Looking at the Spatz3 and Allurion balloons – both have unique qualities and advantages.
Let’s explore what sets them apart and why they’re worth considering. Insertion Spatz3 Balloon: The Spatz3 balloon is placed endoscopically by a gastroenterologist. This allows the specialist to visualise the anatomical structure of the stomach prior to insertion and make a decision as to whether…
The issue of Obesity in New Zealand: An Inquiry into Medical Interventions and their Sustained Impacts.
Obesity has become a major health concern in New Zealand, with over 30% of adults classified as obese. This condition can lead to serious health consequences such as diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Fortunately, there are several medical interventions available to help people lose weight…
Gastric Sleeve Vs Gastric Balloon What’s the best option?
An increasing amount of individuals across the globe experience obesity, which poses a range of health hazards that can be hazardous. If someone has difficulty shedding weight through traditional means, they may contemplate undergoing bariatric surgery. Two commonly sought-after procedures for such surgeries include the…
Should I use medical intervention for Weight Loss?
Medical intervention for weight loss is becoming increasingly popular, but is it right for you? There are many ways to lose weight, but it can sometimes be challenging to determine which option is best for you. In this blog post, we will discuss the pros and…
Sarah’s Gastric Balloon Journey
This was a recorded interview with Sarah a Mum with four kids and a busy occupation. Hopefully, this inspires you to change your thinking and change your life. Weight loss is about the preparation of the mind, and you will hear this from Sarah herself….
Non-Invasive Gastric Balloons
A gastric balloon, also called a stomach or intragastric balloon is a temporary and removable device placed in your stomach through endoscopy. The balloon could remain inside your stomach for up to twelve months. People with a BMI of over thirty are eligible for a…
Why is it Hard to Lose Weight?
Exercise more, eat less and you will lose weight. This is what we have been told over and over again. The weight-loss industry wants you to follow that diet, pop this pill, or purchase that piece of fancy equipment, promising that everything would just melt away…
Why Diets Do Not Work
“Diet” is a rather confusing term since it can refer to “the customary food and drink of a person, a culture or an animal”. However, most of us are familiar with a different definition, which is: “A highly restrictive and temporary program of eating for…
Health Reasons For Losing Weight
There is so much more to weight loss than just looking good. The whole experience is about improving your life in numerous, significant ways. Whether you have finally succeeded in shedding those unwanted pounds or are just are looking for some motivation to kick-start a…
Worried About The Safety Of Orbera Gastric Balloons?
The FDA issued a letter, which can be found here, to Health Care Providers dated August 10, 2017 relating to potential risks with liquid-filled intragastric balloons, including our ORBERA intragastric balloon. The FDA issued an update to physicians of five reports of unanticipated deaths that occurred…
Can Obesity Be Reversed By Eating More?
“We don’t get fat because we overeat; we overeat because we’re getting fat” ― Gary Taubes Kevin, a forty-five-year-old software engineer from California, almost had it all. He’s been married to his wife Kelly for nearly twenty years now, and they’re crazy in love with…
Ketogenic Diet for Weight Loss
“Eating crappy food isn’t a reward — it’s a punishment.” – Drew Carey The problem with a diet that relies mostly on carbohydrates is that creates an unhealthy dependence on sugar. What most people don’t understand is that carbs eventually turn into a form of sugar called glucose…