Morbid Obesity: New Treatment Without Surgery

Patients with morbid obesity can benefit from this new technology. The AspireAssist is removed again after 5 years.

Usually, morbid obesity is  treated with complicated, high-risk surgeries.

The endoscopic introduction of a gastric balloon is also often performed in order to achieve a feeling of satiety and to improve the eating habits of those affected. However, this technique of treating morbid obesity requires many personal and psychological sacrifices.

However, there is now a new technique that has shown very positive results and  can put an end to the problems caused by  morbid obesity.

AspireAssist is a technique that is very simple because it does not require surgery and results in a reduction in calories absorbed.

In today’s post we will explain this technique to you in more detail.

New treatment for morbid obesity

Patients suffering from morbid obesity usually have a body mass index over 40 (the normal value is between 18.5 kg / m² and 24.99 kg / m²).

Obesity has an extremely negative impact on quality of life and is usually accompanied by other serious illnesses that can be fatal at an early age.

Causes of Morbid Obesity

Many believe that morbid obesity is due to overeating, a lack of willpower, or emotional emptiness.  But that explanation would be too simple.

Scientific studies have shown that various factors play a role:

• Genetic predisposition is undoubtedly an important influencing factor.  This becomes apparent, for example, when someone cannot lose weight despite dieting and exercising.

• Metabolism also plays an important role.
• Environment, upbringing, certain illnesses, etc. must also be taken into account.
• The experts also explain that the set point theory should be taken into account. According to this theory, our brain has a kind of thermostat that tends to increase. For example, when you eat fewer calories, your brain responds with a slowdown in metabolism. You will likely lose weight in the first few weeks, but you will gain it again afterwards.

A New Approach to Obesity Treatment

After approval by the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Krainer Medtechnik is responsible for the distribution of the AspireAssist in German-speaking countries.

This device works like this:

• The AspireAssist is a bypass that is inserted into the stomach through endoscopy (small silicone tube ). The implantation procedure only takes 20 minutes.
• This tube is a connection from the stomach to the outside, but it is so thin (2 cm) that it is barely noticeable.
• The purpose is that the patient can empty the excess food that has accumulated in the stomach himself .
• The AspireAssist absorbs approximately 30% of the food that has accumulated in the stomach.
• It is able to determine the correct amount depending on what is in the stomach. In this way, the number of calories absorbed by the body can be determined.
• The device also has a safety counter so that the patient cannot arbitrarily increase the amount himself.
• However, this technique requires a control program and medical supervision.

The patient must undergo regular check-ups so that the device can be readjusted and health can be guaranteed.

Important information for patients using this technique

Many body mass index reduction treatments involve great risks.

The surgical interventions and the postoperative period are very difficult and not everyone suffering from obesity can undergo this treatment.

It is important to know: This method is not the definitive solution against morbid obesity, but only an aid.

The advantage is that the device can be used on an outpatient basis and the side effects are minimal. However, the patient’s responsibility is very important.

The following factors have to be considered in any case:

• The patient must undergo a strict control program and medical checks.
• The patient receives help to improve his diet and lifestyle.
• This method of treatment takes about 5 years. After this time, or as soon as the person has gained the appropriate weight, remove the AspireAssist and consolidate the habits.

This minimally invasive device is a new way of helping patients with morbid obesity and improving their quality of life.