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jackson.org 7 and left in place for up to six months. Most people go home the same day of their procedure! Orbera helps with weight loss by taking up room in the stomach, which makes you feel fuller sooner. The balloon itself is part of a larger weight-loss program that continues even after the balloon is removed. You will continue to follow up with your support team for nine months. In addition to losing weight, there are many advantages to Orbera versus other weight-loss procedures. Need a WEIGHT-LOSS boost? Balloon procedure is a nonsurgical solution Javier De La Garza, MD, is the only specialist certified to perform the Orbera procedure in the River Region. With his extensive background in gastroenterology and his many Patient’s Choice Awards, you can trust Dr. De La Garza to help keep you on track with your weight-loss goals. Ask Dr. De La Garza about using CareCredit as a payment option. The nonsurgical procedure does not involve incisions or stitches, so the recovery time is significantly shorter. The Orbera balloon is also not permanent and is removed after another short, nonsurgi- cal procedure. If you want to lead a healthier life, and if you’ve tried to lose weight through other methods, including diet and exercise, and failed, Orbera may be for you. Orbera can help you break through that weight-loss barrier—improving not only your health, but also your well-being! To contact Dr. De La Garza, please call 334-293-6825 . His office is located on the Jackson Hospital campus at 1722 Pine St., Suite 204. If you’re struggling with your weight, you know the frustration that comes with it. What if you could lose three times the weight than with diet and exercise alone? The FDA-approved Orbera weight-loss balloon can help you accomplish this! With the gastric balloon procedure, you can lose up to 20 percent of your body weight—and with help from Orbera’s support team, you can achieve long-lasting weight loss and overall health. Javier De La Garza, MD, of Jackson Hospital, is the only highly trained specialist quali- fied to perform the Orbera weight-loss balloon procedure in the Montgomery area. How it works Orbera is a balloon that is inserted into your stomach via a procedure that lasts only about 20 to 30 minutes. A doctor uses a small, flexible scope to insert the deflated balloon down your esophagus and into your stomach. The balloon is then inflated with a safe saline solution