Gastric Balloon Program in Riyadh
Sustainable weight loss without surgery. Six months of full medical follow-up with a consultant gastroenterologist and a dedicated bariatric dietician. Expected weight loss 10–15% of total body weight.
10–15%
weight loss
6 months
program
Reversible
non-surgical
First consultation is complimentary. No commitment until full eligibility is confirmed.
Expected outcome
10–15%
of total body weight in 6 months
Is the balloon right for me?
The balloon sits between diet alone and bariatric surgery. It suits patients with significant excess weight who do not need surgery, or who want to try a reversible option first before considering a surgical decision.
✓ Likely a good candidate if
- ✓BMI 27–40 (overweight to class II obesity)
- ✓Adults aged 18–65
- ✓Have tried diet and exercise without lasting results
- ✓Committed to a 6-month structured program
- ✓Want a non-surgical, reversible option
✗ Not a good fit if
- ✗Active GI bleeding or severe peptic ulcer disease
- ✗Severe uncontrolled GERD
- ✗Prior gastric or bariatric surgery
- ✗Pregnancy or planning pregnancy
- ✗BMI > 40 (likely needs surgical bariatric option)
The program
What to expect across 6 months
Initial consultation & eligibility check
Week 0
Meet with the consultant and dietitian. We review your medical history, medications, lab work, and goals. We agree on the right balloon (Orbera vs Spatz3 vs Allurion) and walk through the program in full. No commitment until you are ready.
Balloon insertion
Week 1
Day-procedure under sedation. Takes 20–30 minutes (or no sedation for Allurion swallowable). You leave the same day with anti-nausea medication and the WhatsApp number of your dedicated nurse. We check on you twice on Day 1.
Adjustment phase
Weeks 1–2
Your stomach adapts to the balloon. Clear liquids → full liquids → soft foods. Most patients lose 3–5 kg in this phase from the appetite reduction alone. Daily WhatsApp check-ins from our nurse.
Active weight-loss phase
Months 1–5
Monthly clinic visits with your consultant + dietitian. Structured eating plan: 3 small meals + 2 snacks daily, high protein, controlled carbs. We track weight, body composition, lab work, and adjust as needed. Goal: 1–1.5 kg lost per week on average.
Balloon removal
Month 6
Same-day procedure under sedation (or natural passage for Allurion). 20–30 minutes. You eat soft foods that evening. The maintenance plan starts the next day.
Maintenance phase (4 weeks included)
Month 6+
The most important phase — and the one most clinics skip. Four weeks of weekly dietitian sessions to consolidate the new eating pattern, plus a follow-up at month 9 to confirm sustained weight. This is what turns short-term loss into long-term success.
Why DIGEST for your balloon program?
Consultant-led
Senior gastroenterologists with 30+ years of endoscopy experience oversee every program — not nurses, not residents.
6-month full follow-up
Monthly consultant visits + 4–6 dietitian sessions + daily WhatsApp during the adjustment phase. No drop-off after insertion.
Maintenance plan
The 4 weeks after removal — when most patients regain weight — are included in our package. This is what makes results stick.
Multi-balloon options
We offer Orbera, Spatz3 (adjustable), and Allurion (swallowable) — and pick the right one for your medical profile, not the one with the highest margin.
The team
Internationally experienced consultants
Prof. Abdulrahman Al-Jabreen
Professor & Consultant in Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy
- Therapeutic ERCP and EUS
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Liver disease and viral hepatitis
Prof. Majid Al-Madi
Professor & Consultant in Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy
- Advanced therapeutic endoscopy
- Acute and chronic GI bleeding
- Liver disease and fatty liver
Our full clinical team includes 7 consultants — see them all on the doctors page.
Pricing
Our packages are all-inclusive — the balloon, insertion, dietitian, every monthly follow-up, removal, and the maintenance plan. No hidden add-ons.
Complete program
6 months · all-inclusive
Personalised quote by balloon type
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- Initial consultation + pre-procedure workup
- The balloon itself (Orbera / Spatz3 / Allurion)
- Insertion (and sedation where applicable)
- Bariatric dietitian (4–6 sessions)
- Monthly consultant follow-ups (6 visits)
- Daily WhatsApp support in the first 2 weeks
- Balloon removal at month 6
- 4-week maintenance plan after removal
Interest-free instalments available via Tabby and Tamara. Insurance does not typically cover elective bariatric procedures.
Frequently asked
The gastric balloon is a real medical procedure, not a quick fix. Outcomes depend on your commitment to the plan. Our successful patients lose 10–15% of body weight over 6 months; those who skip dietitian sessions and follow-ups lose less. We decline patients who are not medically appropriate, regardless of their preference.
Take the first step today
A complimentary 30-minute consultation to review your eligibility, your goals, and pick the right balloon for you. No commitment.