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Anticipated Average Weight Loss
Weight loss resulting from these procedures varies according to the type of procedure. On average, our patients maintain weight loss as follows:
| Procedures | Years Post-Op | Common Channel | Excess Weight Loss |
| Duodenal Switch-Biliopancreatic Diversion | 10 | 30"-40" | 78%* |
| Distal Gastric Bypass | 5 | 59" or less | 89% |
| Medial Gastric Bypass | 5 | 60"-80" | 75% |
| Proximal Gastric Bypass (Lap) | 4 | 200" | 70%* |
| Adjustable Gastric Band (Lap) | 3 | N/A | 72% |
| Vertical Banded Gastroplasty | 7 | N/A | 54% |
| Revisionary Surgery | 5 | Varies | 92% |
Please note that estimated weight loss is dependent on several factors and is not meant to be a guarantee of your weight loss.
Weight loss results following surgery are dependent upon how effectively you follow the recommended program.
*These figures are reported/observed. Research on our patients is not completed to date.