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Non surgical Weight Loss Gastric Balloon Endobarrier UK
1.
2. There is a growing population of overweight patients in the
UK, in 2011 alone the overweight population increased to 65%
for men and to 58% in women
This growing population has prompted the bariatric, weight
loss, medical field to research and develop treatments against
obesity and prolong patient’s life expectancies.
3. The long list of health risks associated with being overweight
has prompted many patients to seek treatments, including
surgical intervention such as the gastric band and bypass.
• Others who are at a higher risks for surgery or unwilling to
undergo surgery altogether have the options to undergo scar
free alternatives including the Gastric Balloon and The
Endobarrier.
4. The Endobarrier
Launched in 2010
Thin plastic sleeve
inserted through the
mouth under sedation
Placed in the upper part of
the small intestine
Decreases absorption of
calories and nutrients
Non-permanent and
reversible
Taken out after 12 months
5. The Gastric Balloon
Launched in the 1980s
Deflated plastic balloon
inserted through the
mouth under sedation
Inflated inside the
stomach to occupy 1/3 of
its capacity
Creates a feeling of
fullness
Non-permanent and
reversible
Taken out after 6-9
months
6. Surgical Vs Non Surgical Weight
Loss
Surgical Weight Loss Surgery such as the Gastric Bypass or
the Gastric Band offer permanent support for a lifetime
change.
Non Surgical Weight Loss Surgery including the Gastric
Balloon and Endobarrier are non-permanent and
reversible treatments with lower risks for those not
eligible for surgery.
Which weight loss treatments should I go for?
It is important that patients seek professional medical
advice, to decide which treatments suit them and fully
understand the commitment of changing their lifestyles
and diet before undergoing such treatments.
7. Surgical Vs Non Surgical Weight
Loss
Surgical Weight Loss Surgery such as the Gastric Bypass or
the Gastric Band offer permanent support for a lifetime
change.
Non Surgical Weight Loss Surgery including the Gastric
Balloon and Endobarrier are non-permanent and
reversible treatments with lower risks for those not
eligible for surgery.
Which weight loss treatments should I go for?
It is important that patients seek professional medical
advice, to decide which treatments suit them and fully
understand the commitment of changing their lifestyles
and diet before undergoing such treatments.