MARCH 22, 2019

After Intragastric Balloon Placement, Online And In-Person Support Maintain Weight Loss

Care delivered online for intragastric balloon recipients is as effective as in-person meetings in promoting weight loss, according to a new study.

Researchers examined data from more than 750 balloon recipients who received either online or in-person post-implantation support, and found both groups lost roughly 12% of total body weight after an average of nine months.

“Every incremental follow-up is associated with more total body weight loss, whether it is done in person or