Gastric Balloon

What is the Gastric Balloon?

The gastric balloon is a small silicone balloon that is filled with saline (salt water). When filled it is about the size of asmall orange and occupies about half of your stomach. The balloon is usually filled with between 450 and 600ml but this can vary from person to person.

Type of balloon we use
We use the longest established type of gastric balloon. There is a 6 months version called (Medsil) and a longer term 12 months version called (Spatz 3). These balloons have been used safely across the world in over 250,000 people.

• One of the attractions of the balloon is that it is a non surgical procedure. As such you not require a general anaesthetic.
• The balloon is placed and removed during a short hospital visit – usually you’ll be with us for about 3 hours only.
• It is an endoscopic procedure which means that it is done through the mouth. Unlike surgery, there is no cutting of the stomach.

Our balloon packages

At Healthier Weight we provide a fixed price quotation that includes your support package. This means that you can proceed with the peace of mind that there will be nothing more to pay.Your fixed price will depend upon the type of balloon you have and the location where your balloon is done.With your quotation you will receive details of the comprehensive support package you will benefit from as a Healthier Weight patient.Here are just some of the features of our package:

• We only use the established BIB and Orbera 365 balloon devices
• 6 month support after your balloon is removed
• Online behavioural support programme that you can follow from your own home or when you are on the move
• Nutritional and medical support to help you change your relationship with food
• High quality private hospitals that are specialist in weight loss procedures
• Clinic support with our weight loss nursing and support team
• Frequent telephone contact from our team
• Emergency helpline and online forum for added support