What generally are the statistical results of various weight loss methods?
Most people with a significant weight loss problem do not have long term weight loss success with conservative measures alone of diet, exercise, medication and behavior modification. However when a weight loss procedure such as the LAP-BAND® System system is performed in addition to the conservative treatment, long term weight loss success increases dramatically. The average weight loss after the LAP-BAND® System procedure is approximately 60% of excess weight after 5 years. Some patients have even better results.