Diet and exercise aren’t always enough to lose weight. Gaining weight is a common problem especially as you age. Chronic medical conditions like arthritis can make it difficult to stay active, which can add to weight gain. If you are frustrated because you’ve been unable to lose weight, you need to discover the benefits of a non-surgical weight loss procedure known as a gastric balloon. Our Arcadia and Los Angeles, CA based gastroenterologist Dr. Donald Portocarrero at Gastrointestinal & Non-Surgical Weight Loss Solutions in Arcadia, CA, provides a wide range of gastroenterology and weight loss services, including gastric balloons.

What You Need to Know about a Gastric Balloon Procedure

You are an excellent candidate for a gastric balloon procedure if you are:

• An adult
• Obese with a BMI of 30 to 40
• Suffering from a health problem caused by being overweight
• Committed to lifestyle changes including eating a healthy diet, exercising more, and adopting healthy habits

A gastric balloon procedure uses a deflated balloon, which is placed in your stomach endoscopically. The balloon is then filled with saline, which makes you feel full, so you eat less. After about 6 months of continuing weight loss, the balloon is deflated and removed from your stomach.

Consider these important benefits of a gastric balloon procedure:

• Treatment is completely non-surgical, so it can be performed when you are under a mild sedative
• Treatment is quick, taking only about 15 minutes
• Treatment is convenient because there is no hospital stay, with minimal to no downtime
• Treatment is effective because you can lose up to three times more weight than with diet and exercise alone

Want to Know More?

If you are struggling with excess weight, it can affect your overall health and the way you feel about yourself. To learn more about gastric balloons for weight loss, call Dr. Donald Portocarrero at Gastrointestinal & Non-Surgical Weight Loss Solutions in Arcadia, CA serving residents of Arcadia and Los Angeles, CA. You can reach him in the office by calling (626) 461-5408, so call today.