What Doctors Are Saying

Better understand the benefits of an Adjustable Weight Loss Balloon from experts in the field

Dr. Christopher McGowan, MD, ABOM, MSCR, AGAF, FASGE

World-renowned leader in Endobariatrics & Founder / CEO of True You Weight Loss

My team at True You Weight Loss team has been utilizing the Spatz3 gastric weight loss balloon since 2021, beginning with our participation in the FDA post-approval study. Our experience has allowed us to observe the balloon’s unique feature: post-implantation adjustability. This capability provides a significant benefit, enabling downsizing in the event of the dreaded but sometimes unavoidable situation: balloon intolerance. The ability to downsize provides a balloon-salvaging option but also additional confidence to patients as they begin their weight loss journey. As a bonus, the upsizing potential can boost weight loss for those patients who need greater levels of satiation. The Spatz3 balloon represents an important option in our endoscopic bariatric toolkit.

Dr. Jimi weight loss doctor

Dr. Jimi Scarparo - Brazil

Brazilian Society of Digestive Endoscopy - SOBED, Brazilian Federation of Gastroenterology - FBG

I have been using the balloon for about 5 years, 1000 patients more or less, with good success rate, low index of early withdrawal and good tolerance of patients. However, in my view, its main advantage and difference of other types of intragastric balloons is the possibility of readjustments, which I usually do in the 4th month, when normally the weight loss begins to decrease bringing the patient to a new level of satiety and weight loss.. In this way, I can better control the treatment and adaptation of the balloon inside the stomach

Dr. Eduardo Nobuyuki weight loss doctor

Dr. Eduardo Nobuyuki Usuy Jr - Brazil

Technical Medical Director Clinica Gastrica Usuy

“The adjustability feature with the Spatz3, completely changes the way we treat weight loss with intragastric balloons.”
Dr. Azucena Rodriguez Pereyra from Mexicali, BC

Dr. Azucena Rodriguez Pereyra - Mexico

“I have been implanting Spatz 3 Intragastric balloon for about 6 years. I continue to use the Spatz balloon because of its possibility to adjust the balloon size. The adjustment minimizes intolerance and prevents early withdrawal and maximizes weight loss. This gives the patient a more realistic approach to weight loss with a high success rate.”

Dr. Valenti Puig Divi weight loss doctor

Dr. Valentin Puig-Divi - Spain

Chief Gastroenterologist Opcion Medica Clinical Group, Head of Endoscopy, Hospital Parc Tauli and Clinica Corachan, Barcelona, Spain

“The new Spatz3 Adjustable Balloon has brought significant improvements. It is now easier to insert, adjust and remove. The newly designed valve makes it very easy to grab with a grasping forceps. It is as easy as any other balloon and still has the benefit of adjustability and 1 year implantation.”

Dr. Evzen Machytka weight loss doctor

Dr. Evžen Machytka - Czech Republic

M.D. PhD. Faculty of Medicine University of Ostrava, Department of Gastroenterology Principal Investigator

I have implanted hundreds of intragastric balloons – all the varieties available – and have found that significant weight loss occurs in the first 3 months, with little effect in the remainder of the 6 month implantation period. Approximately 7% of patients are intolerant and have their balloons removed within the first 2 weeks. This has been published in the literature.

The Spatz balloon is the first to offer easy balloon volume adjustments after the initial implantation. I have adjusted the balloon volume successfully in my patients:

  • Several for early intolerance – they now are more comfortable and continue to lose weight. With other balloons, we would have had no choice, but to remove them.
  • Many for diminished weight loss after 3 months. They had a new burst of weight loss at 3 months, which I have not seen with other balloons.
    My patients have always asked to keep their balloon in longer than 6 months. Now I can provide a 1 year balloon. Our 12 month results and those of our colleagues in Spain have revealed weight losses of almost 66 lbs. (30 kg) on average.

Patients with other balloons are already regaining some weight 6 months after removal of their balloons – so that at 1 year Spatz balloon patients have more than double the weight loss compared with other balloons.”

Dr. Sergio Verboonen

Dr. Sergio Verboonen - Mexico

President of the Bariatric Surgeon College in Mexico

“In my extensive experience with the Spatz intragastric balloon, I can say that I like it for its low risk, easy placement and removal, and its adjustability has helped me in monitoring and tolerance, resulting in good outcomes for my patients.”

Dr. Abeid

Dr. Mohamed Abeid, MD, MSc, FASGE, FESGE - Egypt

Consultant Gastroenterologist & Bariatric Endoscopist Faculty of Medicine - Cairo University

“SPATZ3 is the best balloon ever! Its adjustability feature is more than amazing!”

Babek Tabandeh

Dr. Babek Tabandeh MD FACS - Turkey

Bahcesehir University School of Medicine General Surgeon at Medicana International Atasehir Hospital

“Placing intragastric baloons for treatment of obesity is a disseperatbale part in the treatment of obesity. Offering an adjustable baloon with advantages of lower inflation with lower side effects at the beginning, and having the ability to adjust it a couple of months later with achieving better final results makes my patients more confident about the device. Spatz 3 offers easier insertion and faster adjustment, Faster procedure, shorter anaesthesia and better patient adaptation.”

