Inflammatory disease or condition of the gastrointestinal tract, such as ulcers, severe esophagitis, or Crohns disease.
Severe heart or lung disease that makes you a poor candidate for any surgery.
Esophageal or gastric varices (a dilated vein). It might also be something such as congenital or acquired intestinal telangiectasia (dilation of a small blood vessel) and/or portal hypertension.
Congenital or acquired abnormality of esophagus, stomach or intestine. For instance, esophageal caustic injury .
Chronic pancreatitis.
Addiction to alcohol or drugs.
Under 12 years of age.
Infection anywhere in the body or one that could contaminate the surgical area.
Long-term steroid treatment.
Refusal the dietary rules that come with this procedure.
Allergic response to materials in the device.
Intoleration of pain from an implanted device.
History of autoimmune connective tissue disease such as systemic lupus erythematosus or scleroderma.
History of poor adherence with medical regimens or pattern of missed appointments.
Uncontrolled / untreated psychiatric disorder and/or history of suicide attempt/s.