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The Allurion® Gastric Balloon

Lose weight safely! No surgery, no endoscopy, no anaesthesia. Just results

Trusted By 34,000 Irish Patients

Benefits Of The Allurion Gastric Balloon

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How Does The Allurion® Balloon Work?

Achieve your weight loss goals without the need for invasive procedures.

Our 6-month holistic weight-loss program includes the Allurion® Balloon, comprehensive nutritional support, and advanced tracking tools to help you succeed on your journey.

Most patients lose 10-15% of their weight within 4 months!

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Meet the Doctor

Ireland’s most experienced Gastric Balloon surgeon: Dr John Loy who introduced the gastric pill balloon to Ireland

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Our Patients Are Happy With Their Weight Loss Results

Join thousands of happy Irish patients

Allurion® Balloon Testimonials

Vicki and Georgie share their experience with the Allurion® Gastric Balloon

The Best Place For Your Gastric Balloon In Ireland

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UNMATCHED EXPERIENCE

Internationally accredited clinic with 24 years of experience and over 34,000 procedure performed.

AFTERCARE FROM YOUR HOME

We offer aftercare 24/7, from the comfort of your own home via the Auralia Aftercare App.

PERSONALIZED SURGICAL PLAN

We pay fantastic personal attention to details in order to craft your tailored gastric balloon surgical plan.

Your Weight Loss Journey With Auralia

Step 1.

Free, No Obligation Consultation Booking

To start your procedure process, firstly book your consultation by filling a consultation form here.

Step 2.

Meet Your Doctor

Once you have booked your consultation, you will meet with your patient care co-ordinator then your Doctor to discuss your weight loss goals, your health status, concerns and the procedure details.

Step 3.

Pre Op Assessment 

Prior to your procedure date, you will have your pre-op assessment where we will go through your medical history with you, and instruct you how to prepare for your procedure day to avoid any risks.

Step 4.

Procedure Day

On your procedure day, you’ll have a dedicated medical team to take care of you. The procedure duration is 15 minutes, you swallow the pill, get the X-Ray, and you will leave on the same day.

Step 5.

After Care

You will enjoy unlimited aftercare appointments and Doctor reviews as much as you need to ensure your safety and satisfaction with the results.

You will get access to the Auralia’s after care App to assess you further in your recovery period.

Furthermore, you will also have your Doctor’s emergency number so you get access to him any time 24/7.

Gastric Pill Balloon FAQs

The balloon, tucked inside a capsule, is swallowed and filled with water during a brief 15-minute doctor’s visit. Approximately 4 months later, it self-empties and passes out naturally.

99.9% of people succeed in swallowing the balloon. If you have trouble, your doctor will be on hand to help the capsule on its way.

The Allurion® Balloon has been proven to support an average of 10-15% total body weight loss after approximately 4 months.
Plus, you can boost your weight loss with a second consecutive Allurion® Balloon and lose an average of 23% of your body weight in 12 months.

There are some specific dietary recommendations before placement and during the first week as you adapt to the balloon.
We will be there every step of your journey, providing support and guidance. We will create personalised eating plans tailored to your specific needs and progress. You will also gain valuable knowledge about food and nutrition that will set you up for long-term success.

Most people can return to normal activity within a day or two. Depending on your job role (for example, if you operate heavy machinery), it can be a good idea to book a few days off work just in case.

After approximately 4 months, a time-activated release valve automatically opens, allowing the balloon to empty and pass out naturally through the gastrointestinal tract.

Allurion Gastric Balloon Cost In Ireland

At Auralia we offer you the possibility of monthly payments up to 36 months. The price of your Allurion Balloon depends on

Get in touch to receive a custom price for your specific need

Auralia's Holistic Care

We are a CHKS and ISO Approved Private Hospital in Ireland

Quick Surgery Booking

With Auralia Private Hospital, you don't have to wait months to get your balloon procedure done.

