How does the Orbera™ system work?
The Orbera™ System consists of a soft, expandable intragastric (inside the stomach) balloon that is temporarily inserted into the stomach to create a feeling of early and prolonged fullness after meals - a foundation for weight loss. The device itself is a soft silicone intragastric balloon that is inserted (without surgery) in a deflated state into the stomach and then inflated with sterile water through a self-sealing valve once it enters the stomach. The intragastric balloon will remain in place for a maximum of 6 months.

As an eligible Orbera Intragastric Balloon Program candidate, you will begin your program by meeting with a physician to discuss the program in detail. Once you have scheduled a date for your procedure, you will begin meeting with your support team and learning the principles that will become the basis of your long-term success.

The outpatient procedure generally takes 20-30 minutes, after which you will be monitored by a physician before returning home.

In the first week you will be on a liquid diet with instructions to drink plenty of fluids. After the first week, you can begin a solid diet with recommendations from your nutritionist.

The intragastric balloon provides a 6-month kick-start to healthy weight loss and is an ideal solution if you are looking to lose 20-40 lbs but are fearful of surgery, fed up with diets, pills and other weight loss programs that didn't work.

During those 6 months (and beyond) you will work together on a customized plan with your support team of weight loss experts, to overcome the challenges of retraining your appetite, adopting new nutritional habits, and establishing a reasonable exercise routine to help you succeed and stay motivated.

The Orbera™ System is a life changing approach to achieving - and sustaining - your weight loss goals, once and for all.

Is Orbera™ right for me?

While the Orbera™ System does not require any surgery, any medical procedure requires careful thought and consideration. Moreover, the Orbera™ System is not going to be for everyone.

To qualify for the Orbera™ System you must be:

• At least 18 years old

* Overweight with a BMI of at least 27
(calculate your BMI here)

• Prepared to comply with a serious, medically supervised program

In addition, there are certain medical reasons that may make you ineligible for the Orbera Intragastric Balloon Program. You may not be a candidate for the procedure if any of the following conditions are present:

• Previous history of GI surgery, obstruction, adhesive peritonitis or large hiatal hernia
• Severe renal, hepatic or pulmonary disease diagnosis
• Chronic, long-term steroid treatment
• Unwillingness to adopt the dietary habits critical to the success of the therapy
• Drug or alcohol addiction in the last 12 months
• Pregnancy

As with all medical procedures, there are potential risks of unforeseen, unknown or adverse reactions to medications and the procedure itself. Please discuss your questions and expectations about the Orbera Intragastric Balloon Program with your physician and evaluate the benefits versus the possible risks.

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