{"id":368,"date":"2025-12-09T08:02:33","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T08:02:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/altaiecenter.com\/staging\/?page_id=368"},"modified":"2026-02-01T10:16:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T10:16:25","slug":"gastric-balloon","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/altaiecenter.com\/staging\/gastric-balloon\/","title":{"rendered":"Gastric Balloon"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Consultant in general and obesity surgeries In abudhabi and dubai<\/div>
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Specialist General Surgery and Bariatric Surgery<\/div>
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What is the one year gastric balloon?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The one year gastric balloon is a non surgical weight loss procedure in which a medical grade silicone balloon is placed inside the stomach using endoscopy.<\/p>

The balloon is then filled with sterile saline solution, occupying part of the stomach volume and helping the patient feel full with smaller amounts of food.<\/p>

The balloon remains in the stomach for 12 months, after which it is removed endoscopically without surgery.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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On average, the one year gastric balloon helps patients lose:<\/p>

15 to 18 kilograms, when combined with proper dietary guidance and medical follow up.<\/p>

Weight loss occurs gradually and is designed to support long term eating behavior change rather than rapid, unstable weight loss.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The one year gastric balloon may be a suitable option for patients who:<\/p>

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

    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.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    The balloon does more than simply reduce food volume.<\/p>

    It also helps by:<\/p>

    • Slowing gastric emptying<\/li>
    • Reducing hunger between meals<\/li>
    • Supporting portion control in a practical and sustainable way<\/li><\/ul>

      However, success depends on lifestyle and dietary changes, not the presence of the balloon alone.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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

      Patients do not feel pain during placement.<\/p>

      After waking up, a temporary adjustment phase may occur during the first few days, during which patients may experience:<\/p>

      • Nausea<\/li>
      • Mild stomach cramps<\/li>
      • A feeling of fullness or heaviness<\/li><\/ul>

        These symptoms are expected and occur as the stomach adapts to the balloon.<\/p>

        They are temporary and usually improve gradually within a few days with appropriate treatment and medical follow up.<\/p>

        Most patients notice significant improvement after the initial days and are able to resume normal daily activities.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat distinguishes the gastric balloon program at Al Taie Health Care Center?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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

        Under the supervision of Dr Abdul Salam Al Taie, Consultant Bariatric, General and Laparoscopic Surgeon, the program includes:<\/p>

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

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          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.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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          The one year gastric balloon is a non surgical option that supports gradual and safe weight loss.<\/p>

          It is suitable for selected patients who need structured support to change eating habits without surgery.<\/p>

          At Al Taie Health Care Center, the gastric balloon is used as a carefully planned therapeutic tool within a clear medical program aimed at achieving stable, long term results.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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