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What is the price of a gastric balloon in Tunisia?
The average cost of a gastric balloon in Tunisia is €1,900. Depending on your needs, the price can vary from €1,600 to €2,200. This price covers the entire medical stay: the operation, post-operative treatment, airport and hotel transfers, stay at the clinic and language assistance. It also includes post-operative medication such as nutritional supplements.
| Procedure | Cost in Euro |
|---|---|
| Gastric balloon in Tunisia | 1900 € |
Gastric Banding in Tunisia: the complete guide
If losing weight has proved to be a real obstacle course for you, the fitting of a gastric balloon in Tunisia could be the best solution. This device, inserted into the stomach, helps obese people lose weight by creating a feeling of satiety. Without deprivation or harmful effects, the gastric balloon is a temporary bariatric treatment. Its success depends largely on a healthy lifestyle and a balanced diet.
For effective gastric ballooning, Tunisia is the place to go. The country offers the best clinics and the best surgeons, with your medical journey fully covered. All at the best price. Here’s a closer look at gastric ballooning in Tunisia.
What is the gastric balloon in Tunisia?
The gastric balloon is a device in the form of a balloon, placed in the stomach temporarily to help you lose weight. Made of silicone, it is ingested orally or endoscopically and then placed in the stomach. It is then filled with saline solution to inflate and give a feeling of satiety, thereby reducing the capacity of your stomach. A gastric balloon is recommended for 6 to 12 months.
A non-invasive procedure, the gastric balloon helps obese people to lose weight. It works by limiting the amount of food and drink you can swallow.
Without surgery, it is virtually risk-free for people suffering from obesity who have already started a diet without success. It does not require any extra effort or deprivation, but it must be accompanied by a healthy lifestyle. We recommend a healthy, balanced diet and regular exercise.
What is the ideal candidate profile for gastric balloon surgery?
Gastric balloon surgery in Tunisia is ideal for :
- Overweight people with a BMI of 30 to 40.
- Obese patients with complications linked to obesity: type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, hyperglycaemia.
- Overweight people who need to lose weight before undergoing further surgical treatment.
If you fall into one of the above categories, then the gastric balloon may be right for you. However, medical advice and in-depth tests will confirm whether this procedure is beneficial for you.
How is the gastric balloon procedure carried out?
Gastric ballooning in Tunisia requires hospitalisation for 2 to 3 days. It is carried out in the best clinics in the region. It is carried out by an experienced and competent surgeon who has the necessary know-how.
The operation uses innovative equipment and modern technology. This ensures a risk-free procedure with a 99% guaranteed result.
Foreign patients wishing to have a gastric balloon implanted in Tunisia will benefit from complete care from A to Z during their medical stay. A professional and dedicated team will accompany you from the moment you book your stay and from your arrival in Tunisia, right through to post-operative follow-up.
How do you prepare for gastric balloon surgery in Tunisia?
Gastric balloon surgery in Tunisia requires you to make a number of preparations:
- Eating a healthy diet: no excess or deprivation. Your nutritionist will give you a diet plan that corresponds to your nutritional needs.
- Stop consuming alcohol, tobacco and nicotine
- Stop taking certain medications.
- Engage in physical activity to prepare your body for recovery.
- Carry out medical tests, at the request of the surgeon, nutritionist or anaesthetist (a stomach ulcer such as a hiatal hernia could prevent the gastric balloon from being fitted)
How does gastric ballooning work in Tunisia?
This type of operation takes between 20 and 30 minutes under general anaesthetic. It is performed endoscopically by an experienced surgeon. As you will be comfortably asleep on the operating table, you will feel nothing.
The operating procedure begins with an endoscopic examination of your oesophagus to determine whether there is anything that could interfere with the placement of the gastric balloon. The surgeon will then insert the gastric ball and fill it with a saline solution. The process is carried out under endoscopic control. Once the balloon has been inserted and inflated, you will be under medical supervision for the next few hours before you can leave.
What happens after the operation?
After the operation, you may have a salty taste sensation in your mouth. A small amount of liquid may also come out. This will take about a week.
Gastric balloon treatment is temporary. After 6 months, it can be removed by endoscopy. The doctor may recommend that you have a new balloon fitted, depending on the amount of body fat you have lost or are aiming to lose.
Throughout the treatment, you will remain under the supervision of the medical team. The nutritionist will recommend a specific diet plan to prevent weight gain.
Precautions to take after gastric ballooning in Tunisia
After gastric balloon surgery in Tunisia, you will need to change your eating habits and take a few precautions to ensure that the treatment is effective. In addition to the nutritional plan that you must follow, you will also be asked to :
- To eat slowly and gently after your operation.
- Start with soft foods in the second post-operative week and hard foods from the fourth week onwards.
- Not to drink during meals, but 30 minutes before or after
- Eat at least 2 hours before going to bed to avoid gastric reflux
- Take regular exercise.
- Limit the consumption of alcohol and soft drinks. It will be forbidden until the fourth postoperative month.
How much does a gastric balloon cost in Tunisia?
The cost of a gastric balloon in Tunisia varies between €1,600 and €2,200, which covers all aspects of medical tourism, i.e. the medical operation, pre-operative check-up, taxi, accommodation, language assistance and medication.
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