Allurion Stomach Balloon

The allurion stomach balloon, involves a swallowable capsule that contains a deflated balloon attached to a thin tube. The patient swallows the capsule, and once it reaches the stomach, the balloon is inflated with a sterile saline solution. The inflated balloon occupies space in the stomach, leading to a feeling of fullness and reduced hunger. This can help patients control their portion sizes and make healthier food choices, contributing to weight loss. One of the key features of the Allurion Gastric Balloon is its non-surgical nature. Unlike traditional gastric balloons that require endoscopy or surgery for placement, the Allurion system can be placed through a simple outpatient procedure, and no anesthesia or sedation is typically needed.

It's crucial to keep in mind that while gastric balloons can be effective for some individuals in jumpstarting weight loss, they are not a permanent solution. Lifestyle changes, including a balanced diet and regular exercise, are essential for sustained weight management.

No Endoscopy and Anaesthesia Required

The biggest difference of the Allurion gastric balloon is of course the application method. Allurion gastric balloon swallowed with water eliminates all the negativities that endoscopy and anaesthesia can cause. In addition to providing great convenience for patients who are inconvenienced to receive anaesthesia, it is also ideal for patients who have reservations about anaesthesia or endoscopy. The number of people who are afraid of anaesthesia is considerable and the fact that these people can have a gastric balloon inserted without experiencing any anaesthetic stress is extremely important for them. In addition, the stress experienced during the application is at a minimum level because the consciousness of the people is open and they are in communication.

Very low likelihood of complications and side effects

The likelihood of complications and side effects in swallowable gastric balloon applications is extremely low compared to standard balloons. This is due to the ease of application and the thin and flexible structure of the balloon. In other gastric balloons, it may be necessary to remove the balloon due to complications and severe side effects at rates up to 20%. In Allurion Gastric Balloon, this rate is only 1.49 When we look at the comments of our patients who have the Allurion gastric balloon, they say that they either do not experience complaints such as nausea and cramps or they have short-term and mild discomfort.

Ease of Monitoring

The most important step of obesity treatment is follow-up. Being under the follow-up of both your dietician and your doctor will help you to lose weight in a healthy and balanced way. In standard balloons, it is necessary to come at least 2 times for gastric balloon insertion and removal of the gastric balloon. Patients have to come for follow-up or they are deprived of the follow-up part of the treatment and have difficulty in achieving the desired results. The Allurion Gastric Balloon, on the other hand, can save you a lot of time and money, as it is sufficient to come to the application only once, regardless of where the patient lives. With the smart scale, smart watch and mobile application that comes with it, you can continue dietitian support online and share your measurements with your doctor. Thus, your follow-up can be done easily and you can get the support you need in the slimming process. In this aspect and when considered result-oriented, the price, which seems to be the advantageous aspect of standard gastric balloons, is also disadvantageous. Especially for a patient coming from abroad, the total price of the Elipse gastric balloon is cheaper than standard balloons. It is of course a wise choice to have a more comfortable and more advantageous gastric balloon installed at less cost.
For this reason, our patients from Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, England, Dubai, Dubai, Austria, Portugal, Spain and many other countries prefer Allurion Gastric Balloon.

Easier adaptation and continuity of the weight loss process

We think that those who have Allurion gastric balloons show higher success in terms of maintaining their weight and continuing to lose weight after the balloon is removed compared to standard balloons. The reason for this situation is that it is easier for them to maintain a healthy eating habit after the balloon. In endoscopic gastric balloons, the removal of the balloon from the stomach may cause uneasiness in patients. Knowing that there is no balloon in the stomach anymore, the patient is worried about "Will I be able to maintain my weight?", "Will I be able to continue my diet without a balloon?" and even afraid of gaining weight back. Some obesity patients, who are more likely to be affected by psychological changes in eating patterns than other people, may not be able to cope with these concerns and may return to their old eating habits. However, the date when the Allurion balloon will leave the stomach is not clear and the majority of patients do not realise that the balloon has been removed from the body. Thus, they can easily maintain a healthy diet after the balloon without worrying that there is no balloon anymore and they can continue to lose weight. Then, since they do not know when the balloon is expelled, they can easily overcome the post-balloon process with the self-confidence of continuing without the balloon and gain sustainable eating habits much more easily than those who have a standard gastric balloon. Therefore, although the swallowable gastric balloon seems to be the same in terms of function, it would not be wrong to say that it has some functional advantages indirectly in addition to its basic function.

Many patients see their weight loss with Allurion slow around the 12-week mark, when the balloon is excreted. Those who underwent this procedure also report that their adjustment to smaller food portions continued long after the balloon passed through their gastrointestinal tract.
To keep the weight off, it's vital to stick to a healthy diet and regular exercise.