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Non-Surgical Spatz Intragastric Balloon
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Obesity is a chronic condition in which excess body fat builds up to a level that harms health - raising the risk of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, fatty liver, sleep apnoea, joint pain and infertility. For many people with a BMI between roughly 27 and 40, diets and gym routines repeatedly fail because hunger and portion habits pull them back, yet they are either not eligible for, or not ready for, bariatric surgery.
The Spatz intragastric balloon bridges this gap. It is a soft, adjustable silicone balloon placed into the stomach through the mouth during a short endoscopy - no cuts, no stitches, no permanent change to your anatomy. Filled with sterile saline, it occupies space in the stomach so you feel full with small meals. Uniquely, the Spatz balloon is adjustable: its volume can be increased later to boost weight loss, or reduced if you have early intolerance - a key advantage over fixed balloons.
The balloon stays for up to 12 months, during which most patients lose about 15-20 kg with dietitian support. At Axten Hospitals, the entire programme - endoscopic placement by specialist gastroenterologists, structured diet coaching, free scheduled follow-ups and balloon removal - comes at one honest, all-inclusive price with zero surprise billing, plus easy 0% EMI options and a dedicated care coordinator.
Honest all-inclusive price₹2,00,000 - ₹3,50,000 (all-inclusive programme: placement, follow-ups & removal; varies by city)See full cost breakdown
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Symptoms of Obesity (Non-Surgical)
- BMI between about 27 and 40 with difficulty losing weight
- Repeated weight regain after diets, gyms or slimming programmes
- Large portion sizes and constant hunger defeating every diet
- Rising blood sugar, blood pressure or cholesterol linked to weight
- Knee or back pain, breathlessness or snoring worsened by weight
- Not eligible, or not ready, for bariatric surgery
- Needing to lose weight before joint replacement, IVF or another surgery
Risks of delaying treatment
- Ongoing weight gain worsens diabetes, blood pressure, fatty liver and sleep apnoea - some organ damage becomes irreversible
- Crossing into higher BMI ranges may take you beyond balloon eligibility, leaving surgery as the only effective option
- Excess weight continues damaging knees and spine, and can delay or complicate joint replacement, IVF and other planned treatments
- Each failed unsupervised diet cycle often ends in regaining more weight than was lost, making future weight loss harder
How is obesity (non-surgical) diagnosed?
Evaluation starts with BMI calculation, body composition analysis and screening for causes and consequences of weight gain - thyroid profile, blood sugar and HbA1c, lipid profile, liver function and vitamin levels. The team reviews your diet pattern, previous weight-loss attempts and medications, and screens for conditions like sleep apnoea when indicated.
Because the balloon sits inside the stomach, a check for suitability is essential: a detailed history and, at placement, a diagnostic endoscopy exclude large hiatus hernia, active ulcers, previous stomach surgery and other contraindications. A dietitian consultation before placement sets your structured eating plan, since the balloon works best as a tool within a supervised lifestyle programme - not as a stand-alone magic fix.
Benefits of non-surgical treatment
- Completely non-surgical - no cuts, stitches, scars or anatomy change
- Placed in about 20 minutes by endoscopy; go home the same day
- Adjustable volume - can be increased for more weight loss or decreased for comfort
- Stays up to 12 months, roughly double the duration of standard balloons
- Average loss of about 15-20 kg with structured diet support
- Fully reversible - the balloon is simply removed at the end of therapy
Types of spatz intragastric balloon
Non-surgical options
- Spatz3 adjustable balloon - saline-filled, volume-adjustable, stays up to 12 months; the balloon offered in this programme.
- Standard 6-month balloons - fixed-volume saline balloons removed at six months, suited to smaller weight-loss goals.
- Swallowable capsule balloons - no endoscopy for placement, but non-adjustable with a shorter duration of action.
- Medical weight-loss programme - supervised diet, activity and newer anti-obesity medications, with or without a balloon.
Surgical & procedural options
- Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy - permanent keyhole surgery removing part of the stomach; for higher BMI or when durable, larger weight loss is needed.
- Gastric bypass - keyhole surgery that reroutes the intestine, most powerful for diabetes remission.
- Balloon-to-surgery pathway - the balloon used first to reduce weight and surgical risk in very high-BMI patients before definitive bariatric surgery.
How the procedure is performed
Spatz balloon placement is a short day-care procedure done under sedation - you sleep lightly through it and feel nothing. The gastroenterologist first performs a diagnostic endoscopy to confirm the stomach is healthy, then passes the deflated balloon through the mouth into the stomach and fills it with 400-500 ml of sterile saline tinted blue. The whole process takes about 15-20 minutes, and you go home the same day after a brief observation.
