Intragastric Balloon

An intragastric balloon is a medical device that is inserted into the stomach to help with weight loss. The device is a silicone balloon that is filled with a sterile saline solution, and it is placed into the stomach through the mouth using an endoscope. Once in place, the balloon takes up space in the stomach, which can help people feel full faster and eat less. The balloon typically remains in the stomach for about six months, after which it is removed through the mouth. Intragastric balloons are considered a minimally invasive weight loss procedure, and they are typically used as a temporary measure to help people lose weight prior to other weight loss procedures, such as bariatric surgery.