Even though this is not a surgical procedure, you do need to be very careful in the first couple of weeks following balloon insertion. For the first few days you will feel uncomfortable as your stomach adjusts to the presence of the BIB™. During this time you may experience nausea, vomiting, bloating and some cramping. Some unfortunate people may feel queasy for slightly longer than this.
Thereafter your symptoms should decrease, allowing you to settle into your concentrated weight loss period of around 6 months. You will be give clear instructions on what to eat and drink in the first two weeks. You will be encouraged to attend the Healthier Weight weight loss programme to learn new lifestyle tips to maintain your weight loss once the balloon is removed.
As a Healthier Weight patient you are encouraged to call us at any time for advice and always have the 24 hour emergency helpline number for reassurance out of hours.
Our gastric balloon aftercare package includes the following:
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Comprehensive nutritional support pack
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24 hour emergency helpline
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Scheduled monthly reviews with Senior Bariatric Nurse Consultant
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Free Healthier Weight behavioural weight loss programme
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Opportunity to purchase discounted specialist Weight to Go foods
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Explantation of gastric balloon after 6 months
See also gastric band and gastric bypass aftercare packages
