
Gastric Balloon Placements in Dubai
The gastric balloon is a non-surgical weight loss tool that helps patients tackle hunger and make lasting lifestyle changes. As specialist gastric balloon experts, we dedicate ourselves to providing patients with the correct knowledge and assistance they need to make an informed decision.
Gastric balloon placements typically take between 20–30 minutes to perform and are overseen by one of our consultant surgeons and doctors.
Allure patients are required to have a BMI of at least 30 for the Gastric Balloon. All procedures with Allure have ongoing dietitian and nurse support in the form of our dedicated aftercare service.
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Our Gastric Balloons

Medsil (6-Month Balloon)
The Medsil Gastric Balloon is a weight loss balloon that stays in your stomach for up to 6 months, where it suppresses your hunger and leaves you feeling fuller for longer. This weight loss tool helps you to change your diet and lifestyle habits with the support of our team of specialist bariatric dietitians
The 6 month gastric balloon will require two visits to a placement centre, one for placement and another for removal, each conducted by our Bariatric Surgeon that has been handpicked for his knowledge and expertise in their field.
The Medsil requires a BMI between 30 and 50 for placement.

Bespoke Gastric Balloon Aftercare Programme
With every procedure, we offer support from start to finish with our registered Nurses and Dieticians.
We pride ourselves on our outstanding patient care, with your initial call to us, your consultation, your weight loss surgery or procedure, and with your ongoing weight loss journey.
Regardless of the procedure you choose, we offer comprehensive dietetic support with our exceptional team of experienced registered dietitians and ongoing support from our bariatric nurses. We also offer you the option to have weight loss counselling, at an additional fee, should you feel you need it.

Non-Invasive & Non-Surgical Gastric Balloons
Filled with a saline solution, the Medsil Gastric Balloon requires an endoscopy and only a light sedation.

What is a Gastric Balloon?
The 6 and 12-month gastric balloons help you lose weight quickly in the same way. A gastric balloon procedure suppresses your appetite by temporarily taking up space in your stomach and reducing the production of ghrelin, the hunger hormone.
On average, our patients will lose 14-20% of their body weight, with the help of our dietitian’s lifestyle and diet advice. The gastric balloon is a weight loss tool that helps you make changes to your lifestyle allowing you to lose weight quickly and effectively.

Common Gastric Balloon Side Effects
In the first few days after placement, most patients will feel unwell. We recommend taking a little time off work in order to accommodate the process of your body adjusting to life with the balloon.
These short-term side effects include vomiting, nausea, and stomach cramps. You may be prescribed medication to help alleviate this as much as possible.

Gastric Balloon Eligibility Requirements
The Food and Drug administration (FDA) recently increased the minimum BMI eligibility for gastric balloons from 27 BMI to 30 BMI.
Certain medical conditions and or treatments can rule you out for a gastric balloon, for example any form of previous bariatric surgery and Crohn’s disease would make you ineligible, to name a couple. Our team of gastric balloon specialists will be able to discuss this with you in further detail.
Gastric Balloon Cost
Our balloons start from AED 11500 and include full 1-1 private dietitian zoom sessions with our specialist balloon dietitian.Find more information relating to the cost of all our gastric balloon programmes below or get in touch with a member of our team.
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Our Specalist
Dr Balaji Nagammapudur
MBBS, MS, FRCS(G), FRCS(E), FRCS(IC-UGI), CCT(UK)
Dr Balaji is a British Board certified (Post CCT-UK) General, Laparoscopic, Upper GI and Bariatric surgeon with over 30 years of surgical experience.
He spent 2 years of clinical research in Los Angeles, USA at the University of Southern California and developed an interest in Oesophageal diseases and Foregut surgery. He then completed his CCT in the UK in General and Upper GI surgery and proceeded to working as a consultant in Upper GI and Bariatric surgery since 2006. After a short period as a consultant in India he returned to the UK and had been a consultant in the national Health Service (NHS) and has completed 10 years as a consultant in Upper GI and Bariatric surgery in the UK since 2014.
He has held leadership positions in the trust, regionally and nationally in the field of Upper GI and Bariatric surgery in the UK.
His passion includes management of complex oesophageal diseases, performing advanced open and minimally invasive oesophageal and hiatal surgery in addition to having expertise in performing primary and revisional bariatric (weight loss surgeries). He has served as a lead for one of the top 5 high volume bariatric surgery centres in the UK. He has academic and training interests and has contributed to several presentations and publications internationally.
He also performs all types of general and advanced laparoscopic surgery including trauma and emergency surgery.
Clinics
Gastric Balloon Centre
Our independently registered facilities were dutifully selected for their ability to meet our high standards and the needs of our weight loss patients.

Dubai
Hessa Street 331 West, Al Barsha 3, Exit – 36 Sheikh Zayed Rd – opposite of American School – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Calculate Your BMI
In order to have gastric sleeve surgery you need a BMI of at least 35. This BMI is lower if you have comorbidities. Ask our team for clarification. You can use our Calculator in order to determine your BMI, or use the NHS BMI Calculator.
How is body mass index (BMI) measured?
An individuals BMI is calculated by using the following formula:
BMI = Weight (kg) / Height (m)²
You must take your weight in kilograms, divide it by your height in meters, and then divide it a second time by your height in order to determine the correct body mass index.
Not sure you qualify?
If you still aren’t sure, a member of our team will be able to help. If you are certain you won’t qualify for gastric sleeve surgery, you still may be eligible for other medical weight loss treatments.


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Gastric Balloon FAQs
A gastric balloon is a non-surgical and short-term (temporary) weight loss device. A smooth, soft saline-filled balloon (about the size of an grapefruit) is placed in your stomach, allowing you to control your portion sizes by filling space in your stomach. By following professional health and wellness advice, you can adopt good, healthy eating habits and change your lifestyle so you can lose weight quickly and keep it off long term.
Gastric balloons have been used in the management of obesity for over 20 years. Over this time they have evolved in shape, size, and design resulting in a modern, durable product, which is now well established as a safe weight loss procedure. Over 300,000 ORBERA® balloons have been placed worldwide.
Once in place, the gastric balloon is filled with saline to partially fill the stomach so that they may consume smaller portions of food. Most weight is lost in the first three months, but because the gastric balloon stays in for six months, you will learn the right amount of food to eat to maintain your new weight long term.
It is very likely that the presence of the balloon in the stomach will cause nausea or vomiting after placement. In some patients it may last one to two weeks. Your consultant surgeon may prescribe medication to help minimise these potential effects. Patients will need to immediately contact their physician for any severe or unusual symptoms.
The most widely used measurement for obesity. The BMI approximates body mass using a mathematical ratio of weight and height [(weight in kg ÷ height in meters) or (weight in pounds ÷ height in inches x 703)]. A BMI of 30 or more is regarded by most health agencies as the threshold for obesity. A BMI of 40 or more generally qualifies as morbid obesity. However, note that BMI measurements in body-builders and athletes may not be accurate determinants of obesity because the BMI does not distinguish between muscle and fat.
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