How do the weight-loss results with the LAP-BAND® system compare to those with the gastric bypass?
Surgeons have reported that gastric bypass patients lose weight faster in the first year after surgery although recent studies show that gastric bypass patients loose a greater amount of bone mass and lean muscle mass than patients who have the LAP-BAND® System, requiring additional supplements to be taken by gastric bypass patients. At three years, however, many LAP-BAND® System patients have achieved weight loss comparable to that of gastric bypass patients. You should 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.
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