{"id":24507,"date":"2024-05-19T05:42:28","date_gmt":"2024-05-19T05:42:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/?p=24507"},"modified":"2026-04-11T18:39:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T18:39:41","slug":"doubts-and-myths-about-gastric-balloon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/blog\/dudas-y-mitos-balon-gastrico\/","title":{"rendered":"10 common questions and myths about the gastric balloon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>With all the doubts and myths surrounding the gastric balloon<\/strong>, It can really make it hard to know if it's the <a href=\"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/blog\/what-is-bariatric-surgery\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1143\"><strong>bariatric surgery<\/strong><\/a> ideal for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, to give you a clearer idea of <a href=\"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/blog\/what-is-gastric-balloon\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1503\"><strong>What is the gastric balloon<\/strong><\/a> and how it works, and so that you can clear up common confusions about this procedure, in this post we review some of the main doubts and myths about the gastric balloon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will see that not everything is as you imagined it to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You may be interested in<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/blog\/i-had-a-gastric-balloon-i-did-not-lose-weight\/\"><strong>I put on the gastric balloon and I don't lose weight: why can this happen to you?<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block has-text-dark-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\" style=\"font-size:1.15rem\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><p><strong>What will you get in this post?<\/strong><\/p><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#principales-mitos-del-balon-gastrico\">Main myths about the gastric balloon<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#1-el-balon-gastrico-es-muy-costoso\">1. Gastric balloon is very expensive<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#2-despues-de-quitarte-el-balon-sufres-efecto-rebote\">2. After you take the ball away, you experience a rebound effect\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#3-colocarte-el-balon-gastrico-es-riesgoso\">3. Putting the gastric balloon in is dangerous<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#4-retirarte-el-balon-gastrico-es-muy-peligroso\">4. Taking the gastric balloon out is very dangerous<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#5-el-balon-gastrico-sirve-para-todo-tipo-de-sobrepeso\">5. The gastric balloon serves to treat all types of overweight<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#6-no-necesitas-seguimiento-luego-de-ponerte-el-balon-gastrico\">6. You don't need follow-up after you put on the gastric balloon<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#7-no-tienes-que-seguir-dieta-con-un-balon-gastrico\">7. You don't have to follow a diet with a gastric balloon<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#8-el-balon-gastrico-siempre-causa-molestias\">8. The gastric balloon always causes discomfort<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#9-no-funciona-para-perder-peso\">9. It doesn't work for weight loss<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#10-tendras-que-estar-a-dieta-todo-el-tiempo\">10. You will have to be on a diet all the time<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"principales-mitos-del-balon-gastrico\"><strong>Main myths about the gastric balloon<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let's see what some of the most repeated doubts and myths about this bariatric procedure are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-el-balon-gastrico-es-muy-costoso\"><strong>1. Gastric balloon is very expensive<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In fact, it is quite the opposite, the <a href=\"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/blog\/gastric-balloon-price\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1514\"><strong>gastric balloon price<\/strong><\/a> It is usually much lower than that of other bariatric surgeries such as <a href=\"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/blog\/what-is-gastric-sleeve\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1311\"><strong>gastric sleeve<\/strong><\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/blog\/what-is-gastric-bypass\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1028\"><strong>gastric bypass<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So if you have a budget that is more or less set, the gastric balloon is a fairly viable option for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-despues-de-quitarte-el-balon-sufres-efecto-rebote\"><strong>2. After you take the ball away, you experience a rebound effect&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the main myths surrounding <a href=\"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/blog\/gastric-balloon-results\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"22885\"><strong>gastric balloon results<\/strong><\/a>, That is, you will regain the weight you lost as soon as you take the ball off the ground.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, if you stick to your instructions <a href=\"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/blog\/what-is-a-bariatrician\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1104\"><strong>bariatric<\/strong><\/a> and you don't return to the habits that caused the overweight, <strong>The risk of a rebound effect is very low<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-colocarte-el-balon-gastrico-es-riesgoso\"><strong>3. Putting the gastric balloon in is dangerous<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The gastric balloon is one of the least invasive bariatric procedures; in fact, it does not even require incisions, so the risks of this treatment are negligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Basically, <a href=\"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/blog\/the-gastric-balloon-is-safe\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"23490\"><strong>the gastric balloon is safe<\/strong><\/a>, And in this sense it has a great advantage over other procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-retirarte-el-balon-gastrico-es-muy-peligroso\"><strong>4. Taking the gastric balloon out is very dangerous<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If gastric balloon placement is very safe, its removal is no exception. Removing a gastric balloon is an outpatient procedure that is done orally without any incisions whatsoever.