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How do the weight-loss results compare with gastric bypass?

April 26, 2017bypass compare Gastric results weight-loss

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How do the weight-loss results compare with gastric bypass?

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Surgeons have reported that gastric bypass patients lose weight faster in the first year. However, at five years, many banded patients have achieved overall weight loss that’s comparable to gastric bypass patients. Click here to view the results of studies about effectiveness of weight loss programs For a comparison of Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding surgery to other obesity surgery options, please see our comparisons page.