SPATZ3 Balloon
Intragastric Balloon
body weight
What Is a SPATZ3 Gastric Balloon?
The Spatz3 gastric balloon is a medical device that resembles a balloon, which is placed into a patient’s stomach and filled with liquid saline to occupy space and create a feeling of fullness. The volume of liquid the balloon is filled with is adjustable so it can help patients who need more or less restriction during their treatment.
The balloon remains in the stomach temporarily for eight months to assist with portion control and limit the amount of food an individual can eat during one meal. The Spatz3 balloon treatment includes a 12-month doctor-supervised weight loss program that helps build healthy lifestyle habits so they can maintain their results once the balloon is removed.
How Is The SPATZ3 Balloon Procedure Performed?
The Spatz3 balloon placement is typically done under light sedation during a 20 to 30 minute outpatient procedure, and you go home the same day.
The gastroenterologist will insert a flexible endoscope through your mouth and down your throat into your stomach so there are no incisions created. The endoscope has a camera that allows the doctor to visualize the stomach and guide the placement of the balloon.
Then the deflated Spatz3 balloon is inserted into the stomach through the endoscope and inflated with a sterile saline solution once it is in the correct position. The amount of saline can range from 300 ml to 900 ml and is customized to suit the needs of each individual patient.
With the Spatz3 balloon, the doctor has the option to adjust the balloon’s volume and size at any time while it is in the patient’s stomach in response to adverse side effects or weight loss plateaus.
How Does the SPATZ3 Balloon Work For Weight Loss?
The balloon takes up space in your stomach, which helps you control the portions that you are able to eat and helps you feel full for a longer time with smaller amounts of food. The balloon helps teach individuals to make conscious choices about their diet and adopt healthier eating habits.
The Spatz3 is an adjustable gastric balloon, and the volume of saline can be adjusted while it is implanted in the patient’s stomach. If the patient’s progress stalls, it is possible to increase the size of the balloon so it occupies more space and can promote additional weight loss.
Additionally, if the patient is experiencing chronic side effects caused by the presence of the balloon, the volume can be reduced, which may possibly avoid the need to remove the balloon early.
The ultimate goal is to help patients make lasting changes to their lifestyle that lead to gradual weight loss and a lifetime of improved health through long-term weight management.
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