Risk & Side effect of Obalon at Dallas
The Obalon Balloon System, Dallas was approved by the FDA in
September 2016. In the clinical trials prior to the approval, typical side
effects included nausea and abdominal pain. Serious side effects were reported
in less than 0.3 percent of cases.
Since the Obalon Balloons are filled with
gas, and each one of them is said to weigh less than a penny coin, they have been
associated with high stomach tolerability and only mild adverse events.
After the Obalon Balloons are removed from
your stomach, you should follow the customized diet and exercise program and
consult with your dietitian or nutritionist for the next six months. To keep
the weight off long term, you’ll need to maintain healthy eating habits and
continue to exercise regularly.
The results of the Obalon Balloon treatment
are very individual and largely dependent on how rigorously you follow the diet
and exercise program. In the Obalon clinical trial, participants lost twice
as much weight with the Obalon Balloon System, Dallas than with diet and
exercise alone. Approximately 89 percent of the total weight lost at
six months was still kept off at one year.
- have had trouble losing weight
with exercise and diet alone
- have a BMI between 30 and 40
- haven’t had stomach surgery in
the past
- are 22 or older
- are able to commit to the
12-month treatment plan, which includes diet and lifestyle changes
This treatment is noninvasive and should only
be performed by an Obalon-trained physician. For best results, follow the diet
and exercise plan recommended by your doctor. Continue to eat healthy foods and
exercise after the treatment is complete.
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