The Swallowable Gastric Balloon (Allurion Elipse Gastric Balloon) is the world’s first gastric balloon that does not require endoscopy or anesthesia. Gastric balloons have been used to support weight loss since the 1980s. However, traditional endoscopic gastric balloons require anesthesia for both placement and removal, which is why Allurion Elipse was developed in the 2010s and has become the world’s most widely used gastric balloon.
The Elipse Swallowable Gastric Balloon comes in a capsule shape and is compressed to a swallowable size. It has been minimized as much as possible to facilitate swallowing. Because of this feature, it is also referred to as the “pill form” of the gastric balloon.
Made from thin and cutting-edge polyurethane material, it is also less likely to cause side effects compared to other gastric balloons due to its smooth surface. The thinness of the material does not affect its durability. Like other gastric balloons, it is resistant to stomach acid for an extended period.
Thanks to these advantages, it provides a more comfortable process for people who want to lose weight. Additionally, the Elipse (Allurion) Gastric Balloon is effective in naturally being expelled from the body at the end of the process.
The Allurion Gastric Balloon stays in the stomach for about 16 weeks and then deflates and is expelled naturally. During this time, you can lose approximately 10-15% of your weight. Studies show that most of the weight lost through the balloon method occurs in the first four months, with its effect diminishing after that. However, the Allurion Weight Loss Program lasts for 6 months, and the program continues even after the balloon is expelled from the body.
The Allurion Gastric Balloon is the beginning of the Allurion Program. It would be incorrect to evaluate your weight loss journey solely based on the gastric balloon application. The Allurion Weight Loss Program offers a multidisciplinary approach to weight loss. With effective monitoring and support over six months, it accelerates your journey toward your ideal weight.
Together with the Allurion Smart Scale, Allurion Smart Watch, and Allurion Mobile App, the Allurion Weight Loss Program provides continuous monitoring with dietitian support. This helps individuals maintain the healthy eating habits and lifestyle they acquire through the swallowable gastric balloon, preventing weight regain.
Results show that 95% of the weight lost through the program is maintained within the first year after the program begins.
Regarding the topic, in this article, you can find the translation of one of the largest studies on gastric balloons conducted worldwide, a study on 1170 patients who experienced the swallowable gastric balloon.
The Allurion Gastric Balloon is currently licensed in 85 countries and is available on the market. Nearly 200,000 balloon applications have been performed worldwide. The Allurion balloon is CE-certified and is manufactured in the USA. The FDA PMA approval is in its final stages and is expected to be obtained in 2025.
Swallow with water
The balloon, compressed inside a capsule, is swallowed with water. The capsule is of a swallowable size.
After verifying the capsule's position with an X-ray, the balloon is inflated with water through a thin, flexible tube.
At the end of 16 weeks, the balloon's valve is opened, and the balloon deflates. It is expelled naturally through the intestines.
Jumpstart your weight loss journey with Allurion!
The Allurion Weight Loss Program is a revolutionary weight loss program that utilizes a gastric balloon that requires no surgery, endoscopy, or anesthesia.
The Allurion Balloon helps you establish healthier eating habits that become permanent, with the guidance of a dedicated clinical support team throughout your weight loss journey.
Additionally, this program incorporates digital tools to help you stay motivated and maintain a healthy lifestyle. With the Allurion Program, patients lose an average of 10% to 15% of their body weight in approximately 16 weeks and maintain 95% of their weight loss after one year.
You won’t be alone on your weight loss journey. The Allurion Program ensures continuous medical and nutritional support for at least six months. Your doctor and nutritionist will work with you to adjust your diet and exercise habits as part of a holistic and healthy approach to weight loss.
You will also receive an Allurion Smart Scale and an Allurion Smartwatch, which are connected to your Allurion mobile app to help you track your progress. You can share your achievements with your healthcare team in real time.
