Types Of Medications

Appetite suppressor
medicine

These help minimise the food noise or cravings. Thereby, food intake is significantly reduced. This then leads to a deficit of energy in the body and ultimately uses up stored lipids or excess weight for energy. The usual dose is once a day

Mal-absorption
pills

These are medications that mostly reduce the absorption of fats from your diet, leading to less fat accumulation in the body and more fat burning. May be taken before each meal, and patients may need vitamin supplements

Weight loss
supplements

These range from fibres to detox regimens that help clean the system and fill it up with good fibres for a feeling of satiety and reduction of food intake

Dose, Duration & Results

To establish a correct medicine, dose, and duration to correspond to a certain result is a complex and lengthy process that requires both doctors, nutritionists, and psychological evaluation.

FAQs

Do they cause diabetes or other diseases ?

No, they in fact protect against obesity-related diseases

How often ?

There once a week, once a day and 3 times a day pills depending on which drug

Long-term side effects ?

They are drugs that have been around for very long and have a good safety profile

How much weight loss ?

Between 1 to 4 kgs on average per month, may depend on multiple factors such as diet, activity, dose, duration, and type of drug. Consult your health expert for further information

Side effects ?

Depend on the dose and drug type generally manageable e.g palpitations, sweating, lack of sleep, mild nausea, headaches etc. Consult your team for a comprehensive list

Can the balloon burst on intense activity?

No, the balloon is made using Silicon which is very durable. In fact, we advocate for physical fitness. However extreme sports such as bungee jumping are contraindicated.

What happens then?

After 6 months, it is deflated and removed through the mouth via an endoscope under anesthesia. It is important not to keep the balloon any longer as it may lead to gastric obstruction.

How is the balloon removed?

After your balloon is removed, the Program and the support from your healthcare team continue. This is to help you continue your new lifestyle habits and focus on keeping the weight off.

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