Weight loss

We also offer another option that does not involve surgery – the Allurion gastric balloon programme.

Provided by consultant surgeon Mr Michael Van Den Bossche, the Allurion gastric balloon consists of a 20-minute procedure in which you swallow a small capsule that contains a deflated balloon. Once an x-ray confirms it’s in the right position in your stomach, the balloon is inflated and stays in place for around 16 weeks until it deflates and passes naturally.

With the balloon in place, you feel fuller quicker, meaning you eat less. It’s not a miracle cure, and you do need to do your part, but you are fully supported in your weight loss journey with coaching from our expert nutritionist, who can advise you on dietary and lifestyle changes.

If diet and exercise alone hasn't helped, then you can also consult with Mr Michael Van Den Bossche to find out if you are suitable for Bariatric Metabolic Surgery (BMS). These operations induce significant weight loss (up to 100% of excess body weight) and is the only treatment that can put Type 2 Diabetes in remission, meaning that, in the majority of cases, you can come off medication completely.

This service is provided off island at the Spire hospital in Southampton.