Gastric Balloon

A Gastric Balloon is a well-known, non-surgical way to lose weight. This is an ideal and affordable treatment for those wishing to lose weight without surgery.

This non surgical technique, in conjunction with a supervised balanced diet, provides weight loss goals to be achieved. The programme involves the placement of a small capsule into the stomach, which is then inflated, providing a sensation of fullness and reducing your appetite. Patients choose to have this treatment when diets have failed them and they are looking for a proven and effective clinically managed weight loss programme.

Your Gastric Balloon Programme

The balloon programme offers many distinct advantages over conventional diets and weight loss programmes. With the balloon you will:

Have a feeling of fullness
Lose more weight than with other programmes
Be supported by a team of medical experts
Learn principles for long-term success
Not require a general anaesthetic resulting in faster recovery
Non-surgical reversible approach to significant weight loss

The type of balloon most suited to you will be discussed at your consultation. We use the latest technology including Reshape Duo and Obalon to ensure the best weight loss results for you.

Gastric Balloon Diet & Lifestyle

Your gastric balloon will remain in place for six months during which you will be fully supported by our team to measure your weight loss progress and provide you with dietary advice, education and training.

Your specialist dietician will be on hand to support you. This period will prepare you for maintaining and ensuring your weight loss is permanent even after your gastric balloon is removed.

The procedure for the Gastric Balloon

Known as the Bioenteric Intragastric Balloon (BIB) System, this revolutionary weight loss treatment is carried out by swallowing the balloon. Once it’s placed in the stomach, the balloon is simply inflated to the size of an apple.

The discreet and lightweight balloon sits comfortably at the top of your stomach giving you the sensation of feeling fuller faster which will enhance your weight loss. It is a relatively minor procedure however it may take your stomach a little while to adjust to the balloon. The procedure itself generally takes 20-30 minutes and most patients can go home on the same day. Many patients can return to work three days later.

The treatment is perfect for those looking for an alternate and effective weight loss programme, without it affecting their everyday life. Unlike other weight loss solutions, there is no need to drastically change your lifestyle; you will just start to feel fuller faster which will lead to reduced portion sizes and a lower calorie intake.

Recovery from the procedure

Why Choose The Weymouth Street Hospital

Some of the most experienced London based consultant surgeons, anaesthetists and nursing team
Excellent care in our central London Boutique Hospital
State of the art facilities, voted by patients as their first choice London Hospital
The reassurance of care in a general surgical hospital
Fully inclusive and competitive packages with no hidden extras

Our team are amongst the most experienced that Harley Street has to offer. Unlike the commercial clinic chains we offer our services directly to you so there are no sales people involved, just medical professionals dedicated to your care and wellbeing.

Our Surgeons

All our surgeons have many years of experience. They are based here in London and have all been trained in London’s premier teaching hospitals.

They have the following qualifications:

FRCS (Plast) – this means they are specialists in Plastic Surgery
They are listed on the Specialist Register of the GMC (Plastic Surgery)
They belong to either BAPRAS (British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons) or BAAPs (British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons)
They live in London – they are not ‘fly in- fly out’ surgeons so you will always have access to excellent care