The balloon’s temporary nature does not mean that your weight loss will be temporary. The Allurion Program promotes sustainable lifestyle changes to help you reach your weight loss goals and maintain your results.
Join the world’s fastest-growing weight loss program and start your Allurion journey today!
Since 2022, Allurion has recognized Op. Dr. Mehtap Ertürk Clinic as Turkey’s Best Clinic every year, awarding it the prestigious “Allurion Center of Excellence” title.
This esteemed recognition is a testament to our clinic’s outstanding success in every aspect of the Allurion Program and our commitment to excellence in patient care.
Being named a Center of Excellence proves that we consistently provide our patients with the highest standards of care. Allurion selects the best-in-class clinics based on its strict criteria, honoring centers that deliver the best patient experience.
✅ The clinic with the highest number of Allurion Balloon procedures in Turkey
✅ Over 2,000 successful Allurion Balloon placements
✅ The highest weight loss success rate with exceptional dietitian support
With Allurion’s top-tier patient experience, we are here to support you on your healthy weight loss journey!
Over 2,000 Gastric Balloon Procedures.
2,000 Balloon Procedures with an average of a 19% weight loss rate.
(Global average: 15%)
Over 200,000 Procedures in More Than 80 Countries Worldwide
Average Weight Loss: 15%
The Allurion Swallowable Gastric Balloon is applied through a non-surgical, non-endoscopic procedure lasting approximately 15 minutes. The balloon is in a swallowable capsule form, with a thin and flexible string (catheter) at the end. The patient swallows the capsule with the help of water, and the doctor may assist with a fine guide if necessary to facilitate the swallowing process.
Although many of our patients are concerned about swallowing the capsule, all the procedures performed in our clinic to date have been successful, with patients swallowing the capsule easily. However, if needed, the procedure is completed smoothly with the support of the doctor.
After the capsule is positioned in the stomach, it is checked using fluoroscopy (moving X-ray). This allows the patient to visually confirm the position of the balloon. Once the position is confirmed, the balloon is inflated by filling it with a special liquid through the thin string (catheter). After the procedure is completed, the string left outside is pulled by the doctor, and the gastric balloon becomes free.
The Allurion balloon is a self-expelling gastric balloon that does not require removal. After about 4 months, the special valve inside the balloon opens automatically, and the liquid empties out, causing the balloon to deflate. It is then naturally expelled from the body via the intestines.
One of the frequently asked questions from our patients is whether the balloon can cause a blockage in the intestines. The balloon’s structure is very thin and smooth, so the likelihood of this happening is extremely low. We have not encountered such an issue in our clinic to date.
Are you struggling to lose weight despite trying diets and exercise? The Allurion Swallowable Gastric Balloon is a non-surgical method designed to help you create a healthy lifestyle and support your weight loss journey.
It is particularly suitable for individuals who cannot lose weight through diet and exercise but are looking for a permanent change. If you’re determined, the Allurion process can make it much easier.
✅ Individuals over 18 with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 27 and above
✅ Obesity patients who face health risks with surgery
✅ People for whom anesthesia is contraindicated (Does not require endoscopy or anesthesia)
✅ Those looking to achieve weight control by adopting healthy eating habits
Who is the Allurion Swallowable Gastric Balloon Not Suitable For?
❌ Pregnant women or breastfeeding mothers
❌ People with excessive alcohol consumption
❌ Individuals with serious stomach health issues or surgical history (Suitability should be assessed by a doctor)
The Allurion Swallowable Gastric Balloon is a scientifically proven method that has been applied to more than 200,000 people worldwide. If you’re ready to lose weight, you can start your transformation with Allurion right away!
The biggest advantage of the Allurion Elipse Gastric Balloon is that it is placed simply by swallowing with water, without the need for surgery, anesthesia, or endoscopy. For this reason, it is also referred to as the “gastric balloon pill.”
✅ Non-Surgical and Non-Anesthetic Application:
It is a safe alternative for people who do not want anesthesia or cannot have it due to health reasons. The person is fully awake during the procedure and can follow the process in real-time.
