and be willing to go to the follow-up appointments.
- Having a BMI of 35 to 40 and a medical condition such as type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure
Before undergoing any surgical procedure, you must always ask your doctor, especially in the case of weight lost surgeries.
Ask your doctor and dietitian for advice and take their notes into consideration.
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How to Prepare for a gastric balloon?
Before the operation, your doctor and medical staff will inform you of all the necessary
preparations for the procedure.
Your doctor will instruct you to stop smoking if you are a smoker to lower the risk
of having a chest infection.
Your medical team will give you blood tests and other check ups before the procedure to determine your physical well being and the state of your internal system.
You will need to restrict what you eat and drink especially in the later days before the operation, You may also be asked to start a physical activity program.
Gastric balloon is done using an endoscopic medical procedure in which it requires to have anaesthesia, that you need to fast before 12 hours from the operation.
You must be prepared to change your whole diet and lifestyle, it may sound easy but it could be a tall mountain to climb for some people, change doesn't come easy but it's necessary.
You will also be signing a consent form before the procedure confirming that you indeed agree to undergo the operation.
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What happens during the procedure?
As soon as you arrive at the clinic or hospital the medical staff there will have you undergo
a series of blood test.
After that you will be placed on the surgery table and the anaesthetic will be
introduced into your system.
Your surgeon will start by an examination of your stomach using an endoscopic camera,
if there are no problems in your system the procedure will start.
The gastric balloon is slowly introduced into the stomach through the mouth using a very tiny tube; the balloon is made out of soft silicone elastomer material.
The swallowing procedure is made easier using a throat spay which numbs the throat area, the doctor may also use muscle relaxing medication to help open the throat.
The balloon is inserted when it's in it's small form, once the balloon reaches your stomach it is filled with sterile saline through a small filling tube.
Once the balloon is filled, your doctor will remove the catheter by gently pulling on the external end of the tube.
The balloon has a self-sealing mechanism, once the tube is pulled the balloon will float freely inside your stomach.
The operation is highly delicate and requires precision and modern tools.
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What happens after the procedure?
You are able to have small amounts of liquids after 6 hours from the surgery, your doctor
will tell you that the liquid diet will last for 2 weeks.
Soon after that you will start eating soft food and after the three-weeks marker
you can eat regular food.
Gastric balloons are left inside your stomach for up to 6 months and are then
removed using an endoscope.
After the balloon is removed an other one can be installed depending on the plan
made by you and your doctor.
You will also have to make appointments with your dietitian, nutritionist and
psychologist after the surgery is done.
How long does the balloon remain in the stomach?
It varies from one person to another, but usually the balloon stays inside for 6 months.
It's not advised to have the balloon inside for long periods of time, the
internal stomach acid will slowly weaken the balloon material causing it to deflate.
When the doctor instructs you to have the balloon for more than 6 months, it is
imperative that the balloon is replaced when the time period is over.
To reduce the amount of stomach acid, your doctor will prescribe a course of oral
medication.
What are the risks of having a gastric balloon?
Just like any other medical procedure gastric balloon has some risks, such as:
- Pain and nausea.
- Some minor bleeding.
- You can feel imbalance like feeling sea sick.
- You can feel heavy in your abdomen.
- Gastro–oesophageal reflux may occur.
What are the alternatives to gastric balloon?
Modern medicine offers many options and procedures when it comes to weight lost and some of those options are:
- Gastric band surgery
- Gastric sleeve surgery
- Biliopancreatic diversion
Conclusion
Weight loss can be achieved with many many ways, either naturally with exercice, or when the person
is unable to perform physical training they can have a surgery that could save their life.
Gastric Balloon in Tunisia is kinda new, however, it's being developed each and every day to
make the results better and to make the risks less.
