The Allurion Gastric Balloon is a soft balloon placed in your stomach. It is the first gastric balloon that requires no surgery, endoscopy, or anaesthesia for placement or removal.^* The balloon is placed during a brief 20-minute outpatient visit.¹ After approximately 16 weeks, the balloon empties and passes naturally.

The balloon takes up space in your stomach and induces weight loss by increasing the feeling of fullness. This means that you are more likely to reduce the amount of food you eat throughout the day.²

After approximately 16 weeks of the Allurion Programme^**, multiple clinical studies have demonstrated that patients lose on average 10 to 15kgs (1.57 to 2.36 stone) over the 16 weeks the balloon is in place.^{*** 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12}

You swallow a capsule containing the deflated balloon, attached to a thin tube. Once the balloon is confirmed to be in your stomach via X-ray, the balloon is filled through the catheter with 550 ml of water. A second X-ray is done, to make sure the balloon is filled. The placement requires a 20-minute outpatient visit.¹

Published data have shown that 99.9% of people succeed in swallowing the Allurion Gastric Balloon. If you have trouble swallowing the capsule on your own, your healthcare professional can assist you by gently stiffening the catheter with a thin wire.⁴

Following healthcare professional approval, most people return to normal activity within a day or two, however some people may experience side effects for longer. It may be a good idea to book a few days off work after your balloon placement, just in case, or have the balloon placed on a Friday so you have the weekend off.

After approximately 16 weeks inside your stomach, a release valve will open, allowing the balloon to empty and pass naturally through your gastrointestinal tract without the need for a removal procedure.^* However, in a very small number of patients, the empty balloon may be vomited. No associated adverse events have been reported if this occurs.

Your nutritionist and healthcare team will tailor some recommendations for you to increase your success and well-being during the Allurion programme.

At the end of the Allurion Programme, you should continue your healthy lifestyle habits. One clinical study with 509 patients showed that 95% of average weight loss with Allurion can be sustained at 12-month follow up.¹⁵

A recent clinical study has shown that when coupled with a 16-week intensive lifestyle modification (nutrition and exercise programme), the Allurion Gastric Balloon leads to significant weight loss when compared with lifestyle modification alone. The percentage of patients achieving 10% of Total Body Weight Loss at 16 weeks was 72% with Elipse vs 8% with diet and exercise alone.3 **