✅ Fast and Comfortable Procedure:
The procedure only takes 15 minutes. Being conscious and observing the process helps the individual begin the weight loss journey more motivated.
✅ Minimal Side Effects and Lower Early Removal Rate:
Due to its thin and smooth structure, the Elipse balloon moves easily in the stomach. This minimizes feelings of nausea and discomfort.
In traditional endoscopic gastric balloons, the early removal rate is 10%, while in the Allurion Elipse balloon, this rate is only 1%.
✅ Self-Expelling from the Body:
The Allurion gastric balloon deflates naturally after 16 weeks and is expelled through the intestines. This means that patients do not need to visit the clinic a second time for balloon removal. This is a significant advantage, especially for patients coming from abroad.
✅ Supported by a Smart Tracking System:
Under the Allurion Weight Loss Program, patients are provided with:
📌 Allurion Smart Scale
📌 Allurion Smart Watch
📌 Allurion Mobile App
Through these tools, patients can track their weight loss progress and share their data online with their dieticians for controlled progress.
One of the most frequently asked questions about the swallowable gastric balloon is: “How much weight can I lose?”
When following doctor and dietitian recommendations, the Allurion gastric balloon can help achieve a weight loss of 10-15% of body weight in approximately 4 months. If healthy eating habits gained during this period continue, weight loss may persist.
The swallowable gastric balloon provides a strong start to the weight loss journey. However, long-term success depends on changing dietary habits and receiving follow-up support from an expert dietitian.
On average, weight loss varies between 10-15 kg, but some patients may lose up to 25 kg.
Most people can comfortably return to their daily activities 1-2 days after the balloon is placed. However, some patients may experience nausea, cramps, or mild vomiting.
These side effects are usually temporary, and if necessary, your doctor can prescribe medication to help ease this transition.
Gastric balloons work by the same principle: occupying space in the stomach, reducing food intake, and supporting weight loss. However, their primary differences lie in the application method and duration in the stomach.
🔹 Endoscopic gastric balloons require endoscopy and anesthesia. The balloon is placed in the stomach via endoscopy and is later removed through another endoscopic procedure under anesthesia.
🔹 The Allurion swallowable gastric balloon comes in capsule form and is swallowed with water. It is then inflated via a connected catheter, with no need for endoscopy or anesthesia.
🔹 After its duration is complete, the Allurion balloon deflates naturally and is eliminated from the body through natural processes.
Allurion is the world’s first and only gastric balloon that does not require surgery, endoscopy, or anesthesia for placement or removal. Thanks to its quick 15-minute procedure, patients can swiftly return to their daily routines.
The Allurion balloon is designed to be naturally eliminated from the body within 16 weeks. Studies show that compared to 6-month endoscopic gastric balloons, 80% of weight loss occurs within the first 3 months.
This technology minimizes the duration the balloon remains in the body while maximizing weight loss.
(Ref 1)
✅ The Allurion balloon has 10 times lower rates of serious side effects compared to other liquid-filled balloons.
✅ The rate of serious side effects in endoscopic gastric balloons is 14.4%, while for the Allurion balloon, it is only 1-3%. (Ref 2,3)
✅ The Allurion balloon is made from a thinner and more flexible material.
✅ Unlike silicone, it is made from vegan polyurethane, adapting to stomach movements for a more comfortable experience.
📌 Lucy Jones, Dietitian – http://www.lucyjonesdietitian.co.uk
📌 Clinical Trial Reports: DAA069 and DAA105
📌 Jamal et al. Obes Surg. 2019 Apr;29(4):1236-1241.
📌 Raftopoulos and Giannakou. SOARD. 2017 Jul;13(7):1174-1182.
📌 Al Sabah, S., et al. SOARD. 2018, 14(3), 311-317.
📌 Machytka E et al. Endoscopy. 2017 Feb;49(2):154-160.
