Our experienced physicians, surgeons, and allied health have worked to create comprehensive care plans for our patients to achieve their HealthyWeight targets. These programs are designed to help you achieve a HealthyWeight safely.
*Weight loss results vary from person to person
The balloon is a soft, polyurethane balloon packaged into a swallowable capsule attached to a thin catheter or tube. Once the balloon is swallowed and correctly placed, the balloon is filled with 550ml of fluid through the catheter. Once fully filled, the Allurion balloon is approximately the size of a grapefruit and will help you feel fuller for longer. After approximately 16 weeks, the Allurion balloon deflates automatically and is passed naturally in the toilet.
Procedure to implant the gastric balloon (includes hospital, anaesthetist and surgeon/physician fees)
Procedure to remove the gastric balloon (includes hospital, anaesthetist and surgeon/physician fees)
Surgeons/physician follow up appointments
Ability to engage via Telehealth for majority of the program
Reduction in Type 2 Diabetes from 32.6 to 21.3% at 12 months follow up.
Reductions in gouty arthritis and triglyceride levels.
Reduction in cholesterol levels from 33.4% to 16.7%.
Reduction in hypertension from 29% at enrolment to 16% three years later.
Along with lifestyle changes many patients maintained reductions in diabetes, cholesterol, and osteoarthritis over the three years.
Gastric Balloons are a weight management tool which helps you feel full for longer and encourages better eating habits. Balloon insertions are performed with no Surgery (no scars). They are non-permanent and the procedures take only 20 minutes so you can return home on the same day. At Healthy Weight Australia we offer the Allurion gastric balloon and the Orbera gastric balloons as part of our gastric balloon programs. Each has it’s merit and our team are here to help you choose the program which best suit your weightloss goals.
Currently, insertion of Intragastric Balloons is not covered by Private Health Insurance or Medicare. HealthyWeight Australia offer affordable pricing option, keeping with our mission of “Affordable medical care to patients”
6 month program
$6,600-$7250*
Depending on your location
out-of-pocket
12 month program
$7,350-$7,950*
Depending on your location
18 month program
$13,050-$14,150*
Depending on your location
We aim for weight loss of 10-15kg in first 3 months and then 10-30kg by the end of 12 months. However, how much you lose is also dependant on the lifestyle changes you make
The gastric balloon can be uncomfortable but is generally not painful
If you are interested in getting a free surgery done from a public health facility, you should consult your GP. They should be able to direct you to a Medicare funded bariatric facility (Obesity and Metabolic clinics) where there are waiting times and certain qualifying criteria that must be met.
If you are a holder of a Private Health Insurance, weight loss surgery may be covered under your insurance. Depending on your cover, you may still incur some out-of-pocket expenses. Please check with your private health insurance provider for more details.
At Healthy weight Australia, We do not provide any free surgeries or procedures at any of our locations.
Wednesday, April 5th 2023 – 7:00 PM (AWST)