POSE is the latest & safe way to lose weight without surgery
A flexible endoscope is introduced through the mouth; with the aid of a suturing device 8 sutures are placed in the fundus to decrease the capacity of the fundus to accommodate less food & 4 sutures are placed in the antrum to slow the gastric emptying; this results in eating less & feel full for longer period
Approximately 40 minutes using general anesthesia in the hospital and the patient return home on the same day
56% of excess body weight in 1 year according to the studies done in USA & Europe Some studies reported 18 – 22 kg in 1 year; can be more or less depending on BMI, diet, exercise & follow up
Yes, like all other weight loss procedures, liquid diet for two weeks then semi-solid for another two weeks, regular diet thereafter
POSE is a very safe procedure, however pain in the throat and stomach after the procedure may occur and is managed by medications; the patient should consult their doctor about possible risks
Yes, it is possible if the patient regained his weight for any reason
Yes, in the first two weeks if the patient wants to