📌 Genco et al. Obes Surg 2017, DOI 10.1007/s11695-017-2877-1
📌 Al-Subaie S et al. Int J Surg. 2017 Dec;48:16-22.
📌 Ienca et al. Submitted to SOARD. Obesity Week Abstract A278, 2018, Nashville, USA
📌 Genco et al. Abstract A185. Obesity Week Oral Presentation, 2018, Nashville, USA
Allurion is the world’s first and only swallowable gastric balloon. Over the years, this technology has been continuously optimized to make swallowing the capsule easier. The latest 4th-generation Allurion capsule has been made smaller, allowing it to be swallowed effortlessly with water.
Some individuals may worry about experiencing difficulty when swallowing the balloon. However, 99.9% of patients successfully swallow it without any issues.
If swallowing proves challenging, a guidewire called a “stylet” can be used by the doctor. This wire is inserted through the catheter attached to the capsule, stiffening the catheter and allowing the experienced doctor to gently guide the balloon into the stomach. This method is only used in very rare cases and must be performed by skilled medical professionals.
The Allurion Program has been independently proven to help patients lose approximately 2.5 times more weight than dieting alone.
Losing weight with traditional methods can be difficult. According to a study:
🔹 72% of participants had tried calorie-restricted or controlled diets,
🔹 22% had engaged in exercise programs,
🔹 12% had used weight-loss medication.
Despite these efforts, three-quarters of these individuals failed to lose at least 5% of their body weight. These results indicate that diet and exercise alone may not be effective in the long term.
The Allurion Program is designed to accelerate weight loss and establish long-lasting healthy habits through a comprehensive approach, including:
✅ The Allurion Swallowable Gastric Balloon
✅ Digital monitoring tools (Allurion Smart Scale, Allurion Smartwatch, and the Allurion App)
✅ Nutritionist and medical support
This holistic approach helps ensure weight loss is maintained and promotes long-term success.
Tracking progress is an essential tool in weight loss, as it enhances awareness, ensures accountability, and boosts motivation. Monitoring your progress allows you to better understand your behaviors, identify patterns affecting weight loss, and maintain sustainable progress.
The key benefits of tracking include:
✅ Providing tangible evidence of success
✅ Keeping motivation high
✅ Identifying challenges and optimizing strategies
✅ Speeding up goal achievement
Thanks to technological advancements, weight-loss tracking has never been easier. This is where the Allurion Swallowable Gastric Balloon and the Allurion Program come into play.
Allurion is not just a gastric balloon—it is a comprehensive weight management program. This program ensures that patients are continuously monitored by experts using digital tools.
🔹 Smart Scale & Smartwatch – Measures weight loss, body composition, and activity in real time.
🔹 Allurion Mobile App – Allows users to track all data and share it with healthcare professionals.
🔹 Remote Monitoring & Personalized Support – Nutritionists and doctors continuously monitor progress and provide guidance when needed.
The Allurion Elipse Gastric Balloon is the first step in the weight-loss journey, while the Allurion Program helps make healthy eating and lifestyle changes permanent. This makes it easier to maintain weight loss and adopt a healthy lifestyle.
📌 Click here to read our detailed article on this topic.
The Allurion Elipse, the world’s first and only swallowable gastric balloon, has been scientifically proven to be safe through studies conducted since 2015. According to these studies, the balloon has no harmful effects on the body.
📌 For detailed information, visit the National Library of Medicine (NIH) website.
One of the most distinctive features of the Allurion Swallowable Gastric Balloon is its thin and flexible material, which allows it to be compressed into a capsule for easy swallowing.
Some patients may worry that the balloon might burst in the stomach. However, the balloon is made with high-tech materials that make it highly resistant to stomach acid, pressure, and other factors.
📌 Watch our video to understand this process better.
🔹 There is no risk of bursting. However, in very rare cases, early deflation may occur. If this happens, the balloon naturally passes through the body and poses no health risk.
