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Qu’est-ce que le ballon gastrique ?

Le ballon gastrique est un dispositif médical conçu pour favoriser la perte de poids. C’est un ballon en silicone souple et expansible, inséré dans l’estomac par endoscopie. Une fois en place, il est gonflé avec une solution saline stérile ou de l’air, réduisant ainsi l’espace disponible dans l’estomac et limitant la quantité de nourriture que vous pouvez consommer.

Comment fonctionne le ballon gastrique ?

Le ballon gastrique fonctionne en provoquant une sensation de satiété plus rapide et prolongée grâce aux mécanismes suivants :

  1. Réduction de la capacité de l’estomac : En occupant une partie significative de l’estomac, le ballon permet de se sentir rassasié avec moins de nourriture.
  2. Sensation de satiété : En exerçant une pression sur les parois de l’estomac, le ballon stimule les récepteurs de satiété, aidant à se sentir plein plus rapidement.
  3. Régulation de l’appétit : En mangeant moins, vous développez de nouvelles habitudes alimentaires et réduisez les portions.

Avantages du ballon gastrique

Les avantages du ballon gastrique incluent :

  1. Perte de poids significative : En général, les patients perdent entre 10 % et 15 % de leur poids corporel au cours des six mois d’utilisation du ballon.
  2. Procédure non chirurgicale : Contrairement à la chirurgie bariatrique, l’insertion du ballon gastrique ne nécessite pas d’incision ni de modification permanente de l’anatomie.
  3. Réversibilité : Le ballon est temporaire et peut être retiré après six mois, permettant d’évaluer son efficacité sans engagement à long terme.
  4. Amélioration des comorbidités : La perte de poids due au ballon peut améliorer ou résoudre des problèmes de santé liés à l’obésité, tels que le diabète de type 2, l’hypertension artérielle et l’apnée du sommeil.
  5. Support et suivi : Les patients bénéficient souvent d’un programme de soutien avec des conseils nutritionnels et un suivi médical régulier pour optimiser les résultats.

À qui s’adresse le ballon gastrique ?

Le ballon gastrique est destiné aux :

  1. Patients avec un IMC de 60 et plus, en préparation à une chirurgie bariatrique (Bridge) ou une autre intervention chirurgicale pour réduire le risque chirurgical.
  2. Patients à haut risque ne pouvant subir une chirurgie bariatrique.
  3. Personnes ayant un IMC entre 30 et 40, n’ayant pas réussi à perdre du poids avec des méthodes conventionnelles telles que le régime alimentaire et l’exercice.
  4. Il est aussi recommandé pour ceux cherchant une alternative non chirurgicale aux interventions plus invasives.

Contre-indications :

  • Patients de moins de 18 ans
  • Grossesse
  • Chirurgie gastrique, bariatrique ou duodénale antérieure
  • Grosse hernie hiatales, diverticule de l’œsophage, sténose ou ulcère de l’estomac

Processus de placement et de retrait

  1. Avant l’insertion : une semaine avant l’intervention un traitement par inhibiteurs de la pompe à protons (IPP) est débuté pour réduire la sécrétion acide gastrique. Un contrôle endoscopique de l’estomac est réalisé juste avant la pose du ballon pour vérifier l’absence de contre indications.
  2. Placement : Le ballon est inséré par voie endoscopique sous sédation légère, une procédure de 20 à 30 minutes permettant un retour à domicile le jour même.
  3. Période d’adaptation : Initialement, des nausées ou des crampes d’estomac peuvent survenir mais s’atténuent en quelques jours. La première semaine un régime liquide strict est poursuivi. À partir de la deuxième semaine, des aliments mous peuvent être introduits.
  4. Suivi régulier : Un suivi médical régulier permet d’évaluer les progrès et d’ajuster le plan de traitement.
  5. Retrait : Après 6 ou 12 mois, selon le type de ballon, celui-ci est dégonflé et retiré par endoscopie, dans une procédure similaire à l’insertion.

Qu’est-ce que le ballon gastrique pilule à avaler ?

Traditionnellement, le ballon gastrique nécessite une intervention endoscopique et une anesthésie pour sa mise en place et son retrait. Le ballon gastrique pilule, comme celui de la marque Allurion, peut être avalé avec de l’eau sans anesthésie et sera naturellement expulsé du corps après 4 à 6 mois.

Conclusion

Le ballon gastrique est une solution non chirurgicale et efficace pour ceux cherchant une perte de poids significative. Associé à un programme de soutien nutritionnel et médical, il peut aider à atteindre les objectifs de perte de poids et améliorer la qualité de vie. Pour plus d’informations, consultez notre médecin en ligne pour discuter de votre admissibilité, des avantages potentiels, et obtenir un devis gratuit.

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Ce que disent nos patients

  Hello, I was operated on 09/17 by DR SkanderLouhichi, everything went very well. After a week I am 7 kilos lost. the welcome from the clinic staff was very warm and friendly and above all always caring for the patients. Professionalism and price level can not be better than Dr. SkanderLouhichi. Again thank you to him and his team for their welcome.

