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At the obesity centre Wertheim

Gastric balloon Wertheim

A temporary companion for 6 or 12 months – also swallowable, with no endoscopy at all. Consultation, treatment and aftercare take place under one roof: at the Weight Doctors® Nationalklinik, the obesity centre Wertheim.

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How your therapy in Wertheim is structured

Two building blocks.
One plan.

The Weight Doctors® MEMBERSHIP is the foundation of every therapy: medical oversight, progress monitoring and aftercare. The treatment you choose together with your specialist builds on it.

Building block 1

Weight Doctors® MEMBERSHIP

The foundation for every Weight Doctors® therapy – with the tools that support your treatment and record your progress for your medical consultations.

  • Weight Doctors® AppKeep an eye on weight, activity and sleep, for iOS and Android
  • Digital body scalesBluetooth scales – the readings flow straight into the app
  • 3D BodyscanMeasure body composition objectively, up to twice a year
  • Priority access to specialistsby phone, video or on site, without a long wait
  • 360 coaches and Weight Doctors® MiraNutrition and behaviour in everyday life, aftercare with your coaches
  • E-prescription servicePrescriptions issued digitally – after medical approval
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Building block 2

Choose your 2nd building block

Choose a treatment – below it you will see your plan. Which one suits you is something you decide together with your specialist.

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Losing weight without surgery

Your plan: Weight Doctors® MEMBERSHIP + Weight Doctors® GASTRIC BALLOON

Procedure
Temporary, also swallowable
Duration
6 or 12 months
Price
from €3,490

In place for 6 or 12 months. Plus the Membership as the foundation: medical support, app, scales, 3D Bodyscan and aftercare.

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The Membership does not replace a medical decision: whether treatment makes sense, and which one, is decided by your specialist after a medical assessment.

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Weight Doctors® in Wertheim

Gastric balloon Wertheim at a glance

Obesity centre Wertheim

Gastric balloon at the obesity centre Wertheim

Consultation, treatment and aftercare take place under one roof: at the Weight Doctors® Nationalklinik, the obesity centre Wertheim.

Full details are on the page Gastric balloon: the treatment in detail.

  • A soft silicone balloon takes up about a third of the stomach. It can reduce the feeling of hunger and make you feel full sooner and for longer – without surgery.
  • Depending on the model, it stays in the stomach for 4, 6 or 12 months; it is placed as an outpatient in about 20–25 minutes, and you swallow the Allurion gastric balloon as a capsule.
  • Depending on the balloon, possible from a BMI of 26; the weight-loss goal is up to 30 kg. Results vary from person to person.
  • The first days can bring nausea and vomiting; you are usually socially presentable again after 3–4 days. There are no scars.
  • Self-pay service from €3,490, payment in instalments via medipay possible.
Process

How the treatment works

  1. ConsultationIn a personal conversation, we discuss the exact procedure. Your treatment plan is based on your wishes and your initial findings.
  2. PlacementUnder sedation (twilight sleep) or brief general anaesthesia, the balloon is introduced into the stomach via the mouth and filled; this takes about 20–25 minutes. After about an hour of recovery, you can go. You swallow the Allurion gastric balloon as a capsule.
  3. Getting used to itIn the first days, the stomach gets used to the balloon: nausea, stomach cramps and vomiting are possible. Drink plenty then and follow the recommendations of your specialist; prescribed medication can ease the symptoms. This phase is generally over after about 5 days.
  4. SupportDuring the wearing period, you change your diet – smaller portions, new habits – supplemented by exercise therapy. We accompany you throughout, including via the Weight Doctors® App.
  5. RemovalAt the end of the wearing period, the balloon is removed endoscopically via the mouth and oesophagus; the body passes the Allurion gastric balloon out naturally. The new habits remain – the app, coaches and aftercare accompany you afterwards as well.
Who it is for

Who is the gastric balloon suitable for?

  • Adults who are overweight or have early-stage obesity
  • Depending on the balloon, from a BMI of 26
  • If you have not made progress so far with conservative methods of weight loss
  • If you are ready to change your diet and take part in medically supervised therapy
  • Which balloon and which wearing time are suitable depends on weight and BMI – we clarify this in the consultation

The national obesity centre of Weight Doctors® – in Wertheim am Main

The Nationalklinik Wertheim is the heart of Weight Doctors®: as the only location, it brings the entire range of treatment together in one place. Bariatric operations take place here in a fully equipped hospital setting, complemented by endoscopic procedures, the complete MMK programme and long-term aftercare with a 360° coach.

At the Weight Doctors® Nationalklinik – a pilot project for specialised healthcare in rural areas – specialists in visceral surgery, endoscopy, nutritional medicine, psychology and anaesthesia work closely together. For more than 25 million people in Germany, the Nationalklinik can be reached in 60 to 90 minutes by car; from Frankfurt Airport it is around 95 kilometres, a good hour by car.

