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Can I have a gastric balloon? Once you have decided that a gastric balloon could be for you, the first thing to check is your eligibility. Whether you are eligible for a gastric balloon will depend on a number of factors including your age, BMI and medical history. We will discuss these with you in more detail when we speak with you on the telephone and during your free consultation but as a guide, you are likely to qualify for a gastric balloon procedure if you meet the following criteria:
Age
You are aged between 18-70 years
BMI
BMI of 27-50kg/m2
Diet history
You’ve tried multiple diets but not achieved sustained weight loss success
Health
You don’t have any medical, surgical or medication history to make you ineligible
Surgery
You don’t want to consider a surgical procedure such as a gastric band / bypass