An intragastric device inserted by endoscopic path into a patient's
stomach. The device includes a balloon or envelope having a specific
nominal volume. The balloon is sealingly connected to connecting elements
consisting of a disc forming a support base for the balloon against an
inner wall of the stomach. The device also includes a flexible tube or
catheter for connecting the balloon to a filling device and catching
element integral with the tube or catheter. The connection elements
enable a doctor to set and/or remove the balloon and to fix, either
inside the patient's body, or subcutaneously the filling device and to be
able to bring the balloon or envelope to its predetermined nominal
volume.