✦ BARIATRIC SURGERY · NON-SURGICAL

Gastric Balloon

Q: Is the gastric balloon painful after insertion?

Most patients experience nausea and cramping for 3–5 days. Medications are prescribed to manage this. The balloon is well tolerated afterwards.

Q: How much weight can I expect to lose?

Average loss is 10–15% of total body weight over 6 months when combined with dietary guidance.

Q: What happens if the balloon deflates early?

The balloon contains blue dye. If urine turns blue, contact us immediately. It passes harmlessly through the intestine in most cases.

Temporary endoscopic balloon in the stomach — no surgery, no incisions, same-day procedure, 6-month duration.

20–30 Min TREATMENT DURATION

Day Care CARE SETTING

Endoscopic APPROACH

2–3 Days RECOVERY TIMELINE

What is Gastric Balloon?

The intragastric balloon is a non-surgical weight loss procedure. A soft silicone balloon is inserted endoscopically and inflated with saline, occupying stomach space to induce early satiety and reduce meal portions, supporting weight loss without any surgical incision. Dr. Tagore Mohan Grandhi offers the gastric balloon as a standalone non-surgical intervention or as a bridge to bariatric surgery. The balloon is removed endoscopically at 6 months.

Suitable for patients with BMI 27+ who prefer a non-surgical option, those who do not meet surgical criteria, or for pre-operative weight reduction before a planned bariatric procedure.

How the Procedure Works

Pre-procedure Assessment

Upper GI endoscopy examines the stomach. Exclusions including large hiatus hernia or previous gastric surgery are confirmed.

IV Sedation

Sedation administered for patient comfort. General anaesthesia is not required.

Balloon Insertion

Deflated silicone balloon passed through the oesophagus using an endoscope under direct vision.

Balloon Inflation

Balloon filled with 400–700 ml saline solution, sized to occupy stomach space and induce early satiety.

Removal at 6 Months

Balloon deflated endoscopically and removed via the mouth. Continued weight management and dietary counselling planned.

Outcomes

20–30 MinTREATMENT DURATION

Day CareCARE SETTING

EndoscopicAPPROACH

2–3 DaysRECOVERY TIMELINE

Who Needs This Treatment?

→No surgery, no incisions, no general anaesthesia — fully endoscopic
→No admission required — day procedure under sedation
→Suitable bridge to bariatric surgery for higher-risk patients
→Same-day procedure with immediate return to normal activity
→Fully reversible — removed at 6 months with no lasting anatomical change

The gastric balloon is an excellent starting point for patients wanting meaningful weight loss without surgery — particularly those preparing for a larger bariatric procedure.

— Dr. Tagore Mohan Grandhi, Senior Consultant Gastrointestinal Surgeon, Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the gastric balloon painful after insertion?+

How much weight can I expect to lose?+

What happens if the balloon deflates early?+

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