The pathogenesis of ectopic gastric mucosa is a matter of debate between a congenital-embryological-and an acquired origin-consecutive to a gastroesophageal reflux (GER) like Barrett's esophagus -, the most commonly accepted theory being that these areas are embryological remnants.
Standard size latex filled helium balloons stay afloat for approx 8 - 12 hours, metallic helium filled balloons float for 2-5 days. I have found that a 36 latex helium filled balloon can stay afloat for a number of days due to the thickness of the balloon and the massive quantity of helium.
In the studies leading to the approval of the ReShape Dual Balloon, those who received the device lost 14.3 pounds on average (6.8 percent of their total body weight) after six months.