Patients in a 3-year U.S. clinical trial lost a mean of 60% of their excess weight at 1 year and 70% at 3 years
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 experienced a 22% increase in good cholesterol (HDL), 36 months after surgery.1 |
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Resolved |
94.6%9 |
Acid Reflux/GERD Resolved |
32.3%10 |
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.
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.