One patient, Helene Fleckney, 43, from Shenley in Hertfordshire, said: “A history of heart disease and diabetes runs in my family, so I knew I had to take action with my weight gain to lower my risk of susceptibility, as well as improving my confidence. “Obalon has proved an easy and quick treatment to help me lose weight. I’m not even fully through the treatment process yet and I’ve already lost a stone.” Spire clinics consultant Sally Norton said: “I’ve been monitoring Obalon’s progress over the last few years as I was very excited about the potential it could offer those patients who do not qualify for weight loss surgery but are struggling to lose weight and improve their health on their own. “It has minimal side effects, is quick and easy to place and is really well tolerated.
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Rating: Image courtesy of Obalon Obese Brits who don’t qualify for weight loss surgery have been delivered new hope in the form of a capsule which transforms into a gastric balloon when swallowed Other gastric balloons and weight loss surgery involve invasive procedures but this sedation-free treatment from Obalon takes only 10-15 minutes and is as simple as swallowing a pill. The capsule is attached to a micro-catheter and, once consumed, the pill releases a gastric balloon into the stomach. It is then inflated with gas to the size of an apple (see below), via the tiny tube, and it floats in the stomach to give a feeling of satiety or fullness. Image courtesy of Obalon.com Obalon is considered a short-term option for weight loss and it’s marketed at those with a body mass index (BMI) of 27 or above. Typically, treatment spans a 12 week period, where one or two more balloons can be inserted into the stomach every thirty days.
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