Spatz-3 Adjustable Gastric Balloon
Thanks to the Spatz-3 adjustable gastric balloon application, volume adjustment becomes possible. The fixed volume used in conventional gastric balloon applications is seen among the main factors that prevent the success of the operation. Thanks to the Spatz-3 adjustable gastric balloon, the volume is revised according to the needs of the patient and provides trouble-free service for 12 months.
The main benefits of the application include the feeling of fullness, preventing bulimy, ensuring satiety, slow digestion of food. All these benefits constitute the basic requirements of a healthy weight loss process. A person using this application shows early satiety than normal at meals. In the continuation, the process is supported by late hunger. With the healthy application of this method, it is possible to reach a weight loss between 15 and 35 kilograms.
The main difference that comes to the fore is to achieve a much healthier and faster weight loss compared to standard applications by changing the volume according to the progress of the person.
How is Spatz-3 Adjustable Gastric Balloon Application Made?
Before the application of the Spatz-3 adjustable gastric balloon, anesthesia is performed for the patient to have a comfortable and trouble-free procedure. Thanks to this application for patients who are worried about any pain or difficulty, the process is successfully completed without feeling anything. Following the placement of the balloon, the planned amount of saline is injected into the balloon. The process is completed in as little as 15-20 minutes. Afterwards, the patient is allowed to rest for a few hours and if a negative situation is not observed, the patient is discharged. Professional follow-up of the process is very important both for the ultimate goal of the operation and for the health of the patient.
The Spatz-3 adjustable gastric balloon remains in the stomach for 1 year and is subjected to volume increasing and decreasing in line with the trend followed by the person. Despite the conventional methods, the person reaches the desired weight in a much healthier and more comfortable way thanks to this feature. The vast majority of the applications are carried out with this method, which allows volumetric difference.
If it is necessary to detail the transactions performed; 450-500 ml of blue liquid is given into the balloon at the beginning of the procedure. Thanks to the blue liquid used, the urine color is colored green and the possible volume loss is calculated. This process is completely done with professional camera equipment and does not require a healing process because there is no incision, stitches etc. In the following months, considering the current situation of the person, it is inflated up to 700 ml to support the process.
It is very natural for the person to experience nausea, vomiting and cramp-like pain for a certain period of time after the procedure. Although such effects can be seen for 3-4 days, the effects will decrease rapidly in a short time with proper nutrition. The quality of the equipment used in the weight loss method, which allows you to be discharged on the same day, the professional staff and the right planning are the most important factors for both the health of the person and the success of the system.
What are the Advantages of Spatz-3 Adjustable Gastric Balloon Application?
Its application has advantages over other methods. The prominent feature among these advantages is undoubtedly the adjustable volume of the balloon.
- Volume Increase: As the balloon volume cannot be intervened in the conventional methods, the high effect of losing weight disappears after the 4th month. Thanks to the Spatz-3 adjustable gastric balloon, the volume is changed by considering the progress of the person. This advantage makes it possible to get maximum efficiency from the application for 12 months.
- Volume Decrease: Volume decrease is as important as increasing volume. Some of the patients who had the procedure demand the removal of the gastric balloon due to the adaptation problem they experience. In such cases, the volume is reduced in order to eliminate the discomfort experienced by the person and the patient’s adaptation is provided.
For Whom Is The Spatz-3 Adjustable Gastric Balloon Suitable?
Considering the general criteria, people with a body mass index of 27 and above are suitable for this application. The application makes it possible to lose maximum weight with volume change for 12 months. In addition to this advantage, it is one of the healthiest alternatives for those who do not want surgical treatment. It is the method in which the adaptation process is provided in the best way. Those who aim for a comfortable process can choose this application.
What Are The Discomforts That May Be Experienced After The Spatz-3 Adjustable Gastric Balloon Application?
The most common and temporary discomforts of gastric balloon applications include nausea, vomiting and cramps. As the volume of the balloon can be controlled with the Spatz-3 adjustable gastric balloon application, it is the easiest application to adapt. For easy adaptation of the person, the volume of the balloon is reduced to a comfortable size, and the adaptation process of a long-term application is made in the most successful way. Depending on the progress and weight loss of the person, the balloon volume is increased in a period of 4-6 months. As in the beginning, 2-3 days of nausea, cramping and vomiting complaints may be seen after the balloon volume increases. During the 2 and 3-day adaptation period, medications can be used to prevent vomiting and nausea.
In order for the application to progress and conclude successfully, both the physical and psychological health of the person should be kept at a high level. The Spatz-3 adjustable gastric balloon application performed by Surgeon Güven Görkem and his professional team aims to lose weight in a healthy and comfortable way.
