Dr. Brengman Offers the Weight Loss Balloon (Orbera)

Dr. Matthew Brengman is offering Orbera – the newly approved weight loss ballon to his patients. This non-surgical approach to treating obesity is less invasive than bariatric surgery options, but can lead to substantial weight loss. The balloon is placed endoscopically, which means a tube is inserted through the patient’s mouth, while they are lightly sedated. The balloon is placed in their stomach and then filled with saline. The balloon is later removed in a similar process. The entire placement procedure generally takes less than half an hour, and patients go home the same day. Here’s a brief animation of the process:

Results

In clinical trials, patients with the Orbera Balloon had more than 3 times the weight loss of patients who tried diet and exercise alone. The weight loss balloon works with your lifestyle changes to give you a better chance for success.

Program

The balloon program is a full year. For the first 6 months, the patient has the balloon placed and works with us to establish healthy lifestyle changes. Then the balloon is removed, and the patient spends another 6 months working with us to maintain their weigh loss or lose more weight.

Qualifications

The Orbera balloon is approved for adults with a BMI between 30 and 40. Patients must have at least one weight-related health condition such as high blood pressure, sleep apnea, or diabetes. Orbera is not covered by insurance at this time.

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