It is a procedure without surgery (endoscopically/swallowable pill) indicated for patients who are either obese/overweight or have failed dieting attempts and are ineligible for surgery. The balloon partially fills the stomach and limits food intake. This gives you a feeling of satiety, making it easier to change eating habits & as a consequence, lose weight.
It is common for people to drop between 20 and 30% of their excess weight with a gastric balloon. However, how much weight you lose and maintain will depend on your diet and lifestyle changes, including regular exercise. However, the amount of weight lost by each patient will vary depending on an individual’s circumstance