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How do the weight-loss results with the LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Banding System compare to those with the gastric bypass?

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How do the weight-loss results with the LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Banding System compare to those with the gastric bypass?

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Surgeons have reported that gastric bypass patients lose weight faster in the first year. At five years, however, many LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Banding System patients have achieved weight losses equal to that of gastric bypass patients. Focus on long-term weight loss and remember that it is important to lose weight gradually while reducing obesity-related risks and improving your health.