Steps of treatment of gastric balloon
The Orbera and ReShape gastric balloon, Dallas
procedures usually takes no more than a half hour to perform (compared to about
2 hours for gastric sleeve), and most patients are out of the hospital on the
same day.
Once you are set up in the treatment room, following are the steps:
1.
Your throat will be numbed with a special spray. The numbing sensation may feel strange, but it will
help your throat tolerate the instruments used in the procedure. If you wish,
you can also ask for an injection to make you feel sleepy, but these options
will be discussed with you beforehand.
2.
After you are comfortable, the nurse will
insert a plastic mouth guard between your teeth to keep your mouth open for the
scope.
3.
The scope will be passed through your mouth
and into your stomach. This will not be painful, and you will be able to
breath without worry. The doctor may also need to pass some air down the scope
to have a clear view. This too can be a strange feeling, and it may make you
want to belch.
4.
The scope will be removed.
5.
The deflated balloon will be passed into your
stomach and inflated with either air or saline solution.
6.
The scope will be passed into your stomach
one final time to double check that the balloon is in the right position and properly inflated.
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