“We have implanted balloons of many brands and models and in general during the first 3 months occurs the greatest weight loss and from the 4th month onwards the patient “gets used” to having the balloon implanted, this makes the mechanism and Spatz3 balloon adjustment valve is of particular importance, because once the weight loss curve flattens, we can increase the volume of the balloon and improve weight loss.
On the other hand, it is well known that about 7% of patients will not tolerate the balloon and it must be removed early. This is where the balloon adjustment mechanism seems most important to me, given that in our center The early withdrawal rate due to intolerance of the Spatz3 balloon is almost 0%.
Finally, another important element of the Spatz3 balloon is the duration of the implantation (1 year), which allows the patient to get used to their new situation and relationship with food, thus achieving a lower rate of recurrence after explantation of the balloon.”
Dr. José Di Giorgio Franco – Caracas, Venezuela
Gastroenterologist. Bariatric endoscopy specialist. President of the Venezuelan Society of Digestive Endoscopy
