A gastric bariatric balloon includes an upper balloon chamber for sealing
against the fundus, a lower balloon chamber for sealing against the
antrum and occupying the body of the stomach, and a supplementary chamber
for filling at least a portion of the fundus. A tubular inlet is proximal
the esophagus entry for receiving a hollow needle. This inlet is filled
with a self-sealing material so that when punctured by the needle the
material closes the needle hole upon withdrawal of the needle. Spaced
apart voids in the material enable fluid interchange between the needle
and each of the three chambers separately depending upon the depth of the
needle within the inlet tube. Safety arms are mounted on the upper
balloon chamber so as to prevent passage of the balloon through the
pylorus in case of sudden deflation.