Comparing Different Gastric Balloons
Many types of gastric balloons exist, from swallowable to adjustable, although the standard Orbera balloon remains the most commonly used.
Many types of gastric balloons exist, from swallowable to adjustable, although the standard Orbera balloon remains the most commonly used.
Once you have a gastric balloon, properly transitioning from liquids on day 1 to 3, to solids by day 14, is key to success on your balloon.
The Allurion is a swallowable gastric balloon that naturally passes into the stools itself. However, it is smaller than the Orbera balloon.
Medical devices like lap-bands, gastric balloons, or AspireAssist often face issues that make them less ideal for weight loss than they seem.
The gastric balloon fills on average around 55% of your stomach. But this doesn’t mean it will reduce your calorie take by 55%.