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Orbera Intra-gastric Weight Loss Balloon Infosession With Dr. Trace Curry

Published: 2015-09-14T09:55:29-04:00
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The Orbera Intra-gastric Weight Loss Balloon represents a new era for the treatment of obesity in America. No longer do […]

Written byDrCurry

Published September 14, 2015 Updated October 10, 2016 1 min read

Dr. Curry's First Orbera Intra-Gastric Weight Loss Balloon Patient — First Orbera Patient!

The Orbera Intra-gastric Weight Loss Balloon represents a new era for the treatment of obesity in America. No longer do you have to choose only between less effective medications or riskier surgeries. The Orbera Weight Loss Balloon is an incisionless, outpatient procedure that can give you the boost you need to get the scale moving quickly! Weight loss proven to be 3.1x greater than diet and exercise alone, watch the video below to find out if you’re a candidate!

Performed under light sedation in a comfortable outpatient setting at JourneyLite of Cincinnati, the procedure takes about 15 minutes. Patients are home from their procedure in an hour or two and in most cases can return to work the next day.

The ReShape Duo balloon will be a very similar process once we get trained on it, which should be in the coming months.

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Your medical weight loss evaluation will include a consultation with a doctor or nurse practitioner, and an evaluation by a licensed/registered dietitian.

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Your Combination Surgical/Medical appointment will include a consultation with Dr. Curry or Dr. Augusta to discuss the various procedures and medications, as well as an evaluation by one of our licensed/registered dietitians!

Your gastric balloon evaluation will include a consultation with Dr. Curry or Dr. Augusta, and also an evaluation by one of our licensed/registered dietitians.

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We do not offer surgical revisions for this procedure due to increased risk and poor long-term results. Medication treatment options are available, however. Please change "Appointment Interest" above to "Medical Weight Loss" if you are interested in proceeding!

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Your BMI is too low for initiation of treatment with weight loss medications. Ohio and Indiana require a BMI over 30, or a BMI of 27-30 with weight-related medical conditions. You may be eligible to start medications in our Northern Kentucky office.

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Patients who are pregnancy or nursing are not candidates for weight loss medications.

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Please note that a state-required controlled substance report will be reviewed prior to prescribing any medications. Any false or misleading statements regarding medical conditions, substance abuse history, or recent prescriptions for weight loss medications could result in a permanent ban based on Ohio and Kentucky regulations.

According to the State Medical Boards of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana patients with a current (or past) history of any type of substance abuse disorder are not eligible for weight loss medications.

You may not be eligible for weight loss medications based on your medical history. Your information will be reviewed and a team member will be in contact with you.

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Bariatric surgery is more complex and higher risk in patients who have had a Lap Nissen/hiatal hernia repair. Click here for more information!

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Educational information: This article is for general education and does not replace individualized medical advice. Treatment recommendations and eligibility vary. Please discuss personal questions with your JourneyLite care team or another qualified healthcare professional.

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