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Average Weight Loss

Weight loss resulting from these procedures varies according to the type of procedure. On average, our patients maintain weight loss as follows:

Procedures
Years
Post-Op
Common
Channel
Excess
Weight Loss
Duodenal Switch-Biliopancreatic Diversion
10
30"-40"
78%*
Distal Gastric Bypass
5
59" or less
89%
Medial Gastric Bypass
5
60"-80"
75%
Proximal Gastric Bypass (Lap)
4
200"
70%*
Adjustable Gastric Band (Lap)
3
N/A
72%
Vertical Banded Gastroplasty
7
N/A
54%
Revisionary Surgery
5
Varies
92%


Please note that estimated weight loss is dependent on several factors and is not meant to be a guarantee of your weight loss.

Weight loss results following surgery are dependent upon how effectively you follow the recommended program.

*These figures are reported/observed. Research on our patients is not completed to date.

 

 


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