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The exceptionally safe and effective weight-loss programme helping you change habits from the inside out.
At AMOS, we are dedicated to providing the latest and most innovative weight loss solutions for our patients. Our supportive team includes bariatric surgeons, dietitians, exercise physiologists, pyschologists and general practitioners.
The Allurion Balloon Program is a leading non-surgical weight loss option that has been helping individuals achieve their weight loss goals with success and confidence. This program utilises the Allurion Balloon, a groundbreaking device that is swallowed and then inflated in the stomach to provide a feeling of fullness, reduce portions and avoid snacking.
The Allurion Balloon is safe, convenient, and requires no incisions, making it a perfect alternative for those who are looking for a low-risk solution. We are proud to offer this program at our practice and are confident that it will help you reach your weight loss goals in a comfortable and effective manner.
What is the Allurion Gastric Balloon?
The Allurion Balloon is a soft balloon placed in your stomach. It is the first gastric balloon that requires no surgery, endoscopy, or anaesthesia for placement or removal.** The balloon is placed during a brief 15-minute outpatient visit. After approximately 16 weeks, it empties and passes naturally.
How does the Allurion Gastric Balloon work?
The balloon takes up space in your stomach and induces weight loss by increasing fullness, delaying gastric emptying, and reducing the amount of food eaten at each meal.
Also, to support and track your weight loss journey success you will be provided with the Allurion Virtual Care Suite digital tools, including:
Key points about the program
Watch the video below to learn more about the Allurion Balloon Program and how it works. Here are some key points to know about the Allurion Balloon Program:
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Calculate your BMI
Your Body Mass Index (BMI) is an indicator related to your height and weight. It is a general guide which we can use to kickstart your weight loss journey.
How much weight can I lose with the Allurion Gastric Balloon?
The Allurion Program is a 12 month weight loss program. Patients can lose on average 10-15% of their total body weight. Up to 95% of weight loss can be sustained at one year.
Who is eligible for the Allurion Gastric Balloon?
We require patients to meet the following criteria:
There are more criteria that will be discussed with you at your appointment, but this is a good starting point!
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FAQs
A 12-month weight-loss programme built around the Allurion Balloon, a breakthrough weight-loss device.
The Allurion Balloon is a soft balloon placed in your stomach. It is the first gastric balloon that requires no surgery, endoscopy, or anaesthesia for placement or removal.** The balloon is placed during a brief 15-minute outpatient visit. After approximately 16 weeks, it empties and passes naturally.
The balloon takes up space in your stomach and induces weight loss by increasing fullness, delaying gastric emptying, and reducing the amount of food eaten at each meal.
After approximately 16 weeks of the Allurion Programme,* on average, patients lose between 10-15% of their total body weight.1,2
The patient swallows a capsule containing the deflated balloon along with a thin tube. Once the balloon is confirmed to be in your stomach via X-ray, the balloon is filled through the catheter with 550 ml of water. A second X-ray takes place to make sure the balloon is fully filled in the stomach. The placement takes place during a 15-minute outpatient visit.
Nearly 100% of people succeed in swallowing the Allurion Balloon. If you have trouble swallowing the capsule on your own, your doctor can assist you by gently stiffening the catheter with a thin wire.
Some people experience nausea, abdominal cramping, and occasionally vomiting after balloon placement. In most cases, these symptoms are well-controlled with the commonly used medications prescribed.
Following healthcare professional approval, most people return to normal activity within a day or two; however, some people may experience longer side effects. It can be a good idea to book a few days off work afterwards just in case, or have the balloon placed on a Friday so you have the weekend off.
There are some specific dietary recommendations before placement and during the first week after placement as you adapt to the balloon. The weeks that follow the placement are a great time to start making changes to the way you eat. You do not need to make huge changes to eat more healthily all at once, it’s best to set small goals and change your habits a little bit at a time.
After approximately 16 weeks inside your stomach, a time-activated release valve will open, allowing the balloon to empty and pass naturally through the gastrointestinal tract without the need for a removal procedure.**
After the Allurion Balloon passes, the Allurion Programme and the related support from your healthcare team continues for 12 months. At the end of the Allurion Programme, you should continue your healthy lifestyle habits. One clinical study showed that 95% of the average weight loss with the Allurion Balloon was sustained at 1-year follow-up.3
Some patients feel the balloon at the beginning of their journey but more often than not, people become accustomed to the balloon and often forget it is there.
1. Ienca et al. Obes Surg. 2020 Apr, 30, pgs 3354–3362
2. Vantanasiri et al. Obes Surg. 2020, 30, pgs 3341–3346
3. Ienca et al. Abstract accepted at TOS Congress, 2020* Results may vary from one patient to another. A small percentage of patients do not respond to the treatment.
** In rare cases, the Allurion Balloon may require endoscopic or surgical intervention for removal.
The Allurion Balloon must be used in conjunction with a supervised nutrition and behaviour modification programme. Allurion advises a 12-month follow-up programme. Its duration is defined by the doctor and may vary depending on the doctor and patient’s profile.