What is a gastric balloon?

A gastric balloon is a non-surgical weight loss procedure where a soft silicone balloon is placed in the stomach endoscopically, occupying space to help you feel full faster and eat less.

How long does the gastric balloon stay in?

Depending on the type, gastric balloons remain in place for 6-12 months. The Orbera balloon stays for 6 months, while other options may vary. The balloon is then removed endoscopically.

Is gastric balloon placement painful?

The procedure is performed under mild sedation and takes about 20 minutes. Most patients experience some nausea and discomfort for the first few days as the body adjusts to the balloon.

Orbera Gastric Balloon Procedure

How Orbera Gastric Balloon Procedure is Done?

- The procedure includes the placement and removal of ORBERA gastric balloon
- The non-surgical procedure is done under a mild sedative, the thin and deflated ORBERA balloon is placed into the stomach. It is then filled with saline until it’s about the size of a grapefruit. The procedure typically takes about 20-30 minutes so you can go home the very same day

At six months, the balloon is removed in the same way it was placed. Through a non-surgical procedure done under a mild sedative, it is deflated first then removed

Orbera Gastric Balloon Procedure Expectations

The weight loss is rapid with the majority of weight loss typically occurring in the first three months of treatment
On average patients lost 3.1 times the weight loss of diet and exercise alone
The adjustments to your eating habits and your continued efforts to stay active will greatly influence your results

After six months with the ORBERA two-part program, people lost an average 3.1 times the weight patients lost with diet & exercise alone. Hence, ORBERA gastric balloon is proven to keep the weight off even after the balloon is removed. A more than 30-year history of helping more than 220,000 people lose weight, ORBERA balloons have been supplied worldwide in over 80 countries and are now available in Los Angeles, CA by one of the earliest ORBERA gastric balloon-certified doctors in LA, Dr. David Davtyan, M.D., FACS, FICS. Finally, with the FDA approval of ORBERA, patients now have a safe and effective treatment option for obesity.

*The results of this procedure are not guaranteed as they may vary from patient to patient.

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