Welcome To The Future of Weight Loss; Obalon Official launch in Qatar

Nov. 20, 2014 - PRLog -- Welcome To The Future of Weight Loss

Obalon Official launch in Qatar

According to a recent survey, it is predicted that 73% of women and 69% of men will be obese in Qatar, this is according to the International Association for the Study of Obesity, Qatar also has the 6^th highest rate of obesity among boys in the Middle East and North Africa region. Despite nutrition, physical-activity programs and other anti-obesity measures taken by countries, the numbers have not dropped. In a time where most people’s diet plans consist of whatever is available easily and quickly, health takes a back seat. Being overweight is not just about the physical appearance. It’s about the numerous health problems that arise with the condition.

This is where Al Danah Medical Company’s latest innovation comes in exclusively for the first time in Qatar. Obalon is the latest in weight loss technology and the safest way to lose weight. This innovative solution requires no complicated surgeries or complex procedures. The announcement was made at a conference held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Doha, as Mr. Camilo Docimo, Medical director Europe & Middle East of Obalon Therapeutics, unveiled the revolutionary product. This unique technology treats patients overweight using the extraordinary Obalon Balloon, (smart capsule) which offers a quick, discreet, non-surgical and fully reversible weigh loss solution.

Bader Sultan & Brothers Co. (BSBC) is the distributor of Obalon in the Middle East, and Al Danah Medical Company is the official partner and exclusive distributor of Obalon in Qatar. Al Danah medical company is ready to be introduced across various hospitals in Qatar.

Dr. Mohammed Afifi, General Manager of Al Danah Medical Company, stated that, “Most solutions to the overweight/obesity scenario are surgical and address the problem more than the cause. Our product is designed to target the origin of this condition, which is the appetite of a person. This way, the weight loss happens more organically and naturally.” He believes that as one of the leading companies in Qatar, the Al Danah Medical Company will continue to offer its customers the latest in technology and breakthrough products. “We are the pioneers in introducing breakthrough technology and Obalon, our latest offering, will change the lives of many”, he added.

Obesity is the cause of numerous health hazards such as diabetes, high blood sugar levels and even high cholesterol, and where Qatar is ranked 5th for having the highest percentage of people between 20 and 79 with diabetes with a percentage of 16% of the total population. This revolutionary product is aimed at building a healthier community, by offering customers the safest way to lose weight.

Mr. Docimo explained to the attendees that the Obalon capsule contains a balloon that is orally permitted and inflated to occupy the upper space in the stomach to create a feeling of fullness that can help people eat less. At least Two OBALON balloons should be swallowed and inflated during the treatment period and it may be increased to three balloons depending on the response and needs of the patient. At the end of the treatment period, the balloons are removed through a short endoscopic procedure. The entire procedure takes only 15 minutes with no sedation required.

Studies have showed that patients, who used Obalon technology, lost an average of 7.4% of their total body weight and 41% of excess body weight within 12 weeks of the balloon application, which is approximately 8 to 12 kilos within 3 months.


About Al Danah Medical Company

Al Danah Medical Company has what it takes to be one of the foremost marketers of pharmaceuticals, healthcare equipment & supplies in Qatar.Our dedicated teams of products specialists, medical representatives and after sales technicians throughout the country, more than meet, indeed exceed the expectations of healthcare providers for state of the art products manufactured by world renowned suppliers.