Category Archives: Gastric Balloon News

¿Qué Es El Balón Allurion Y Cómo Funciona? Si has estado buscando una forma de bajar de peso sin pasar por el quirófano, probablemente ya escuchaste del balón Allurion — el primer balón gástrico tragable aprobado por la FDA en Estados Unidos. En esta guía completa, el Dr. David G. Davtyan, cirujano bariátrico certificado en Los […]

Understanding the Transition From Elipse to Allurion If you’ve been researching swallowable gastric balloons, you’ve probably come across two names: the Elipse Balloon and the Allurion Balloon. Are they different devices? Is one better than the other? The answer is simpler than you might think: the Elipse Balloon is now the Allurion Gastric Balloon System. […]

Understanding the Allurion Adjustment Process If you’re considering the Allurion Balloon for weight loss, you probably have one question at the top of your mind: What will the side effects feel like? It’s a completely fair question — and one that Dr. David G. Davtyan believes every patient deserves an honest, week-by-week answer to. At LapBandLA, […]

Which Gastric Balloon Is Best for Your Weight Loss Goals? If you’re researching the best gastric balloon in 2026, you’ve likely come across two leading options: the Allurion Balloon and the Orbera Balloon. Both are FDA-approved intragastric balloons designed to help patients achieve meaningful weight loss — but the similarities largely end there. The way […]

There is a common misconception that weight loss is purely a matter of mechanics—that if you simply eat less, the weight will disappear and stay off. This belief often leads people to view the gastric balloon as a standalone “fix.” The thinking goes: If I just have this device placed, it will do the work […]

The landscape of weight loss has changed dramatically in the last few years. For a long time, the options felt binary: you either managed your weight with diet and exercise alone, or you underwent major bariatric surgery. There was very little in the middle. Today, that middle ground is thriving. We have entered an era […]

The gastric balloon can be very effective — for the right person. Where people get frustrated is assuming it’s universally helpful, then feeling disappointed when it doesn’t match their expectations. The balloon isn’t meant to overpower biology forever. It’s meant to interrupt patterns long enough for real change to take hold. Some patients use it […]

The gastric balloon works by taking up space in the stomach, and the stomach notices that immediately. For the first few days, your body reacts the way it’s designed to react — with contractions, nausea, and a strong urge to empty what it thinks doesn’t belong there. That reaction is uncomfortable, but it’s also expected. […]

For six months, the gastric balloon has been your partner. It has been a constant physical reminder to slow down, to listen to your body, and to redefine your relationship with food. The journey has been about losing weight, yes, but it has also been about learning a new set of skills. Now, as the […]

For many patients, the decision to get a gastric balloon comes after months, sometimes years, of research. You have looked at the results, compared the options (Orbera vs. Obalon), and decided that this non-surgical tool is the right bridge to a healthier weight. But as the appointment date gets closer, a new question usually takes […]