Swallowable Gastric Pill Balloon (Elipse)

The swallowable gastric balloon is an advanced method for nonsurgical obesity treatment. A swallowable gastric pill balloon, also known as an Elipse balloon, limits food intake and provides a longer-lasting fullness sensation. With a balanced diet and exercise program, permanent weight loss can be achieved with a gastric pill balloon. 

Elipse gastric balloon is in a pill form. In traditional gastric balloon treatment, the balloon must be removed in 6 to 12 months, however swallowable gastric balloon is naturally discharged in about 4 – 6 months.

Swallowable Gastric Pill Balloon (Elipse)

Who Is A Good Candidate For Swallowable Gastric Pill Balloon?

Good candidates for swallowable gastric pill balloons are determined after a detailed examination by the surgeon. The following are the good candidates in general terms:

• Those whose BMI is 25 and over
• Those who have medical conditions such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes due to obesity
• Those who cannot undergo anesthesia procedures
• Those who do not wish to undergo surgical operations

The swallowable gastric balloons can also be preferred as a pre-surgical treatment before bariatric operations to help patients lose weight before the surgery to minimize risks.

Who Is NOT A Good Candidate For Swallowable Gastric Pill Balloon?

Following are those who are not good candidates for swallowable gastric pill balloon operation:

• Those who are not in the 18 – 65 age range
• Pregnant patients
• Cancer patients
• Those who have gastrointestinal diseases
• Those who underwent laparoscopic operations in the last 12 months
• Those who underwent C-section operation in the last 12 months

Although the list is the general conditions after a detailed examination surgeon determines if the patient is suitable for the operation.

How Much Weight Can I Lose With Swallowable Gastric Pill Balloon?

Weight loss with a swallowable gastric pill balloon differs for each patient. The following are the factors that affect the amount of weight loss after an eclipse balloon operation:

• Age and gender
• Weight before the operation
• Following the diet and exercise program after the operation

Statistical numbers of weight loss after swallowable gastric pill operation:

• 5.5 kg in the first 4 weeks
• 8 – 9 kg in 8 weeks
• 11- 12 kg in 12 weeks
• 15 kg in 16 weeks

Patients after an eclipse balloon operation can lose more than %25 of their body weight. A Keto diet program after the operation is known to increase efficiency and help lose more weight after the operation. 

What Is Swallowable Gastric Pill Ballon Procedure Like?

Following is the must-know information about Elipse gastric balloon procedure:

• Patients are examined thoroughly to determine if there is any condition that may prevent the patients to undergo the operation
• Elipse swallowable balloon is %85 thinner than silicone gastric balloons which allow them to fit in a capsule. 
• Patients swallow the capsule which is connected to a catheter with a glass of water, which is a very easy process, however, patients who have retching reflex may find it difficult
• After swallowing the capsule, the balloon is checked with an X-ray to see if it is placed correctly inside the stomach
• The Elipse balloon is inflated with the catheter and the catheter is slowly removed through the mouth. The balloon is inflated at around 550 ml which is the correct amount for supporting weight loss, also increasing this number does not provide more efficiency, so the required amount for inflating the Elipse balloon is 550 ml.
• The swallowable gastric balloon is naturally discharged in between 4 – 6 months

What Are The Advantages?

The following are the advantages of swallowable gastric pill balloon:

• The operation does not require an anesthesia procedure which makes the operation more convenient for those who have a needle phobia
• No anesthesia procedure also eliminates all the complication risks caused by anesthesia procedures
• Endoscopy is not required
• Complications risks are quite low
• It is not a surgical operation and does not require any surgical methods
• Patients are not required to be hospitalized
• Elipse gastric balloon operation takes about 20 minutes
• The biggest advantage of a swallowable gastric pill balloon is that it does not require additional procedures compared to traditional gastric balloon operation

What Is Recovery Like After Swallowable Gastric Pill Balloon?

Elipse gastric balloon operation does not have a recovery process for it does not have complication risks and easy operation. Patients do not need to stay at the hospital. Following is the must-know information about the process after gastric pill balloon operation: 

• Patients can return to their daily routine in 1 – 2 days after the operation
• Vomiting or cramps are very rare side effects for the first few days, they go away in a few days, however, if needed, symptoms can be relieved by medications.
• Patients feel fuller for longer periods after the operation, and appetite is reduced which leads to weight loss. However, patients must be regularly checked by a dietitian after the operation to have a healthy weight loss process.

What Is The Diet Like After Elipse Balloon Operation?

Diet after Elipse gastric balloon operation is important to lose weight more efficiently and healthily. A liquid diet for the first few days after the operation is an option that may help the patients feel better. Swallowable gastric pill balloon operation reduces the volume of the stomach so that patients feel fuller with smaller portions, therefore the diet program must be followed strictly. Those who follow the diet and exercise program strictly can lose up to 25 kg. For this reason, an ellipse balloon must be supported by a dietitian.

What Are The Alternatives Of Swallowable Gastric Pill Balloon?

An alternative to a swallowable gastric pill balloon can be a traditional gastric balloon operation which requires a surgical approach, as the balloon must be placed and removed by a surgeon. However, the most advanced method today is the swallowable gastric pill balloon operation.

How Much Is The Operation?

Prices of swallowable gastric pill balloons differ depending on various parameters. To determine the price, patients must be examined first. The following are the factors that affect swallowable gastric pill balloon prices:

• Quality of the material used
• Experience of the surgeon
• Technical equipment and the quality of the clinic
• Patients’ special requirements or additional services before or after the eclipse balloon operation 

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