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the case of <a href=\"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/blog\/ingestible-balloon\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"23265\"><strong>gastric balloon<\/strong><\/a>, It is not even necessary to remove it, since the body expels it naturally when necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-el-balon-gastrico-sirve-para-todo-tipo-de-sobrepeso\"><strong>5. The gastric balloon serves to treat all types of overweight<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not just anyone is <a href=\"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/blog\/gastric-balloon-candidate\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"23498\"><strong>Candidate for the gastric balloon<\/strong><\/a>, Although it is a very versatile and safe procedure, it will not be suitable for all patients, as it will depend on their level of overweight or obesity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-no-necesitas-seguimiento-luego-de-ponerte-el-balon-gastrico\"><strong>6. You don't need follow-up after you put on the gastric balloon<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While it is true that gastric balloon is less risky than other procedures, that doesn't mean you can forget about the treatment or your routine checkups with the bariatra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To achieve good results with your intragastric balloon, medical follow-up with your trusted bariatrist is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-no-tienes-que-seguir-dieta-con-un-balon-gastrico\"><strong>7. You don't have to follow a diet with a gastric balloon<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/blog\/gastric-balloon-diet\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1523\"><strong>Diet with a gastric balloon<\/strong><\/a> It is very important to ensure that you lose all the weight you set out to achieve. In the end, you cannot expect the device to work miracles if you maintain improper eating habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That said, being careful about what you eat doesn't mean you have to go on a 100% strict diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-el-balon-gastrico-siempre-causa-molestias\"><strong>8. The gastric balloon always causes discomfort<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond the first few days, the gastric balloon does not cause any noticeable discomfort. In fact, any discomfort you might experience will disappear within about 72 hours after you have the device placed, and in most cases these are mild symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-no-funciona-para-perder-peso\"><strong>9. It doesn't work for weight loss<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The gastric balloon allows you to lose between 30 and 47% of your total excess weight, which is not a small amount. Although the gastric balloon is not the procedure with which you will lose the most weight, the loss is considerable anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-tendras-que-estar-a-dieta-todo-el-tiempo\"><strong>10. You will have to be on a diet all the time<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You won't have to maintain a diet permanently after a gastric balloon. However, you will have to adopt healthier habits. After all, if your habits lead to being overweight, no bariatric procedure will be effective for you, especially in the long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tienes-otras-dudas-o-preguntas-en-torno-al-balon-gastrico-ponte-en-contacto-con-nosotros\"><strong>Do you have any other questions or concerns about the gastric balloon? Contact us<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don't you see that the gastric balloon is what you need? <a href=\"http:\/\/wa.link\/0s4vaj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Contact us via WhatsApp<\/strong><\/a> o <strong><a href=\"\/en\/admin@drcristobalgarza.com\/\">Email<\/a><\/strong> and we show you what is best for you to lose weight in a healthy and safe way.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With all the doubts and myths surrounding gastric balloons, it can be really difficult to know if it\u2019s the ideal bariatric surgery for you. That\u2019s why, to give you a clearer idea of what a gastric balloon is and how it works, and to help clear up common confusions about this procedure,\u2026<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":24512,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[13,4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24507","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-balon-gastrico","category-perdida-de-peso"],"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":13,"label":"Bal\u00f3n G\u00e1strico"},{"value":4,"label":"P\u00e9rdida de peso"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/dudas-mitos-balon-gastrico-1024x535.jpg",1024,535,true],"author_info":{"display_name":"Dr. Crist\u00f3bal Garza","author_link":"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/autor\/cristobalgarza\/"},"comment_info":6,"category_info":[{"term_id":13,"name":"Bal\u00f3n G\u00e1strico","slug":"balon-gastrico","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":13,"taxonomy":"category","description":"Gu\u00eda completa del bal\u00f3n g\u00e1strico: candidatos, procedimiento, resultados y precios en M\u00e9xico.","parent":0,"count":29,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":13,"category_count":29,"category_description":"Gu\u00eda completa del bal\u00f3n g\u00e1strico: candidatos, procedimiento, resultados y precios en M\u00e9xico.","cat_name":"Bal\u00f3n G\u00e1strico","category_nicename":"balon-gastrico","category_parent":0},{"term_id":4,"name":"P\u00e9rdida de peso","slug":"perdida-de-peso","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":4,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":67,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":4,"category_count":67,"category_description":"","cat_name":"P\u00e9rdida de peso","category_nicename":"perdida-de-peso","category_parent":0}],"tag_info":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24507","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24507"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24507\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":26219,"href":"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24507\/revisions\/26219"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24512"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24507"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24507"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24507"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}