We all want to be healthy, fit and look good. But for many people, that’s easier said than done.

The increase of fast food chains and the readily available fast food choices, long office working hours and reduced activity have all played a pivotal role in the widespread prevalence of obesity even that in young adults and children.

Latest statistics published by the World Health Organization (WHO) reveal that there are more than 1 billion overweight adults across the globe, and the number is rapidly increasing.

A recent study showed that approximately 47% of UAE residents are overweight.

So why is obesity and being overweight such a great concern?

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), at least 2.8 million people die every year for being overweight or obese. Carrying excess weight increases your chances of developing a number of serious health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and obstructive sleep apnea. It is also known that obesity puts a strain on your circulatory and immune system and particularly in women messes up the hormone system.

Losing just 5% of excess weight has an immediate impact on health and organ functioning, and can lower the risk of several diseases, including cancer.

Losing weight for the majority of people can be a challenging, isolating journey. Most people start their weight loss journey by dieting. At any given time, 50% of women are on a diet to lose weight. An estimated 45 million Americans go on a diet each year to shed off those extra pounds. However, not all diets work for everyone and maintaining a diet and sticking to set calories is definitely no picnic!

With the new breakthroughs in weight loss treatments; overweight and obese individuals can now lose weight without surgery. Recently, a new swallowable, procedure-less weight loss device was introduced in the UAE. That means weight loss with no surgery, no sedation and no endoscopy at all.

So what is this device and how does it work?

It’s the Elipse Balloon Program. The Elipse Balloon is currently the only swallowable intragastric balloon that doesn’t require any surgery, sedation or endoscopy for it’s insertion and removal.

The procedure is very simple and takes less than 20 minutes at the out-patient clinic. Patients leave the clinic and can go home straight after the procedure.

Quite simply, the patient will swallow the capsule (which has a very thin thread attached to it)  with water. Once the capsule reaches the stomach, the doctor will begin to inflate the balloon with water and then gently remove the thread. The balloon has a self-sealing valve and remains in the stomach for 4 months. At 4 months, the balloon is programmed to automatically deflate and safely pass through the gastrointestinal tract before being excreted.

The average weight loss during the 4 months is 15kg. A number of our patients at BR Medical Suites have been able to lose even 18, 20 and 22kg with the support of Dr Faruq and his team.

The Elipse Balloon revolves around a 6 month follow up program. The program includes regular follow-ups with the doctor and bi-weekly consultations with the nutritionist who will establish a personalized and balanced dietary plan for each individual. A smart weighing scale given to individuals after the procedure allows the complete body composition of the individual to be carefully monitored by both the doctor and nutritionist.

Whilst in the stomach, the balloon helps the individual to eat less and less often as it takes up almost half of the volume of the stomach. Throughout the program, a dedicated team supports individuals on their weight loss journey. Weekly phone calls and daily WhatsApp conversations between the enrolled individual and the team ensure that the patient always remains on track with the dietary plan and mild physical regime.

Maintaining motivation can sometimes be a real challenge. That’s why the ‘always available’ support team at BR Medical Suites will ensure individuals leave the program having lost their target weight and changed and taken control of their eating habits.

To know more about the Elipse Balloon Program for weight loss and to book a free consultation at BR Medical Suites with Dr Faruq,

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