Obesity is a growing health concern that increases the risk of numerous conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, and joint issues. It’s important to know that you have options for managing your obesity. For individuals struggling to lose weight through traditional methods like diet and exercise, the Orbera balloon offers an innovative and non-surgical option for weight management. Dr. Azeem Khan, Dr. Seyed Ali Khalessi Hosseini, and Dr. Dayna Panchal at Forest Hills Gastroenterology in Forest Hills and Elmhurst, NY, and serving New York City, NY, can explain how Orbera could benefit you in managing obesity.
Managing Obesity With Orbera
When you’re looking to manage your weight, it’s important that you know your options. It can be difficult to create healthy habits and lose weight without the assistance of your doctor. Your gastroenterologist in Forest Hills and Elmhurst, NY, and serving New York City, NY, may recommend Orbera to help you along your weight loss journey.
The Orbera balloon procedure is non-surgical, making it a less invasive option than weight loss surgeries such as gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy. The process involves inserting a soft, deflated balloon into the stomach via the esophagus using an endoscope. Once in place, the balloon is filled with saline, occupying space in the stomach and promoting a feeling of fullness. Since there are no incisions or permanent alterations to the digestive system, recovery time is minimal, and the procedure is typically performed outpatient.
The Orbera balloon helps patients lose significant weight by reducing the amount of food they can comfortably consume. This weight loss can reduce obesity-related health conditions, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes, ultimately improving quality of life. One of the biggest challenges for people with obesity is controlling portion sizes and managing hunger. The Orbera balloon addresses this by taking up space in the stomach and reducing the food consumed at each meal. This leads to a feeling of fullness and satiety, helping patients eat smaller portions and adhere to a calorie-restricted diet without feeling deprived.
Contact Our Gastroenterologists Today
Find out how you can lose weight with the help of your doctor. Contact Dr. Kahn, Dr. Hosseini, and Dr. Panchal at Forest Hills Gastroenterology in Forest Hills and Elmhurst, NY, and serving New York City, NY, to learn more about Orbera and how it might benefit you. Call today for more information and to schedule a consultation at (718) 206-2505 for the office in Forest Hills, NY, and (718) 971-1340 for the office in Elmhurst, NY.