🔹 If early deflation occurs, the procedure is covered under warranty, and a new balloon is placed.
🔹 Therefore, it is essential to choose authorized clinics for Allurion Swallowable Gastric Balloon procedures.
🏆 Dr. Mehtap Ertürk Clinic has been recognized as Turkey’s best and most experienced Allurion Center of Excellence.
The cost of the Allurion Swallowable Gastric Balloon may vary in 2025 due to fluctuations in exchange rates.
Factors influencing pricing:
✅ Exchange rate fluctuations
✅ Pricing policies of imaging centers performing the procedure
✅ Additional services and support processes
📌 For the latest pricing information, contact us.
The Allurion Program - A six-month treatment package in three phases, designed to support you in making lifestyle changes to achieve weight loss and healthier habits.
This program incorporates the Allurion's Elipse Balloon—a tool designed to give you a ‘honeymoon from hunger’, allowing you the space to create new structures and routines in your eating habits and lifestyle.
Along with this nutritional guide, your clinic team will help you identify which elements of your lifestyle you’d like to change, and they'll support you to implement those changes.
They will work with you on new coping strategies needed to maintain your new, healthier lifestyle after the balloon has passed.
This program of care and support alongside the Allurion's Elipse Balloon is key to achieving your long-term goals.
The weeks before your balloon placement are a great time to
start making changes to the way you eat to ensure you are
ready to work with the balloon. This includes starting to eat
more mindfully:
► Plan ahead with set times for eating
as well as planned meal and snack choices.
► Try eating sitting down and focused on your food.
► Eat at a slow pace and chewing well.
► Separate your eating and drinking with
just small sips before and after the meal.
► Stop as soon as you start to feel full.
If you have a smart phone, download the Allurion App. This will sync to the Allurion Connected Scale and Allurion Health Tracker that you’ll be given at the clinic to monitor your progress.
Under the guidance of your physician, start taking your antacid medications two weeks before placement and take anti-sickness medicine as prescribed by your clinic; usually the night before and morning of placement. Your clinic will provide you with these.
Make sure you are well-hydrated in the 24-48 hours before your balloon placement by increasing your overall fluid intake, aiming to drink at least 2 liters of fluid spread out through the day.
For around 10 to 12 hours before your balloon placement, you will be required to limit your intake to only clear liquids. You will be asked to stop liquids 2 hours before the placement.
It is important that you don’t eat anything the morning of your placement, but you can continue to drink water. Tea with one or two teaspoons of honey is fine too. Stay well-hydrated until about 2 hours before placement. Avoid wearing a necklace or using lipsticks or lip balm on the day of placement as necklaces may affect imaging and lipstick can stick to the capsule.
You will swallow your balloon capsule, attached to a thin tube, with a glass of water and your physician will use an X-ray to check its positioning before filling it with water. Even if you are unable to swallow, the physician can use a thin wire inside the tube to assist you, and with that nearly all patients are able to swallow the capsule.
Once the balloon is in place and filled with water, your physician will use an X-ray to confirm it's fully filled in the stomach. Then you should take your first weight on the connected scale and share it with your dietitian by email using the share feature on the app.
► Stick to clear fluids for the first 24 hours while your nausea is at its highest point. You may also feel some stomach cramping. Water (noncarbonated), squash, hot broth/consommé, herbal and decaf tea, flat isotonic sports drinks, and coconut water are all good choices.
► Avoid milk and caffeine on the first day.
► Start small and build up. Make sure you take small sips every few minutes, even if you can only take a tablespoon at a time. It’s important to keep sipping and build up.
► If you are vomiting, try using rehydration solutions and/or isotonic sports drinks as these can help top up your electrolytes and blood glucose as well as help your hydration.
► Try fluids at room temperature or slightly warm if you are experiencing stomach cramps.
