SurgiCare hails the gastric balloon as the golden hope for weight
loss patients
Released
on: October 29, 2008, 6:40 am
Press
Release Author: Surgicare
Industry:
Healthcare
Press
Release Summary: SurgiCare, one of the leading UK cosmetic and
weight loss surgery providers, has announced that the gastric
balloon will be the next procedure to be added to its weight loss
treatments
Press
Release Body: SurgiCare, leading UK cosmetic
and weight loss surgery provider, has announced that the gastric
balloon is the latest procedure to be added to its weight loss
treatment portfolio.
SurgiCare
has reported that the introduction of the air filled
gastric
balloon procedure directly responds to a gap in the current
weight loss market and has proven to be less prone to side effects
compared with the liquid alternative. The traditional liquid filled
gastric balloons have been known to cause extreme nausea and discomfort
due to the movement of the liquid content. The introduction of
the gold coated, air filled balloon means that patients experience
less nausea and discomfort, meaning a faster, safer recovery following
the procedure. The gold coating is designed to prevent air loss
and reduce the problem of deflation, which can occur in the fluid
filled balloon option, ensuring the balloon stays at maximum volume
for the full duration of placement, which can be up to six months.
During this time, weight loss can be up to five stone.
SurgiCare
is one of only two weight loss surgery providers to offer the
procedure in the UK. Available exclusively to patients with a
BMI of between 25-35, the gastric balloon offers patients who
are struggling to find a weight loss solution an opportunity to
control their weight. It is an industry concern that patients
who do not meet the strict criteria for a gastric
band or bypass may resort to more drastic measures such as
over eating to reach the required BMI of 35 and above. The lowered
BMI recommendation of a gastric balloon provides a weight loss
option for those who would not previously be considered, providing
a much needed alternative for those who have tried every other
weight loss method.
The
relatively simple procedure, takes approximately 20 minutes to
complete. The balloon is inserted into the stomach under sedation
or general anaesthesic and then filled with air. The filled balloon
decreases the space available in the stomach making the patient
feel ‘full’ quicker resulting in weight loss.
Mark
Bury, chief executive at Surgicare commented: “The
gastric balloon has been a staple weight loss procedure in the
United States for many years. The introduction of the air filled
balloon is a big step forward for weight loss procedures as it
provides patients with the same results as a liquid filled balloon,
but without the associated side effects.
He
continued, “The addition of the procedure to SurgiCare’s
weight loss portfolio will open the door to weight
loss surgery for those who would not be considered for other
procedures. The gastric balloon provides an excellent short term
aid to weight loss and delivers fantastic results when combined
with the diet and exercise program offered in our aftercare program.”
As
part of the SurgiCare aftercare program it is
recommended that patients carry out three hours of sporting activity
each week and follow a coordinated diet plan to aid maximum weight
loss.
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About
Surgicare:
With over 16 years experience and 8 clinics, SurgiCare is one
of the largest and most respected cosmetic surgery networks in
the UK. SurgiCare specialises in weight loss surgery with a unique
24 month aftercare programme and prides itself on providing an
unrivalled aftercare service.
As
one of the leading UK specialists in cosmetic
surgery, SurgiCare has the all latest therapies and caring,
professional experienced staff to enhance a patient's self-confidence
by improving appearances. SurgiCare has helped more than 20,000
patients fulfil their dreams of looking and feeling their best.
Web
Site: http://www.surgicare.co.uk
Contact
Details: Helen Conyers
Tangerine PR
3rd Floor
Giants Basin
Potato Warf
Castlefield
Manchester
M3 4NB
0161 817 6600
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