What does the gastric balloon procedure involve?

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What does the gastric balloon procedure involve?

Intragastric balloon implantation is a weight-loss technique in which a saline-filled/air-filled silicone balloon is placed in your stomach. This aids weight loss by restricting how much you can eat and making you feel filled sooner. In this video, Mr. Ahmed Ahmed discusses gastric balloon procedures.

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