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I.Benefits of Adjustable Gastric Banding
Significant weight loss
Patients in a 3-year U.S. clinical trial lost a mean of 70% of their excess weight at 1 year and 60% at 3 years
Improved health
Clinical trials have shown that gastric banding can resolve or improve the most common health conditions associated with obesity.
|
Health Problem |
% of Gastric Band Patients |
|
Type 2 Diabetes Resolved |
47.8%1 |
|
High Blood Pressure Resolved |
43.2%9 |
|
High Cholesterol Improved |
78.3%9In addition, patients in the U.S. clinical trial |
|
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Resolved |
94.6%9 |
|
Acid Reflux/GERD Resolved |
32.3%10 |
Quality of life improvements
Clinical studies of laparoscopic bariatric surgery patients found that they felt better, spent more time doing recreational and physical activities, benefited from enhanced productivity and economic opportunities, and had more self-confidence than they did prior to surgery.
Reversible
Because adjustable gastric banding surgery does not permanently change the anatomy of the stomach and intestines, the gastric band can be removed if necessary. Please keep in mind that reversal surgery is not simple, and weight gain is usually observed in people who have the band removed and who do not continue a healthy eating regimen.
II.Benefits of Gastric Bypass
Significant weight loss
- As a result of gastric bypass, patients typically lose 61.6% of excess weight in the first year following surgery & 70-80% of excess weight as the end of 3 years.
- At least two thirds of patients who undergo gastric bypass surgery are able to keep off at least 60% of their excess weight for 10 years or longer.
Improved health
One study found that gastric bypass surgery reduced the total number of serious health problems (type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, etc.) of participating patients by 96%.
|
Health Problem |
% of Gastric Bypass Patients |
|
Type 2 Diabetes Resolved |
83.7%9 |
|
High Blood Pressure Resolved |
67.5%9 |
|
High Cholesterol Improved |
94.9%9 |
|
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Resolved |
80.4%9 |
Reduced healthcare costs
A recent study showed that bariatric surgery pays for itself in about 2 years. One important reason is that weight loss surgery may help to improve or resolve conditions associated with obesity, such as type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol,9 so patients save money on related prescription drugs, doctor visits, and hospital visits.
Quality of life improvements
Clinical studies of laparoscopic bariatric surgery patients found that they felt better, spent more time doing recreational and physical activities, benefited from enhanced productivity and economic opportunities, and had more self-confidence than they did prior to surgery.
III.Benefits of Sleeve Gastrectomy
Significant weight loss
Patients have been shown to lose an average of 60 -80%% of their excess weight.
Improved health
A clinical study on sleeve gastrectomy showed the following health benefits:
|
Health Problem(comorbidity) |
Result After Sleeve Gastrectomy |
|
Type 2 Diabetes Resolved |
56% resolved; 37% improved23 |
|
High Blood Pressure Resolved |
49%23 |
|
High Cholesterol Improved |
43% resolved; 38% improved23 |
|
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Resolved |
60%23 |
|
Acid Reflux/GERD Resolved |
57% resolved;23 43% improved23 |
Reduced healthcare costs
A recent study showed that bariatric surgery pays for itself in about 2 years. One important reason is that weight loss surgery may help to improve or resolve conditions associated with obesity, such as type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol,9 so patients save money on related prescription drugs, doctor visits, and hospital visits.11
Quality of life improvements
Clinical studies of laparoscopic bariatric surgery patients found that they felt better, spent more time doing recreational and physical activities, benefited from enhanced productivity and economic opportunities, and had more self-confidence than they did prior to surgery.