LOBNA.M. – English

  Hello, I have been operated on for 2 years: Thank you so many times dear doctor skander for saving my life, thanks to you I have managed to change my life, to have confidence in myself, to feel good about myself , thank you my dear doctor from the bottom of my heart for your professionalism. You are the best of the best thankyou.

Antonio Mario – English

  Hello everyone, 50 years 107 kg, after many searches for a sleeve on the internet and some contacts I found Dr. SkanderLouhichi, did some research and that great testimonials, I contacted him by email and very quickly he answers me, immediately I contact him by phone, quickly see his professionalism, some contacts an appointment is made and 30 days later received at Monastir airport with my wife who is accompanying me, or someone took care of me to accompany me to the clinic. Arrived on November 5, 2018, immediately taken care of at the El YOSR clinic, everything organized, arrived in my room shortly after Dr. Louhichi visited me and explained the course of the day to me, made the necessary examinations in the day, operated on November 6, 18, two days after I am early and in good shape and without pain almost as if I had suffered nothing, the DR came to visit me twice a day and I could ask him all the questions that I wanted to do this all week long, I would like to emphasize that her listening, her sympathy, her availability and her very friendly, very professional, very competent medical team, a clinic like one feels at home. I'm on D + 6 and I'm in great shape. Once again thank you thank you, for your sympathy and your professionalism as well as all the care team of the clinic El Yosr who were spectacular, me and my wife we ​​spent a wonderful week A thousand thanks

CORINNE U. – English

  Hello, Pleasantly surprised by the good progress of the intervention. Listening surgeon who responds to emails adequately. I was not loose in nature; a team (a nurse + the driver) picked me up at the airport. For the return, these people even accompanied me to the end. Arriving on site, a paramedical team took over, conscientious and very present. No superfluous service offered, the room was spacious and clean, the meal generous and good. The whole team had a kind, pleasant attitude. The intervention went very well, it was quick. Doctor Skander Louhichi came to visit me even several times a day. The pains were really bearable, the refeeding was done without problem. I left the clinic with the video of the intervention (best report that one can imagine). -7kg in one week, the loss continues. Concerning the scars, it is too early to speak about it but the points were very well carried out, clean work. I am available by email to answer any questions (I have probably forgotten things).

AZIZ. Y. – English

  I needed a second chance, thank god the dr louhichi gave it to me I'm starting to live again. I had surgery on OCT 02 2018, it has already gone 19 kilos lighter I am very satisfied.

LINDA – English

  I had a Sleeve on 04/03/2018 in Sousse in Tunisia. I was operated on by Doctor LOUHICHI Skander whom I would like to congratulate for all the support he gave me as well as the magnificent job he did with a very professional team. I had time, in three days, to realize how great the service is. Each and everyone there shows, from morning to evening, rare human qualities. The whole team, attentive and sincere, is attentive to the patient and looking for his physical and moral comfort. Today, I have lost 20 kg and I am starting to discover the joy of living! To you, Dr. LOUHICHI and all your efficient team, all my respectful gratitude.

Sabrina Ach. – English

  hello, I would like to add my testimony, I was in moderate obesity therefore not operable in France that is why I turned to doctor SkanderLouhichi specialist in obesity I therefore launched and had surgery on April 12 , I am extremely satisfied with my welcome indeed when I arrived I saw myself surrounded by very professional nurse and just as adorable as each other (taking care with me) the clinic is beautiful and equipped with the most modern technology as for Doctor SkanderLouhichi, extremely warm, human, a great professional listener. So here I am today, 7 kg lost and a new life begins for me I highly recommend Doctor SkanderLouhichi and his services.

MCECILE L. – English

  Hello, I was operated on December 26 by Doctor Skander for a Sleeve. Arrived at 11:40 am at the airport and Pick-up immediately with my husband. Room similar to French hospitals, with attentive staff. As soon as we arrived in the room, the doctor came to introduce himself with his team. Operated in the following hours, the operation went very smoothly, it lasted 55 min, I did not encounter any post op problems. Each day we had the right to a visit from Doctor Skander morning and evening, a very professional reassuring and attentive person. We stayed 5 days, then someone dropped us off at the airport. To date it has been 15 days since the operation took place I am - 7,600 kilos a good start. I thank Doctor Skander and his entire team.

MARINKO ERIC – English

  Hello, At the end of my surgical operation carried out on 04/10/2017 by doctor LouhichiSkander I wanted to bring to everyone my testimony on this operation of which I would remain septic because it scared me but of which I am very satisfied today hui. I was prepared psychologically from a distance and am effectively feared by Dr. Louhichi who showed them very understanding. The day before the operation, I was greeted in very good material and moral conditions, from the airport to the EL YOSR clinic 10 vis rue HarrounErrachid 4000 Sousse. The operation was completed on schedule, which was originally planned. Everything went well. The follow-up and the post-operative accompaniment are going well until today 1 month 3 weeks After I have not yet encountered any problem or side effect. Thus, I would like to thank Doctor LouhichiSkander for all of these reasons and in particular for his professionalism, and the mastery of his profession I also thank the entire nursing team and highly recommend Dr. LouhichiSkander. Zara Fatima Thank you again my life changed !!!!!

Zara fatima – English
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