Intra Gastric Balloon Weight Loss Articles

Around the world, increasing numbers of people are finding that the gastric balloon is a clinically accepted tool in reducing excess weight, and has been used successfully in Europe and Asia for more than 15 years.

Here are some articles that will help you understand the benefits of the intra gastric balloon, how it might affect/enhance your lifestyle.

1. Digestive Disease Week Notebook
Digestive Disease Week's staff's report on adjustable intragastric balloons and how they help obese patients lose significant amounts of weight and could be more tolerable than traditional intragastric balloons which must be removed after six months.

2. Implants of Spatz™ Adjustable Intragastric Balloon System
Intra gastric balloons have been used in weight loss therapy for the last 15 years in approximately 100,000 patients. An average weight loss of 15 kg or more over six months has been achieved safely and successfully.