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WEIGHT LOSS SUCCESS WITHOUT THE SURGERY?
Orbera Intragastric Balloon
story by Kelsey Sunderman-Foster photo courtesy of Orbera
Trying and failing to lose weight is more common than you might think, and weight loss surgery isn’t ideal for everyone. Understanding that everyone’s needs are di erent, South Mississippi Surgical Weight Loss Center’s
(SMSWLC) Dr. John Hall is o ering a new procedure that o ers substantial results through a revolutionary non-surgical procedure called Orbera.
“Orbera is a gastric balloon that is placed in your stomach endoscopically,” says Dr. Hall. “The balloon is then in ated with saline to about the size of a grapefruit. This reduces the amount of food you can eat, causing you to feel full faster.”
The device is typically placed while the patient is under a mild sedative, and the entire procedure only takes 20 to 30 minutes. Better still, the outpatient procedure allows patients to go home the same day.
Unlike surgical weight loss, the Orbera balloon is not a permanent alteration, rather it remains in place for just six months. “During the six months the balloon remains in your stomach, you retrain yourself to have healthier eating habits,” says Dr. Hall. “During this time you will have regular meetings with us to ensure you
are progressing towards your goals. At the end of the six months, we remove the balloon endoscopically and continue to follow you for an additional six months to help you stay on track.”
Dr. Hall says that what makes Orbera so successful is
that the procedure is essentially a two-part program that helps patients achieve and maintain their weight loss goals. “Not only does this device curb your appetite, but you relearn healthy eating habits and you have a medical team monitoring your success.”
Orbera is intended for adults with a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 30 and 40 who are struggling to lose weight and do not want surgery. “While not as dramatic as surgery, the weight loss with the Orbera balloon is substantial,” says Dr. Hall. “Expect to lose three times more weight than you would with diet and exercise alone. You will start seeing results within the rst week.”
The rst step towards achieving your weight loss goals is contacting SMSWLC for a consultation. Begin your journey today!
South Mississippi Surgical Weight Loss Center 1124 Oakleigh Road, Ocean Springs 228.872.7277 www.smsurgicalweightloss.com
DR. JOHN HALL
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