An intragastric device and method of use thereof are provided. The device
is actuated to change its volume based on one or parameters detected in
the gastric lumen. The device comprises an expandable reservoir that is
adapted to distend one or more walls of the gastric lumen for a
predetermined time. The device may also be actuated based on a pressure
control system in which the reservoir maintains a constant pressure
against the walls of the gastric lumen.