A non-invasive endoscopic procedure (non-surgical) done quickly and painlessly.
The stomach is divided into a small upper pouch and a much larger lower “remnant” pouch.
This is a minimally invasive procedure where 75% of the stomach is removed.
Focuses on correction of poor eating habits to create a new and healthier lifestyle.
This is a rejuvenating and cleansing method of the entire bowel system. (oral administration)
A non-invasive endoscopic procedure (non-surgical) done quickly and painlessly.
The stomach is divided into a small upper pouch and a much larger lower “remnant” pouch.
This is a minimally invasive procedure where 75% of the stomach is removed.
Focuses on correction of poor eating habits to create a new and healthier lifestyle.
This is a rejuvenating and cleansing method of the entire bowel system. (oral administration)
Previously known as the ‘Elipse Balloon’, the Allurion Balloon is a pill balloon capsule, which is swallowed under the guidance of our Healthcare Professionals without anaesthesia or endoscopy*.
The Balloon will be inflated in your stomach, checked using quick x-rays and you’ll be on your way! The entire procedure takes approximately 20 minutes with an outpatient visit. You will also be supported by the Allurion Connected Scale, Health Tracker, and App.
The Allurion Balloon is safe, non-permanent, recommended by doctors, and can help you kickstart an average loss of 10-15% of your body weight in just 16 weeks⁴ alongside our fully supported 6-month lifestyle Programme.
After ~16 weeks the pill balloon degrades and leaves the body naturally.The goal is to create harmony within your mind, body and spirit. This is most effectively achieved by combining the Allurion Balloon with Medical Weight Loss psychotherapy sessions – an approach uniquely used only at Nairobi Bariatric. A combination of those two methods will allow you to eliminate obsessive thoughts about food, and will enable you to maintain your weight loss results throughout your life.
The process starts with an initial consultation with one of our approved doctors, who will explain the process and make sure you feel safe and comfortable. They will discuss your weight-loss goals and health history to ensure that the Allurion Balloon is right for you.
Swallow a small capsule which contains the deflated gastric balloon. It is attached to a very thin catheter that the doctor will use to inflate the Balloon with water once placed in your stomach. X-rays are used to ensure the Balloon is in the right position and filled correctly before the catheter is gently removed. It really is that simple!
The Balloon takes up space in your stomach leaving less room for food. You feel less hungry as cravings are reduced, helping you eat less and lose weight. You will also receive an Allurion Connected Scale, Allurion Health Tracker and Allurion Mobile App to monitor your achievements and share your success with your care team.
You will be supported by a dedicated healthcare team to help change your eating behaviour and lose weight for the long-term.
After approximately 16 weeks, the Balloon naturally deflates and passes through the digestive system*. Your support team remain at hand to help you maintain your new relationship with food and keep the weight off. The Allurion Programme has shown that up to 95% of average weight loss can be sustained one year after the Balloon exits the body³.
“I’ve been a food blogger for 6 years. So far, I have lost 14kgs thanks to the Allurion Balloon. It wasn’t an easy decision, but when I think about it, it was the best decision I could have made. My life changed completely. Now, I have even started to explore healthy dishes and my portions have remained smaller, even after the balloon has passed.”
-HESA
After approximately 16 weeks of the Allurion Programme, multiple clinical studies have demonstrated that patients lose on average 10–15% of their total body weight. If you still want to lose more weight, a second Balloon can be placed after completing the first programme.
Yes. When combined with intensive weight loss strategies, the Allurion Balloon leads to nearly 2.5 times more weight-loss than when undertaking intensive weight-loss strategies alone, across 16 weeks. In fact, 17% of patients undertaking intensive weight loss strategies alongside the Allurion Balloon achieved a weight loss of over 20% of their total body weight! Allurion has more success than dieting alone because patients feel less hungry, feel fuller more quickly after eating, and will not have hunger attacks which can be experienced when typically dieting.
The placement takes place during a less than 20-minute outpatient visit. Allurion is the first gastric balloon that requires no endoscopy* or anaesthesia for placement or removal. Simply swallow a capsule containing the deflated Balloon with a catheter: once the Balloon is confirmed to be in your stomach via x-ray, the Balloon is filled with water through a catheter. A second x-ray takes place to ensure the Balloon is filled correctly.
Up to 95% of weight-loss may be sustained 12 months after the Balloon exits the body!
To reserve a date for surgery, we ask our patients to transfer us a small deposit. The balance is paid at our clinic after your consultation with the surgeon. We accept payment in cash (Kenya Shillings, Euros, Pounds and US Dollars) MPESA or bank transfer
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A 16 week gastric balloon requiring no surgery, no endoscopy*, and no anesthesia.
The comprehensive Programme empowering weight-loss and lifelong healthy habits that can last a lifetime.
keep your health team updated on your progress with the Allurion Connected Scale, Health Tracker and Allurion App.
We are the pioneer Weight Loss Clinic with over two decades’ experience in the treatment of obesity and its related illnesses in East Africa.