Placing the stomach balloon in the stomach is done with a light anaesthetic, which usually involves a day case at the hospital. The procedure itself only takes around 30 minutes, Following your recovery from aneasthetic and provided you are accompanied on the way home and for the first 24 hours your consultant will be happy for you to return home when you feel ready.

A change in your eating habits will be required, and now training yourself for the future will begin.

The Balloon can stay in place for up to six months, your surgeon will discuss in greater detail you personal plan.