The Galenia Hospital was founded in 2006 and it is a multi-specialty hospital located in Cancun, Mexico. The Galenia Hospital offers state-of-the-art diagnostic, therapeutic and intensive care facilities in a one-stop medical center. It is committed to the highest standards of service and technology and uses a combination of compassionate and expert care to exceed the expectations of international patients.

Patients are offered private rooms and suites that are luxuriously appointed to promote a comfortable recovery. Together with distinguished doctors, nurses and staff, the Galenia Hospital indulges their patients in every possible way to ensure a comfortable and speedy recovery.

The Hospital specializes in many forms of weight loss treatments to fit your particular situation.

Gastric Balloon Procedure

Galenia offers the Gastric Balloon Procedure. This procedure has become very popular in Mexico as an alternative to bariatric surgery.

The gastric balloon procedure is non-invasive and does not require general anesthetic or an overnight stay in hospital. The balloon itself is a soft, flexible silicone balloon which can be filled with a saline solution or air. This inflated balloon reduces the capacity of the stomach and causes feelings of fullness early on whilst eating. As a result, smaller portions of food are consumed and weight is lost.

The balloon remains in the stomach for a maximum of 6 months. The most popular type of balloon is the Bio Enterics Intragastric Balloon which is widely used by clinics and hospitals everywhere. It is removed via a reverse procedure: the balloon is deflated and then drawn up through the endoscope.

Gastric Balloon Candidates

Gastric balloons are ideal for people who have tried to lose weight by dieting and exercise, but have failed to achieve their desired weight loss targets. They are suitable for people with a BMI of over 25, while gastric bands and gastric bypass surgery are only suitable for people with a BMI in excess of 35.

Gastric Balloon Benefits

A recently published study of patients who underwent a gastric balloon procedure in Mexico showed an average weight loss of 35-40% It can also improve any obesity-related conditions such as sleep apnoea, high blood pressure, stroke, Type 2 diabetes and arthritis.

 CONTACT DETAILS

 Galenia Hospital Weight Loss Surgery Centre

 Address: Av. Tulúm Lote 01 Mza 01 SM 12, Fracc. Sta. María Siké, Esquina Nizuc, Cancún, Quintana Roo, México

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About Cancun, Mexico

Cancún is a coastal city in Mexico's easternmost state, Quintana Roo, on the Yucatán Peninsula. Cancún is located on the Yucatan Channel that separates Mexico from the island of Cuba in the Greater Antilles. The Cancún region is sometimes known as the Mexican Caribbean.

Cancún is the municipal seat of the Benito Juárez municipality and a world-renowned tourist resort. The city center is located on the mainland which connects the Nichupté and lagoons to a narrow 7-shaped island where the modern beachfront hotels are located. The island of Isla Mujeres is located off the coast and is accessible by boat from Puerto Juárez.

The temperature of the city is warm and tropical, moderated by the marine breezes created by onshore trade winds, which circulate through its avenues. Under Köppen's climate classification, Cancún features a tropical wet and dry climate that borders on a tropical monsoon climate. The annual average temperature in Cancún is 26 °C (78.8 °F) with over 3000 sunshine hours a year or almost 70% of possible, making it one of the sunniest locations in the Carribean.