Popular kenyan actress Catherine Kamau Karanja alias Kate Actress has undergone a weight loss procedure called the gastric balloon.
According to the former Mother In Law actress, she underwent the procedure to help her with weight loss as she had been declared to have class one obesity going on class two.
The (Swallowable) Gastric balloon procedure done at the Nairobi Bariatric Center will help the mother of two cut weight and avoid obesity by making her eat less.
According to several medical websites, the gastric balloon placement procedure involves placing a saline-filled silicone balloon in your stomach. This helps you lose weight by limiting how much you can eat and making you feel fuller faster.
“The balloon occupies about 15 to 20% depending on your stomach size. Its 500ml. Your stomach can hold upto 3 litres, this means you feel full, so you eat less. Portion control thus resulting to weight loss. I chose the gastric balloon,” wrote Kate in a lengthy social media post.
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The procedure can cost up to half a million shillings depending on which option you choose. The endoscopic balloon and swallowable balloon cost sh 350,000 and sh 500,000 respectively.
Like other weight-loss procedures, an intragastric balloon requires commitment to a healthier lifestyle which the award winning actress has vowed to do following the procedure.
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