{"id":5713,"date":"2022-08-10T12:14:41","date_gmt":"2022-08-10T12:14:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allurionkliniek.nl\/gastric-balloon-or-stomach-reduction\/"},"modified":"2026-01-21T12:09:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T12:09:24","slug":"gastric-balloon-or-stomach-reduction","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/allurionkliniek.nl\/en\/gastric-balloon-or-stomach-reduction\/","title":{"rendered":"Gastric balloon or stomach reduction?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Gastric balloon or stomach reduction?<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Lose weight with a gastric bypass, gastric balloon, or medication?
Losing weight through medical means has many possibilities!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Different medical methods for losing weight<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The different options each have their own advantages and disadvantages. Gastric surgery (reduction) is permanent, while a gastric balloon comes out on its own after 4 months (Allurion) or after six months via endoscopy (Orbera). A stomach reduction is forever. After leaving the gastric balloon, you are rid of the associated discomfort; with gastric bypass surgery, it remains for the rest of your life.<\/p>

Losing weight on medication can be stopped at any time and works less violently than the balloon and reduction. However, the principle is the same. The body wants to eat less, is satiated sooner.<\/p>

So it’s very important to fully understand what the options are, what the pros and cons are, and work with a doctor to see what is best for you.<\/p>

Some studies show that interested people spend more than 7 months in orientation, that is, research on the Internet, talking to experts by experience, talking to experts such as doctors, nutritionists and lifestyle coaches.<\/p>

The role of the insurer is also very important. If you have a BMI below 35, the insurer will notify you that you are not eligible for a gastric reduction and they will not reimburse for a gastric balloon or medication. If you have a BMI over 40 then there are options with medication if you follow a certain program.<\/p>

All aspects that you need to take your time to look carefully at what suits you best.<\/p>

Here’s another brief summary with some more explanation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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There are two types of gastric balloons: the swallowable ones and those inserted through endoscopy. Both are filled with liquid and take up space in the stomach is, leaving less room for nutrition and the continuous pressure on the stomach wall sends signals to the brain that there is less need to eat.<\/p>

The swallowable balloon stays in place for 4 months. Big advantage is that you don’t have endoscopy, namely at insertion and removal. Endoscopically inserted balloons come in different sizes and have been on the market for a long time.<\/p>

So permanent weight loss is not there as with gastric bypass surgery. After 4 or 6 months the balloon is out, if you have not changed your behavior (through lifestyle coaching) during that time, you run the risk that if you take in too many calories you will gain weight again.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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By shrinking the stomach, you are full faster and will eat less. There are several methods for reducing the size of the stomach:<\/p>