Prof. Dr. Halil Coşkun

Prof. Dr. Halil Coşkun - Turkey

Liv Hospital
Obesity and Metabolic Surgeon

“I have performed different brands of gastric balloons in more than 1000 obesity patients in about 20 years. Some improvements in the New Spatz3 gastric balloon has made it easier and safer for it to be implemented and removed. After the implementation, the side effects of other gastric balloons have been common and there has been an increase in the immunity of people being able to tolerate this. With that being inside the stomach for about a year, this has had an increase on weight loss and it has made eating and physical habits of the patients much easier.”

Dr Shashank Shah

Dr. Shashank Shah - India

Director – Laparo Obeso Centre affiliated to Boston University, Pune and Lilavati Hospital Mumbai

“I have been using Gastric balloons for over 15 years. The Spatz balloon gives us the advantage of adjustability and is a very deliverable balloon and easy to use. I’m quite happy using this balloon.”

Dr Aparna Govil Bhasker

Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker - India

MS - General Surgery, MBBS Bariatric Surgeon, Laparoscopic Surgeon, General Surgeon, Proctologist

“The Spatz balloon is distinguished as a superior intragastric balloon, primarily owing to its prolonged insertion duration and adaptable features. The adjustability is beneficial not only during the initial insertion phase, allowing for the introduction of a smaller fluid volume to mitigate nausea and vomiting, but also later on, permitting an augmentation of fluid volume once the patient has become accustomed to the balloon and the weight loss plateaus. The extended duration of placement enhances its effectiveness in promoting sustained weight maintenance. I am highly satisfied with this balloon.”

Dr. Valeria Atenea Costa Barney From Colombia

Dr. Valeria Atenea Costa Barney - Bogotá, Colombia

Internal Medicine Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy

“It gives me great satisfaction to see the magnificent results that my patients obtain with the Spatz3 gastric balloon. I have had the opportunity to regulate the volume downwards and also increase it in certain situations, and it has really been effective…I feel very confident using this balloon, and I always want to give the best to my patients”

Dr. José Di Giorgio Franco

Dr. José Di Giorgio Franco - Caracas, Venezuela

Gastroenterologist. Bariatric endoscopy specialist. President of the Venezuelan Society of Digestive Endoscopy

“We have implanted balloons of many brands and models and in general during the first 3 months occurs the greatest weight loss and from the 4th month onwards the patient “gets used” to having the balloon implanted, this makes the mechanism and Spatz3 balloon adjustment valve is of particular importance, because once the weight loss curve flattens, we can increase the volume of the balloon and improve weight loss.
On the other hand, it is well known that about 7% of patients will not tolerate the balloon and it must be removed early. This is where the balloon adjustment mechanism seems most important to me, given that in our center The early withdrawal rate due to intolerance of the Spatz3 balloon is almost 0%.
Finally, another important element of the Spatz3 balloon is the duration of the implantation (1 year), which allows the patient to get used to their new situation and relationship with food, thus achieving a lower rate of recurrence after explantation of the balloon.”

Dr. Jesus Nuñez

Dr. Jesus Nuñez - Mexico

Bariatric Surgeon at EME RED HOSPITALARIA. MERIDA, YUC.

“Over the past ten years, I have incorporated the Spatz3 Intragastric Balloon into my medical practice, and have witnessed its exceptional effectiveness. This device stands out on the market for being the only adjustable intragastric balloon, allowing unprecedented customization in the treatment of weight loss. The adjustability of Spatz3 offers unique flexibility in weight management, adapting to each patient’s changing needs throughout their journey to a healthier life.

The Spatz3 brand, recognized for its innovation and quality, provides unmatched confidence to patients seeking safe alternatives for non-surgical weight loss. The consistency in positive results and product safety has reaffirmed my confidence in Spatz3 as one of the best options available. I enthusiastically recommend the Spatz3 Intragastric Balloon to those looking for an effective and customizable solution for their weight management, backed by a leading brand in the field of bariatrics.”

Dr. Gilbeto Romero

Dr. José Gilberto Romero Lozano - Mexico

“Spatz3 is the only adjustable intragastric balloon, ideal for promoting deep, long-term habit changes in our patients”

Dr. Enrique Rentería

Dr. Enrique Rentería - Mexico

“Currently Spatz3 is the best intragastric balloon, its placement and removal are more comfortable and safer, it allows it to be adjusted for better results by improving habits in the longer term. Simply the best.”

Dr. Fernando Pérez Aguilar

Dr. Fernando Pérez Aguilar - Mexico

“For the endoscopic treatment of obesity I prefer to use the Spatz 3 balloon because of the quality of its manufacture, the possibility of adjusting it during treatment and above all because of the technical ease of removing it at the end of the treatment”

Op.Dr.M.İlker ÖZEL - Turkey

VM Medical Park Meltepe Hastanes

“Gastric balloon applications have become increasingly popular over the years. As a surgeon who has been performing stomach balloon procedures for a long time, I recommend Spatz3 adjustable gastric balloon to all my patients after getting acquainted with this product. The really low incidence of tolerance problems allows patients to return to their normal lives more comfortably and quickly after the procedure. Its adjustability provides the opportunity for intervention, making it excellent”

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