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Swallowable Elipse® gastric balloon in Dortmund

The Elipse® gastric balloon is a small capsule that is swallowed and filled with liquid in the stomach. At Westfalenklinik in Dortmund, it supports you in losing weight, without an operation, without a gastroscopy and without anaesthesia or numbing.

Who will treat you hereProf. Miller, Dr. Mörmel, Dr. Scheffel, Dr. Jenner
Treatment duration
about 20 minutes
Anaesthesia
none
Stay in the clinic
outpatient
At a glance

Everything important about the treatment

Treatment duration
about 20 minutes
Anaesthesia
none
Stay in the clinic
outpatient
Back out among people
after a few days
Time in place
about 4 months
Suitability
from a BMI of 27
Costs
Standard gastric balloon package from €2,890
Financing
possible through our financing partner
  • To swallow: no gastroscopy, no anaesthesia
  • For a limited time: after about four months the balloon is excreted naturally
  • Accompanied: coaches, digital scales and app throughout the dwell time

Swallowable gastric balloon in Dortmund: a short appointment at Westfalenklinik

You can get the swallowable Elipse® gastric balloon at Westfalenklinik in Dortmund. For the insertion you come to the specialist clinic for a short appointment and then go home again; during the roughly four months our coaches accompany you, in person and via the app. A personal contact is there for you from the first consultation to the end of the treatment.

The clinic is located at Rosemeyerstraße 2–4, directly on the B1/A40 near Signal Iduna Park. By car, leave the B1 at the Dortmund-Hombruch exit and park in the building’s car park directly in front of the entrance. By public transport, take the U45 from the main station to Stadtgarten and then the U42 to Theodor-Fliedner-Heim.

How does the swallowable gastric balloon differ?

No operation. No gastroscopy. No anaesthesia or numbing. The Elipse® balloon is placed in the stomach during a short appointment of about 20 minutes. Neither the placement nor the removal of the balloon requires an operation, endoscopy or anaesthesia. No incisions are necessary.

How is the Elipse® gastric balloon inserted?

The principle is simple: you swallow a capsule on a thin tube, which contains the balloon. An X-ray is used to check whether the capsule is in the right place. Once the capsule is in the stomach, the doctor fills the balloon with a liquid via the tube. A second X-ray confirms that the balloon is filled. The doctor then carefully withdraws the tube. That is all, and you can leave again.

In the diagram

Swallowed instead of inserted: the stomach with the Elipse® balloon

0
Anaesthesia and no gastroscopy
approx. 20
minutes for the appointment to insert the balloon
approx. 4
months the balloon stays in the stomach
from 27
BMI from which the balloon is an option
  • Space for food
  • Gastric balloon
Three women in sportswear, one with a smartphone on her arm, illustrative image for coaching with the swallowable gastric balloon

What happens to me during the dwell time?

While the Elipse® gastric balloon is in your stomach, you go through a structured coaching programme tailored to your needs. The following should be noted:

In weeks 1 to 16: With the balloon in your stomach, you can eat less without feeling hungry. You can also learn to eat healthy meals in smaller portions. Our coaches look after you throughout the entire period, with the help of the digital scales and a special digital smartphone app.

Week 16: After four months the balloon empties automatically and, in the course typical of the treatment, is excreted naturally without any medical procedure being required. You should continue to make healthy eating and lifestyle choices for long-term weight reduction.

Features of the Elipse® gastric balloon

  • No procedure, no gastroscopy: the Elipse® gastric balloon is swallowed.
  • No anaesthesia or numbing: you are conscious during the treatment and afterwards fit to drive and to conduct legal transactions.
  • No surgical risks; side effects such as discomfort and nausea are nevertheless possible in the first few days.
  • Feeling full sooner and for longer through reduced and slower food intake

Would you like a gastric balloon and want to know whether the method is the right decision for you? Then you can request information from us and arrange a no-obligation appointment for the first consultation.

Gastric balloon capsule next to a glass of water

Your schedule at Westfalenklinik

This is how treatment with the swallowable gastric balloon proceeds at Westfalenklinik in Dortmund:

  1. Step 1

    Beforehand

    Consultation in Dortmund. We examine you and clarify whether the swallowable balloon is an option for you. You can book your appointment online.

