What is the POSE Method?

The POSE Method is a technique in which the doctor makes gastric folds normally on the roof of the stomach and in the lower part of the stomach. These parts are chosen because they have a gastric reduction component and a hormonal component, specifically satiety hormones.

How long after the POSE Method can the patient regain normal life?

Normally in two or three days the patient can lead a normal life. The first two or three days there may be discomfort, nausea, or vomiting.

How is the postoperative?

In the first hours there may be a little bit of pain that is not very intense usually. Some nausea or vomiting may appear in a mild way. In general, the recovery is very fast.

What are the risks of this operation?

They are minimal, there is a risk of bleeding or infection at some point, as in any type of intervention, but this is rare.

How many kilos do you have to weigh to use the POSE Method?

It is recommended that the patient have a BMI between 30-35, they are patients who must lose from 10-12 kg to 20-25 kg.

How long do you see the results?

The feeling of satiety is immediate, then you begin to lose weight progressively.

Can you exercise?

Not only can they, they must exercise as it is critical to the success of the technique. After the operation, a process of food reeducation begins and another consisting of getting into an exercise habit.

Is the POSE Method considered surgery?

No, it is an endoscopic technique, there are no external incisions and therefore there are no scars.

Do you have to sleep in the hospital after the operation?

You have to spend a few hours in the hospital after the operation. If the technique is done in the afternoon that night the patient will sleep in the hospital. The next morning, if everything is in order, he is discharged.

Is it done under general anesthesia?

Yes.

How many plications are done in the POSE Method?

Usually 12 folds are made. About 8-9 on the roof of the stomach and about 3-4 on the bottom. This is the difference with the gastric end-sleeve technique in which 15-18 are done in the middle part of the stomach.

Is the POSE Method a reversible method?

No, the sutures are permanent, meaning that the patient will keep those folds forever.

About gastric end-sleeve

What is gastric endomanga?

The endomanga is a novel technique that consists of making folds in the middle part of the stomach to reduce gastric capacity.

How many kilos does the patient have to weigh to use this technique?

The patient must have a BMI between 35 and 40.

Is the gastric endo-sleeve reversible?

No, the folds are permanent. But this does not imply any health problems afterwards.

Is it a painful intervention?

The first hours, during the postoperative period, the patient may have discomfort in the upper part of the stomach, but they are controlled very well with medication. As the hours go by, the discomforts completely subside.

How long does it take to return to normal life after a gastric endomanage?

Normal life is resumed after 24-48 hours.

Does the stomach sleeve leave scars?

It does not leave any type of scar as it is performed through an endoscopy. Outside there is no incision.

Can it have a rebound effect?

If the patient changes their lifestyle through food reeducation and a sports habit, the lost kilos will not be recovered.

What diet should the patient follow after the intervention?

The first days liquid diet, since the body does not tolerate more. Little by little foods with greater consistency are added until they can finally eat any food.

How much weight can the patient lose?

Normally between 20 and 35 kilos.

What is the difference between the POSE method and gastric end-sleeve?

The same apparatus is used, but the method is changed, in the endomanga we make the sutures in the body of the stomach and in the POSE Method we do them in the roof of the stomach and in the lower part.

What are the differences between the endomanga and the gastric sleeve?

The gastric sleeve is a surgical technique in which a piece of the stomach is cut, while the end-sleeve is an endoscopic technique in which a few folds are made. In both cases the end result is a tube-shaped stomach.

About the gastric balloon

How many kg can be lost?

With the Balloon the weight is lost depending on the overweight of the patient. You can lose up to 30 kilos.

How is the type of balloon to be placed on the patient decided?

It is done according to the needs of the patient. The one-year balloon is designed for patients who need to lose more weight, and the 6-month balloon for those who need to lose less.

Who is the Gastric Balloon recommended for?

Patients who need to lose between 12 and 30 kilos

How long is the minimum that a patient must wear the Balloon, and the maximum?

The minimum time depends, in principle the minimum to achieve maximum effectiveness is four months and the maximum 6 or 12 months depending on the type of balloon.

How long does normal life resume?

It depends on the side effects that the patient has. The usual thing is that after 3-4 days you can lead a totally normal life.

How is the postoperative?

The first 2 or 3 days it is normal to have a little discomfort, pain and a feeling of weight. The pain is not very severe, but it can be persistent. After 2 or 3 days these effects usually disappear.

How long does the intervention last?

Gastric balloon placement takes about 10 minutes. The total intervention can last an hour between the pre-anesthetic procedure and recovery.

Can you regain the lost kilos?

As in the gastric endomanga and in the POSE Method, the kilos can be recovered if the patient does not change their lifestyle.

From what age can a patient be placed with a balloon?

We recommend that from 18 years old. It is possible to place it in minors if there is a medical indication and parental / maternal authorization