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Endoscopic-Gastric Balloon
What Is a Gastric Balloon?
The gastric balloon is a soft, silicone device that is placed inside your stomach using an endoscope—a thin, flexible tube inserted through the mouth under mild sedation. Once inside, the balloon is filled with sterile saline to take up space in the stomach, helping you feel full sooner and stay full longer.
The result: you eat less, feel satisfied faster, and lose weight more effectively with the support of a healthy diet and lifestyle plan.
Key Features of the Procedure
- Minimally invasive: No cuts, no scars, no hospital stay
- Reversible: The balloon can be removed anytime if needed
- Adjustable (for 1-year balloons): Can be refilled or modified endoscopically for comfort and effectiveness
- Swallowable balloons available: Some advanced balloon types do not require endoscopy for removal, offering added convenience
Who Is It Recommended For?
This procedure is ideal for individuals who are:
- Slightly overweight, with a BMI between 27 and 30
- Looking to lose 10–15 kilograms
- Not candidates for surgery or prefer a non-surgical option
- Motivated to follow a structured lifestyle, diet, and fitness plan
Dietary Requirements
To maximize results and ensure safety, patients are required to follow a 4 to 5-day liquid diet before the procedure. This diet is tailored by our bariatric nutritionists to help prepare your digestive system and improve treatment success.
Benefits at a Glance
- Non-surgical and scar-free
- Quick recovery and same-day discharge
- Helps reduce hunger and portion sizes
- Safe, adjustable, and fully reversible
Who can get an endoscopic gastric balloon?
People who need help losing weight and prefer a non-surgical option.
How long does the balloon stay inside?
Usually 6 months, then it is safely removed.
Do I need to change my diet after?
Yes, a healthy diet and exercise are needed for best results.
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