I'm going to have a gastric balloon fitted, and I've found a company called New-You in Prague who can do it all for £1950. I haven't found anyone else who's had a balloon done here, and I'm worried it might be... not a scam but that there might be "hidden extra costs" or something to that effect.

Where did you guys get your balloons fitted and (if you dont mind me asking) how much did it cost?

Thanks in advance!!

Hi,

Did you go with this option in the end? I too am considering the procedure and looking at the cost advantage of going abroad.

Suz

im having mine done with the national obesity surgery centre and its costing £4950 but that includes 12 month aftercare and support.

Hi,

http://weight-loss.fitness.com/surgical-weight-loss/8093-gastric-balloon-12.html

Seems to be the most informative thread on here.

:seeya:

I had my balloon at New You in Prague ..........It is a no frills , cheap and cheerful alternative to the uk prices.You get no help ,no advice and no e-mails and no body is on the end of the phone if it goes wrong.You then have to go to your own G.P and get the meds.
DONT DO IT.
I am one of 3 who shared the same room at "new you" and kept in touch.....we all have different stories but one BIG thing in common.
WE LOST NO WEIGHT AT ALL.
Really please just eat sensibly and go walking or something SAVE YOUR CASH

I had my balloon at New You in Prague ..........It is a no frills , cheap and cheerful alternative to the uk prices.You get no help ,no advice and no e-mails and no body is on the end of the phone if it goes wrong.You then have to go to your own G.P and get the meds.
DONT DO IT.
I am one of 3 who shared the same room at "new you" and kept in touch.....we all have different stories but one BIG thing in common.
WE LOST NO WEIGHT AT ALL.
Really please just eat sensibly and go walking or something SAVE YOUR CASH

Best advice IMO.