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Studies show that Weight Loss surgery can effectively improve and resolve many co-morbid conditions. A review of more that 22,000 Weight Loss surgery patients showed:
- Improvement in or complete resolution of conditions including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnea4
- 61.2% reduction of excess weight4
TREATMENT |
WEIGHT LOSS
(% of Patients) |
Diet and Exercise* |
2% to 5% |
Medication** |
0% |
Weight Loss Surgery*** |
50% to 70% |
* Success measured as a loss of 10% of initial body weight.
** Weight loss is not maintained once treatment ends.
*** Success measured as a loss of 50% of excess body weight (equivalent to loss of approximately 20% to 25% of initial body weight).
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