Gastric Embolization - The Trendy Fake Treatment For Obesity?

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The procedure isn't new. It's been used for decades to stop bleeding in the stomach. What is new is the procedure has recently been used to try to combat obesity. It's been given the thumbs up.

The procedure involves using a catheter to deliver tiny plastic pellets to certain arteries in the stomach which block and kill the artery. This somehow translates to stopping the release of ghrelin, the hunger hormone.

I first saw this tonight while watching the world news. They showed a patient who was "overjoyed" at her "success". Problem was she was still quite large. So I did some research on what I could find on it. I found a YouTube video where a man said that the mean average weight loss in the study for the procedure was 16% reduction in body weight. That's not good in my book. The news segment kept touting the figure of "50%", which is better, but it makes me question if this is the latest fake procedure that has been marketed as alternatives to traditional surgery.

I say fake because some doctors seem to be preying off of the fears some people have of surgery. I would hate to see someone who truly needs the surgery opt for this or a similar fake procedure with the expectation that it will be effective for them. If the 16% figure is the accurate figure then such people are better off just dieting and exercising.

So what do you guys think? Could this surgery be the next big thing for weight loss?

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Johns Hopkins has been or will be having a clinical trial concerning this procedure. There has been an advertisement on Facebook recently looking for participants.

I found this page about the study: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02165124

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The procedure isn't new. It's been used for decades to stop bleeding in the stomach. What is new is the procedure has recently been used to try to combat obesity. It's been given the thumbs up.

The procedure involves using a catheter to deliver tiny plastic pellets to certain arteries in the stomach which block and kill the artery. This somehow translates to stopping the release of ghrelin, the hunger hormone.

I first saw this tonight while watching the world news. They showed a patient who was "overjoyed" at her "success". Problem was she was still quite large. So I did some research on what I could find on it. I found a YouTube video where a man said that the mean average weight loss in the study for the procedure was 16% reduction in body weight. That's not good in my book. The news segment kept touting the figure of "50%", which is better, but it makes me question if this is the latest fake procedure that has been marketed as alternatives to traditional surgery.

I say fake because some doctors seem to be preying off of the fears some people have of surgery. I would hate to see someone who truly needs the surgery opt for this or a similar fake procedure with the expectation that it will be effective for them. If the 16% figure is the accurate figure then such people are better off just dieting and exercising.

So what do you guys think? Could this surgery be the next big thing for weight loss?

I saw the same broadcast too. It offers an alternative to people who don't want WLS to reduce the ghrelin and the associated feelings of hunger. They just shouldn't expect the same results as techniques such as gastric bypass or the sleeve unless they are fully dedicated to a lifestyle change -then again WLS is only a tool too, not a "golden ticket" either, it requires a lifestyle change too.

Maybe they can use this in conjunction with the stomach stent I read about, one day as a less evasive approach.

The medical field is advancing. Look at this weight loss approach many years ago:

[Proud2BMe 1,016]

The procedure isn't new. It's been used for decades to stop bleeding in the stomach. What is new is the procedure has recently been used to try to combat obesity. It's been given the thumbs up.

The procedure involves using a catheter to deliver tiny plastic pellets to certain arteries in the stomach which block and kill the artery. This somehow translates to stopping the release of ghrelin, the hunger hormone.

I first saw this tonight while watching the world news. They showed a patient who was "overjoyed" at her "success". Problem was she was still quite large. So I did some research on what I could find on it. I found a YouTube video where a man said that the mean average weight loss in the study for the procedure was 16% reduction in body weight. That's not good in my book. The news segment kept touting the figure of "50%", which is better, but it makes me question if this is the latest fake procedure that has been marketed as alternatives to traditional surgery.

I say fake because some doctors seem to be preying off of the fears some people have of surgery. I would hate to see someone who truly needs the surgery opt for this or a similar fake procedure with the expectation that it will be effective for them. If the 16% figure is the accurate figure then such people are better off just dieting and exercising.

So what do you guys think? Could this surgery be the next big thing for weight loss?

I saw the same broadcast too. It offers an alternative to people who don't want WLS to reduce the ghrelin and the associated feelings of hunger. They just shouldn't expect the same results as techniques such as gastric bypass or the sleeve unless they are fully dedicated to a lifestyle change -then again WLS is only a tool too, not a "golden ticket" either, it requires a lifestyle change too.

Maybe they can use this in conjunction with the stomach stent I read about, one day as a less evasive approach.

The medical field is advancing. Look at this weight loss approach many years ago:

I think I'm more concerned about the 16% figure. That's not good at all. 50% is good but not 16%. Plus there is no restriction produced in this procedure.

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I saw this news story too. I think the restriction provided by a well done sleeve is a big key to success. I have doubts that this procedure will work very well in the long run. I also would not want plastic pellets injected into my body.

[JupiterinVirgo 846]

This procedure sounds incredibly dangerous. Not only do I not think it would be effective, killing your arteries by putting plastic pellets deep inside them, is one of the worst things I've ever heard touted as a so-called medical treatment. These people should be ashamed of themselves. Who knows with the long-term consequence will be for having plastic pellets in your arteries. What happens if they get dislodged and end up in your heart, or your brain, or your kidneys? What the hell is wrong with these people? Why do these companies get away with this shit?

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This procedure sounds incredibly dangerous. Not only do I not think it would be effective, killing your arteries by putting plastic pellets deep inside them, is one of the worst things I've ever heard touted as a so-called medical treatment. These people should be ashamed of themselves. Who knows with the long-term consequence will be for having plastic pellets in your arteries. What happens if they get dislodged and end up in your heart, or your brain, or your kidneys? What the hell is wrong with these people? Why do these companies get away with this ****?

Long term consequences? If it is approved, what could go wrong, as long as you don't count procedures like silicone breast implants, the transvaginal mesh and drugs like DES, etc..

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The procedure isn't new. It's been used for decades to stop bleeding in the stomach. What is new is the procedure has recently been used to try to combat obesity. It's been given the thumbs up.

The procedure involves using a catheter to deliver tiny plastic pellets to certain arteries in the stomach which block and kill the artery. This somehow translates to stopping the release of ghrelin, the hunger hormone.

I first saw this tonight while watching the world news. They showed a patient who was "overjoyed" at her "success". Problem was she was still quite large. So I did some research on what I could find on it. I found a YouTube video where a man said that the mean average weight loss in the study for the procedure was 16% reduction in body weight. That's not good in my book. The news segment kept touting the figure of "50%", which is better, but it makes me question if this is the latest fake procedure that has been marketed as alternatives to traditional surgery.

I say fake because some doctors seem to be preying off of the fears some people have of surgery. I would hate to see someone who truly needs the surgery opt for this or a similar fake procedure with the expectation that it will be effective for them. If the 16% figure is the accurate figure then such people are better off just dieting and exercising.

So what do you guys think? Could this surgery be the next big thing for weight loss?

No... had same procedure for my uterus for heavy bleeding...1 yr later had to have a hysterectomy...it's just a band-aid...

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I had this procedure for my uterine fibroids and 7 years out and all is good. I tried this to avoid a hysterectomy, and was pleased that it worked.

However, when something like a uterine fibroid that relies on your blood to survive suddenly has that blood supply cut off....you know it. It wasn't a happy week of recovery but the Percoset helped and there was no major incision to worry about.

So don't get freaked out by the idea of a plastic pellet...its just another medical tool when used correctly.

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I still miss legal speed (real, honest-to-God diet pills).

Sorry.

Just had to testify.