Post Care For Allurion
Preparation
There are some important considerations before your gastric balloon placement that everyone
needs to take into account to ensure their procedure is a success.
Gastric balloon prep for a week or so before:
It’s important to stay well hydrated before the placement of the gastric balloon. Most people can
meet their hydration requirements by drinking 2-2.7litres of water (or other fluids) daily.
Take the medication that your doctor has prescribed.
Download the Allurion App on your smartphone to get ready for using the handy digital tools
during your journey (you might have been sent an email from your clinic to download the app –
simply click on the link and get going).
Why is the gastric balloon pre-placement preparation important?
Taking the right pre-placement approach is key to the procedure’s success for several reasons:
It helps you to start forming healthier habits for a long-term lifestyle change.
It can help you to focus on eating more mindfully.
It can help to prevent dehydration in your first week or so after placement
The day before placement:
Keep drinking fluids!
Take the medication that your doctor has prescribed.
You can have a light meal the evening before placement day.
The day of placement:
Take the medication that your doctor has prescribed.
Stick to clear liquids only 12 hours prior to your balloon placement; don’t eat anything in the
morning before you’re due to have the gastric balloon pill. You can still drink clear liquids such as
strained clear broth, herbal teas, coconut water, etc.
Stop all clear liquids 8 hours prior to placement.
When you are in the clinic, step on your Allurion Connected Scale and have your starting weight
measured and tracked via Bluetooth into your Allurion App – now you’ll have the tools to track
your progress.
Gastric Balloon post procedure instructions
Once everything has gone smoothly with the placement, you will be able to leave straight away
and go about your day. Post-placement, it is important to follow the recommended aftercare
guidelines to ensure a smooth recovery and maximize your weight loss results.
• You may feel nauseous and experience some fatigue over the next couple of days; this is
completely normal and your nutritionist and doctor can help you manage any symptoms
you experience.
• Ensure that you take the medication prescribed for you by your doctor.
• For the first few days after placement, you will need to re-introduce food carefully; your
nutritionist will support you every step of the way and customize your progression to suit
you.
• It’s important to start small and build up at your own pace, everyone is different in this
first week.
• Start with clear liquids only for at least the first 24 hours (48hrs is recommended); if this feels
comfortable and your clinic team are happy for you to do so, you can then switch to soft foods
like yoghurt, scrambled egg or soup and then progress at your own pace to normal solid foods
• Taking your time to eat and to listen and respond to your body’s fullness signals will help
to optimize your journey. Take small mouthfuls of food, remembering to chew
thoroughly with each bite and stop eating the moment you start to feel full.
• Drink plenty of fluids. Talk to your nutritionist about your fluid needs and how much you
are able to manage in these first few days after placement.
• Feel free to gently walk after placement if you feel well and are hydrated.
• Do not start physical activity (e.g. sports activities) for at least one week after placement
and when any symptoms you may have had, have stopped.
• Your nutritionist will give you your Allurion Program Guide with practical advice and tips
to get you off to the best possible start with your weight loss.
• For any pain or unusual symptom please contact your doctor
• Do not take a flight or travel long distances for 7-10 days post placement without doctor
advice.
Why is a Gastric Balloon pre-op diet important?
Taking the right pre-op approach is key to the procedure’s success for several reasons:
It reduces the risk of any complications during the procedure.
It helps you to start forming healthier habits for a long-term lifestyle change.
It can help you to focus on eating more mindfully.
When you choose the Allurion Programme you won’t be going it alone – you’ll have the full
support of our team to help you with any questions you may have about the gastric balloon
programme.
The great news is that the Allurion swallowable balloon does not need any surgery, endoscopy
nor anesthesia to place in your body – it self-empties and passes naturally too. So, when we talk
about pre-placement preparation, we are really talking about what to do before your short
outpatient procedure.