What happens if the balloon leaks?
A. This is a very rare event but if the balloon should spontaneously deflate, you may no longer have a feeling of satiety and the physical sensation of the balloon will disappear. If you suspect this may be the case, notify the clinic as soon as possible. A simple abdominal X-ray can determine whether either has occurred. We will arrange for the deflated balloon to be removed with a gastroscopic procedure similar to how the balloon was inserted. The surgeon will place a coloured dye inside the balloon in order to help patients clearly identify early deflation by a change in the colour of their urine.
