Most Affordable Gastric Balloon Package in Lithuania

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Most Affordable Gastric Balloon Package in Lithuania

Gastric balloon procedure involves placing a silicone balloon into the stomach to aid weight loss. A gastric balloon is an inflatable silicone balloon that is placed into the stomach of the patient with an endoscopic, non-surgical procedure.

The gastric balloon procedure, or endoscopic intragastric balloon procedure, involves placing a deflated silicone balloon into the stomach through the esophagus using an endoscopic tube. The balloon is then filled with a sterile saline solution until it reaches the dimension of a grapefruit. The whole procedure lasts around 20-30 minutes. After the gastric balloon is inserted into the stomach, the patient will keep it for a duration of 12 months. The purpose is to make less room for food, so that the patient feels full sooner.

The procedure is ideal for a selected group of patients, especially those who have difficulties in controlling weight. Gastric balloon is recommended for patients who need to lose weight but doesn't have very high BMI (body mass index).

After 12 months, the balloon is deflated and then pulled out through the mouth. The stomach will then go back to its normal size.

If you are looking for the best and most affordable gastric balloon surgery abroad, then you should check the options available in Lithuania. The nation is steadily becoming a leading destination for medical tourism including a wide range of obesity surgery procedures like gastric balloon.

Factors that Affect Package Price

You may find that the same provider is offering different package prices for Gastric Balloon Surgery in Lithuania. This happens due to relative factors such as:

• Gender
• Age
• Medical conditions, like diabetes and lupus
• Hormonal changes
• Response of the body to the pre-op tests
• Weight of the body
• Experience of the Surgeon
• Post-Operative Care

The doctor at the clinic would ask to go for laboratory tests to ascertain the problem and plan your treatment course of action. Based on that, the doctor may consult over the phone and explain about the plan for Gastric Balloon Surgery.

Benefits of Gastric Balloon Surgery in Lithuania

• Non-invasive procedure
• Short recovery period
• Safer and cheaper alternative compared to other procedures
• Lower risks of complications
• The patient can return to work in 1-2 days
• Can help achieve long-term weight loss if exercise and diet and are added to the daily routine
• Improves obesity-related conditions

Complexity Level: High

Cost: The average cost of Gastric Balloon Surgery in Lithuania is $3,490 approximately.

Note: Final prices are determined after physical evaluation and laboratory reports analysis.

Length to Stay: 2-3 days

Note: The duration may vary depending upon the condition of patient and the chosen procedure of treatment

Inclusions

• All hospital fees with night stay
• Pre and post-operative consultations
• All medical fees (doctor fees, anesthesiologist and nursing staff)
• Post-surgery garment

Exclusions

• Hotel or recovery house
• Preoperative lab work
• Airfare

List of Required Pre-Op Tests

• Abdominal ultrasound
• Complete blood count (CBC)
• Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
• Test for cortisol, creatinine, electrolytes, prolactin and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
• Cardiac catheterization
• Chest X-ray
• Electrocardiogram (EKG)
• Flexible sigmoidoscopy
• Mammogram
• Pap smear
• Pelvic ultrasound
• Pulmonary function tests
• Persantine thallium scan
• Colonoscopy
• Echocardiogram

Note: The laboratory tests are done at least 7-10 days prior to the procedure. The particular tests are prescribed after a complete physical evaluation of the patient.

Payment Options: Cash, credit card, wire transfer

Note: The center may require a money deposit once a patient decides to book the surgery.

How to Get There

Fly down to Vinius Airport, which is the international airport located in the capital city of Lithuania. There are multiple flights available those connect Lithuania with major cities of the world.

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