Allurion's Elipse Program: from dress size 14 to 8 for Karen

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Karen got her Elipse Gastric Balloon placed during lockdown and has been able to witness body change and weight loss despite the situation and being at home. Her relationship with her body and food has changed, and she shares her thoughts on her journey.

A temporary balloon does not mean temporary weight loss. The Elipse Balloon takes up space in your stomach and induces weight loss by increasing the feeling of fullness. This means that you are more likely to reduce the amount of food you eat throughout the day. (2) It does not require surgery, endoscopy**, or anaesthesia. Lose an average of 10 to 15kg (1.57 to 2.36 stone) during your 16-week placement with support from a nutritionist and our connected app and scale. (2 - 12)


*Results may vary from one patient to another. A small percentage of patients don’t respond to the treatment.

**In rare cases, the Elipse Balloon may require endoscopic or surgical intervention for removal. In rare cases, the empty balloon may be vomited instead of passing through the GI tract.

1 Quote from Lucy Jones, dietician http://www.lucyjonesdietitian.co.uk/
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12 Raftopoulos et al. Abstract 1978. Presented at ACS 2019, San Francisco, United States