► Slowly, if possible, build up to 2 liters a day over the course of the first week, especially if the weather is warm or you live in a region with a warmer climate. This may sometimes take longer than a week.
After the first day, if the nausea and vomiting has subsided, you can slowly start to build in thicker fluids such as shakes, soup and yogurt. Keep it fairly smooth and liquid initially and, if tolerated, gradually build up. If the change in texture causes your symptoms to get worse, switch back to clear fluids for 24 hours to allow it to settle and then try again.
Sample meal plan:
BREAKFAST | 125 ml (1/2 cup) milk or protein shake |
MID-MORNING | 125 ml (1/2 cup) plain yogurt / high-protein yogurt |
LUNCH | 2 tbsp blended chicken / meat / fish or 2 tbsp vegetable puree or blended high-protein soup |
MID-AFTERNOON | ½ cup homogenized fruit or high-protein yogurt / protein shake |
EVENING MEAL | 2 tbsp blended fish / chicken / meat |
Good protein shakes should contain around 15 to 20 g of protein with
a maximum of 200 calories and 10 g of sugars. You can also get an unflavored
protein powder to add to your homemade soups or fluids.
Other suggestions:
► Fat-free dairy (milk, yogurt), without chunks of fruits
► Sugar-free gelatin/jelly and custard (low-fat milk)
► Herbal, green tea, chamomile, anise without sugar (you can add fat‑free milk)
► Low-fat spreadable cheese or cottage cheese
► Soups (mixed in the blender). You can add any vegetable, potato, meat, chicken, lentils, etc.
► Low-fat protein shakes (vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry)
► Oatmeal cooked with skimmed milk
If you tolerate the thick liquids and puree, you can start to try soft foods. Remember to keep portion sizes very small and to take small mouthfuls, taking your time chewing each mouthful. Again, if you find that nausea and vomiting get worse with soft foods, revert to liquids for 24 hours before trying again.
► A soft diet is made up of foods that are soft and easy to chew and swallow. These foods may be chopped, ground, mashed, pureed, and moist.
► Use measuring cups to help monitor your portion sizes.
► Chew food thoroughly, eat very slowly, and stop eating or rinking
at the first sign of fullness.
Sample meal plan:
BREAKFAST | 125 ml (1/2 cup) low-fat milk + 15 g low-sugar cereal / porridge / 2 dry biscuits |
MID-MORNING | Fruit puree |
LUNCH | Scrambled eggs (x1-2) + 2 tbsp vegetable puree |
MID-AFTERNOON | 125 ml (1/2 cup) plain yogurt and handful of berries |
EVENING MEAL | 2 tbsp low-fat cheese + 2 tbsp mashed potato |
► Total quantity of oil in a day should not exceed 20 grams.
► At this stage diets may vary and your nutritionist will guide you during this phase.
Most people are back on usual solid meals after 5-7 days; however, this may sometimes take up to 2 weeks. If you just get abdominal cramping without nausea or vomiting, you may benefit from getting back to a solid or semi‑solid diet a little earlier as often these are hunger pangs that can be settled by having more solids.
Once back on solids, try to get into a rhythm of 3 meals a day and allow your body and balloon to determine whether any additional planned snacks are needed. However, it is generally advisable to add small healthy snacks to maintain a steady glucose level. Getting into a stable routine is key to keeping these changes long term.
Make sure you work with your coaching team to help you find the right routine for you.
► It may help to avoid leafy vegetables for the first month.
► Maintain adequate hydration.
► Eat at a slow pace and chew each mouthful well. Take a break between each mouthful so you can assess for any tightness in your chest (which indicates you are getting full).
► Don’t drink with meals. Sip fluids before and after.
► Move to 3 balanced meals per day with 2 small snacks.
► Consider taking an A-Z multivitamin and mineral supplement during the Allurion programme to guard against nutritional deficiencies, especially if and where your diet is restricted.
