Elena recently started her Allurion® Smart Capsule journey at EndoSlim Clinic NY. Follow her experience with this FDA-approved swallowable gastric balloon and learn how the non-surgical procedure helps support medically supervised weight loss without surgery, endoscopy, anesthesia, or significant downtime.
What is it really like to get the Allurion® Smart Capsule? In this article, Shirley shares her experience during the procedure at EndoSlim Clinic NY while Dr. Alexander Shapsis explains how the FDA-approved swallowable gastric balloon works. Learn what happens during placement, why no surgery, anesthesia, or endoscopy is required, and what patients can expect from this innovative non-surgical weight loss option.
Shirley shares her personal experience with the Allurion Smart Capsule at EndoSlim Clinic NY after years of struggling with PCOS, hormonal imbalances, anemia, and weight fluctuations. Learn why she chose a non-surgical weight loss option without anesthesia, endoscopy, or downtime under the care of Dr. Shapsis.
Weight loss treatment is changing fast. EndoSlim Clinic NY now offers one of the most complete selections of endoscopic and non-surgical weight loss solutions in the U.S., including ESG, Allurion, TORe, ESR, and GLP-1 programs.
When a patient reaches a BMI of 48, weight loss often becomes more than diet and willpower. Dr. Alexander Shapsis explains how ESG offers a minimally invasive option for class III obesity after failed medical weight loss attempts.
The Allurion Capsule Balloon is now available at EndoSlim Clinic NY — a swallowable gastric balloon that requires no surgery or endoscopy. Designed to help you feel full sooner and stay consistent, this modern, physician-guided approach makes weight loss simpler, more practical, and easier to maintain.
What actually happens after ESG?
Most patients expect pain — but the reality is different. Nausea, cramping, and discomfort are common in the first few days, but they’re temporary and manageable.
The real transformation starts after that — when appetite drops, portions shrink, and weight loss begins.
Understanding the timeline can change how you approach recovery — and results.
Are intragastric balloons safe, effective, and worth it? This guide debunks the top myths, explaining how this non-surgical weight loss option works, what results to expect, and why physician-guided care makes all the difference.
Post-pregnancy weight loss can be difficult due to hormonal and metabolic changes. Patients in NYC, including Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Long Island, often benefit from medical weight loss options such as GLP-1 medications, intragastric balloons, and ESG under physician supervision.
Weight regain after ESG or gastric balloon? Dr. Shapsis explains why it happens and how structured follow-up, nutrition, and medical guidance help maintain long-term weight loss.
