What is the gastric balloon?
The gastric balloon is a non-surgical and short-term (temporary) weight loss device.
A smooth, soft saline-filled balloon (about the size of an grapefruit) is placed in your stomach, allowing you to control your portion sizes by filling space in your stomach.
By following professional health and wellness advice provided by Dr Peerbaccus, you can adopt good healthy eating habits and change your lifestyle so you can lose weight quickly and keep it off long term.
How much weight can I expect to lose with a gastric balloon in Brisbane?
Patients treated with the BIB intragastric balloon in Brisbane can expect to have significant weight loss during the six months the balloon is in place.
The following weight loss results were achieved in published clinical studies using the BIB balloon.
The amount of weight you lose and how long you maintain that weight loss will depend on how well you adopt long-term lifestyle changes related to eating and exercise.
Dr Peerbaccus provides dietary and lifestyle advice to help you make the changes needed.
Weight loss in medical studies on gastric balloon
Brazilian Study
In 2004: 323 patients; average weight loss after 6 months: 15kg
Large European Study
In 2005: 2,515 patients; average weight loss after 6 months: 20kg
WEIGHT LOSS BALLOON COST
How much does Gastric balloon cost in Brisbane?
A gastric balloon is a weight loss procedure, available at affordable price.
The price may vary depending on
- the duration of the weight loss program
- additional services required as dietary programs and fitness programs
- implantation and removal choices
and may also vary due to your medical history.
Dr Yanez Peerbaccus can provide you with a single, fixed price so there are no surprises.
Please contact us now and ask your GP to send a referral.