The Ellipse Balloon is presented in a capsule with a thin tube. The capsule is swallowed and the doctor takes a quick x-ray to make sure the balloon is in the stomach. This is filled with 550 ml of liquid through the tube, which is then removed to complete the process. This process takes only about 15 minutes.
If you are unable to swallow the capsule easily, Elipse has an accessory that your doctor can gently use to help you swallow.