An Age of Magic

Effective weightloss solution.

February 9, 2008 on 8:50 pm | In Culture |

It is a fact that obesity is a common problem in society today. The problem of obesity actually is more complicated than it seems as we now know that there is a gene that is responsible for the problem of being overweight and it is passed down through the generations. This has nothing to do with what one eats, or drinks or how much exercise one takes. It is a hereditory factor and one that requires more drastic action than just ‘going on a diet’.

The most accepted way of dealing with genetic and morbid obesity today is through gastric balloon surgery. How does this all work? Well, the gastric balloon is a soft, silicone balloon that is inserted into the stomach and filled with sterile saline (salt water).   When the balloon is filled it stretches the stomach wall producing a feeling of satiety – or fullness.  In addition, because the balloon fills a significant portion of the stomach, it means that you have to stick to much smaller portion sizes, which means fewer calories!

You will feel fuller quicker, eat considerably less and lose weight so much faster.

Of course, this is major surgery and is only to be considered when all other weightloss methods have failed or your doctor has recommended it.

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