Described here are devices and methods for intussuscepting a portion of
stomach tissue. Typically the intussusception is created at a position
near, but distal to the gastroesophageal junction, and a pouch capable of
storing a volume (from about 0 cc up to about 100 cc) is created proximal
the intussuscepted tissue. In this way, the amount of food that may be
ingested is reduced, helping to ameliorate GERD symptoms, and aiding in
weight loss efforts. Some of the devices described here include an
expandable member and at least one suction inlet. In these devices, the
expandable member is expanded to create a proximal cavity into which the
stomach tissue is pulled (e.g., using suction), thereby creating the
intussusception.