Losing weight is a long term process. It is a matter of changing your life and habits, not just eating less. Deciding to lose weight is a commitment of your time and effort. For increasing numbers of people, it is also a financial commitment. The diet industry is a growing industry, and many would-be dieters spend lots of money on all sorts of diet plans. Compared to many other weight loss plans and diets, a gastric balloon is a cost effective solution to help to lower your body mass index (BMI).
What is a Gastric Balloon?
A gastric balloon procedure is an alternative to weight loss surgery, where a balloon is inserted into your stomach, and then inflated with water. As it is inflated, it partially fills your stomach, so that you feel full.
A weight loss balloon is designed to help you reach a healthy weight by helping you to develop healthy habits and lifestyle changes so that when you have your gastric balloon removed it is easier to maintain these habits. This in turn helps to lower the risk of obesity related health problems such as high blood pressure or diabetes.
Who Needs a Gastric Balloon?
Gastric Balloons are not for everyone. They are for people who are overweight, and have struggled to lose weight before. A minimum BMI of 30 is required to be eligible for a Gastric Balloon. As they are long lasting, they are for people who are unable to lose weight quickly. A gastric balloon placement is for people who need the help to start changing their lifestyle.
What is the Cost of a Gastric Balloon?
There are different types of gastric balloons, depending on the length of time that the balloon has to last, and the process involved in fitting it.
The BiB balloon lasts for 6 months. This costs £4550. Overall, this works out at just over £750 a month.
The Obera 365 lasts a whole year. It costs £4750 overall. This is around £395 a month as an average.
What is Included in the Balloon Price?
Each of our gastric balloon packages includes a range of features and help, not just the cost of the balloon. They all include:
- The Gastric Balloon, and the cost of the procedure to fit it.
- A set of smart scales, and an app to go with it
- Bariatric nurse support.
- A series of bespoke dietitian sessions
- A weight management app to help maintain your weight loss journey.
- Medication
- The BiB program comes with 6 months aftercare and the Orbera 365 programme comes with 12 months of aftercare.
Allure Weight Loss
Our weight loss team are experts in helping people like you lose weight through gastric balloon technology. We understand that losing weight is a journey, not a destination. Because of that, we focus our efforts on helping you lose weight safely and in a way that sticks.
To learn more about how much a gastric balloon costs, or to discuss the payment and financing options that we offer, get in touch today.
