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The total cost of the procedure, anesthesia, facility fees, 1 year of follow-up appointments and 1 year of dietitian visits is $5,995. This breaks down into monthly payments of $119 with qualified financing. Learn more about the self-pay cost of gastric balloon here.","@id":"https:\/\/www.alweightlosscenter.com\/weight-loss-options\/gastric-balloon-huntsville-alabama\/#Answer1"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"What are the risks of gastric balloon? Answer","text":"Gastric balloon placement is generally considered safe, but as with any procedure, it carries some risk of complications. Potential issues include bowel blockage, stomach perforation, and insufficient weight loss, as well as stomach discomfort, nausea, and vomiting. 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