Gastric Botox

Gastric botox is an endoscopic operation performed to treat obesity. It operates on particular parts of the stomach with botulinum toxin, which slows down the stomach movements to reduce the hunger sensation and increase the duration of the fullness sensation. It is not a surgical operation, it only limits stomach muscle contraction and delays gastric emptying.

Who Is A Good Candidate For Gastric Botox?

Good candidates for gastric botox can be anyone who wishes to lose weight, especially since it is not a surgical method, the range of good candidates for the operation is wide. The following are the good candidates for the operation:

Those who cannot lose weight with diet or exercise programs
Those whose BMI is between 27 – 35

It is not a convenient method for obesity patients, those who have 10-20 kg excess weight can be considered as suitable for the operation.

Who Is NOT A Good Candidate For Gastric Botox?

Following are those who are not good candidates for gastric botox operation:

Pregnant or breastfeeding patients must wait until these processes end before considering gastric botox
Those who are allergic to botulinum toxin
For those whose BMI is over 40, it cannot be performed as an alternative to bariatric surgeries
Those who are not in overall good health, and patients with cancer or muscle diseases
Those who have severe allergies
Those who are not in the 18 – 65 age range
Patients who have ulcers or gastritis must be treated for those first

What Are The Important Things To Pay Attention to Before Gastric Botox?

The following are the important things to pay attention to before the operation:

It is performed directly to the stomach so that the patients should stop consuming anything, food, or drinks, 8 hours before the operation to prevent vomiting.
Refrain from alcohol and smoking 2 weeks before the operation
It is important to avoid intense work-out or activities on the operation day

What Is The Procedure Like?

It is a short and painless procedure. Following is the must-know information about the procedure:

It is an endoscopic operation, performed without incisions through patients’ mouths
Takes about 20 minutes
It is performed under anesthesia and patients do not feel any pain or aching
The amount of botox used in the operation is different for each patient due to conditions and health parameters

What Are The Important Things To Pay Attention After Gastric Botox?

The following are the important things to pay attention to after the operation:

Patients are discharged on the same day after 1 – 2 hours of supervision
Weight loss begins 1 – 2 after the operation, it is important to start physical activities
A week after the operation, patients must take walks for 30 minutes regularly
To achieve results, 4 months is a necessary period and patients must change their lifestyle during this process
Alcohol and smoking reduce the effects of Botox, To achieve desired results patients must refrain from alcohol and smoking
Patients are regularly checked by the dietitian, physiologist, and surgeon after the operation

How Diet Should Be After Gastric Botox?

Diet after gastric botox is important to achieve desired results after the operation, a special program is prepared for each patient by the dietitian. Following are the general rules for the diet after the botox:

Patients must not consume anything for 2 hours after the operation
After the operation, patients must avoid carbonated drinks and packaged food
It is important to avoid excess carbohydrate intake
It is important to avoid excess fatty foods
Patients must strictly follow the diet program
The goal of gastric botox is to make patients eat less and feel full for longer periods. Loss of appetite generally begins 3 days after the operation
It is also important to have a balanced diet

What Are The Differences Between Gastric Botox and Gastric Balloon?

The differences between gastric botox and gastric balloon are as follows:

Gastric botox is a one-session operation, however in gastric balloon operations, patients may require a few endoscopic adjustments
Gastric balloon operation requires placement of a foreign matter inside the stomach, which is mostly non-disturbing, however, some patients may experience nausea. In gastric botox, it is simply an injection to the stomach that does not require any foreign matters.

How Much Weight Can I Lose With Gastric Botox?

Amount of the weight loss differs from patient to patient after the operation. However, in general, the expectation is that the patients lose %15 of their weight in about 6 months. Patients can lose %40 of the weight after gastric botox. The following are the factors that affect weight loss after:

Age and gender
Metabolic rate
Following the diet and exercise program
Weight before the operation

What Are The Side Effects?

There are no known side effects of gastric botox if performed by a professional surgeon with the right amount. The effect lasts for up to 6 months and it dissolves, so that there is no permanent risk possibility after the operation. However, if the patient has allergies or muscle diseases, there may be some side effects due to these conditions.

How Much Does It Cost?

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

Quality of the material used in the botox
Experience of the surgeon
Technical equipment and the quality of the clinic
Patients’ special requirements before or after the operation

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