How Does The Allurion Balloon Work?
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A comprehensive guide to how the Allurion balloon and its programme work – supporting you before, during and after your balloon insertion.
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How Does The Allurion Balloon Work?
The Allurion balloon is a non-surgical weight loss device designed to help reduce hunger and subsequently aid in weight loss. Unlike traditional gastric balloons that require endoscopy and sedation for insertion and removal, the Allurion balloon involves a simpler, non-invasive procedure.
Allurion Balloon Insertion Process
Swallowing The Capsule
The process begins with the patient swallowing a capsule that contains the deflated balloon, attached to a thin tube. This is usually done in a doctor's office and does not require sedation. The patient swallows the capsule with water, and an X-ray is taken to ensure it has reached the stomach.
Inflating The Balloon
Once the capsule is in the stomach, the balloon is filled with saline solution through the catheter. The filling process takes about 15 minutes, and the balloon is filled with around 400 to 750 millilitres of saline, depending on the specific needs and the surgeon's recommendations.
Detaching The Catheter
When the balloon is filled and in position, the final step in the insertion process involves the careful removal of the thin catheter. The removal of the catheter is a gentle and meticulously conducted procedure, designed to ensure the comfort and safety of the patient.
Allurion Balloon Function
Once successfully positioned within the stomach, the Allurion balloon serves a pivotal role in the patient’s weight loss journey by occupying a significant portion of the stomach’s volume. This strategic placement is designed to directly influence the patient’s eating habits and sensations of hunger. By taking up space in the stomach, the balloon effectively reduces capacity to hold food, which naturally leads to the patient feeling fuller much more quickly during meals. This sensation of early satiety not only helps in reducing the quantity of food consumed in one sitting but also assists in controlling overall calorie intake, which is a critical factor in weight loss.
Allurion Balloon Duration & Removal
The Allurion balloon is engineered to be within the stomach for a duration of approximately 4 months, serving as a temporary aid in the patient’s weight loss journey. This calculated timeframe is optimised to help patients achieve significant progress in their weight management goals while allowing the body to adapt to healthier eating habits. As this period concludes, the balloon is designed with an a time-release valve that is programmed to automatically open, a process that marks the beginning of the balloon’s deflation phase. This valve’s activation permits the saline solution to be gradually released and subsequently absorbed by the body in a safe and controlled manner. Following deflation, the balloon’s material, now compact and pliable, embarks on its final journey through the gastrointestinal tract.
Allurion Balloon Aftercare & Support
Patients who undergo the Allurion balloon procedure are provided with a comprehensive support programme that includes nutritional counselling, lifestyle and diet modifications, and regular follow-up appointments to monitor progress and health status. This aftercare support is crucial for maximising the benefits of the balloon and helping patients adopt long-term healthy habits.
Our aftercare programme includes intensive nutrition coaching, starting with daily follow-ups in the first week post-insertion, and continuing with 1:1 sessions on day 14, 28, and monthly through to month 6. Participants get unlimited nutritional support outside these appointments, a connected scale and app for monitoring progress, and exclusive access to the Allurion Library for comprehensive resources on balloon care, mindset, nutrition, and meal planning.
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We’re proud to share the journeys of genuine Allurion balloon patients who have successfully met their weight loss objectives through the programme.
Dot Lost 21kg
Lise Lost 60kg
Georgie Lost 17kg
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