TECHNIQUES OF BIB PROGRAM

Insertion and removal of the ballon is simple and always supervised by a professional. Regular supervision is also performed.

INSERTION OF THE INTRAGASTRIC BALLOON (BIB)

. The insertion does not require any type of surgical procedure.

. A blood sample and a pre-anesthesia doctor's visit are required a few days prior to insertion.

. A physician will perform a fibroscopy, under anesthesia to check the stomach for possible problems.

. If none are found during the procedure, the physician will insert the balloon orally and safely place in the stomach.

. The balloon (BIB) is then inflated..

. The lenght of the procedures varies between 20 and 30 minutes.

. You will then be placed under observation at the clinic for a few hours before being sent home.

. A stomach X-ray will be performed a few day later to ensure that the balloon is properly in place.

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REMOVAL OF THE INTRAGASTRIC BALLOON (BIB)

. Six months later, in accordance with the program protocol, the balloon will be removed the same way it was inserted and by the same physician.

. The deflation and perforation of the balloon are performed under endoscopic supervision..

. Is it then extracted using specific removal tools.

. The time required for the removal procedure and observation period are similar to that of the insertion.

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