How successful is lap-band surgery?

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How successful is lap-band surgery?

Peter LePort (Gastric Bypass Surgeon) gives expert video advice on: What is a 'restrictive weight loss' surgery?; Who should choose to have lap-band surgery?; What are the advantages and disadvantages of lap-band surgery? and more...

Lap-band surgery is reported to be anywhere from 50, 60, 70% successful, meaning that over a five year period a patient loses 60 to 80% of their excess weight and keeps it off.

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