Bioenterics Intragastric Balloon

Take Control of Your Weight - and Your Life

A successful weight-loss program shouldn't just help you lose weight - it should keep that weight off over time. The Bioenterics Intragastric Balloon program (BIB) combines a clinically tested way to reduce hunger with your own personal team of experts at Les Cours Medical Center.

The BIB is a soft, silicone balloon that is inserted into the stomach and filled with sterile saline. With the balloon you will have a feeling of fullness, and the balloon will be removed after six months. With the help of the BIB, you can more easily adopt the lifestyle changes needed to lose weight.

During the regularly scheduled meetings with the team at Les Cours Medical Center, you will learn the principles needed to manage your weight and promote long-term health. Some of these include nutrition, exercise, eating behaviors, and psychological issues related to food. While learning, you will be motivated by your success and turn these principles into habits that will serve you the rest of your life.

The BIB Advantage

The BIB program brings you several advantages over other weight loss plans. With the BIB you can:

• Have a feeling of satiety
• Lose more weight than with other diet programs
• Be supported by a team of medical experts
• Learn principles for long-term success
• Enjoy the benefits of a non-surgical, non-pharmaceutical approach

A World of Difference in 30 Minutes

As an eligible BIB candidate, you will begin your program by meeting with a physician to discuss the program in detail. Once you have scheduled a date for your procedure, you will begin meeting with your support team and learning the principles that will become the basis of your long-term success.

The outpatient procedure generally takes 20-30 minutes, after which you will be monitored by a physician before returning home.

During the six month period the BIB is in place, there will be regularly scheduled meetings with your team to monitor your progress. After the BIB is removed, you will continue to meet with your team for additional support and guidance as needed.

Is BIB Right for You?

To be eligible for the program you must be:

• At least 18 years old
• Overweight
• Ready to comply with a serious, medically supervised program

About Les Cours Medical Center.

Les Cours Medical Center in Montreal provides leading-edge cosmetic and surgical procedure in one of Quebec's finest medical facilities. Staffed with some of the region's top medical professionals, Les Cours Medical Center's goal is nothing less than the total satisfaction of our patients. Contact us to find out more.