The stomach is made about 70% smaller from the inside, using an endoscope passed through the mouth. No incisions, no scars and nothing removed. Most people are back to daily life in 2–3 days.
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€500 deposit secures your date · rest paid in Latvia
The specialist makes the final decision after your consultation. If ESG is not right for you, you pay nothing for the procedure.
What actually happens, in plain words.
You sleep through it. A flexible endoscope is passed through the mouth into the stomach, so there are no cuts on the skin.
Full-thickness sutures fold the stomach into a narrow tube, reducing its volume by about 70%.
The stomach keeps all of its tissue and digests food normally. You simply feel full on much smaller portions.
After 2–3 hours of observation in the day clinic you rest in your own hospital room with your nurse close by.
A typical 5-day trip. Your coordinator confirms your exact schedule.
You arrive in Riga and settle in. Your coordinator checks in with you that evening.
Gastroenterologist, anaesthetist, dietitian and psychologist. Blood tests and a final check that ESG is right for you.
45–60 minutes under general anaesthesia, 2–3 hours of observation, then rest in your hospital room. Mild bloating and nausea are normal.
A follow-up with the doctor, your written nutrition plan and the green light to travel.
Time to head home. Your 12 months of remote follow-up starts now.
Your dietitian gives you a written plan for every phase.
A short liquid diet before the procedure makes it safer and easier.
Protein shakes, broths and thin soups while the stitches settle.
Puréed and soft foods in small portions, chewed slowly.
Regular healthy food. Your dietitian checks in remotely for 12 months.
A 110 kg person can typically expect to lose about 16–22 kg. ESG works best together with the nutrition plan; the follow-up is there to keep you on track.
Every medical procedure has risks. Here they are, without the small print.
ESG has a lower complication rate than surgery. All risks are explained by the specialist before you give consent.
€6,750, with no hidden fees. You pay a €500 deposit to secure your date and the rest in Latvia when you sign your treatment agreement.
Not included: flights, hotel nights outside the clinic, transfers and personal spending.
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The stitches are designed to stay. The stomach can stretch over time if old eating habits return, which is why the 12-month nutrition follow-up is included.
Yes. Because nothing is removed, ESG does not rule out surgery later if you ever need it.
No. Everything is done through the mouth, so there are no cuts on the skin.
Usually 1–2 days after the procedure, once the doctor has seen you. Most people fly home on day 5.
Most people return to desk work after 2–3 days. Avoid heavy lifting and intense exercise for about 2 weeks.
In some EU/EEA countries and Norway the state may reimburse part of the cost. See the country guide →
Not sure? The free check suggests a match, and the specialist confirms it.
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