The decision to get weight loss surgery can be stressful and you might have concerns or questions. It’s important to know that you have many weight loss solutions available to you that can fit with your lifestyle and any preexisting medical conditions that you may deal with. There are a variety of endoscopic bariatric treatments offered and your can find out which one works for you. Dr. Donald Portocarrero at Gastrointestinal & Non-Surgical Weight Loss Solutions in Arcadia, CA, can explain when bariatric endoscopy can be used and how it can help you lose weight.

Using Bariatric Endoscopies to Lose Weight

If you’re overweight and struggling to lose weight, it’s important to know that there are a variety of procedures that can help you develop healthy habits that can help you lose weight and feel good in your own body again. Bariatric endoscopy from your gastroenterologist in Arcadia and Los Angeles, CA, can help reduce the size of your stomach and help you feel full faster, which in turn helps you lose weight. This type of procedure is minimally invasive and requires no surgery.

One of the most common types of bariatric endoscopy is an endoscopic gastric sleeve. This helps reduce the size of your stomach, which helps reduce hunger cravings and helps you control portion sizes. You’ll feel full faster, which will in turn cause you to eat less at each meal. You’ll also be producing less of the hormone that signals to your brain that you’re hungry, which also helps you stop snacking throughout the day.

The other common form of bariatric endoscopy is a gastric balloon. A balloon is placed inside of your stomach and then inflated to reduce the amount of space available in your stomach. It stays inside your stomach for six months to help reduce the amount of food that you eat and help you develop healthier eating habits.

Contact Your Gastroenterologist Today

Find out how you can start losing weight today. Contact Dr. Donald Portocarrero at Gastrointestinal & Non-Surgical Weight Loss Solutions in Arcadia, CA, to learn about how bariatric endoscopy can help you. Call for more information today at (626) 461-5408.