The balloon stays in place for up to 6 months, before it is removed in a similar procedure. You will be sedated whilst the balloon is emptied and removed endoscopically.

To begin, you are generally considered eligible if your Body Mass Index (BMI) falls between 27 and 50 kg/m² and you are between 18 and 70 years old. However, certain medical conditions or previous surgeries may affect your eligibility. These factors will be carefully reviewed and discussed with you during a comprehensive medical assessment.

You will be registered as a day case patient at your selected hospital and taken to the endoscopy unit for the procedure.

Throughout the procedure, you will remain semi-conscious but will be sedated to ensure your comfort. This does not involve a general anaesthetic.

The consultant will examine the health of your stomach using a camera. A soft, deflated balloon is then guided into your stomach through your mouth and throat using an endoscope. Once the balloon is in place, it is inflated with air, detached, and the tube is carefully withdrawn.

You will spend approximately 3 to 4 hours at the hospital, with no need for an overnight stay. Since sedation is used during the procedure, you will not be able to drive afterward and will need someone to accompany you home.

• Days 1–2: Stick to clear liquids, including water, diluted fruit juice, herbal teas, clear broth, or consommé.

• Days 3–4: Transition to smooth purees and nutrient-rich liquids such as protein shakes, blended soups, or yoghurt smoothies.

• Days 5–6: Introduce soft foods like mashed sweet potato, soft scrambled eggs, flaked poached fish, well-cooked and mashed vegetables, or pureed beans and lentils.

• Day 7 onwards: Gradually resume a normal-textured diet in much smaller portions. Pay close attention to your food choices, focusing on balanced, nutrient-dense meals while managing portion sizes mindfully.

It is normal for the balloon to cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, and varying levels of stomach discomfort in the initial days following its placement. Your doctor will provide medication to help manage these symptoms, which typically start to subside within the first week. After the first week, as you begin incorporating semi-solid foods and later full solids after two weeks, any side effects you experience are more likely to be related to the quantity or types of food consumed. You may experience bloating, frequent burping, discomfort, nausea, vomiting, or heartburn if your diet isn’t well-balanced. It’s important to adhere to your diet plan and pay attention to how your body responds.

The balloon stays in place for up to 12 months, before it is removed in a similar procedure. You will be sedated whilst the balloon is emptied and removed endoscopically.

• Seeking a non-surgical, reversible weight loss solution.

• Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 30 and 40.

• Aim to lose between 20 and 50 pounds.

• Have not undergone hiatal hernia repair or other stomach surgeries.

• Have no history of prior bariatric procedures, including lap band, sleeve gastrectomy, or gastric bypass.

• Do not take daily anti-inflammatory medications, such as aspirin or ibuprofen.

• Are not pregnant or breastfeeding.

• Are motivated to lose weight and committed to making long-term lifestyle changes to maintain weight loss.

You will be registered as a day case patient at your selected hospital and taken to the endoscopy unit for the procedure.

Throughout the procedure, you will remain semi-conscious but will be sedated to ensure your comfort. This does not involve a general anaesthetic.

The procedure starts with mild sedation to ensure your comfort. Using a long, flexible camera, the deflated Spatz3 balloon is gently guided through the oesophagus and positioned in the stomach. Once in place, the balloon is inflated with sterile saline until it reaches approximately the size of a grapefruit.

You will spend approximately 3 to 4 hours at the hospital, with no need for an overnight stay. Since sedation is used during the procedure, you will not be able to drive afterward and will need someone to accompany you home.

• Days 1–2: Stick to clear liquids, including water, diluted fruit juice, herbal teas, clear broth, or consommé.

• Days 3–4: Transition to smooth purees and nutrient-rich liquids such as protein shakes, blended soups, or yoghurt smoothies.

• Days 5–6: Introduce soft foods like mashed sweet potato, soft scrambled eggs, flaked poached fish, well-cooked and mashed vegetables, or pureed beans and lentils.

• Day 7 onwards: Gradually resume a normal-textured diet in much smaller portions. Pay close attention to your food choices, focusing on balanced, nutrient-dense meals while managing portion sizes mindfully.

It is normal for the balloon to cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, and varying levels of stomach discomfort in the initial days following its placement. Your doctor will provide medication to help manage these symptoms, which typically start to subside within the first week. After the first week, as you begin incorporating semi-solid foods and later full solids after two weeks, any side effects you experience are more likely to be related to the quantity or types of food consumed. You may experience bloating, frequent burping, discomfort, nausea, vomiting, or heartburn if your diet isn’t well-balanced. It’s important to adhere to your diet plan and pay attention to how your body responds.

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