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    Obese NHS patients are being given a gastric weight loss balloon – but how does it work?

    by Jane Kirby Jan 23, 2024 2 minutes
    Source: Allurion/PA Wire

    A new type of weight-loss pill is being given to NHS patients that contains a gastric balloon which is swallowed and then filled with water.

    The , which can be delivered in 15 minutes, is approved by the (Nice) and is designed to make people feel

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