► Stop eating as soon as you start to notice any acid reflux (heartburn), wind, bloating, or belching. Do not smoke before eating.
► Avoid drinks with carbonation, strongly caffeinated drinks, or those high in calories—including alcohol in excess.
► Do not have supper too late in the evening. Avoid lying down shortly after eating and wait at least two to three hours before going to bed.
► Some discomfort may occur when trying to sleep or lying on your side. This can be expected and can be eased by propping yourself up with pillows.
► Sleeping on the left side is preferable and reduces balloon symptoms at night.
► Make sure you work towards being active at least 30 minutes a day. Talk to your coach to find a type of activity that works for you and your lifestyle.
► Send your weight update to your coaching team at least once per week and make sure you have regular follow-ups and support throughout the journey. This is included in your package and is essential to your success.
► Switch to a small plate to assist with portion control. A healthy portion plate can help (see below).
A high-protein intake during weight loss can help in preserving our lean body mass—that is our muscle and bones, which supports our metabolism and health.
Your care team will help you determine the right level of protein intake for you, which will be between 1 and 1.5 g per kg of ideal body weight, depending on your health background, current lifestyle, and exercise levels. Your nutritionist can help you do this calculation.
Some people start to notice they adapt to the balloon’s presence after the first 2-3 months and the balloon effects are not so noticeable. Like any weight-loss journey, weight loss with Allurion can also start to plateau after the initial months. If your weight loss has stalled, there may be combination therapies you could consider. These include medications, fiber supplements, or a more structured diet (such as very low-calorie ketogenic diet or intermittent fasting) and exercise regimens. Discuss the options appropriate for you with your coaching team.
The balloon deflates and passes through your system at approximately 16 weeks. However, the time of passage can vary between 3 months to beyond 5 months. You may experience some stomach cramps and diarrhoea when this happens. Switching back to a soft diet for a week from week 15 on may help to reduce these side effects. Most patients may not see the empty balloon pass when it is excreted. A very small percentage of patients may vomit the empty balloon at the end of its residency. Although this can be startling to you, no adverse events have been reported associated with this method of expelling the balloon. If this occurs, it does not need any further intervention or monitoring afterwards.
It is normal to feel anxious or nervous about continuing your success once the balloon has passed. Talk to your coach and make sure you have a plan to stick to for the next few weeks until you feel more confident. The key is simply continuing the structure and routine that you have perfected over the past few months in order to maintain your new habits and weight. This means continuing with the same food choices, meal volumes, and eating frequency as well as your new exercise routine. This will place you in the best position to continue your success and sustain your weight loss. Your coaching team will be by your side to guide you through this transition.
Have peace of mind and satisfaction with the Allurion Program.
All patients are automatically enrolled in the Allurion Assurance Plus Warranty at no charge upon balloon placement.
♦ The balloon will last at least 90 days before it passes
naturally, or it will be replaced for free*
♦ Reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses for rare
events*
*Read full terms and conditions for details: www.allurion.com/en/warranty
Allurion Elipse Gastric Balloon, with its general name, Swallowable Gastric Balloon, is the world’s first gastric balloon that does not require endoscopy and anesthesia and swallowed with water. It is a soft and flexible balloon made of polyurethane material with the latest technology. It reduces your food consumption by giving a constant feeling of satiety and make you to lose weight.
Allurion Gastric Balloon can be applied to people over the age of 18 with a body mass index of 27 and above.
It is one of the preferred methods in obese patients who are inconvenient to undergo surgery due to health problems.
Since the Elipse swallowable gastric balloon does not require endoscopy and therefore anesthesia, it is the most ideal weight loss method for people who are inconvenient to take anesthesia.
The swallowable gastric balloon cannot be applied to those who are pregnant.
Not suitable for people who consume excessive alcohol.
It is decided by the doctor whether it may be applied to people with existing stomach problems in the past.
The swallowable gastric balloon can be applied by a general surgeon or gastroenterology physician in a clinic with an screening device.
