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ageLOC™ TR90 vs. Surgery - Gastric Balloon

  • Foto del escritor: saludablerenovacion
    saludablerenovacion
  • 23 abr 2015
  • 2 Min. de lectura

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The Gastric Balloon is a method performed endoscopically consisting of the position of a silicone balloon in the stomach with a volume between 400 and 700 cc.

Is an outpatient procedure which is performed by introducing a deflated balloon through the esophageal route destined to the stomach, being in this, the balloon is inflated with saline solution, occupying 60% of gastric capacity, causing a feeling of early satiety, decreasing food intake. The duration of this treatment is 5-6 months, time when must remove the balloon, because in this period the body recognizes it as a false stimulus of fullness, also because the silicone balloon begins to weaken, although it can replace another within two months minimum. Is important to stress the patient must have an appropriate feeding behavior and lifestyle.


The treatment doesn't generate surgical risks and post-treatment consists of periodic observations. It is a good procedure for overweight and obesity, you can lose an average of 30kg and establish a normal range of BMI (18.5 to 24.9) further dietary habits of the person improve significantly at times.


However, by not eating enough food portions, not the required amount of nutrients is received, which results in decreased muscle and bone mass, the latter is fundamental to the metabolic burning. At the beginning of treatment, the patient's body may reject the ball having symptoms such as vomiting and nausea, yet these symptoms are controlled with medication. To make the treatment is necessary to have available a group consisting of a Psychologist, Psychiatrist, Nutritionist, Endoscopist, Endocrinologist, among other specialists.


The ageLOC™ TR90 system doesn't require having several specialists to conduct monitoring. The portion of food is the normal level during the day, without restricting or decrease the amount of what is consumed, plus a diet rich in nutrients is carried without omitting any food group, thus maintaining the configuration of muscles and bones. ageLOC™ TR90 is easily assimilated by the body without any adverse effects.

 
 
 

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