How does the BIB Programme work?
The gastric balloon (which is made of elastic, durable, high quality silicone) is swallowed via a long tube. It is then inflated with saline, partially filling the stomach and inducing the feeling of fullness. This helps the patient reduce their food intake and adopt new eating habits. In conjunction with a supervised, healthy diet, and behaviour modification programme to help maintain weight loss, the tube is then removed after some time, also endoscopically.
