Bariatric device and method for weight loss

Abstract

A bariatric devicefor use in inducing weight loss, comprising a cardiac element, a pyloric element, and a connecting elementbetween the two other elements, wherein the connecting elementprovides structure between the cardiacand pyloricelements, keeping them largely in place and at least intermittently touching and applying pressure to the stomach's cardiac, adjacent fundic and pyloric regions, respectively, which produces a satiety signal to the user, giving the recipient a feeling of fullness and reducing his or her hunger feelings. Alternatively, the cardiacand pyloricelements may be symmetrical, so that the device can orient itself either way in the stomach and still achieve the weight loss function. Alternatively, the cardiacand/or pyloricelements may have a restriction element to slow gastric filling or emptying, to produce a satiety signal. In any of the embodiments, the bariatric device may be made from multiple sizes or adjustable, either manually, automatically or remotely, to optimally size and/or position the device to produce the desired satiety signals and weight loss.