It is not approved in the usa yet, but i is a silicone balloon inserted in the stomach and it is removed after weight loss is achieved. No cutting of the stomach.

yes, I've heard about it on TV...its a procedure that is being done experimentally overseas....

I don't see how that procedure will have any lasting effects, because when you reach your goal weight the balloon is deflated

Yeah, you'd have to have that balloon forever. And then I wonder what happens if you get punched in the stomach or get into a car accident or something. I'd hate for it to burst and rupture my innards or something.

As the others pointed out - this is a TEMPORARY solution. The yo-yo wieght gain and loss cycle is sure to catch up with the users of this device. While I would certainly wish anyone making this coice the best I think this device is going to ultimatly fail.