Swallow Balloon In Maldives

About Swallow Balloon Pill/ Capsule

Definition – Swallow balloon capsule is one of the simplest ways to lose weight (after diet and exercise fails) and is a deflated balloon made of polyurethane wrapped in a vegan capsule. This capsule is attached to a radio opaque catheter.

Procedure

Step1 – This procedure is done with the patient in a sitting position. The capsule is placed in the posterior aspect of the tongue and person is asked to swallow it with a glass of water. The position of the capsule is confirmed by radiology as the catheter is opaque

Step2 – As soon as the balloon reaches the stomach, the vegan capsule disintegrates within few minutes and the balloon unfolds. The balloon is inflated through the catheter with a company provided fluid. Once the balloon is inflated, another X-ray is taken to confirm the position. A tug is given on the tubing which detaches from the balloon and the balloon lies freely in the stomach.

How long does this balloon stay in the stomach and how is it removed?

Swallow balloon capsule is totally time activated. The balloon is supposed to remain in the stomach for approximately 4 months. By this time, the instilled fluid causes the release valve film on the balloon to disintegrate. The fluid starts to release slowly and could take approximately 7 -8 days to completely deflate. Once the balloon is fully deflated, it is passed out through the intestine and is excreted in the faeces. 

Who is eligible for Swallow balloon Capsule?

  1. Class I Obesity(BMI 27.5 to 32.4) and overweight people who are unable to lose weight inspite of diet and exercise
  2. And Class II(BMI 32.5 to 37.4) & Class III(BMI 37.5 to 50) who are struggling with diet and exercise with no results AND are scared of bariatric surgery.
  3. Those who require weight loss, but are unfit for anaesthesia and surgery.  

How much weight loss can be expected from the Swallow balloon?

After the Swallow balloon capsule/pill procedure in Maldives, India, an average of 15-20% of total body weight can be expected to be lost. But a regular diet and exercise regime, with regular follow up with the doctor can give very good results.

Who is eligible for Swallow balloon Capsule?

  1. Class I Obesity(BMI 27.5 to 32.4) and overweight people who are unable to lose weight inspite of diet and exercise
  2. And Class II(BMI 32.5 to 37.4) & Class III(BMI 37.5 to 50) who are struggling with diet and exercise with no results AND are scared of bariatric surgery.
  3. Those who require weight loss, but are unfit for anaesthesia and surgery.  

How much weight loss can be expected from the Swallow balloon?

After the Swallow balloon capsule/pill procedure in Maldives, India, an average of 15-20% of total body weight can be expected to be lost. But a regular diet and exercise regime, with regular follow up with the doctor can give very good results.

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What are the benefits of Swallow balloon Capsule?

Swallow balloon capsule induces weight loss by making you feel full. The procedure does not need surgery, nor anaesthesia, or endoscopy. It just takes 20 minutes to optimally place the balloon. No hospitilisation needed. Unlike endo balloon, it does not need another procedure for removal. It passes out of the body by natural process of excretion.

The Swallow Balloon Programme

A well designed weight loss programme which incorporates the swallow balloon insertion, regular follow up & regular exercise pattern which comes with app and tracker

What is the cost of Swallow balloon Capsule?

Swallow balloon Capsule at TODS Hospital can cost anywhere between 2.9lakh to 3.5 lakh indian Rupees.

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