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Bariatric endoscopy can be a great option if you're looking to lose a significant amount of weight and are struggling to do so through traditional means. Learn more about bariatric endoscopy below by reaching out to Dr. Donald Portocarrero of Gastrointestinal & Non-Surgical Weight Loss Solutions in Arcadia, CA and serving the Los Angeles, CA area.

What Are the Types of Bariatric Endoscopy?

 Endoscopy refers to a variety of procedures that can be performed without the need to surgically cut into your body, which can drastically reduce the associated risks.

Bariatric endoscopy is the term used for the different types of non-surgical weight loss procedures, which include the endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, TORe, and gastric balloon.

What Is An Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty?

 You may be familiar with a gastric bypass surgery which reduces the size of your stomach to reduce cravings and control portion size.

The Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty as a bariatric endoscopic procedure, also reduces the size of your stomach, but it is performed using endoscopic sutures which are guided through your stomach, and not through open surgery.

What Is TORe?

 Gastric bypass surgery can sometimes decrease in effectiveness over time, for these cases, transoral gastric reduction (TORe) can help. The minimally invasive procedure is used to repair the gastric outlet and decrease its lumen without the need for surgery.

What Is a Gastric Balloon?

 This procedure involves placing an inflated balloon in your stomach to reduce its available size. The gastric balloon is only left inside the stomach for about eight months before it has to be removed. Then it may be replaced with a new one, depending on your doctor's assessment.

Who Is a Candidate for Bariatric Endoscopy?

 Not everyone who is looking to lose weight is a candidate for bariatric endoscopy, it is usually only recommended for those who have more than 15 lbs to lose and haven't had success with just diet and exercise.

Bariatric Endoscopy in Arcadia, CA

If you're interested in exploring the benefits of bariatric endoscopy, want to know if you're a candidate, and live in or near the area of Arcadia and Los Angeles, CA, you can schedule a consultation with Dr. Portocarrero of Gastrointestinal & Non-Surgical Weight Loss Solutions by dialing (626) 461-5408 then dial 2 for immediate assistance.