{"id":991034,"date":"2026-05-10T21:42:47","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T02:42:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cegas.com.pa\/gastric-balloon-in-panama-is-it-the-right-option-for-you\/"},"modified":"2026-06-03T18:51:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T23:51:14","slug":"gastric-balloon-in-panama-is-it-the-right-option-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cegas.com.pa\/en\/gastric-balloon-in-panama-is-it-the-right-option-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Gastric Balloon in Panama: Is It the Right Option for You?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"991034\" class=\"elementor elementor-991034 elementor-989726\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f8d8170 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1f8d8170\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;pix_scale_in&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e51dece elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e51dece\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Gastric Balloon in Panama: A Tool for Your Health<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2aab4351 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2aab4351\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"7\">When changes in diet and exercise are not enough to achieve a healthy weight, there are medical options that can provide support. One of the most requested at <a href=\"https:\/\/cegas.com.pa\/en\/\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"181\">CEGAS<\/b> <\/a>is the <b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"193\">gastric balloon<\/b>, a procedure that helps control food intake temporarily and safely. <\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"8\">Unlike bariatric surgeries, the gastric balloon is a reversible method and does not require incisions or permanent changes to your anatomy.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"9\"><strong>How does the gastric balloon work?<\/strong><\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"10\">The procedure involves placing a soft silicone balloon in the stomach. Once in place, the balloon is filled with a sterile saline solution. This takes up space in the stomach, producing two main effects:  <\/p><ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"11\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Early satiety:<\/b> You feel full while eating smaller portions.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Slower digestion:<\/b> The stomach empties more slowly, prolonging the feeling of satisfaction after eating.<\/p><\/li><\/ol><p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><strong>How is the balloon placed?<\/strong><\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"13\">At our clinic in <b data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"22\">Plaza San Fernando<\/b>, the process is outpatient and straightforward:<\/p><ul data-path-to-node=\"14\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\">The deflated balloon is inserted via an endoscopy (through the mouth), under sedation so the patient does not feel any discomfort.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\">Once in the stomach, it is inflated and its position is verified.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\">The procedure takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes, and the patient returns home the same day.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-path-to-node=\"15\"><strong>Who are candidates for this procedure?<\/strong><\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"16\">The gastric balloon is designed for people who:<\/p><ul data-path-to-node=\"17\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\">Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) that indicates overweight or moderate obesity.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\">Have tried to lose weight with traditional methods without lasting success.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\">Are looking for an option that does not involve major surgery.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0\">Are committed to following a nutritional support program.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-path-to-node=\"18\"><strong>Success depends on the team<\/strong><\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"19\">It is important to understand that the balloon is a tool, not a miracle. Its purpose is to help you adopt new eating habits while the device is in place (generally between 6 and 12 months). <\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"20\">At <b data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"3\">CEGAS<\/b>, we support the patient throughout the entire process. We combine medical care with nutritional counseling to ensure that, once the balloon is removed, the results and the new lifestyle are maintained in the long term. <\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"21\">If you are considering this option in Panama City, it is best to undergo a prior evaluation to determine whether it is the safest and most effective method for your particular case.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"24\"><b data-path-to-node=\"24\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Do you need to schedule your study or have additional questions?<\/b> At <b data-path-to-node=\"24\" data-index-in-node=\"61\">CEGAS<\/b>, we are ready to assist you. You can contact us directly to check appointment availability or receive more information about our services. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2979a7f elementor-widget elementor-widget-pix-button\" data-id=\"2979a7f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pix-button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a  href=\"https:\/\/cegas.com.pa\/contactanos\/\" class=\"btn m-0      btn-primary d-inline-flex align-items-center      btn-md\"     ><span class=\"font-weight-bold \" >Contact Us<\/span><\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gastric Balloon in Panama: A Tool for Your Health When changes in diet and exercise are not enough to achieve a healthy weight, there are medical options that can provide support. One of the most requested at CEGAS is the&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":990919,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"video","meta":{"rank_math_title":"Gastric Balloon in Panama: Is It Right for You? | CEGAS ","rank_math_description":"Everything about the gastric balloon in Panama: how it works, ideal candidates, results, and aftercare. Clear information from the CEGAS team. ","rank_math_focus_keyword":"Gastric balloon Panama","_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[47],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-991034","post","type-post","status-publish","format-video","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","post_format-post-format-video"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cegas.com.pa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/991034","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cegas.com.pa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cegas.com.pa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cegas.com.pa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cegas.com.pa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=991034"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/cegas.com.pa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/991034\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":991036,"href":"https:\/\/cegas.com.pa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/991034\/revisions\/991036"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cegas.com.pa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/990919"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cegas.com.pa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=991034"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cegas.com.pa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=991034"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cegas.com.pa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=991034"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}