Aftercare support for during and 6 months post balloon
Our Aftercare
We understand that long-term success comes from sustained lifestyle change. After all, how can habits that took a lifetime to form be broken in just a few months? We understand that long-term success comes from sustained lifestyle change. After all, how can habits that took a lifetime to form be broken in just a few months?
Trusted & Recommended
At Gastric Balloon Group we pride ourselves on exceeding patients’ expectations – see for yourself!
Trusted & Recommended
At Gastric Balloon Group we pride ourselves on exceeding patients’ expectations – see for yourself!
Benefits of Choosing Us
Medical Experts & Specialist Aftercare
Clinical MDT review for patient safety. Expert Bariatric nurses
GBG App and Connected Scales
Sync scales & track results with pocket weight loss coach app
Peace of Mind Warranties
Free replacement if balloon 'bursts'. Plus additional optional early removal warranty
Virtual Fitness Classess via GBG App
100s of classes to do at home. All fitness levels and activity types
Nutrition & Lifestyle Support
1-1 with Dietitian and health coach. App for food diary, recipes, classes
Included in your gastric balloon Support & Aftercare Programme
Medical Support
Dedicated team of professionals to ensure your safety:
Consultation with a GMC registered doctor to assess your eligibility for the procedure
Assessment with a Bariatric Nurse to confirm eligibility and ensure you’re fully prepared
Post-procedure calls from nurses and support team to check your progress
Emergency helpline to call if you are worried about any symptoms
Medication delivered free to help with symptoms and to minimise complications
MDT review by experts from many medical disciplines to assess your safety to proceed. Only provider to offer this superior level of safety checks
Nutrition Support
Help to adapt your eating habits with the balloon in place:
Advice for dietary phases (liquids, smooth purees, soft solids for days 1-5)
1-1 Dietitian appointment to analyse your eating habits and make changes for weight loss
Nutrition classes with expert dietitians to give you knowledge and confidence to make changes
Meal plans and recipes to help you enjoy making healthy meals and sustain a healthier diet
Food tracker to log your daily meals and monitor calorie intake and nutritient breakdown
Fitness Support
Help to increase your activity and get the best results:
Fitness sessions via GBG app with access to hundreds of videos at a time that suits you
Live fitness events via GBG app with expert personal trainers
FREE Digital scales which auto-sync with the GBG app to track your weight loss with ease
FREE health tracker with Allurion procedures to track steps, sleep, heart rate and more
Sync fitness devices via GBG app and track your daily exercise with weight loss results
Behaviour Support
We understand you need more than just the balloon:
Behaviour change modules to ‘retrain your brain’ with tips on wellness and healthy mindset
1-1 Health Coach appt to help you work on your behaviours for the best possible results
Live weekly group sessions, practical advice and support on making healthy life changes
SMS messages with motivation and tips to keep you on track to reach your goal
Regular aftercare contacts with our support team to check your progress
Our Patients Lose More Weight With Our APP
Patients who engaged with our app, kept their dietitian appointment and used the on-demand recipes, fitness sessions, live messenger and trackers lost more weight than those that just tracked their weight!
With every Gastric Balloon package, we include complimentary access to our app worth up to £170 to help you reach your weight loss goals.
Included in your gastric balloon Support & Aftercare Programme
Digital Scales
All patients receive a free set of digitally connected scales that sync with the Gastric Balloon Group app. Track your progress with ease
Health Tracker
All Allurion (4 month and 8 month) patients receive a free tracker to measure your steps, monitor your heart rate and track your sleeping patterns
Optional Metabolic Monitor
All patients can upgrade to include Lumen. A device to measure your metabolism and help you achieve fat burn for weight loss. Unlock your body’s metabolism with your breath
We understand that embarking on a weight loss journey can be daunting. That’s why we offer a range of peace of mind add-ons to enhance your gastric balloon treatment experience and provide you with the extra support you need.
For just £249 you can choose to add the Early Removal Warranty, which is designed to protect you in the event of severe intolerance. If your balloon is removed within 30 days you’ll be refunded your procedure fee.
Endoscopic balloons include a Free 30-day warranty against rupture. For a small fee, you can choose to extend the balloon warranty to the whole implantation period.
Swallowable balloons come with a complimentary 90-day warranty covering ruptures. If this occurs, you’ll be provided with a replacement balloon at no cost.