The gastric balloon system consists of a soft, expandable balloon, a placement tube and a filling system.The surgeon inserts the balloon orally and then expands it with sterile saline fluid, once it is placed in your stomach. When full, the balloon is too large to pass into the bowel and this makes you feel fuller with less food in your stomach. Overall, gastric balloon treatment can significantly reduce your portion sizes and help you reach your long-term weight loss goals.

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