No surgery, no general anesthesia (Allurion), no permanent changes. A temporary device that helps you lose 10–15% of your body weight while you rebuild your eating habits with our medical team.
Gastric balloonNon-surgical · 10–15% weight loss
A gastric balloon is a soft silicone device that gets placed inside your stomach to take up space — so smaller meals make you feel full. It is the only bariatric tool that does not involve surgery, does not permanently change your anatomy, and gets removed (or self-deflates) after a defined period.
We offer two options at GOG, both at the same USD $5,000 price point: Allurion (a swallowed capsule balloon that inflates and self-deflates after 16 weeks — no anesthesia, no endoscopy) and Intragastric balloon (a traditional balloon placed endoscopically under light sedation, removed after 6 months).
BMI is the starting point, not the answer. Final candidacy is determined in your first consultation by a board-certified bariatric surgeon.
Patients with overweight or class I obesity who do not yet qualify for or do not want surgery.
Higher-BMI patients sometimes use a balloon first to reduce surgical risk before sleeve or bypass.
Patients who want a meaningful, defined-duration weight loss to break out of a plateau or prepare for an event.
Anyone who is not psychologically ready for permanent surgical change but wants a real medical tool.
All-inclusive package. No hidden fees. Quote confirmed within 24 hours of your virtual consultation.
What happens, when, and how long you need to be in Bogotá.
Free 45–50 minute call with our medical team. We assess fit (Allurion vs intragastric).
Basic labs and a brief gastroenterology consult to rule out contraindications.
Allurion: swallow the capsule (15 minutes, no anesthesia). Intragastric: endoscopic placement under light sedation (30 minutes, same day discharge).
Nausea and discomfort for 2–5 days. Liquids only initially, soft foods within a week.
Allurion: 16 weeks. Intragastric: 6 months. Bi-weekly remote check-ins with the team.
Allurion deflates and passes naturally. Intragastric removed endoscopically.
The balloon is the least invasive option we offer: a non-surgical way to lose weight and rebuild eating habits.
The balloon is the lowest-risk option in our catalogue, but it is not zero. What makes the difference is the program around the device: nutritionist, psychologist and physician support throughout your balloon period and beyond. You are not handed a balloon and sent home.
All three of our bariatric surgeons perform this procedure. Each has 10+ years of experience. You will be matched based on availability and personal fit during your first consultation.
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). 15+ years in minimally invasive bariatric surgery. Trained at Universidad de la Sabana and FUCS, where she serves as an associate professor.
View full profile →Co-founder of GOG. Da Vinci certified robotic bariatric surgeon. 10+ years and 1,000+ patients. Associate professor at Universidad El Bosque, leading the GICS minimally invasive surgery research line.
View full profile →Co-founder of GOG. 18+ years and 2,000+ bariatric procedures. Head of General Surgery and Renal Transplant at Clínica Shaio. Pioneer of 3-incision Da Vinci robotic bariatric surgery in Colombia.
View full profile →A side-by-side view of the four bariatric options we offer at GOG.
| Procedure | Type | How it works | Peak loss timeline | Avg excess weight loss | Stay in Bogotá |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastric Sleeve | Restrictive | 75–80% stomach removed | 12–18 months | 60–70% | 7–10 days |
| Gastric Bypass | Restrictive + Malabsorptive | Stomach pouch + intestinal rerouting | 12–24 months | 65–80% | 7–10 days |
| Gastric Balloon | Non-surgical (Restrictive) | Temporary device — 16w (Allurion) / 6m (Intragastric) | 4–6 months | 10–15% | 2–3 days |
| Revision Surgery | Variable | Conversion/repair of prior procedure | 6–18 months | Variable | 7–14 days |
If yours is not here, a 45–50 minute virtual consultation is the fastest way to a personalized answer.
Private 45–50 minute virtual consultation. English-speaking team. You leave with a written assessment and your USD quote within 24 hours.
