Gastric Balloon (6 or 12 Months)

Cleopatra Clinic places intragastric balloons as a non-surgical weight-loss aid: a soft balloon is positioned in the stomach endoscopically and filled to occupy volume, producing earlier satiety and smaller portions. The 6-month balloon costs 30,000 Kč all-in including insertion and removal; the adjustable 12-month system costs 45,000 Kč including two volume top-ups during wear. Both options avoid surgery, incisions, and permanent anatomical change.

The intragastric balloon is the established middle option between dieting alone and bariatric surgery — a reversible, incision-free intervention that typically supports loss of 10–20 kg when combined with genuine dietary change. **How it works:** in a short endoscopic procedure under sedation, a deflated silicone balloon is passed into the stomach and filled with sterile saline. The filled balloon occupies a significant share of stomach volume, so meals satisfy sooner and between-meal hunger is blunted. The first days bring nausea and cramping as the stomach adapts — managed with medication — after which most patients tolerate the balloon well. **The two systems at Cleopatra Clinic:** *6-month balloon (30,000 Kč):* the standard programme — insertion, six months of wear, and endoscopic removal are all included in the single price. *12-month adjustable balloon (45,000 Kč):* worn for a full year, with **two volume adjustments included** — the balloon can be topped up if weight loss plateaus mid-programme, a key advantage of the longer system. Insertion and removal are included. **The honest physiology:** the balloon is a tool, not a cure. It creates a 6–12 month window in which smaller portions feel natural — the lasting result depends on using that window to rebuild eating habits. Patients regain weight if old patterns return after removal. **Candidacy:** typically BMI around 27+ where surgery isn't indicated or wanted; contraindications include previous gastric surgery, large hiatal hernia, and active ulcer disease — screened at consultation with the clinic's medical team. Being placed within a surgical clinic with an internist and anaesthesiologist on staff, the programme includes proper pre-procedure assessment.