Swallowable Intragastric Balloon System

Sullivan et al randomized sham controlled trial of six month swallowable gas filled intragastric balloon system for weight loss.
Swallowable intragastric balloon system. The system is intended to be used as an adjunct to a moderate intensity diet and behavior modification program. The obalon balloon system is a swallowable intragastric balloon system indicated for temporary use to facilitate weight loss in adults with obesity bmi of 30 40 kg m2 who have failed to lose weight through diet and exercise. Officially launching in january 2017 the obalon is actually the third gastric balloon system to be fda approved in the u s. The obalon balloon system is a swallowable intragastric balloon system to help you feel full and eat less.
While it is temporarily in your stomach for six months it encourages your body. The obalon balloon system is the first and only swallowable fda approved balloon system for weight loss. The balloons occupy space in your stomach so you eat less making weight loss easier. The obalon weight loss balloon is a newer procedure using a completely new method of placement via a pill capsule that is swallowed.
The system is intended to be used as an adjunct to a moderate intensity diet and behavior modification program. The obalon balloon system is a swallowable intragastric balloon system indicated for temporary use to facilitate weight loss in adults with obesity bmi of 30 40 kg m2 who have failed to lose weight through diet and exercise. Surgery for obesity and related diseases 14 2018 1876 1889 obalon is your partner on the journey to jump start a healthy lifestyle. The obalon balloon system is a swallowable intragastric balloon system indicated for temporary use to facilitate weight loss in adults with obesity bmi of 30 40 kg m 2 who have failed to lose weight through diet and exercise the system is intended to be used as an adjunct to a moderate intensity diet and behavior modification program.
Up to three balloons are swallowed with total time of six months in your stomach. Orbera is a durable gastric balloon made out of soft silicone. The obalon six month gastric balloon system is a swallowable intragastric balloon for weight loss. It is however markedly different than its predecessors in a number of ways.
The non surgical treatment should consist of 3 lightweight balloons placed gradually over 3 months. Sullivan et al randomized sham controlled trial of six month swallowable gas filled intragastric balloon system for weight loss.