Ongoing Care & Support

Auralia will always be there for you after your balloon procedure, whether with free additional appointments if needed or with expert advice.

Following your visit to Auralia, you will be given pre- and post-operative instruction to guide you on how to be well prepared for your Allurion Balloon procedure and what to do afterwards. This will also contain the clinic's contact details.

You will also be given your Auralia doctor's emergency mobile number for calls after hours. During work hours, you should contact the hospital.

If you suspect anything is wrong outside of business hours, you are welcome to call the emergency number of your surgeon and speak with them directly, day or night.

Alternatively, you can drop straight into the clinic during working hours.

Absolutely not! You are entitled to as many appointments as you feel you need with your doctor, following your procedure.

Absolutely! From the time you have your balloon procedure with your Auralia doctor, you are entitled to see them for appointments for as long as necessary.

If the doctor no longer works for Auralia, you would still be entitled to see one of our surgeons for free.

Auralia Clinics
Dublin

Auralia, 2nd Floor, Block 71 B, The Plaza, Park West Business Park, Nangor Road, Dublin 12, D12 WDN2

Kilkenny

Auralia, Ulster Bank Building, 27 High Street, Gardens, Kilkenny, R95T672

Limerick

3 Steamboat Quay, Limerick City V94TXV7

Time to take control over your health SAFELY — start your journey today!

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Dr John Loy

Bariatric Surgeon and Head of the Bariatrics Unit

Mr John Loy is a Consultant Upper GI and Bariatric Surgeon in Auralia, Ireland where he is lead bariatric surgeon and head of the bariatric unit. After medical school in Belfast, Mr Loy went on to complete higher surgical training in the UK, specialising in Upper GI and Bariatric surgery. He has extensive training at Royal College of Surgeons Fellowship level in both weight loss surgery and advanced keyhole surgery. With over 10 years experience at Consultant level and as one of the highest volume UK weight loss surgeons, John is delighted to bring his vast experience in metabolic and weight loss surgery from Harley Street London to Dublin. He has performed over 2000 bariatric procedures including gastric sleeve, bypass and complex revisional surgery for those with bariatric complications from surgery performed abroad. He is an accredited surgical trainer, having been appointed Royal College of Surgeons College Tutor for his London hospital and higher surgical trainer for the London Deanery. Mr Loy has a special research interest in obesity related fatty liver disease and collaborates on this with the renowned Blizard Institute in London. This work lead to his recent appointment as Honorary Senior Lecturer in Surgery at Queen Mary University, London. He has authored book chapters and research articles on weight loss surgery and continues to teach and lecture at national and international conferences. Mr Loy spent a year working in the world-renowned NYU Langone Medical Centre in New York with Professors George Fielding and Professor Christine Ren Fielding. Some of the best practices he learned in New York have carried through to his work both in the UK and here in Ireland. Most importantly, John prides himself on his personal approach to each patient, tailoring surgical and non surgical options to suit the individual who seeks his help.

Procedures and Specialisms

Gastric Band
Gastric Sleeve
Gastric Bypass
Gastric Balloon
Revisional Weight Loss Surgery


Qualifications

Completed medical school and basic surgical training in Belfast in 2002
Higher surgical training in Severn Deanery UK, specialising in upper GI and bariatric surgery. FRCS(GenSurg) 2012. Accredited to UK and Irish Specialist Medical Registers.
Expert laparoscopic bariatric training in Bristol, Gloucester, Truro and Taunton as a specialist registrar. Over 2000 independent procedures completed as lead surgeon.
Consolidated training through a Royal College of Surgeons fellowship in the Southwest Bariatric Surgery Centre of Excellence in Taunton
One year research fellowship in New York with Professors George and Christine Ren Fielding at the internationally renowned NYU Langone Bariatric Surgery Unit – one of the busiest bariatric units in the world
10 years NHS UK experience as a Consultant Bariatric Surgeon.


Irish Medical Council IMC Number: 419687