The Allurion Gastric Balloon is a weight loss device that’s swallowed as a pill and then inflated in the stomach with saline. It’s a non-surgical option that aims to reduce food intake by taking up space and making the stomach feel full. The Allurion Balloon program also includes a 6-month lifestyle change program with digital tools like a connected scale, health tracker, and app.
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The Allurion Gastric Balloon occupy space in the stomach. It has the same mechanism of action as other intragastric balloons to promote satiety and reduce food consumption4. The balloon is non-surgical, swallowed, and filled with liquid during a 20-minute consultation1. It is designed to naturally empty and be eliminated approximately 4 months later.4**
Receive guidance from a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals with a personalised programme of nutrition and behaviour changes for at least 6 months. Our experts will help you develop a healthy routine that fits your lifestyle and is sustainable in the long run.
Track your journey with Allurion’s connected scales and app, which monitor changes in your weight, body composition, and activity levels. This data is shared in real-time with your support team to provide better guidance. You’re never alone on this journey!
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Obesity is a complex chronic disease. When you are living with obesity, shedding pounds can lower the risks of Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, sleep apnea, mental health issues, certain forms of cancer, and more2. However, there is no easy, quick fix.
Every story is unique and there is no one-size fits all solution. While changing your diet and increasing your physical activity is paramount it is not always enough.3 Losing weight is often much harder than society makes it seem, but multiple medical weight-loss solutions exist. What matters is finding the one that is right for you.
References:
- R. Ienca et al. The procedureless ellipse gastric balloon program: Multicenter experience in 1770 consecutive patients. Obes surg. 2020;30(9):3354-3362. Multicenter, prospective, non-randomized, open registry study conducted in patients with overweight or obesity from January 2016 to June 2019 in 19 international obesity centers participating in the study. A total of 1,770 patients with an average BMI of 34.4 ± 5.3 kg/m2 at baseline underwent treatment with the Elipse swallowable gastric balloon, with a monthly visit and a total follow-up of 4 months. 63 patients (3.6%) did not complete the program, and the balloon was removed before 4 months due to intolerance or other adverse effects.
- World Health Organization – Key facts on Obesity and overweight (who.int).
- European survey finds over three-quarters of adults with obesity have attempted to lose weight in the past year, but most have been unsuccessful – EASO.
- This information is extracted from the instructions for use of the Allurion Gastric Balloon System. Version number CS137-02-ENG. If you have any questions regarding this document, please consult your doctor.