The gastric balloon will be removed in the same way it was placed. It will be punctured and the saline water will be suctioned up through a tube.

Once deflated, the balloon will be retrieved and removed through the oesophagus under endoscopic observation. Again, a light sedation will aid this procedure.

• Three days prior to removal, patients should revert to a semi-liquid diet.
• The day before, they must consume liquids only.

Failure to follow this advice could result in the removal being rescheduled.

The Video below demonstrates the Removal of the Gastric balloon

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