Reaching and maintaining a stable and healthy weight will not just make you feel good and have more energy to enjoy your favorite activities and time with friends and family; it is also an important factor in your overall health and wellness. If you have a significant amount of weight to lose, the key to do so safely and for the long term is to work with a medical professional to find the best solution for your lifestyle and circumstances. Dr. Azeem Khan, a gastroenterologist in New York City offers a number of medical weight loss options to help you reach your weight and health goals.

Reach Your Goal Weight with the Weight Loss Balloon in New York City

The weight loss balloon helps severely overweight patients manage their appetite by taking up room in the stomach, which helps you to feel full with smaller meals. Unlike gastric bypass and other medical weight loss procedures, the weight loss balloon is a temporary, non-surgical procedure.

The balloon is placed in the stomach through the mouth using an endoscope, so there is no surgery and no incisions. Depending on your weight loss goals, the gastroenterologist may recommend two balloons for maximum results. Each balloon is then filled with either saline or gas and inflated, effectively making the stomach smaller so that you feel fuller faster, eating less at each meal and gradually losing weight over time. After six months, the balloons are removed.

What to Expect with the Weight Loss Balloon

Like with any weight loss plan, there is no silver bullet. The weight loss balloon works as part of a comprehensive weight-loss and management plan that includes regular exercise and a healthy balanced diet while the weight loss balloon is in place, and after it is removed.

Find a Gastroenterologist in New York City

For more information about the weight loss balloon and other medical weight-loss treatment options in New York City, contact Forest Hills Gastroenterology by calling (718) 268-0418 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Khan and his team today.