Risks of the Gastric Balloon
In general, this is a very safe procedure. However as it is still a relatively new procedure the long term effects are as yet unknown. Complications are rare but can happen and these are likely to be the following:
- Leakage or actual bursting of the balloon.
- Ulcers (rare)
- A rupture or bleeding in the stomach or windpipe caused by a faulty insertion of the balloon.
- Gastric problems such as reflux, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting.
Gastric balloon guide sections
- Gastric Balloon - an overview
- Benefits of the Gastric Balloon
- Risks of the Gastric Balloon
- Before the Gastric Balloon procedure
- The Gastric Balloon procedure
- After the Gastric Balloon procedure
- Aftercare following the Gastric Balloon procedure
- FAQs about the Gastric Balloon
Weight Loss Surgery Guide
- Types of weight loss surgery
- Benefits of weight loss surgery
- Risks of Weight loss surgery
- Suitability for weight loss surgery
- Weight loss surgery criteria guidelines
- Exclusion Criteria for weight loss surgery
- Finding a obesity surgeon
- Weight loss surgery abroad
- Gastric Bypass Surgery
- Gastric band surgery
- Biliopancreatic Diversion
- Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulation
- Revision weight loss Surgery
- Obesity surgery and children
- Obesity surgery and teenagers
- Obesity surgery and older people
- Obesity Surgery and pregnancy
- Costs of weight loss surgery
- Weight loss surgery on the NHS
- Paying for weight loss surgery privately
- Cosmetic Surgery After obesity surgery
- Anti obesity medication
- Duodenal Switch