There is nothing more motivating and inspirational than seeing before and after pictures or hearing stories about someone losing 40 pounds or more! It is even more exciting when they give you details on how they did it!

Today we are going to talk about how to lose 40 pounds or more using non-surgical medical interventions combined with evidence-based strategies. We will also provide you with a bit of inspiration by showcasing some of our real weight loss patients and their amazing weight loss results.

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Creating A Calorie Deficit Is Not Always Easy

Are you among the many individuals who need to lose some weight but nothing you have tried has worked? This is a very common situation, and we hear stories like this every day. Weight loss is much more complicated than most people realize and involves a bit more than just counting calories. While it is true that the only way to lose weight is to create a calorie deficit, some things can impede your ability to do this that you may not even be aware of. You may be tracking calories, and things may look great on paper, but you wonder why you are not seeing any results. Many things can be going on under the surface that can prevent a calorie deficit from ever happening.

You may be dealing with a hormone imbalance, a thyroid issue, or medication you are taking that is preventing you from losing weight or even causing weight gain. Also, it is very common for your body to implement adaptive measures in response to your weight loss efforts. The body's natural instinct is to ensure that you don't starve, so when you drastically cut your intake of calories, it slows down your metabolism and stores fat. If you become lost in the forest and wander around for a couple of days, this would be a helpful characteristic for our bodies to have, but when you're trying to lose weight, it's very annoying.

How Can You Lose 40 Pounds Without Surgery?

Regardless of the reason or underlying condition that is preventing you from losing weight, these days there are some very effective non-surgical options for help. Historically, the only available assistance for you would be bariatric surgery, such as a gastric sleeve or gastric bypass. Today, endoscopic procedures can help reduce the size of your stomach, which can significantly help you with portion control and keep you feeling full for a longer time without using surgery. These non-surgical procedures that can help you lose 40 pounds or more include the following:

Sutura Sculpt ESG

Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) is a weight loss procedure that doesn’t involve surgery. Instead, it is done using a flexible hollow tube with a camera (an endoscope) and other thin tools that are passed down your throat and into your stomach. While visualizing the procedure with the tiny camera, the doctor uses a special suturing tool to reduce the size of your stomach by stitching it from the inside to create a smaller stomach pouch. This helps you control your portions and makes you feel full sooner with smaller quantities of food. Suture Sculpt ESG does not involve any incisions, removal of any portion of your stomach, or rerouting of the digestive system like bariatric surgery, so the risk profile is around 2%. The benefits of Suture Sculpt ESG include:

• Significant weight loss potential;
• It does not involve any incisions and is not a surgery;
• It is done as an outpatient procedure, so no overnight hospital stay is required;
• The procedure takes less time compared to bariatric surgery;
• ESG can be reversed if necessary;
• There are no activity restrictions after ESG;
• You can return to your normal activities as soon as you feel up to it. Most patients recover in less than a week.

Gastric Balloon Therapy

An intragastric balloon is a temporary medical device that is placed in your stomach to occupy a large portion of the available space and create a feeling of fullness when eating very small meals. There is no need for incisions, general anesthesia, or a hospital stay. The deflated balloon is lowered down into your stomach through a special hollow hose-like device called an endoscope. The endoscope also has an attached camera and light source, so the doctor can see exactly what they are doing in real-time. Once in the correct location, the balloon is filled with saline solution until it reaches about 5” in diameter. The process typically takes between 20 and 30 minutes and is performed as an outpatient procedure.

The balloon only remains in the stomach temporarily and can be removed early if necessary. The Orbera balloon is taken out after six months; the Spatz3 balloon can remain in the stomach for up to eight months. The balloon helps you lose weight because it helps control your portions and gives you a feeling of fullness. Patients participate in a year-long doctor-supervised program as part of their gastric balloon therapy, which helps them learn the importance of nutrition and develop healthier eating habits. The benefits of a gastric balloon include:

• It does not involve surgery, so the risk profile is significantly lower;
• The procedure can be done under light sedation, eliminating the risks of general anesthesia;
• It only takes about 30 minutes to complete the procedure and does not require a stay in the hospital;
• The procedure is temporary and reversible;
• The accompanying program helps patients develop life-long skills and behaviors that promote maintaining a healthy weight;
• The recovery takes less than a week, so patients can return to their jobs and normal routines faster;
• When used as intended (along with a healthy, low-calorie diet and exercise) it offers significant weight loss potential.

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Evidence-Based Strategies When You Need To Lose 40 Pounds

Losing 40 pounds may feel like an aggressive goal, but it can be done. Regardless of whether you choose to undergo a non-surgical weight loss procedure to assist in your weight loss journey, these evidence-based strategies are life-long habits that will promote maintaining a healthy weight.

Eat A Healthy Diet

Focus on eating whole, nutrient-rich foods like fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains while avoiding foods that are highly processed, filled with sugar, or do not provide any nutritional value;

Watch Your Portions

Pay attention to the size of your portions and make a point to eat more slowly. Using smaller plates, practicing mindful eating, and putting extra food away immediately after fixing your plate can be helpful;

Incorporate Exercise Into Your Day

Being physically active is an important part of maintaining a healthy weight. A combination of cardio and strength training helps to burn fat but retain muscle. Walking is a great place to start if you are not accustomed to being active because it can be adjusted in duration and intensity to meet your current abilities and does not require any special equipment;

Stay Hydrated

Make sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day to provide your body with what it needs to function properly. Sometimes, thirst can be mistaken for hunger, so drinking enough water also helps to curb hunger and keep you from overeating;

Seek Out Help From An Expert

It can be difficult to know exactly what your body needs in order for you to successfully create a calorie deficit and lose weight. An obesity-trained, board-certified expert like Dr. Steven Batash and his team at Batash Endoscopic Weight Loss Center can provide the answers.

Get Help From The Best Weight Loss Center In NYC

Making no progress despite your best efforts can be super frustrating if you are trying to lose 40 pounds fast so you can look great at an upcoming event. This is when you should seek out professional help and contact the experts at Batash Endoscopic Weight Loss Center.

Dr. Steven Batash has an extensive background in obesity medicine and can help identify underlying conditions that can be blocking your weight loss strategies. He and his team of professionals will create a program that is customized just for you to help neutralize these culprits, so you will begin seeing the results of your efforts. We can offer our weight loss patients special tools that will make their efforts count for more, such as prescription weight loss medications and endoscopic weight loss procedures.

When you combine healthy lifestyle habits with a non-surgical weight loss intervention such as Super Sculpt ESG, or gastric balloon therapy you can safely and quickly lose 40 pounds.

Take a look at these real patient results with Suture Sculpt ESG and the Orbera gastric balloon! Before and after losing 40 pounds or more.

This patient lost 42 pounds in only 5 months with Suture Sculpt ESG.

This incredible transformation with Suture Sculpt ESG involved a weight loss of 105 pounds in just 6 months!

Another incredible weight loss result of 64 pounds in just 7 months with a gastric balloon.

This patient lost 41 pounds in only 6 months with the Orbera gastric balloon.

This woman lost 42 pounds in six months with a gastric balloon.

If you want to know how to lose 40 pounds and have been unsuccessful with your own attempts, we are here to help. Contact Batash Endoscopic Weight Loss Center and book your consultation today!

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