Gastric balloons

Useful information

Here you will find practical tips on how to make an appointment, what to bring for your first visit, as well as your FAQ and downloadable documents.

Useful information

About us:

Thanks to our highly equipped clinic, we are able to ensure your complete treatment, from the non-binding online consultation to the preoperative examination, gastroscopy and gastric balloon procedure. Our target is to find the optimal procedure to grant a long term weight loss and eliminate or prevent diseases accompanied by obesity.

Except for local Czech patients, the team of our clinic provides services in non-surgical bariatric procedure on a yearly basis for more than 130 patients mostly from the United Kingdom of Great Britain, Germany and other parts of Western Europe.

Where to find us:

The ISCARE clinic is located in Prague next to the O2 Arena and is easily reachable by shuttle from Vaclav Havel´s Prague Airport within 30 minutes.

How to order:

By email: nosek@iscare.cz
By phone: +420 602 350 711 between 7:00 am - 3:30 pm (Mon - Fri)
Via the contact form on this website
Send the anamnesis questionnaire first to consult your treatment.

What to bring:

ID (ID card, passport or residence permit)

Operating time:

Balloon insertion is performed every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
The preliminary examination and consultation take place at the day of procedure

How much does the gastric balloon cost?

Our prices are transparent with no hidden costs. From the beginning, you will know the total amount of payment, which will be definite.
Find out more in our price list.

Is it possible to pay in instalments?
We do not provide such a service. The amount is always paid in full before the procedure.

Appointment booking
You can schedule your balloon insertion date within 2-3 weeks.

Is it necessary to have a referral from a doctor?
We do not require a doctor's referral.

For whom is the treatment suitable and for whom is it not suitable?

The treatment is suitable for patients who do not wish to undergo more invasive treatments for obesity and have a BMI of at least 29 and a maximum of 48.
The treatment is not suitable for patients who have undergone other bariatric procedures in the past (gastric banding, gastric tubulisation, gastric plication, gastric bypass).

Do you need more information?

For more information about the gastric balloon, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will gladly answer you any questions and help you with booking a hotel, transport arrangements, etc.

FAQ about gastric balloons

Does the staff at the clinic speak English?

No need to worry about the language barrier, most of the medical staff speak English. Your personal coordinator will be available throughout your stay, from your arrival until your discharge from the clinic.

How much weight will I lose?

Weight loss is very individual and depends to a large extent on the initial weight with which patients come to us. We consider a weight loss of about 15% to be successful, some patients losing up to 30% of their initial weight within a year. However, the goal of treatment is not only weight reduction, but also the path to a healthier diet and lifestyle.

Do I have to attend check-ups after the balloon is in place?

You don't have to. The intragastric balloon does not require additional checks while it is being worn. You will only visit the clinic again at the end of the term, after 6 or 12 months (depending on the type of balloon) or sooner if you have already reached your goal and no longer need the balloon.

Do I have to stay overnight at the clinic?

Staying at the clinic until the next day is highly recommended. During your hospital stay, we will provide you with infusion therapy to ensure adequate hydration and to help relieve nausea. However, if you decide to leave the clinic at your own request during your hospitalization, you will be allowed to do so and you receive medication for home.

How many times do I have to come to the clinic?

The balloon insertion takes just one visit. Using a questionnaire beforehand, we will evaluate together whether an intragastric balloon is an appropriate method. We will arrange the pre-operative examination and the procedure in one visit. You will leave the clinic the following morning at approximately 8 am.

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