Methods, devices, tools and assemblies for treating a patient to effect
weight loss. One method embodiment involves passing a device including an
expandable member in a collapsed configuration and a buoyancy member
through an opening in the skin of a patient and into the abdominal cavity
of the patient, and anchoring at least a portion of the expandable
member, relative to at least one structure in the abdominal cavity.
Devices including at least one expandable member and at least one
buoyancy member are provided.