Allurion Gastric Balloon Pill
What is the Allurion gastric balloon pill?
The Allurion Balloon is a swallowable gastric balloon which is swallowed under the guidance of our Healthcare Professionals. It is the first gastric balloon pill that requires no surgery, endoscopy, or anaesthesia for placement or removal. The balloon is placed during a brief 15-minute outpatient visit. Nearly 100% of people succeed in swallowing the Allurion Balloon. If you have trouble swallowing the capsule on your own, your doctor can assist you.
After approximately 16 weeks, it empties and passes naturally. On average patients lose between 10-15% of their total body weight.
The Benefits of the Allurion Gastric Balloon Pill
The beauty of the Allurion Balloon is that it is a temporary weight loss solution, perfect for people looking to lose weight over approximately 16 weeks.
It’s designed to help people adjust their weight loss mindsets and sustain weight loss into the future without surgery.
Benefits of gastric bypass surgery include:
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Disclaimer
As with any surgical procedure, there are possible risks and complications, including bruising, pain & swelling, reaction to anaesthetic, excessive bleeding, infection, gallstones, deep venous thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (clot to the lung), internal small bowel hernia, intolerance to certain foods, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), nutritional deficiencies, vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea and death. These are uncommon and we will do everything possible to prevent them from happening.
Occasionally, patients may require an additional corrective procedure after the initial surgery and some patients might fail to lose a significant amount of weight. 10% of patients regain weight within five to ten years as the pouch dilates, hunger returns and malabsorption fades. 40% of patients may require plastic surgery procedures after weight loss has levelled off, to treat loose skin.
Approximately one in six patients may develop symptomatic gallstones after weight loss, which would require a laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Please speak to your Tonic surgeon to discuss the risks in more detail and any concerns you may have.
Read more >Is an Allurion Gastric Balloon Pill Right for You?
Most patients who opt for Allurion Pill balloon surgery want a reversible procedure, or have a certain weight loss target that they want to achieve and not go beyond.
How it works
The balloon takes up space in your stomach and induces weight loss by increasing fullness, delaying gastric emptying, and reducing the amount of food eaten at each meal.
By the time the balloon passes, you’ve developed new food preferences, adjusted to smaller portion sizes, and developed a new understanding of your body which leads to real results, not endless yo-yo-ing. The Allurion Balloon is a safe, non-permanent solution and can help you to kickstart your weight-loss journey.
Allurion balloon patients typically lose between 10-15% of their total body weight and are back to work after two days.
Most of the weight loss with the balloon happens within the first three months. After this period, the weight loss usually stabilises and we ask patients to boost their exercise.
Patients will find that eating smaller portions of food will keep them feeling fuller for longer. As a result, they can reduce their meal sizes and achieve the weight loss they are looking for. One clinical study showed that 95% of the average weight loss with the Allurion Balloon was sustained at 1-year follow-up.
Allurion balloon procedures take about 15 minutes.
For the first couple of days after surgery, patients are likely to feel nauseous. By day three, most of these symptoms have usually subsided.
There are some specific dietary recommendations before placement and during the first week after placement as you adapt to the balloon. The weeks that follow the placement are a great time to start making changes to the way you eat. You do not need to make huge changes to eat more healthily all at once, it’s best to set small goals and change your habits a little bit at a time.
No procedure required
After approximately 16 weeks inside your stomach, a time activated release valve will open, allowing the balloon to empty and pass naturally through the gastrointestinal tract without the need for a removal procedure.
After the Allurion Balloon passes, the Tonic support team, including our specialist dietitian, psychotherapist, personal trainer and life coach, will be on hand to offer regular advice and help you maintain dietary and lifestyle changes.
How it works
The balloon takes up space in your stomach and induces weight loss by increasing fullness, delaying gastric emptying, and reducing the amount of food eaten at each meal.
By the time the balloon passes, you’ve developed new food preferences, adjusted to smaller portion sizes, and developed a new understanding of your body which leads to real results, not endless yo-yo-ing. The Allurion Balloon is a safe, non-permanent solution and can help you to kickstart your weight-loss journey.
Allurion balloon patients typically lose between 10-15% of their total body weight and are back to work after two days.
Most of the weight loss with the balloon happens within the first three months. After this period, the weight loss usually stabilises and we ask patients to boost their exercise.
Patients will find that eating smaller portions of food will keep them feeling fuller for longer. As a result, they can reduce their meal sizes and achieve the weight loss they are looking for. One clinical study showed that 95% of the average weight loss with the Allurion Balloon was sustained at 1-year follow-up.
Allurion balloon procedures take about 15 minutes.
For the first couple of days after surgery, patients are likely to feel nauseous. By day three, most of these symptoms have usually subsided.
There are some specific dietary recommendations before placement and during the first week after placement as you adapt to the balloon. The weeks that follow the placement are a great time to start making changes to the way you eat. You do not need to make huge changes to eat more healthily all at once, it’s best to set small goals and change your habits a little bit at a time.
No procedure required
After approximately 16 weeks inside your stomach, a time activated release valve will open, allowing the balloon to empty and pass naturally through the gastrointestinal tract without the need for a removal procedure.
After the Allurion Balloon passes, the Tonic support team, including our specialist dietitian, psychotherapist, personal trainer and life coach, will be on hand to offer regular advice and help you maintain dietary and lifestyle changes.
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I’m a Tonic Patient Coordinator; I’m here to help you start your weight loss journey.
It’s my job to support you through your journey with Tonic, from initial consultation where we’ll learn all about you and your weight loss journey to date, through to your 5 years of aftercare with our specialist team.
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Which Weight Loss Surgery is Right for You?
We offer a wide variety of weight loss surgeries; we’ll never recommend a surgery unless it’s 100% right for you.
Compare our available surgeries here:
Gastric Bypass
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Gastric Band
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Allurion Pill Balloon
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Gastric Sleeve
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Mini Gastric Bypass
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Average recovery time after surgery
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10-14 Days
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5-7 Days
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2-3 Days
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7 days
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10-14 Days
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Surgery procedure time (in minutes)
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60 mins
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45 mins
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0 mins
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60 mins
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70 mins
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Estimated weight loss
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60 - 70% Excess Weight Loss
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50 - 70% Excess Weight Loss
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20% Excess Weight Loss
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70–75% of their excess weight
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60 - 70% Excess Weight Loss
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Tonic premium aftercare
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Included  |
Included |
Included |
Included |
Included |
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Scarring?
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5 x Small (12mm) abdominal incisions across the middle and upper abdomen
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5 x Small (12mm) abdominal incisions across the middle and upper abdomen
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No
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5 small abdominal scars
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5 x Small (12mm) abdominal incisions across the middle and upper abdomen
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Disclaimer for all Weight Loss and Bariatric Procedures
Weight loss surgery results may vary: causes for being overweight or obese vary from person to person.
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We pride ourselves in providing the most comprehensive support package around you after your procedure.
Weight loss surgery is a tool to help you lose weight. Our aftercare team is composed of nurses, psychotherapists, personal trainers, bariatric surgeons and other weight loss specialists. It’s our job to ensure your weight loss journey goes as smoothly as possible.
You will not get 5 years of aftercare included with your surgery anywhere else.
Full aftercare breakdown
Unlimited Dietician Support for 2 years
Unlimited Psychotherapist Support for 2 years
Unlimited Support with Virtual Fitness Coach for 2 Years
Unlimited Bariatric Nurse Support for 2 years
5 Years Surgeon Follow Up
The Gym Group 30-day Membership
The Tonic Tool Kit
Tonics Private Social Media community support
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