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Hiam Mustafa E. Mohammed, M.D. FRCP (UK)

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Gastric Balloons For Obesity (Bib). Are They Safe? Are They Effective?

What Is Bib?

Photograph of Intragastric Balloon System for Weight Loss

The bioenterics intragastric balloon (bib) program is a medically supervised internationally proven program that will help you take control of your weight without the risks of surgery or drugs.

The bib could help you transform your body in a safe and effective manner

Intragastric Balloon: The bib is a soft, silicone balloon that is inserted into th stomach and filled with sterile saline. with the balloon you will have a feeling of satiety, or lack of hunger. the balloon will be removed after six months. 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 doctor.

Education And Training: During the regularly scheduled meetings with your doctor, you will learn the principles needed to manage your weight and promote long-term health. some of these include, exercise.

The Bib Advantage
The bib program has several advantages over other weight loss plans. with the bib you can:

Have a feeling of satiety
Lose more weight than with other diet programs
Be supported by your doctor expertise
Learn principles for long-term success
Have the benefits of a non-surgical, non-pharmaceutical approach

What Results Can You Expect?

Illustration of placement of Gastric Balloon inside the stomach

Individuals participating in the bib program can expect to have significant weight loss in the first six months. the amount of weight you lose and how long you maintain that weight loss will depend on how well you adopt long-term lifestyle changes related to eating and exercise.

Is The Program Right For You?
To be eligible for the program you must be:

At least 18 years old
Overweight (at least 10-15 kilos over your ideal weight)
Ready to comply with a serious, medically supervised program

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

Previous history of surgery on the stomach or intestine, obstruction, adhesive peritonitis or large hiatal hernia
Severe kidney, liver or lung disease
Long-term steroid treatment
Unwillingness to adopt the dietary habits critical to the success of the therapy
Drug of alcohol addiction in the last 12 months
Pregnancy

As with all medical procedures, there are potential risks of unforeseen, unknown of adverse reactions to medications and procedure itself. please discuss your questions and expectations about the bib program with Dr. Tarek Saleh and evaluate the benefits versus the possible risks.

A Start To A Healthier Life
The bib program is a simple, yet innovative approach to help you lose excess weight. The guidance of Dr. Tarek Saleh, you will have the education, support, and motivation needed to make real lifestyle changes.