What are the side effects of gastric balloon?
Risks and potential side effects
- Low weight loss.
- Stomach discomfort.
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Belly or back pain.
- Acid reflux.
- Digestion issues.
- Blockage of food entering the stomach.
- Infection.
Can I smoke after gastric balloon?
As for smoking, all of our patients were instructed to quit at least six weeks before their procedure for surgical safety and complications reasons. Some patients may decide to begin smoking again after surgery, but this is highly discouraged.
Why do I have to quit smoking before bariatric surgery?
You will have to quit smoking before bariatric surgery to decrease the risk of post-surgical complications. Not only does smoking lead to serious health concerns, but tobacco use before and after weight loss surgery can increase overall surgical risk and prolong the healing process.
How long do you have to quit smoking before weight loss surgery?
QUIT SMOKING You must stop smoking and/or using tobacco products of any kind for at least four weeks prior to your surgery. It is best to stop smoking at your initial consultation and never resume smoking and/or using tobacco products of any kind.
What happens when gastric balloon is removed?
When the gastric balloon is removed, your stomach’s capacity will return to its previous size. Patients who do not commit to the lifestyle changes they made during the 6-month gastric balloon placement may regain lost weight.
How do you feel after gastric balloon?
After the procedure You may feel a little groggy and forgetful but this will soon wear off. You might feel quite thirsty and may have a dry mouth but it is important not to drink quickly and gulp as you will be sick and might experience pain. Start with drinking some water from a TEASPOON.
Can you drink alcohol with gastric balloon?
Not only does alcohol thin the blood, but it can also lead to dehydration, and it may even interact with some conscious sedations that are administered during a surgical procedure. In other words, abstain from drinking any alcohol if you have gastric balloon implementation scheduled in the near future.
How long after gastric sleeve can you smoke?
Generally, surgical patients are advised to refrain from smoking for at least six weeks prior to a surgical procedure and another four to six weeks after surgery. However, when it comes to bariatric surgery, patients are strongly encouraged to give up the habit for good.
Can you get gastric sleeve if you smoke?
Conclusion: Sleeve gastrectomy is a well-tolerated procedure in nonsmokers and smokers. However, patients who have smoked within a year before sleeve gastrectomy are at an increased, albeit still very low, risk for 30-day morbidity and mortality compared with nonsmokers.
Do they test for nicotine before gastric sleeve?
We will test you at least 2 weeks after stopping all nicotine products, and at least 4 weeks before surgery. Please note that it can take up to 7 days to get the results back. If you test positive for any level of nicotine, your surgery will be postponed until you test negative.
How long do you feel sick after gastric balloon?
Pain. You might feel some stomach discomfort after having an intra-gastric balloon insertion. You might also feel sick or be sick (nausea or vomiting) for a few days after the procedure. This should stop after about a week, but can last up to 2 weeks.
Is gastric balloon reversible?
Benefits of Gastric Balloons No medications. No surgery. Less expensive than surgical options. Devices are temporary and procedures are reversible.
What are the side effects of gastric balloons?
The side effects associated with gastric balloon are nausea, gastric discomfort, bloating, vomiting and abdominal cramps. Others include belching, constipation, diarrhea, gas, difficulty swallowing, sore throat, vitamin/mineral deficiencies, hiccups, sense of heaviness with back pain.
Is it possible to lose weight with a gastric balloon?
Hopefully that helps. Side effects exist for all procedures, be it gastric balloon or gastric sleeve, but most people overcome these side effects and lose weight. It’s just a matter of what your goals are and your willingness.
What are the side effects of quitting smoking?
The side effects of quitting smoking can be extreme for some. Many people feel like they have the flu when they’re going through withdrawal. This is because smoking affects every system in your body. When you quit, your body needs to adjust to not having nicotine. It’s important to remember that these side effects are only temporary.
How long does it take to outgrow the side effects of balloon?
Most patients outgrow these side effects after few days of balloon. A sore throat is the result of the endoscopic procedure used to insert the balloon and is transient. Liquid diet after the procedure will also go a long way in reducing the severity of this side effect.