Compare gastric sleeve surgery and the Allurion gastric balloon. The options differ in how they work, the risks they carry and the follow-up you’ll need. A specialist can help you decide whether either is suitable for you.
A specialist considers your medical history, body mass index and previous weight management. Ask what assessments you need before deciding.
A sleeve gastrectomy removes part of the stomach to create a narrower sleeve. It is usually carried out using keyhole surgery under general anaesthesia. Ask your surgeon about the long-term changes, risks and follow-up it involves.
Enquire About Gastric Sleeve (£4,280)The Allurion balloon is swallowed in a capsule and filled after the clinic confirms its position. Discuss the benefits, risks and follow-up before choosing it. The MHRA safety update describes rare but serious complications, including blockage and perforation, which may need endoscopy or surgery.
Enquire About Allurion Balloon (£3,645)Ask the hospital how it assesses suitability, monitors you after treatment and handles complications in Turkey and after you return to the UK.
Your clinic reviews your health and carries out the checks it needs before deciding whether surgery can go ahead.
The surgeon performs the operation under general anaesthesia. The clinical team monitors you and explains what happens next.
Your team checks your recovery and guides you on fluids, movement and medicines.
Ask for written instructions, a discharge summary and advice on when you can fly. Your recovery may change the timetable.
Your bariatric team should give you a staged eating and drinking plan. Ask who will advise on supplements, monitor your blood tests and review your progress after you return.
Tell us which treatment you’re considering. We’ll help you get an itemised quote in pounds and explain what happens next.