Studies conducted since 2015 have not detected any harm that affects the human body. Case Study
Elipse Swallowable Gastric Balloon is placed in the capsule by swallowing it with water without the need for anesthesia and endoscopy.
Another question most frequently asked by our patients is what happens to the capsule containing the balloon after the balloon is inflated and left in the stomach. The capsule is made entirely of herbal ingredients and is vegan and melts in the stomach.
Swallowable gastric balloon application is not covered by SSI. It is not done in public hospitals.
Swallowable or endoscopic gastric balloon application, since the balloon placed in the stomach cannot be digested and excreted by the stomach, complaints such as nausea, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting and retching occur for the first week of adaptation. These complaints are alleviated or resolved with the necessary drugs. However, this depends on the pain threshold of the person.
Information on this subject is given to the patient in detail before the application. However, even it is very rare, our patients cannot adapt to this period despite the necessary support, and they want the balloon to be removed within the first few days.
In such a case, endoscopy and anesthesia are required for removal and this creates an extra cost for the patient.
At the end of 16 weeks after inflating, the valve on the balloon opens and the balloon deflates without the patient noticing. It is then expelled from the intestines.
Many patients resume their normal lives a day or two after the balloon is placed in the stomach. Sometimes, however, complaints such as nausea, stomach cramps or vomiting may last for a long time. If such a situation occurs, your doctor will prescribe medication for you to get over it easily.
As long as the patients follow the recommendations of the doctor and dietitian, they lose 10-15% of their body weight in about 4 months. They continue to lose weight in the future.
Up to 25 kilos can be lost on average with a swallowable gastric balloon.
Although the Allurion Elipse Gastric Balloon is a step that starts the weight loss process, the Allurion Slimming Program was created to support you in taking the options that determine your nutrition and lifestyle to a healthier and more beautiful stage. With the Allurion smart scale, smart watch and mobile application, you can constantly monitor your weight loss process and factors. You will be guided correctly by sharing this data with your dietitian and doctor.
The balloon takes up space in the stomach and gives a feeling of fullness. Thus, the amount of food eaten at meals decreases and the patient starts to lose weight.
There is a special diet program in the process of getting used to the balloon for 1 week before and especially after the balloon is placed. Afterwards, you can easily change your eating habits with small goals with the help of the program. At the end of the program, these habits will continue permanently and you will continue to maintain your weight.
Some patients may experience nausea, abdominal cramps and, rarely, vomiting. Often, these symptoms can be controlled with commonly used medications.
Almost all of the patients can swallow without problem.
If you still have trouble swallowing the capsule, your doctor may use the stylet for guiding capsule.
A guide wire (stylet) is ready to use. No endoscopy or anesthesia is required for this.
Unfortunately, the elipse gastric balloon is used only in one application, like other gastric balloons.
The swallowable gastric balloon is for single use only. In case of removal, no refund can be made.
In addition, in normal use, it extinguishes spontaneously within 4 months and comes out with defecation. Therefore, if it is desired to be removed early, endoscopy and anesthesia in a medical center are required. In such a case, it also creates an extra cost for the patient.
The capsule containing the balloon (gastric balloon pill) is swallowed with the help of water, together with a thin filling catheter. After confirming that the capsule is in your stomach with the fluoroscope x-ray device, the balloon is filled with 550 ml of water through the thin filling catheter. A second X-ray is taken to ensure that the balloon is properly filled in the stomach. The insertion process is performed in 15 minutes without endoscopy and anesthesia, which does not require hospitalization.
Elipse gastric balloon prices depend on the exchange rate. Therefore, please contact us for current prices.
In general, almost all of our patients express their satisfaction for reasons such as ease of application, no need for anesthesia and low complication rate. You can view our page on this subject from this link.
In general, almost all of our patients express their satisfaction for reasons such as ease of application, no need for anesthesia and low complication rate. You can view our page on this subject from this link.
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