Gastric Balloon in Mexico

Are you looking for a less invasive procedure to lose weight? One of the most popular and effective options we offer is the Gastric Balloon (Intragastric Balloon Weight Management System). At Mexico Bariatric Center, we specialize in gastric balloon procedures starting at $3,695.

The goal of non-surgical procedures like the gastric balloon is to fill the gap between surgical procedures and diet/exercise. Gastric balloon, also called tummy balloon or belly balloon, is typically part of a structured program, with diet and exercise.

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How Does the Gastric Balloon Work?

The Intragastric Balloon, or the Gastric Balloon, is a non-surgical procedure that places a balloon in the stomach. The process involves:

Inserting a deflated soft, silicone balloon through the mouth, inside the stomach.
The balloon is inflated with air or liquid to a volume of about 500 ml, and thus reduces a patient’s stomach capacity to about 1000 ml.

Inflated balloon creates restriction and gives the patient a feeling of fullness, like gastric sleeve and gastric banding. Smaller stomach capacity helping them reduce their caloric intake. Presence of the balloon in the stomach also delays the food discharge and patient stays full longer.

The procedure itself takes no more than 30 minutes and can be in place up to six months (up to a year in case of Spatz).

Types of Gastric Balloon

Orbera Gastric Balloon

There are several types of intragastric balloons:

ORBERA® Managed Weight Loss System – made by Apollo Endosurgery, Inc. (FDA-Approved)
Spatz3 Adjustable Balloon System (COFEPRIS-Approved)
ReShape Duo Balloon System (FDA-Approved)
Obalon® Intragastric Balloon System (just received FDA Approval)

Mexico Bariatric Center (MBC) offers the two leading intragastric balloons with a proven track record: Orbera and the Spatz3.

Balloon Comparison:
– Orbera vs. ReShape Duo vs. Spatz
– Gastric Balloon vs. Obalon

Everything you need to know before you get the Gastric Balloon [Pros and Cons of Gastric Balloon]

Why Choose Gastric Balloon

Non-surgical: The balloon is inserted orally into your stomach in a fast and efficient manner.
Non-invasive: This procedure requires such mild work that many can go home the same day.
Temporary: The balloon only remains within the stomach for 6 months (one year for Spatz) before removal.

Who is a Candidate for Gastric Balloon?

Intragastric balloon is an especially attractive option because of its lower BMI requirement. With bariatric surgeries, many surgeons require patients to have body mass indexes (BMIs) of 35 or even 40. With the gastric balloon patients, can undergo the procedure with a BMI of only 27. This means that more patients may be suitable candidates for this procedure.

Sometimes bariatric surgeons require bariatric surgery prospects with high BMIs to lose weight, thus reducing risks and potential complications while undergoing bariatric surgery. Patients who need to lose a significant amount of weight before certain bariatric procedures jump-start the process with gastric balloon. Then when the physician is satisfied with the weight loss, they can remove the balloon and proceed with a more aggressive procedure.

Expected Weight Loss with Gastric Balloon

Although the intragastric balloon has not been widely studied, some studies found that (publish data), in six months, patients can lose up to 35% of their excess weight – an average of 1 to 2 lbs per week. This compares nicely with the expected 50% with gastric banding and 65% with gastric sleeve and gastric bypass.

Orbera IntraGastric Balloon Results

Apollo’s Orbera balloon is the leading and most widely used device.

6 Month (At Time of Removal): Total Body Weight Lost: 12% Median, with a 9.3% to 21% Range.
12 Months (6 Months After Removal): Excess Body Weight Lost: Ranged from 11% to 51% Lost.
36 Months (30 Months After Removal): About 6% Lost of Total Body Weight.

ReShape Duo Balloon Results

6 Month (At Time of Removal): Percentage of Excess Weight Lost: 31.8% Mean.

Spatz3 Balloon Results

The Spatz3 balloon is the only balloon that can be adjusted (normally after 3 months to 750 ml – leaves stomach size similar to gastric sleeve) and can stay in the stomach as long as 1 year.

12 Month (At Time of Removal): Percentage of Excess Weight Lost: 46% Mean.

Advantages of Gastric Balloon

No Cutting, Stapling, Stomach Removal, or Major Surgery
Removable
Limited Risks and Side Effects

Disadvantages of Gastric Balloon

May cause discomfort
Diet and exercise regimen required to be truly effective
Risk of rupture, especially if the balloon stays longer in the stomach.
Bowel obstruction due to the migration of an IGB

Potential Side Effects, Risks, and Complications of Balloon

The procedure often produces cramping, nausea, vomiting, gastro-oesophageal reflux and discomfort immediately following placement. There is a slight risk of balloon deflation while inside the stomach, which can cause obstruction.

What is the Cost of Gastric Balloon?

Currently, the Intragastric Balloon is only available in the U.S., Canada, Australia, Mexico, South America and parts of Europe. The procedure is available in the United States for around $8,000. In other countries, such as Mexico, where the system is available; people can expect to pay the equivalent of $5,800.

Check Out our Gastric Balloon Surgery Costs!

MBC Costs:

Mexico Bariatric Center offers the intragastric balloon procedure with Orbera and Spatz at affordable prices. MBC is the only company that offers stay at the hospital for patients to be cared for and monitored after the procedure.

Balloon Procedures We Offer

ORBERA
Spatz3

Balloon Procedures We Do NOT Offer

Obalon
Reshape Duo

Prices for the insertion, adjustment (Spatz) and removal (Typically, six months apart) of the balloon are quoted separately.