Surgery can be a scary thought for a lot of people, regardless of the type. We sometimes see particular anxiety in the pre-stages of weight loss surgery for some clients due to the elective nature of the procedure. It is a completely understandable concern, no medical procedure should be entered into lightly. If you’re worried about surgery, and are looking for assisted weight loss alternatives, there are options for you that are non-invasive, and have little down time. . The Allurion Gastric Balloon is quickly growing in popularity for a lot of our patients who are looking for that non-invasive, safe, supported and sustainable weight loss option.

Making weight loss sustainable without surgery

While initial weight loss is often a goal for patients, the aim is to make this part of a holistic and long term treatment for weight gain affecting health. The Allurion Gastric Balloon is a 20-minute outpatient procedure that requires no anaesthetic for placement, ingested via capsule with a catheter and passing naturally after about 16 weeks. Once inflated in the stomach the balloon will increase your feeling of fullness and decrease the feeling of hunger for longer.. 

While it is a highly effective treatment, it also requires healthy lifestyle choices to be sustainable and truly work for you. 

At Newcastle Obesity Surgery Centre, we contact you frequently during the entire life of the balloon, supporting you with education and guidance. It’s our aim to keep you committed to the process, as this makes all the difference to the results and sustainable outcome of the procedure. The lifestyle changes you make will help you achieve weight loss in the short and long term. 

Safe surgery alternative

Of course, the safest alternative to elective surgery is not to proceed with elective surgery. We understand, however, that the term ‘elective’ doesn’t always feel like it fits when you’re losing weight in order to treat certain co-morbidities which in effect may be life saving, or if you really need to get your life back on track again through improved energy and mobility. 

The doctors, dietitians and health coaches at Newcastle Obesity Surgery Centre will contact you frequently through the life of the balloon, offering education, support and guidance along the way. While the balloon itself assists with weight loss, it is your commitment to the process that will make all the difference to the outcome.. Let our experienced team lead you in making sustainable changes to your lifestyle that help you achieve weight loss with, and beyond the balloon. 

Kickstart your weightloss journey

If you are looking for a weight loss solution that is significant and sustainable, but you are concerned about surgery, opting for the Allurion Gastric Balloon is a safe alternative. It is one part of the process and can help to kickstart your weight loss in a healthy way. Work with our expert Newcastle Obesity Surgery team to ensure that your procedure and entire weight loss process is set up for the most successful outcome possible.