  • Everything under one roofDiagnostics, MMK programme, surgery, endoscopy, aftercare and 360° coaching – no travelling between different locations.
  • Chief physician principleIndication, choice of strategy and follow-up checks under the responsibility of the chief physician.
  • Complete hospital settingInpatient care, operating theatres and monitoring at the Weight Doctors® Nationalklinik.
  • Without advance applicationStomach reduction on German health insurance without an advance application: before surgery we check all the requirements and take care of communication with your health insurer.

Your specialists in Wertheim

  • GermanyNetherlandsDr. ScheffelSpecialist in general and bariatric surgery
  • GermanyAustriaProf. MillerSpecialist in general and visceral surgery
  • GermanyPD Dr. WichmannSpecialist in visceral surgery & expert in endobariatrics
  • GermanyM. MargolinsSpecialist in general surgery
  • GermanyM. ShalabiSpecialist in general and visceral surgery
  • GermanyDr. SchüderSpecialist in general, visceral and vascular surgery / specialist in specialised visceral surgery
  • GermanyA. SaberSpecialist in orthopaedics and trauma surgery
  • GermanyDr. JohnSpecialist in internal medicine & gastroenterology
  • GermanyDr. SudholtSpecialist in internal medicine
  • GermanyM. Al RashdanSpecialist in internal medicine & gastroenterology
  • GermanyM. Al HamedSpecialist in internal medicine & gastroenterology

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Your pathways in Wertheim

The full range of Weight Doctors® in Germany – from consultation to surgery at the Weight Doctors® Nationalklinik.

The Weight Doctors® Compass

Five questions, initial guidance.

Question 1 of 5

How much would you like to lose?

Question 2 of 5

Your current BMI

From height and weight – the calculation is done only here on the page, nothing is sent.

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Question 3 of 5

Would you want to take medication long-term?

For example, medically supervised pharmacotherapy over a longer period.

Question 4 of 5

What is your goal?

Question 5 of 5

For me, a procedure is …

No-obligation guidance – does not replace medical advice. Which treatment suits you is decided by your specialist.

How to find us in Wertheim

Rotkreuzstraße 2, 97877 Wertheim

  • By car

    Follow the A3 towards Würzburg/Munich. Leave the motorway at Wertheim/Marktheidenfeld and turn right towards Kreuzwertheim/Wertheim. After approx. 8 km, continue over the large roundabout and the Spessartbrücke to Wertheim. Follow the signs for “Krankenhaus” – the Nationalklinik is at Rotkreuzstraße 2. Parking is available at the roadside and on the hospital grounds, for low fees.

  • By train & public transport

    From Wertheim station or the central bus station (ZOB), take bus line 975, which departs directly from the station forecourt. The journey takes approx. 13 minutes – the bus stops right in front of the hospital.

  • From Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    Wertheim is around 95 kilometres south-east of Frankfurt/Main Airport on the A3 – a good hour by car, longer depending on traffic. If you hire a car, follow the A3 towards Würzburg to the Wertheim/Marktheidenfeld exit. On request, we arrange a shuttle service from Frankfurt Airport directly to the Nationalklinik (for an additional charge).

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Frequently asked questions

Questions about Weight Doctors® in Wertheim

Where does the “gastric balloon” treatment take place if I have my consultation in Wertheim?

Consultation, treatment and aftercare take place under one roof: at the Weight Doctors® Nationalklinik, the obesity centre Wertheim.

Is the gastric balloon better than a diet for losing weight?

The gastric balloon can be great support in losing weight. A significant weight loss is possible within a short time, and changing your diet can become easier for you. The balloon can also help reduce cravings.

How long does the gastric balloon stay in the stomach?

Depending on the model, about 4 months (Allurion gastric balloon), 6 months or 12 months. Which wearing period suits you depends mainly on your BMI and your weight-loss goal – we discuss this in the consultation.

How much weight can I lose with a gastric balloon?

Depending on the balloon, the weight-loss goal is up to 10 kg (Allurion gastric balloon), up to 20 kg (6 months) or up to 30 kg (12 months); with the adjustable Spatz3 also above that. Results vary from person to person and depend heavily on how consistently you change your diet.

How long does insertion take?

About 20–25 minutes, as an outpatient under sedation (twilight sleep) or brief general anaesthesia. After around an hour of recovery, you can go home. You swallow the Allurion gastric balloon, by contrast, as a capsule – without general anaesthesia, in about 15–20 minutes.

Does insertion hurt?

The pain is slight, because you sleep or doze during the short procedure; with the Allurion gastric balloon, no anaesthesia is needed at all. For many, the first days afterwards are more noticeable, until the stomach has got used to the balloon.

Is wearing the gastric balloon a nuisance?

Usually only in the first days, while your stomach gets used to the balloon. After that, you notice it mainly in that you can feel full sooner.

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