Gastric Balloon

A gastric balloon is a non-surgical weight loss procedure. A soft silicone balloon is placed inside your stomach through your mouth (no cuts or scars) and then filled with saline. It takes up space in your stomach so you feel full faster and eat less. Think of it as a temporary tool that helps you build healthier eating habits while you lose weight.

The gastric balloon is ideal for people with a BMI of 27–40 who haven't achieved their weight loss goals through diet and exercise alone, or who want to avoid surgery. On average, patients lose 10–15% of their body weight. It's also used to reduce weight before surgery for safety reasons.

1. The procedure is done under mild sedation — you'll be comfortable and relaxed
2. A deflated balloon is passed through your mouth into the stomach using an endoscope (no surgery)
3. Once in place, it's filled with sterile saline solution (about 400–700 ml)
4. The entire procedure takes about 20–30 minutes
5. The balloon stays in your stomach for 6–12 months, then is removed the same way it was placed

20–30 minutes (6–12 months in stomach)

• ✓Fasting for 12 hours
• ✓Medical evaluation and blood tests beforehand
• ✓Bring someone to drive you home

• •You can go home the same day
• •Nausea and discomfort are common in the first 3–5 days — medication is provided to help
• •You'll work with a nutritionist throughout the program to build lasting habits
• •Most patients start seeing results within the first 2–4 weeks
• •After removal, the habits you've built help maintain your weight loss