A181 - Patients undergoing intra-gastric balloon achieve approximately 50% of their target weight loss in the first month postoperatively: a Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program analysis

Abstract

Background: Intra-gastric balloon placement can provide a mean percent total body weight loss (%TBWL) of 10.2% at six-month follow-up. We aimed to evaluate 30-day outcomes and safety of patients undergoing intra-gastric balloon placement.