Endobarrier....

[Tandydadder]

Has anyone had this done, or heard of anyone who had it? Apparently it's a less invasive alternative to a gastric bypass. Sounds too good to be true.... Any thoughts? Xo

 

[Caren]

never heard of it, but interested to see any replies x

 

[Caren]

The EndoBarrier is a medical device for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity which is worn inside of the body. It is a thin plastic sleeve which lines the first 60cm of the small intestine, causing food to be absorbed further down in the intestine.

The EndoBarrier works by preventing the body from digesting food within the upper part of the small intestine. Cutting out this part of digestion means that the body reacts differently to food you eat. You feel more full after a smaller meal. The liner also changes the way the body manages blood sugar so that in most patients their blood sugar level rapidly come down into the normal range.
The concept is therefore similar to that of having as gastric bypass, but does not involve invasive surgery, is safer, not permanent and is less expensive

Got this from Google xxx

 

[Josiegirl]

Ooooh my goodness that sounds good. Maybe the bypass of the future

Thanks for that Caren

 

[Miss Tickle]

It was the launch of the Endobarrier over here that prompted me to have my surgery. However, there was only one place doing it and I couldn't afford it. I volunteered for clinical trials but never heard anything. My gp referred me to my surgical team to see if they were going to do them, as he had never heard of it. They weren't going to do it, but recommended me for a bypass.
I recall it's not designed to stay in for good, so you need to ask about this to see what the instance of regain is once it's removed. It's certainly not invasive and is an outpatient procedure.
Good luck-and do keep us posted. I think more and moe people will have it as it becomes more widely available.

 

[Miss Tickle]

Caren, If you're going private I would definitely research this ! xxx

 

[Caren]

Caren, If you're going private I would definitely research this ! xxx

hmmm i think id rather have something more permanent

 

[Mazza]

I found the following but basically it sounds like a temporary treatment for people with type 2 diabetes with relativly low BMI's.It doesnt say how long its left there but it does say its removed after the treatment period.

You can benefit from Endobarrier™ if

• Your BMI is over 27 and you are living with Type 2 Diabetes.
• Your BMI is over 27 and you are at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes.
• Your BMI is over 27 and you would like to lose weight.
• You meet all of the criteria and you are prepared to follow certain diet and lifestyle modifications.

The EndoBarrier™ is placed in the GI tract endoscopically (via the mouth) to create a barrier between food and the wall of the intestine and to delay the mixing of digestive enzymes with the food.

Preventing food from coming into contact with the intestinal wall and delaying digestion will alter the activation of hormonal signals that originate in the intestine. This gives the same effect as a gastric bypass, but without the surgery and without changing the anatomy of the stomach, thereby avoiding many of the risks.

The device is positioned in the duodenal bulb and fastened into place with an anchor. The liner extends approximately 2 feet through the small intestine.

The EndoBarrier™ is removed after the treatment period. Using a custom retrieval system, removal of the device takes around 15 minutes.