¿El balón Elipse necesita endoscopia o anestesia?

No. Se ingiere por la boca y se llena a través de un catéter, verificando la colocación con un control radiográfico. No requiere endoscopia ni anestesia para introducirlo.

¿Cuánto peso se pierde con el balón Elipse?

De forma orientativa está indicado para perder entre 10 y 15 kg. Para pérdidas mayores el médico puede recomendar otro procedimiento. El resultado depende de cada persona y de la adherencia a los hábitos.

No. Pasadas unas 16 semanas el balón se desintegra de forma escalonada y se elimina de forma natural, sin retirada endoscópica ni sedación.

¿Qué molestias puede dar?

Los primeros días puede notarse alguna molestia o náusea que suele desaparecer pronto. Se recomienda dieta líquida inicial e incorporar sólidos progresivamente, con seguimiento del equipo.

¿Cuánto dura el tratamiento con el balón Elipse?

El balón Elipse permanece actuando alrededor de 16 semanas y después se elimina de forma natural, sin necesidad de retirarlo con endoscopia.

¿Incluye seguimiento?

Sí. El programa incluye seguimiento del equipo médico y de nutrición para acompañar los cambios de hábitos y consolidar los resultados.

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Elipse swallowable gastric balloon in Girona

Q: Who is a good candidate?

Personas con sobrepeso que buscan una ayuda sin cirugía para perder peso y cambiar hábitos. La indicación la confirma el equipo médico en la valoración.

The Elipse swallowable balloon is an option for losing weight without surgery, without anaesthesia and without endoscopy: you swallow a capsule containing the balloon, which is filled with liquid through a thin catheter, and its placement is verified with an X-ray check. After about 16 weeks it is eliminated naturally, without endoscopic removal. With medical and nutritional follow-up for one year.

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Medical and nutritional follow-up

First free consultation

Habit re-education

Girona and province

No endoscopy

Elipse Balloon: weight loss without endoscopy

A simple option for moderate weight loss, with professional support.

Without surgery

No anesthesia

Se elimina solo

Moderate loss

The ELIPSE swallowable balloon is indicated, as a guideline, for people who want to lose between 10 and 15 kilos; for larger weight loss the medical team may recommend another procedure. As it is not an endoscopic procedure, it does not require anaesthesia to be introduced, only an X-ray check to verify that it is correctly in place. After 16 weeks, the balloon disintegrates gradually and is eliminated naturally, with no need for removal or sedation. See also Gastric balloon in Girona.

How does it work

How the Elipse balloon works

From swallowing the balloon to follow-up, step by step (always under medical supervision).

Taken by mouth

A capsule containing the balloon is swallowed with water; a thin catheter is used to fill it with about 550 cc and is then removed.

No endoscopy
Radiographic check of the placement

Who it is indicated for

Aimed at people who want to lose between 10 and 15 kg; the doctor assesses each case.

Moderate loss
Prior medical consultation

Se elimina de forma natural

At 16 weeks it disintegrates and is eliminated without endoscopic removal or sedation.

No removal procedure
Cómodo

Video

Elipse swallowable gastric balloon on video

Clinic video about the swallowable balloon.

Price and financing

Price of the Elipse swallowable balloon and financing

The price is personalised after the medical consultation, according to your case and the follow-up included.

What does it include?

As a guide, the treatment usually includes:

Prior medical consultation
Placement and removal depending on the type of balloon
Medical and nutritional follow-up

The details and the indication are confirmed by the medical team at the consultation. Book your free assessment →

Tailored financing

You can spread the cost of the treatment into comfortable instalments. We explain the options before you decide.

Instalments adapted to the treatment
Clear conditions before deciding
Simple and no-obligation request

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Areas of attention

The Elipse swallowable balloon for the whole province of Girona

Our clinic is in the Girona city centre and we see patients from all over the Girona and the Costa Brava demarcation: Salt, Figueres, Blanes, Lloret de Mar, Olot, Banyoles and more. See also Gastric balloon in Girona.

GironaSaltFigueresBlanesLloret de MarOlotBanyolesCosta Brava

More options

Other treatments for overweight

Explore the options of our Overweight and Obesity Unit.

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Overview of the balloons (6 and 12 months and swallowable).

Gastric balloon in Girona

Gastric balloon 6 months

Silicone balloon placed by endoscopy.

6-month gastric balloon in Girona →

Dietetics and nutrition

Re-education of habits and nutritional follow-up.

Dietetics and nutrition in Girona

Bariatric surgery

Surgical options for indicated cases.

Bariatric surgery in Girona

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about the Elipse swallowable balloon

We answer the most common questions before your medical consultation.

Does the Elipse balloon require endoscopy or anaesthesia?

No. It is swallowed by mouth and filled through a catheter, with placement checked by X-ray. It requires neither endoscopy nor anesthesia to insert it.

How much weight can be lost with the Elipse balloon?

As a guide, it is indicated for losing between 10 and 15 kg. For greater weight loss, the doctor may recommend another procedure. The result depends on each person and on adherence to the habits.

Does it need to be removed?

No. After about 16 weeks the balloon disintegrates gradually and is eliminated naturally, with no endoscopic removal or sedation.

What discomfort can it cause?

In the first few days you may notice some discomfort or nausea, which usually disappears soon. An initial liquid diet is recommended, gradually adding solid foods, with follow-up from the team.

How long does treatment with the Elipse balloon last?

The Elipse balloon remains active for around 16 weeks and is then eliminated naturally, without the need to remove it by endoscopy.

Does it include follow-up?

Yes. The programme includes follow-up by the medical and nutrition team to support changes in habits and consolidate the results.

Who is a good candidate?

People who are overweight and are looking for non-surgical help to lose weight and change habits. The indication is confirmed by the medical team at the consultation.

Notice this content is Informative and does not replace a medical consultation nor constitute a diagnosis or personalised recommendation. The Elipse swallowable balloon is a medical procedure with indications, contraindications and possible effects that the medical team will assess in each case after an individual consultation. It requires medical and nutritional follow-up. Weight loss results vary from person to person and depend on their adherence to the treatment and to lifestyle changes.