  2. Step 2

    Treatment day

    Swallow and fill. You swallow the capsule; X-rays check its position and the filling. After about 45 minutes you can go home.

  3. Step 3

    The first few days

    Settling in. Discomfort, nausea or fluid deficiency are possible. Drink plenty of fluids and avoid very solid or fatty food.

  4. Step 4

    Weeks 1 to 16

    Losing weight with guidance. With smaller portions and the support of your coaches, the digital scales and the app, you change your diet.

  5. Step 5

    About week 16

    Excreted naturally. The balloon empties and leaves the body naturally, without a procedure. The new habits remain.

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A few days of settling in with the swallowable gastric balloon

Even with the swallowable gastric balloon it can happen that the first few days are a challenge. You may experience discomfort, feel nauseous or develop fluid deficiency. For this initial period, however, our doctors can both prescribe suitable medication and order a supply of important nutrients by infusion. It is important to drink particularly plenty during this time and to avoid very solid, fatty food.

What results are possible with the Elipse® gastric balloon?

Scientific studies are available on the Elipse® gastric balloon: a clinical study with 95 patients showed that on average 72% of the weight loss achieved with the gastric balloon could still be maintained even after 12 months. How much weight you yourself lose and keep cannot be predicted; it depends on your starting situation and your change of diet.

Westfalenklinik’s experience with the gastric balloon

The team at Westfalenklinik in Dortmund has been using the gastric balloon since 2007. We have also offered later products such as the Spatz and Spatz3 gastric balloons, we train doctors in gastric balloon treatment, and minimally invasive therapy for overweight and obesity has been part of our work for many years.

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What does the swallowable gastric balloon cost in Dortmund? Costs and financing

There are four packages to choose from for the gastric balloon, which differ in balloon, dwell time and support. The standard gastric balloon package starts at €2,890. After your consultation at Westfalenklinik you will receive a no-obligation quote.

The prices are final prices including statutory VAT; financing is possible through our financing partner, more on this under Financing your treatment. You can read what the other ways of losing weight cost under Costs and German health insurance.

Consultation on the gastric balloon

In a personal consultation, our doctors explain the various gastric balloon systems, their requirements and risks, and discuss with you which treatment is an option for you. You can find all three balloons compared on the page about the gastric balloon.

Who will treat you here

The whole team

Frequently asked questions

How long does the treatment take?

The entire treatment usually takes only 20 minutes.

Why does the Elipse® gastric balloon not require a medical procedure?

Extensive medical research preceded the Elipse® gastric balloon. The result is a new material that is so light, thin and robust that the gastric balloon can be folded into a tiny capsule. The capsule is so small that you can swallow it by mouth. This means that no gastroscopy is required either.

When can I go home after the treatment?

Our patients usually leave Westfalenklinik after just 45 minutes, with no outward signs of treatment, i.e. completely unnoticed. A return to your normal everyday life is usually possible afterwards.

Is the gastric balloon enough on its own, or should I also make use of additional advice?

In a comprehensive personal consultation, we find out together whether the swallowable Elipse® gastric balloon is right for you. The basic requirements for placing an Elipse® gastric balloon, however, are good general health, a body mass index (BMI) of at least 27 and being of legal age.

How does the balloon leave the body?

After about four months, in week 16, the balloon empties automatically and, in the course typical of the treatment, is excreted naturally. No medical procedure is necessary for this.

What does the swallowable gastric balloon cost in Dortmund?

There are four packages for the gastric balloon, which differ in balloon, dwell time and support; the standard gastric balloon package starts at €2,890. After your consultation at Westfalenklinik you will receive a no-obligation quote; financing is possible through our financing partner.

Where in Dortmund can I get the swallowable gastric balloon?

At Westfalenklinik, Rosemeyerstr. 2–4, 44139 Dortmund. The clinic is located directly on the B1/A40 near Signal Iduna Park, reachable by car via the Dortmund-Hombruch exit and with a car park directly in front of the entrance. From the main station you can reach it with the U45 to Stadtgarten and the U42 to Theodor-Fliedner-Heim; from Dortmund Airport it is about 12 km via the B1.

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