Effectiveness of Gastric Banding

A gastric band can be a very effective tool for successful weight loss and ongoing weight maintenance if the guidelines are followed. Most people can expect to lose up to 80% of their excess weight with a lap band, with up to 27kgs being lost in the first year.

Studies about the effectiveness of lap banding have shown most patients have maintained their weight loss 3 – 8 years after their surgery. This of course should extend permanently while the lap band stays in place. We don’t recommend removal of the band, even when the goal weight is achieved though as it has been our experience that a return to normal habits results in a significant regain of weight.

Once significant weight loss has occurred, many patients report a significant reduction in symptoms and required medication, and in some cases, complete reversal of Type II Diabetes. Other conditions that show strong improvements and occasional reversals include hypertension, heart disease and sleep apnea.

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