An intragastric balloon is a newer kind of weight-loss procedure. A saline-filled silicone balloon is placed in your stomach, which helps you lose weight by limiting how much you can eat. It also makes you feel fuller faster. This procedure is an option if you’re overweight or obese, and diet and exercise haven’t worked for you.
Like other weight-loss procedures, an intragastric balloon requires commitment to a healthier lifestyle. You need to make permanent healthy changes to your diet and get regular exercise to help ensure the long-term success of the intragastric balloon procedure.
The placement of an intragastric balloon helps you lose weight. Weight loss can lower your risk of potentially serious weight-related health problems, such as:
An intragastric balloon and other weight-loss procedures or surgeries are typically done only after you’ve tried to lose weight by improving your diet and exercise habits.
An intragastric balloon may be an option for you if:
Intragastric balloons aren’t the right choice for everyone who is overweight. A screening process will help your doctor see if the procedure might be beneficial for you.
The cost for placing and removing the gastric balloon is not usually covered by health insurance. Check with your health insurance plan or your regional Medicare or Medicaid office to find out if your policy covers the intragastric balloon and insertion procedure.
Meet the Team
We are an accomplished team of medical professionals in Brooklyn, NY and Tri-State region where surgical excellence, cutting-edge technology, and individualized weight loss treatments are defining qualities of our weight loss clinics. We are committed to guiding our patients in Brooklyn, NY and all over the state to choose the right procedure for them and giving them the tools they need to achieve a healthy weight and sustain it. We look forward to being part of your weight loss journey
Want to learn more about our Medical Weight Management program?
If you’re ready to feel healthy again, we’re ready to help you. You may have insurance coverage available to help cover the cost of surgery. Start the insurance verification process now. Please call (347) 830-3003 and speak with Patient Coordinator, or fill out the form and we will contact you at your convenience.
Real people, REAL RESULTS! Check out a few of the many people that we have helped reach their ideal weight goals over the years.
At GoalBMI – General And Bariatric Surgery in Brooklyn, NY, we combine advanced surgical care with a personalized, patient-first approach.
Every treatment plan is designed around you — your health, your goals, and your long-term success. We use modern, minimally invasive techniques to deliver safe outcomes, faster recovery, and real results.
Common procedures include laparoscopic gastric banding, sleeve gastrectomy, gallbladder surgery, and hernia repair — all performed with precision and care.
