On average, the one year gastric balloon helps patients lose:

15 to 18 kilograms, when combined with proper dietary guidance and medical follow up.

Weight loss occurs gradually and is designed to support long term eating behavior change rather than rapid, unstable weight loss.

The one year gastric balloon may be a suitable option for patients who:

• Have mild to moderate excess weight
• Have not achieved stable results with diet alone
• Prefer a non surgical solution
• Need practical support to modify eating habits

It is generally appropriate for patients with a BMI between 27 and 35, who are not candidates for bariatric surgery and do not have significant gastric conditions that would interfere with the procedure.

The balloon does more than simply reduce food volume.

It also helps by:

• Slowing gastric emptying
• Reducing hunger between meals
• Supporting portion control in a practical and sustainable way

However, success depends on lifestyle and dietary changes, not the presence of the balloon alone.

The balloon insertion itself is not painful, as the procedure is performed endoscopically under mild sedation or light anesthesia.

Patients do not feel pain during placement.

After waking up, a temporary adjustment phase may occur during the first few days, during which patients may experience:

• Nausea
• Mild stomach cramps
• A feeling of fullness or heaviness

These symptoms are expected and occur as the stomach adapts to the balloon.

They are temporary and usually improve gradually within a few days with appropriate treatment and medical follow up.

Most patients notice significant improvement after the initial days and are able to resume normal daily activities.

At Al Taie Health Care Center, the gastric balloon is treated as a comprehensive treatment program, not a standalone procedure.

Under the supervision of Dr Abdul Salam Al Taie, Consultant Bariatric, General and Laparoscopic Surgeon, the program includes:

• Continuous medical follow up throughout the balloon period to monitor response and address symptoms early
• Supervision by a specialized nutrition team that designs a gradual, phase based dietary plan
• Ongoing dietary adjustments based on individual response rather than a fixed plan for all patients
• Support focused on changing eating behavior, not just reducing food quantity

This integration of procedure, follow up, and nutritional care helps patients achieve healthy weight loss and maintain results after balloon removal, rather than temporary weight loss followed by rapid regain.