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At Obesity Surgery Brisbane, we offer a comprehensive six-month program all inclusive to provide patients with ongoing support to make lasting changes to their eating habits and lifestyle. Our dedicated team provides personalised guidance throughout your weight loss journey. From nutritional counselling to ongoing support, we’re here to help you every step of the way.
The Allurion Gastric Balloon is an innovative, non-surgical weight loss solution designed to help you achieve your goals with ease and support.
The Allurion Gastric Balloon is a great alterative to weight loss surgery, and is offered to patients with a lower BMI. It does not require anaesthesia and allows for less downtime than surgical options.
Insertion: The balloon is inserted into the stomach through the mouth using a thin, flexible tube. This procedure is non-invasive and does not require anaesthesia. This is performed in the consultation rooms during a short 20 minute appointment.
Inflation: Once in the stomach, an X-Ray is performed to check the position of the device and the balloon is filled with a sterile saline solution. This process takes only a few minutes.
Weight Loss Mechanism: The inflated balloon takes up space in the stomach, leading to a feeling of fullness after consuming smaller amounts of food. This helps you take control of your appetite and make healthier choices.
Duration: The Allurion Balloon is designed to remain in the stomach for four months. During this time, you receive full support for lifestyle changes, including diet and exercise.
Removal: After four months, the balloon naturally deflates and passes through the digestive system without the need for endoscopic removal.
Effectiveness: The expected weight loss of this intervention is 10-15% of your total body weight, with many continuing to lose weights particularly when combined with ongoing dietary changes and exercise.
Candidacy: The Allurion Gastric Balloon is available for patients with a BMI of 27-40. You must have had no previous weight loss surgery, or surgery to the stomach or bowel.
