I came across this the other day and I was curious about how this works. This treatment isnt Available here in Australia which is why I didnt know it existed until the other day when I saw it on a US TV show. I decided to do some research on this procedure and I didnt like what I read.
This procedure is based on a mesh type of patch that is attached to the tongue. This mesh on the tongue causes pain for the individual with they eat foods like a burger due to the tongue pushing the food up against the roof of the mouth and back into the throat. There are two little sharp points on the tongue, rubbing up against the top of the mouth which also is going to be painful.
The procedure takes 10 minutes and cost $2000 US.
Basically the person that does this procedure can only consume shakes and soups because they cant swallow normal foods. It is meant to be a "quick fix" solution for people who are in extreme circumstances and need to loose 30 kilos plus quickly.
It is not long term and the procedure is removed after about a month depending on the person.
I havent added any pictures because some of them may be too graphic for some.
I dont like this procedure for many reasons:
- The surgery to the tongue: we dont know whether there is going to be long term damage to the tongue and taste buds
- It doesnt teach you how to eat properly
- Due to the extreme diet, once the mesh is removed the patient can put the weight back on
This is a controversial procedure and is not available here in Australia.
The best way to lose weight is the old fashioned way, through diet and exercise.
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