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(And Who It Is Not For) You may be a suitable Allurion candidate if: Your BMI is approximately 27 to 40 (common program range, final eligibility is clinician-led) You want a non-surgical, no-anesthesia option with minimal downtime You are looking for a structured 6-month program rather than a permanent intervention You want to use the balloon period to build dietary habits before transitioning to a maintenance phase or a subsequent intervention You have a travel window of 1 to 2 days for the placement visit, without requiring surgical recovery time The Allurion balloon is generally not recommended if you have: A history of gastric or esophageal surgery Large hiatal hernia or significant GERD Inflammatory bowel disease or active GI ulcers Conditions that prevent swallowing a large capsule BMI above 40 in most programs (surgical options typically recommended instead) What to Expect During and After Allurion Balloon Placement Day of placement (what actually happens): You swallow the capsule (approximately the size of a large supplement capsule) under clinical supervision X-ray confirms stomach positioning The balloon is filled with approximately 550ml of fluid via the catheter The catheter is removed, no sedation required Most patients leave the clinic within 1 to 2 hours Side effects to plan for in the first 1 to 2 weeks The adjustment phase is the most important period to plan around