Implantable devices, instruments, kits and methods for treatment of
obesity. One or more devices can be implanted adjacent to or in contact
with the stomach to occupy a space to prevent the stomach from expanding
into that space as food is taken into the stomach. Alternatively, one or
more devices may be implanted and expanded to displace at least a portion
of the wall of the stomach to decrease the internal volume of the stomach
that is available to receive food. Devices may be anchored to one or more
internal structures at one or more locations without piercing through the
wall of the stomach. Devices can be implanted using minimally invasive
methods, such as percutaneous or laparoscopic methods. Delivery
instruments are also provided. An intra-gastric sizing device is provided
to facilitate implantation of an extra-gastric device in some method
embodiments.