may 17, 1982 - Gastric Balloon Ivented
Description:
The Gastric Balloon was first introduced in 1982. It is a medical device that is placed in a persons stomach and is designed to allow them to lose weight. This device has become increasingly popular in the 2000s and has allowed obese people to lose weight easier and faster. It has advancened weight loss surgery and sparked ideas for weight loss surgeons.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 17, 1982
Now
~ 44 years ago