Who places the gastric balloon? Discover which specialist you need for this procedure

Thinking about getting one gastric balloon, But you don't know which specialist you should see? Keep reading to find the answer along with some tips for finding the ideal professional for you.

Which professional puts the gastric balloon in?

The professional responsible for placing the gastric balloon is the bariatric. A doctor specializing in obesity or weight loss surgeries such as gastric bypassthe gastric sleeve, SADI-S surgery and the gastric balloon.

But the bariatra is not only the one who places the ball; he or she is also responsible for analyzing your profile and health conditions and determining which weight loss procedure suits you best.

In addition to that, the bariatra will be the specialist you should contact for the follow-up of the treatment, to define the diets you should follow and the medications and supplements you will have to consume—assuming that this is necessary.

In a nutshell, the bariatra will accompany you in your weight loss process if you choose to have a gastric balloon placed, and it will ensure your safety and weight loss.

What should you consider to choose the ideal gastric balloon specialist?

Since the bariatra is so important in your weight loss, both for achieving the results you are looking for and for ensuring that your treatment is as safe and comfortable as possible, you should choose your specialist carefully. Here is what you should consider to find the best specialist:

1. Expert's experience

This point is the most crucial of all; the more experienced bariatra you choose, the better results you will achieve and the safer the surgery will be for you in the short, medium and long term.

Take into account the years of experience, the number of surgeries performed, the success rate of gastric banding surgeries, and their experience placing gastric balloons.

2. Opinions from other patients

You can often find patient reviews on the bar’s own website (if it has one), in medical forums or websites, on social media, and on the doctor’s Google Maps profile (if their business has one).

With the reviews, you can get an idea of how good a bariatra is, what kind of experience it offers its patients, what kind of results it has helped them achieve, and much more.

A bar or restaurant with dozens or hundreds of positive reviews is probably more suitable for you because you can see that they are doing their job well.

3. Facilities and equipment

Bariatric surgery involves much more than the procedure itself. 

That’s why it’s a good idea to have a bariatra that offers you facilities (such as first-class facilities or state-of-the-art equipment) and that makes specialists available to you, who you’ll also need in your weight loss process, such as psychologists and nutritionists.

Consider these aspects and you will find a bariatra that offers exactly what you need. If you still haven't found one, we will be happy to help you find a definitive solution for your overweight or obesity problem.

Contact our team; we review your case and show you exactly what you need to transform your life and regain your health.