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Gastric balloon · Dr. Héctor Pérez · Tijuana and Cancún
A gastric balloon is a soft silicone balloon placed in your stomach through the mouth, with no incisions. It takes up space so you feel full on less food, and it’s removed after 6 to 12 months. At Renew Bariatrics, Dr. Héctor Pérez places the Orbera and Spatz balloons in Tijuana and Cancún.
Removal is $2,599, priced separately. HSA and FSA accepted.
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How it works
A gastric balloon, or intragastric balloon, is a temporary, non-surgical weight loss treatment. The balloon takes up space in your stomach and slows how fast it empties, so you feel full sooner and eat less (FDA).
The balloons we offer
Renew Bariatrics offers two balloons: Orbera and Spatz. Both are placed and removed by endoscopy, and both start at $3,999. Dr. Pérez will help you choose one.
| OrberaFixed volume | SpatzAdjustable volume | |
|---|---|---|
| How long it stays in | About 6 months | Up to 12 months |
| Adjustable | No | Yes. The volume can be adjusted by endoscopy |
| FDA status | FDA approved in 2015, for up to 6 months | Spatz3 FDA approved in 2021, for up to 8 months in the US |
| Weight loss in FDA trials | 10.2% of body weight at 6 months, vs 3.3% with diet alone | 15.0% of body weight at 32 weeks, vs 3.3% with diet alone |
| Placement at Renew | From $3,999 | From $3,999 |
| Removal at Renew | $2,599 | $2,599 |
FDA data from the FDA summary of the Orbera trial and the FDA summary of the Spatz3 trial. Renew doesn’t offer the ReShape Duo, Obalon, Elipse (now Allurion) or Heliosphere balloons.
What to expect
In the FDA trials, patients who had a balloon plus a diet program lost about 10% to 15% of their body weight while the balloon was in. Your results depend on your diet, activity and follow-up.
Balloon, ESG or sleeve? A balloon is temporary, so your habits after removal matter most. If you want a longer-term result, ask about ESG or the gastric sleeve. See gastric sleeve vs gastric balloon.
Am I a candidate?
In the US, Orbera is approved for adults with a BMI of 30 to 40. Spatz3 is approved for a BMI of 35 to 40, or 30 to 34.9 with an obesity-related condition. Both are for people who haven’t been able to lose weight, or keep it off, with a supervised program (FDA).
The range the FDA trials studied.
Diet, exercise or medication haven’t given you lasting results.
You’re ready to follow a diet and activity plan while the balloon is in and after.
A balloon usually isn’t an option if part of your stomach has been removed.
Such as active ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, bleeding disorders, chronic liver disease and pregnancy.
A balloon can be a first step before surgery. Ask Dr. Pérez whether it fits your plan.
BMI alone doesn’t decide. Dr. Pérez reviews your full health history first. Calculate your BMI.
Your treatment
Gastric balloon cost
Placement starts at $3,999 for Orbera or Spatz. Removal is priced separately at $2,599, because some patients choose to have their balloon removed at home.
| Price | What it covers | |
|---|---|---|
| Placement | From $3,999 | Orbera or Spatz, all-inclusive: doctor and sedation, pre-procedure endoscopy, your balloon, 1 hotel night, transportation, 1 companion and nutritionist aftercare |
| Removal at Renew | $2,599 | Endoscopic removal with Dr. Pérez in Tijuana or Cancún, with 1 hotel night and transportation. You make a second trip, and flights are not included |
| Removal at home | Set by your doctor | Some patients have their balloon removed by a doctor in the US or Canada |
| Spatz adjustments | Not included | If you need your Spatz balloon adjusted, your coordinator will quote it |
Flights, travel documents and your companion’s food are not included.
Your doctor and hospitals
Dr. Héctor Pérez places and removes gastric balloons at Renew. He is a double board-certified bariatric surgeon and works in both of our locations.
Double board-certified bariatric surgeon. He places and removes your balloon.
About Dr. Pérez →Send your health history and Dr. Pérez’s team will review it before you travel.
Get my free review →Safety
Most patients have nausea, vomiting or stomach pain in the first days. It usually settles with medication.
In the FDA trials, about 17% to 19% of balloons were removed early, most often because of side effects.
Rare but serious problems include a hole in the stomach, acute pancreatitis and the balloon overinflating.
Sudden, severe stomach pain or vomiting that won’t stop needs care right away. Go to the nearest emergency room.
From the FDA, the FDA summary of the Orbera trial and the FDA summary of the Spatz3 trial. Read the full gastric balloon complications guide.
Getting started
Send your health history and Dr. Pérez’s team will review it. Virtual consultations are available.
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“Doctor Perez was great and the staff was so helpful and understanding. Great experience overall. I would highly recommend.”
“The attention and care I was given was phenomenal. Dr Perez was sweet and showed so much care for me. The nurses and staff were great. The facility was very well kept.”
“Wonderful experience from start to finish! Staff was extremely nice and caring! Dr. Perez was amazing! The facilities are extremely clean. I would highly recommend Renew Bariatrics to anyone looking to change their life!”
“Everyone here treated us very nice and with compassion. From the gentleman that picked us up at the airport to the nurses, housekeepers and every other person that interacted with us, especially Dr. Perez! This was a very enjoyable experience and we will recommend you to others.”
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A gastric balloon is a soft silicone balloon placed in your stomach through the mouth and filled with saline. It takes up space so you feel full on less food. It’s temporary and is removed by endoscopy after 6 to 12 months.
No. The balloon is placed through the mouth with an endoscope under sedation. There are no incisions.
Renew Bariatrics offers the Orbera and Spatz balloons. We don’t offer the ReShape Duo, Obalon, Elipse (now Allurion) or Heliosphere balloons.
Yes. The FDA approved the Spatz3 balloon in 2021, for up to 8 months of use in the US. The FDA approved Orbera in 2015, for up to 6 months.
Orbera is removed after about 6 months. Spatz can stay in for up to 12 months. Both are removed by endoscopy.
Placement starts at $3,999 for Orbera or Spatz, all-inclusive. Removal at Renew is $2,599, priced separately.
Some patients have their balloon removed by a doctor at home in the US or Canada. If you have it removed at Renew, it’s $2,599, including 1 hotel night and transportation. You’ll make a second trip, and flights are not included.
In the FDA trials, patients lost an average of 10.2% of their body weight with Orbera at 6 months, and 15.0% with Spatz3 at 32 weeks, along with a diet program.
Dr. Héctor Pérez places and removes gastric balloons at SER Hospital in Tijuana and Hospital Joya Cancún.
You keep following your diet and activity plan. In the Orbera trial, patients kept off more than 70% of their weight loss 6 months after removal.
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