ReShape Balloon

ReShape Balloon

ReShape Dual Balloon System is a very effective non-surgical weight loss procedure for people with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 to 40. If you have a BMI of 30 to 40 and you have been dieting and exercising but no success, ReShape is a good weight loss procedure for you.

ReShape provides significant weight loss over a period of time. The dual weight loss balloons were designed to enhance safety.

ReShape dual intragastric balloon technology uses two connected saline-filled balloons to occupy significant room in your stomach. By occupying more space in your stomach, you can only eat a little food and still be filled. The balloons are also designed to sit in your stomach in a way that mirrors the natural curvature of your stomach so that you can be comfortable when they are inside your stomach.

The balloons will be left inside your stomach for a period of 6 months before they are deflated and removed.

The aim of ReShape gastric balloon is to significantly reduce the amount of food you are able to eat. The balloons also make you feel full and less hungry. The drastic reduction in the amount of food you eat leads to a reduction in the calories that your body absorbs. The reduction in calories then leads to weight loss.

ReShape gastric balloon has helped many people around the world who are overweight to lose weight and it also helps them sustain their weight loss. ReShape gastric balloon has helped many patients lost more than twice as much weight than diet and exercise alone. Even after the balloons are removed, patients still continue to lose weight.

How much does the ReShape cost?

ReShape is not covered by many insurance providers. The cost of ReShape includes surgeon fee, balloon insertion and removal. The cost of Reshape ranges anywhere between $3,000 and $7,500.

How much weight can you lose with a gastric reshape balloon?

ReShape gastric balloon can provide a weight loss of between 20 and 50 pounds over six months. This is a weight loss of about 10 to 20% of your total body weight. It is advised to continually keep a healthy lifestyle by dieting and exercising even after having ReShape balloons for better results and to sustain your weight loss.

How effective is gastric reshape balloon?

ReShape gastric balloon is an effective procedure to lose excess weight. A lot of people that have done ReShape gastric balloons have recorded significant success in their weight loss. Most people lose about 7 to 20% of their total body weight in the first six months after having ReShape gastric balloon. The total excess weight that most patients have lost after having ReShape gastric balloon ranges from 30 to 47%.

Is Reshape gastric balloon reversible?

ReShape gastric balloon is completely reversible because the balloon is inserted and can also be removed. It is not a bariatric surgery. It is a minimally invasive procedure that is completely reversible. The balloon is removed from the stomach after 6 months the same way it was placed in the stomach.

What happens if the gastric balloon pops?

ReShape gastric balloon is filled with saline (saltwater). The water is completely harmless to the body. Even if a balloon pops or burst, the water is harmless to your body. The balloon is also harmless inside your stomach and can be removed by your surgeon.

ReShape is a dual balloon system. This means even if one of the balloons burst, the other balloon will still occupy a significant space inside your stomach. The aim of the procedure is still not defeated even if one of the balloons pops.

What is the safest weight loss surgery?

ReShape is the safest weight loss procedure among the other weight loss procedures. It is entirely safe and with no serious side effects or complications. ReShape is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). You’re mildly sedated during the insertion procedure for safety and comfort.

Reshape provide better results and has more capacity than other gastric balloons. It takes more space in the stomach for superior weight loss results. Reshape prioritizes the safety of patients by minimizing the risk of migration to the intestinal tract. The balloons improve comfort for the patient by conforming to the natural shape of the patient’s stomach.

Can I fly with a gastric reshape balloon?

Of course, you can fly with Reshape gastric balloon. You don’t need to be scared about anything at all. It is entirely safe to fly to your destination with Reshape gastric balloon. An airplane maintains a normal pressure throughout the whole cabin. The balloons will not be affected at all even at a high altitude.

Can you drink alcohol with a gastric reshape balloon?

Medically, it is safe to drink alcohol in moderation after a Reshape gastric balloon. However, you need to understand that alcohol contains high calories which won’t help your weight-loss intentions. Drinking alcohol could affect your weight loss results. It is generally advised to avoid intake of alcohol when you’re trying to lose weight.

Does insurance pay for gastric reshape balloon?

ReShape gastric balloon is currently not covered by insurance. You will need to make out-of-pocket payment for your procedure. ReShape gastric balloon procedure can cost up to $7,000 or more. Talk to your provider or surgeon to suggest easy ways to pay for the procedure.

Is gastric band better than reshape balloon?

Gastric band is a laparoscopic bariatric surgical procedure. It involves the use of an adjustable band that is tied around the top of the stomach to create a small pouch. The band is made of silicone and it gets tightened when saline is added to fill the band. The band is connected to a small port placed under the skin of your abdomen. The port is where saline is added or removed.

The aim of gastric band is to reduce the size of your stomach and the amount of food it can hold. By reducing the size of your stomach, you feel full by eating a little. The reduction of the food you eat leads to reduction in calorie absorption which then leads to weight loss.

Though gastric band can provide weight loss over a period of time, ReShape gastric balloon is more effective and safer. ReShape is an endoscopic procedure. There are no incisions made during ReShape procedure, unlike gastric band that involves incisions. There are no scars or bleeding with ReShape. ReShape doesn’t alter the shape of the stomach; the balloon only occupies space inside the stomach. This makes it safer and effective.

After having gastric band, you can lose 25 to 50 pounds in six months. You can lose an average of 40 pounds in six months after ReShape gastric balloon.

What can you eat with a gastric reshape balloon?

Shortly after your Reshape gastric balloon, you can start drinking water and progress to calorie-free fluids such as skim milk, protein shakes, non-carbonated beverages, yogurt, fruit juices, and sugar-free Kool-Aid. After a few days, you can start eating soups and other low-calorie products.

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