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The Purpose:

To provide a non-surgical procedure to help and aid temporary weight loss.

 

The Treatment:

The BIB Program, by comparison, offers many distinct advantages over conventional diets and weight loss programs.

With the BIB you will:

  • Have a feeling of satiety.
  • Lose more weight than with other diet programs.
  • Be supported by a team of medical experts.
  • Have the benefits of non-surgical, non-pharmaceutical approach.

 

Weight Loss Results:

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.



Important Reminders:

  • No solid foods or liquids 12 hours prior to the procedure.
  • Make sure you have the necessary post-procedure foods and liquids as instructed.
  • Plan for at least three days of inactivity after the procedure.


The Day of Placement:

On the day of the procedure, your team will prepare you for the endoscopic placement of the balloon, which generally takes about 20-30 minutes. You will be sedated while the deflated balloon is inserted into your stomach through you mouth. After the balloon is placed and filled with saline, you will remain in the clinic for observation until the doctor discharges you.




Adjusting to the BIB:

The first few days will be uncomfortable as the stomach gets used to the presence of the balloon. You may experience nausea, vomiting, bloating, diarrhoea and cramping until your body adjusts. These conditions are normal and should be expected.

Your physician will provide strict instructions for your hydration regime during this period. It is critical that you drink plenty of water during the first few days and avoid eating any solid foods.

You will be restricted to a liquid diet for the first three days, which might include the following:

  • juices
  • milk
  • thin soups or broths
  • gelatines


The following items should be avoided:

  • coffee
  • fizzy drinks
  • fatty foods
  • chocolate
  • ice cream
In a very small number of cases (less than 4%) it may not be possible for the body to tolerate the presence of the balloon and the client will need to have it removed earlier. In this unlikely scenario we can arrange for early extraction of the balloon or it may have to be taken out in your own country. Refunds are not possible under these circumstances due to the extensive costs involved with BIB® Gastric Balloon insertion; Cost of the balloon itself, Medical testing and screening costs, Specialist consultation fees, Clinic medical care costs including medicines and round the clock 24/7 medical care, Flight and Accommodation costs, etc.



Important Reminders:

  • Do not engage in any physical activity for the first 24 hours.
  • Drink cold liquids in small amounts, beginning with a teaspoon, and slowly increase the amount of the liquid as you are able. If liquid is taken in large amounts there is a higher risk of nausea and vomiting.
  • A doctor will be on call the first 24 hours to handle any reactions or distress you may feel.

Transitioning to Solid Program:

Your success with the BIB Program will depend on how committed you are to learning and adopting the principles of good health into your daily life.



The Next Six Months:

After the first two weeks, your body will have adjusted to the BIB, you should be following a regular nutrition plan, and you will have resumed your normal activities.

Remember, the BIB is only a “training tool” like training wheels on a bicycle. The BIB gives you a window of opportunity to adapt to the lifestyle changes you must make in order to maintain you ideal body weight.



BIB Removal:

After six months, the BIB will be removed in a 20-minute procedure similar to that of the placement. During the removal procedure, you will be sedated, and your doctor will remove the saline from the balloon before removing the deflated balloon from your stomach.

You will need to remain at the clinic for upto 2 to 3 hours after removal, at which point, it is safe to fly home.



Important Reminders:

  • No solid food 24 hours prior to the procedure
  • No liquids 12 hours prior to the procedure




[Last update: 19th June 2008]