Swallowable Gastric Balloon with Gulden Balli

There have been no life-threatening incidents in the Swallowable Gastric Balloon program since 2015.

Swallowable Gastric Balloon is a supplement for patients who cannot lose weight with diet and exercise, and is a diet aid developed to get fast and lasting results.

It can be applied to patients aged 18-65 with a body mass index below 27.

It can also be applied to obese people who are inconvenient to have surgery due to existing diseases.

It can also be implemented to patients at high risk for endoscopy or anesthesia.

Swallowable Gastric Balloon cannot be applied to pregnant women.

Swallowable Gastric Balloon cannot be applied to patients who have undergone stomach, small intestine or large intestine surgery.

The Swallowable Gastric Balloon procedure starts with a preparation period. Before the procedure, the patient uses medications that reduce stomach acid and follows a preparatory diet.

At the time of the procedure, the balloon capsule is swallowed with water. A guide carrier is used in patients who are concerned about swallowing.

The location of the capsule is evaluated by X-ray and it is inflated with its own fluid in 4-4.5 minutes through the thin tube left outside. This is the same fluid that is given through the intravenous line as serum. When the inflation is completed, the position of the balloon is evaluated by X-ray.  The thin tube is pulled by the doctor and the procedure is completed.

Complaints such as nausea and cramps may be experienced after Swallowable Gastric Balloon. More than half of our patients have no complaints. The remaining patients may have complaints that last 1-3 days and gradually decrease in severity.

After the Swallowable Gastric Balloon, people can continue their daily life and work.

What is the Nutrition After Swallowable Gastric Balloon?

In the first week after the Swallowable Gastric Balloon, a consistency diet is applied to increase adaptation. This period includes liquid, thin puree, thick puree and solid food. The aim of this diet is to reduce the possibility of adaptation problems.

Your permanent nutrition program is completely tailor-made for you and is followed closely by specialized bariatric dietitians.

There is no removal process in the Swallowable Gastric Balloon. At the end of the period, the lid of the balloon is opened and the liquid is discharged and the balloon is completely deflated; with its thin structure, it moves through the intestines in one piece and exits the body through feces.

If the balloon needs to be removed earlier, the Swallowable Gastric Balloon is also removed under endoscopy and anesthesia.

The price of the Swallowable Gastric Balloon program varies with the current exchange rate, the clinic and imaging center where the application is performed.

Is There an Alternative to Swallowable Gastric Balloon?

The Allurion Swallowable Gastric Balloon is the only effective and safe procedure less balloon in the world.

Swallowable Gastric Balloon consists of swallowing a capsule-shaped balloon with water. Since anesthesia, endoscopy and surgery are not required, it is very advantageous because the procedure can be performed while the patient is awake.

The Swallowable Gastric Balloon is ideal for patients who are afraid of anesthesia or have problems that prevent anesthesia.

It is a great advantage that the procedure takes about 15 minutes and the patient can continue his/her daily life.

The procedure is easy for both patient and doctor and provides a motivated and stress-free start to the weight loss journey.

The adaptation period after the Swallowable Gastric Balloon is short and trouble-free. Compared to endoscopic balloons, the early removal rate of 10 – 15% is almost 1% in the Swallowable Gastric Balloon.

The Swallowable Gastric Balloon does not require any procedure for removal.

In the Swallowable Gastric Balloon program, it is very easy to follow the patient with Allurion Digital Scale, Allurion Digital Watch and Mobile Application. Only one clinic visit is sufficient for the procedure. With this feature, it is very comfortable for patients living abroad.