Weight-Loss Balloon

Portion control & better eating habits with ORBERA® in Nashville, Tennessee

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Orbera Balloon: Non-Surgical Weight Loss

ORBERA® is an FDA-approved weight loss system that goes beyond a diet and exercise program, yet does not require surgery. Patients on average lose 3x the weight of diet and exercise alone. It is designed to last 6 months.

Orbera slows your digestion so that you eat smaller portions during meals, and less often. Over the course of your 6-month treatment it becomes a tool for learning how to take control of your body without the need of weight loss surgery.

Both placement and removal of the weight-loss balloon are non-surgical procedures that are performed in under 30 minutes at our Nashville practice. Virtual consultations available.

What can I expect?

Consultation: You will meet with the surgeon to discuss goals and evaluate your eligibility for ORBERA® – BMI of 30-40 required. Calculate your BMI here.

Balloon placement: The surgeon will place you under IV sedation and take about 20 minutes to place the deflated balloon in your stomach. He then fills it with a saline solution to take up space in your stomach.

Learning new habits: Over the next 6 months, your digestion will slow down so that you eat smaller portions. You will begin to see noticeable results 1-2 months after placement of the balloon. A NuBody Concepts team member will coach you during 6 monthly follow-up sessions/calls.

Balloon removal: 6 months later, the procedure is performed in reverse to deflate and extract the balloon.

Each patient is unique. Our surgeon will meet with you in a personal consultation to discuss your treatment plan.

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Is Orbera right for me?

ORBERA® is the #1 weight-loss balloon in the world with over 300,000 procedures performed. Our experienced gastric surgeon has performed numerous gastric balloon placements in Tennessee.

Your Orbera benefits at a glance:

Your procedure is minimally-invasive
You will be able to return to your day-to-day activities the next day
You can expect to lose 30-50 lbs or more
You will be able to take control of the way you eat
Our prices are all-inclusive without any hidden fees or surcharges
Orbera is ideal for BMIs between 30 and 40; use our BMI Calculator to find your BMI.

woman before and after her Orbera weight-loss balloon procedure

Lindsay's Weight-loss Story

I tried everything I knew about. Every diet. I tried pills. I tried hypnotherapy. You name it, I did it. And then I just happened to stumble upon the Orbera gastric balloon.

Frequently Asked Questions

The ORBERA® balloon takes up space in your stomach during the 6-month program. This reduces your feelings of hunger and allows you to learn better eating habits. We will follow up with you monthly and help work on your diet. These new habits typically enable you to keep off the weight after removal of the balloon. Read about how gastric balloons work.

Your BMI should be between 30-40 for Orbera to be safe and effective. Some candidates with BMIs of 41-42 may also qualify, but please call us first for a pre-screening. Learn about gastric balloon candidates.

We offer Orbera placements and removals in Nashville, TN. Please contact our Nashville Cosmetic Surgery Practice for a free virtual consultation with our gastric surgeon. We also offer a discounted travel package for out-of-town patients.

You can expect weight loss anywhere from 30-50 lbs with the Orbera gastric balloon. Some patients are able to lose even more. The biggest drop in weight typically happens at 1-2 months after placement. The rest of the 6-month period is dedicated to learning improved eating habits to ensure that your weight loss is permanent. Learn more about your expected weight loss with Orbera.

Studies have shown that patients maintain their weight loss through dieting post-removal of the balloon. Most patients adapt to the new, healthier lifestyle they have learned during the six months of eating habit and portion “training.” Read what to expect from your Orbera weight-loss balloon recovery.

It happens only rarely, but the balloon could indeed rupture. This means that the saline solution it is filled with would leak into the stomach, which is harmless. However, you would no longer feel full after eating, as the balloon would no longer do its job, and your doctor would have to remove the deflated balloon.

Gastric balloons are FDA-approved and have been around for over 20 years. The placement and removal does not involve surgery and can be done in a brief, minimally-invasive procedure under IV sedation. Should a balloon rupture (an extremely rare event), it wouldn’t be harmful in any form. Learn more about gastric balloon safety.

Initially, the placement of the balloon can cause nausea. This is a very normal reaction, and in most patients it passes quickly. Our surgeon typically prescribes medication to counteract any nausea that might occur. Read about side effects from gastric balloon placement.

The average person loses about 3x more weight with Orbera than with diet and exercise alone. By taking up space in your stomach, the balloon also takes away your feeling of constant hunger. This teaches you to adapt to smaller portion sizes, without the hunger pangs. Most patients experience drastic weight loss in just 1-2 months after placement of the balloon. This early success makes it more comfortable to exercise, which again helps with additional weight loss. Read about the effectiveness of weight-loss balloons vs diet alone.

Gastric bypass surgery is an invasive surgery typically performed under general anesthesia. It has a more difficult recovery and leaves scars.

A gastric balloon is placed endoscopically in a 20-minute procedure that does not require any surgical incisions. The removal after 6 months is performed the same way. It does not result in any scars.

No. Liposuction is not a weight-loss program. It is meant for people who are already relatively close to their target weight and want to remove pockets of fat that have proved resistant to diet and exercise. However, the Orbera gastric balloon is a great first step to get to your target weight, which would then allow you to slim down remaining problem areas with liposuction. Read about using Orbera as preparation for body contouring with liposuction.

Payment Options

Looking your best with Orbera is attainable! Our price quotes are given after a personal consultation with the surgeon and are all-inclusive – no hidden costs or other surcharges. Your quote will cover both placement and removal of the balloon. Please note that we offer interest-free payment plans through several lenders.

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