Orbera®️ Gastric Balloon
What is the ORBERA® Managed Weight Loss Program?
The ORBERA® Managed Weight Loss Program is a medical procedure for weight loss that focuses on developing long-term, sustainable, healthy habits. The comprehensive, two-part program starts with a soft, intra-gastric balloon placed in your stomach for 6 months to encourage portion control.
The second part of the program is very important because it helps you maintain the weight loss. We will work with you to guide you through the process of developing a healthy, balanced diet and support you in making healthy lifestyle choices.
ORBERA® is indicated for people with a BMI of 27kg/m2 and above, between the ages of 18-70 years.
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What is a Gastric balloon?
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How is the procedure performed?
After 6 months, the intragastric balloon is removed through the mouth in a similar manner, under the same supervised conditions.
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How long does it take to recover after the procedure?
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How do I lose weight with the ORBERA® Balloon?
The ORBERA® balloon works by occupying about one third of the stomach cavity, decreasing the amount of food the stomach can hold. When combined with a healthy diet and exercise the balloon helps control portion sizes and facilitates weight loss. The balloon assists with weight loss via three potential mechanisms; delaying gastric emptying, reducing gastric volume and stimulating ‘stretch’ receptors in the stomach which signals the brain to initiate a feeling of fullness.
Your dietitian will meet with you throughout the program to help you implement positive dietary and lifestyle modifications. Healthy food choices and lifestyle changes will be easier to maintain with the ORBERA® balloon in place.
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How much weight will I lose with the ORBERA® Balloon?
Your success depends on whether you make the necessary dietary and lifestyle adjustments and how well you apply them. A gastric balloon is a tool to aid weight loss and must be used in conjunction with diet, exercise and a behaviour modification programme.
The system has been evaluated in over 230 global clinical studies showing an average weight loss of 10-15kg in the 6-month time frame. There has been over 300,000 procedures performed worldwide with ORBERA®. Seventy to eighty percent of weight loss typically occurs during the first three months of treatment. Having a team of experts to help you overcome the challenges of retraining your appetite, adopting new dietary habits, and establishing a reasonable exercise routine will be essential to meet your long-term weight loss goals.
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What is the advice around pregnancy and the ORBERA® balloon?
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For more information
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11911135
http://www.orberaweightlosssystem.com.au
https://www.youtube.com/user/ORBERAAU
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