What are the side effects of the gastric balloon?

Possible results and complications include:

• Low weight loss.
• Stomach discomfort.
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Belly or back pain.
• Acid reflux.
• Digestion issues.
• Blockage of food entering the stomach.
• Infection.

What can go wrong with a gastric balloon?

If the gastric balloon does deflate it may slip into the lower stomach or bowel and cause obstruction. This will give serious symptoms such as severe abdominal pain, vomiting and progressive bloating. These symptoms mean that you should seek immediate medical attention for removal of your gastric balloon.

Are intragastric balloons safe?

Dr. Abu Dayyeh says the balloon procedure is safe and fully reversible. Severe side effects, such as small bowel obstruction, perforation or tears in the stomach, and bleeding are rare.

What happens when you have a gastric balloon?

What is an intra-gastric balloon? An intra-gastric balloon is a soft silicone balloon that is put into the stomach and filled with a sterile saline solution. The balloon partly fills the stomach which leads to a feeling of fullness. The balloon helps you to control your appetite and the portion sizes when you eat.

Are there any side effects to having an intragastric balloon?

These symptoms can usually be managed with oral medications at home. Although rare, serious side effects may occur after intragastric balloon placement. Call your doctor immediately if nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain occur any time after surgery. A potential risk includes balloon deflation.

What are the most common side effects of cataract surgery?

One of the most common cataract surgery complications is a posterior capsule opacity (also called posterior capsule opacification or PCO). A procedure called a YAG laser capsulotomy can quickly restore vision following posterior capsular opacification. Although some people call PCO a “secondary cataract,” it really is not a cataract.

Are there any risks with liquid filled balloons?

Since then, the FDA provided updates in August 2017 and June 2018 about the potential risk of death with liquid-filled intragastric balloons, and in December 2019 announced the availability of the final data summary for the Reshape balloon post-approval study (PAS). Now, the PAS for the Orbera intragastric balloon has been completed.

How is the intragastric balloon procedure done at Mayo Clinic?

You may also be required to start a physical activity program. The intragastric balloon procedure is done in the endoscopy unit as an outpatient procedure. You’ll be sedated for the procedure. During the procedure, the doctor advances a thin tube (catheter) loaded with the intragastric balloon down your throat into your stomach.