Sedentary life, stress and inadequate nutrition are factors that directly affect our health. We speak of obesity when the body mass index (BMI) exceeds 40% and patients with an index above 35% suffer from associated diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol, heart failure, etc.. When with a balanced diet and exercise we are not able to lower these values, we have new techniques that will help us to normalize our weight.
“By undergoing obesity treatment we manage to reduce our appetite, but it is essential to re-educate our diet and make use of psychological support to help us suppress anxiety whenever necessary.” After the procedure there is a control period in which we will have approached the ideal weight and under supervision with a healthier routine we will achieve definitive results. Among the treatments with the best results are the intragastric balloon and the P.O.S.E. method.
The intragastric balloon
By means of endoscopy a balloon is implanted in the stomach achieving a feeling of satiety that will prevent you from exceeding the amount of food ingested. The procedure lasts approximately 20 minutes. It is possible to lose up to 45 kg in a period of 1 year.
The P.O.S.E. method.
The P.O.S.E. system consists in reducing the size of the stomach by making folds allowing weight loss in a natural way. The process is performed by endoscopy under anesthesia, after which a half-stay hospitalization is recommended to treat possible discomfort. The procedure lasts between 45 and 90 minutes. After 24 hours the patient can return to his daily routine.
Dr. Merello Varela, a specialist in the digestive system, with more than 35 years of experience in diseases related to the digestive system, is a pioneer in minimally invasive weight loss techniques with more than 2,500 balloons implanted and an average weight loss efficacy of 25 kg.