The first week is an adjustment phase: nausea, cramping or bloating are common as the stomach gets used to its new companion, and are managed with prescribed medicines and a graded liquid-to-soft diet. From week two onwards most patients eat small, comfortable meals and steadily lose weight with dietitian-guided coaching. If weight loss slows mid-course, the balloon's unique adjustability allows a top-up of volume via a short endoscopy; if intolerance persists early on, volume can be reduced instead of removing the balloon.
At up to 12 months, the balloon is emptied and removed through the mouth in another brief endoscopic procedure under sedation. The months after removal focus on maintenance - the portion habits, food choices and activity routine built during balloon therapy are what keep the weight off, supported by Axten's free follow-up reviews.
Recovery & aftercare
- Go home the same day; rest for 24-48 hours while the stomach adapts
- Follow the staged diet - clear liquids for 3 days, soft foods for a week, then small regular meals
- Take the prescribed anti-nausea and acid-suppressing medicines regularly, especially in week one
- Sip water frequently through the day; avoid fizzy drinks, alcohol and heavy late-night meals
- Eat slowly, chew well and stop at the first feeling of fullness - the balloon amplifies satiety signals
- Attend your free monthly dietitian and doctor follow-ups at Axten to maximise and maintain weight loss
Why Axten
Care that doesn't stop at the operating table
Every spatz intragastric balloon package includes your surgeon's fee, OT and anaesthesia charges, hospital stay, standard medicines and post-procedure follow-ups - quoted once, in writing, before you decide.
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- Honest fixed quote
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- Insurance & paperwork
Our insurance desk secures cashless approval and completes every formality.
- Your procedure
A senior specialist operates at a partner hospital near you, on your scheduled date.
- Recovery & follow-ups
Free follow-up consultations and recovery monitoring until you are fully healed.
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Why patients choose Axten for spatz intragastric balloon
For spatz intragastric balloon, Axten focuses on the parts patients usually find stressful: confirming the right specialist, explaining the procedure clearly, locking the package price in writing and keeping recovery follow-ups organised.
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FAQs about spatz intragastric balloon
How much weight can I lose with the Spatz balloon?
Most patients lose about 15-20 kg over the balloon period, typically 10-15% of their total body weight, though results vary with starting weight and diet adherence. The adjustable design helps: if loss plateaus mid-way, the balloon volume can be increased to restart progress. Axten's included dietitian programme is central to achieving the best result.
Is the Spatz balloon placement a surgery?
No. There are no cuts, stitches or scars. The balloon is placed through the mouth during a 15-20 minute endoscopy under sedation, much like a routine gastroscopy, and you go home the same day. Your stomach anatomy is never altered, and the balloon is completely removed at the end of therapy the same way.
What makes the Spatz balloon different from other gastric balloons?
Two things: duration and adjustability. The Spatz3 stays up to 12 months - roughly double the standard 6-month balloons - giving more time to lose weight and build habits. And it is the only adjustable balloon: volume can be increased later to overcome a plateau, or decreased for early intolerance instead of removing it altogether.
Will I feel the balloon inside my stomach?
During the first week, yes - nausea, cramping and a heavy sensation are common as your stomach adjusts, and are well controlled with prescribed medicines and a liquid-to-soft diet. After this adaptation phase, most people do not consciously feel the balloon; they simply feel full quickly with small meals, which is exactly how it helps.
Who is the right candidate for the Spatz balloon?
Adults with a BMI between about 27 and 40 who have not sustained weight loss with diet and exercise, and who either do not qualify for or prefer to avoid bariatric surgery. It also suits very high-BMI patients needing to reduce risk before surgery. People with previous stomach surgery, large hiatus hernia or active ulcers are not candidates.
What happens after the balloon is removed - will I regain weight?
The balloon is a tool, and the 12 months are your training period. Patients who continue the portion control, food choices and activity habits built during therapy maintain most of their loss; those who return to old habits can regain. Axten's programme includes structured dietitian follow-ups precisely to lock in these habits before and after removal.
What does the Spatz balloon cost in India?
At Axten Hospitals the complete programme costs about ₹2,00,000 to ₹3,50,000 all-inclusive - covering the imported Spatz3 balloon, endoscopic placement, sedation, dietitian coaching, scheduled follow-ups, any adjustment procedure and final removal. There is zero surprise billing, and 0% EMI plans are available. Call 8156-92-92-92 for an exact quote in your city.
Is the balloon safe? Can it burst inside the stomach?
The Spatz balloon has a strong safety record when placed and monitored properly. Serious problems are uncommon; the saline filling is tinted blue, so in the rare event of a leak your urine turns greenish-blue - an in-built early-warning sign that prompts a review and removal. Axten's free follow-up schedule keeps you monitored throughout the therapy.
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