Gastric Balloon Cost in India
Written By:
Dr. Shivya Verma
Medically Reviewed By:
Dr. Ruchika Malhotra, BOT, OTR (USA), MSW
Last updated: August 27, 2026
Written By:
Dr. Shivya Verma
Medically Reviewed By:
Dr. Ruchika Malhotra, BOT, OTR (USA), MSW
Last updated: August 27, 2026
Gastric Balloon Cost in India starts from US $3,900 and varies depending on the type of balloon used, your medical history, comorbidity-if you have any, surgeon, facility, and the city where you choose to get the surgery done.
An important expense when it comes to your gastric balloon cost in India is your bariatric surgeon's fees. IndiCure recommends highly experienced, skilled, board-certified surgeons. Although the charges may vary depending on the experience of the surgeon.
Having your gastric balloon surgery in an accredited surgical facility by skilled and qualified medical staff is a critical factor. Moreover, the geographical location of this facility also affects the quote. But, IndiCure provides you with a projected estimate that sets out what is and is not included.
The pre-treatment requirements can differ considerably between patients. Someone without significant health concerns may need a simpler assessment than a patient with diabetes, heartburn or other medical conditions that could affect gastric balloon treatment.
We at IndiCure, understand that you travel with a budget in mind and do not like to be greeted by surprises after arrival in India. We thus club all these expenses and give you the package cost that is inclusive and affordable at the same time.
Your case manager shall give you an estimated cost of your surgery after discussing your medical reports with the surgeon. The final cost, however, shall be confirmed after your consultation with the surgeon.
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Dr. Raman Goel
MBBS, MS, FICS, FIAGES, FALS
27+ Years of Experience
Dr. Ramen Goel, a highly qualified gastro-intestinal surgeon with more than 25 years of experience, is one of India's bariatric surgery pioneers. He has committed the past 20 years to performing a wide range of procedures using modern laparoscopic techniques. He is a member of the Surgical Review Corporation's International Review Committee, which awards Centers of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery.
Dr. Sanjay Borude
MBBS, MS, FICS, FIAGES, FALS, IFSO
30+ Years of Experience
Dr. Sanjay Borude is a highly renowned bariatric surgeon with more than 26 years of experience in the field. He has the LIMCA BOOK OF RECORDS for BARIATRIC SURGERY ON 11 MONTHS OLD BABY. Performed ASIA's first Google Eye' Bariatric Surgery with Google team. He is a pioneering surgeon in the field of obesity surgery in India.
Dr. H. V. Shivram
MBBS, MS, FICS, FRCS
27+ Years of Experience
Dr. Shivaram H V is one of the country's most renowned GI and bariatric surgeons, with a long list of groundbreaking studies and publications to his name. A huge number of national and international patients have benefited from his expertise in laparoscopic surgery, pancreatic surgery, gastro-intestinal surgery, and bariatric/metabolic surgery.
Wockhardt Hospital
Mumbai
Wockhardt Hospitals is the branch of the leading Wockhardt pharmaceutical company in India. The company is more than four decades old and is present in more than 20 countries around the globe. Wockhardt has 9 hospitals in India in Mumbai, Nagpur, Rajkot, Nashik, and Surat. Wockhardt hospitals have entered into a strategic alliance with Partners Medical International, USA, whereby the group has access to Harvard's expertise in clinical and surgical fields.
Fortis La Femme Hospital
Delhi
Fortis La Femme, founded in 2004, is a multi-specialty hospital that provides care for all periods of a woman's life, including birth, motherhood, menopause, and beyond. The hospital was named the winner of the ‘Most Popular Maternity Hospitals' category in Child magazine's Most Popular Awards 2013. More than 11,000 deliveries and 7,500 gynecological operations have been performed.
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The Intra Gastric Balloon, (IGB) also known as the gastric balloon is a simple, minimally invasive procedure used to treat excess weight. It involves placing a balloon inside the stomach to reduce hunger and food intake, thereby resulting in weight loss.
Gastric Balloon is a very simple procedure wherein a soft, expandable balloon made of pliable silicone material is inserted in its smallest, deflated form. The balloon is filled with sterile saline with a small catheter once it reaches the stomach. This balloon is temporary and generally removed after 6 to 8 months after the procedure, however can be removed at any time if the candidate feels uncomfortable or has trouble in the normal body functions.
You may be a good candidate for a gastric ballooning system of weight loss surgery if you have a Body Mass Index of more than 30 or are 40% above your ideal weight; do not want a surgical procedure, want a temporary (6 months max.) treatment solution to change your eating habits and lifestyle, are ready to accept temporary implant in the stomach, have no heartburn and do not have poorly stabilized diabetes type II.
A little silicon pouch is introduced through the mouth in the patient's stomach endoscopically.
The balloon is inflated using saline.
Placement times vary but it will usually take 20-30 minutes, after which the patient will be monitored by the physician for a short time and then may return home.
Recovery after an Intra Gastric Balloon is quick- you can go back from the hospital the same day or shall be kept overnight under observation to see how your body reacts. Most patients tolerate the balloon well and only a small number feel uneasiness, nausea, or discomfort for a couple of days which can be controlled with drugs. You can resume your daily activities within a week of the procedure.
How much weight comes off varies widely between patients. It depends on the level of adherence to the diet – smaller portions of meals and the type of diet you take. Weight loss after a gastric balloon mainly depends on diet changes and the level of exercise. On average, patients lose around a quarter to a third of their excess weight, and how much depends heavily on the diet and activity changes that go with it.
We at IndiCure completely understand your concerns and we will make sure you have the surgeon's own opinion in writing before you commit to anything. Following is the list of questions you must ask before you embark on your journey for Gastric Balloon in India.
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Most patients lose a useful proportion of their excess weight with a balloon, and the figure varies widely between individuals. The amount of weight loss greatly depends on the lifestyle you follow- your adherence to recommended diet, the kind of diet you take, and how active a lifestyle you have.
Gastric balloon procedure, also known as Endoscopic Intra-gastric balloon is an endoscopic procedure rather than an operation. It involves insertion of a specialized sterile balloon through an endoscopy without involving any incisions.
The procedure is not painful, though you may have some discomfort, uneasiness, or nausea for a couple of days which can be controlled with drugs.
The gastric balloon is a low-risk procedure in experienced hands and in a properly equipped facility, but it is not risk-free - the risks are listed below.
The possible risks of Gastric Balloon are:
With the advancement in technology and the use of the best quality balloons, though highly unlikely, there is a possibility of balloon rupture. Thus as a precaution, a safe and non-toxic blue methylene dye is added to the balloon when it is filled at the time of placement. In case your urine turns green anytime your balloon is in place, it would indicate a rupture and the balloon would be removed immediately.
Gastric Ballooning is absolutely worth it if you are ready to change and maintain your lifestyle. The procedure greatly helps you in this lifestyle change as you feel full after having much smaller portions, your appetite is reduced and you remain full for longer periods. You are also advised to exercise regularly along with dietary changes.
If you incorporate and stick to this lifestyle even after balloon removal, you can expect to maintain your weight and remain slimmer and healthier for good!
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