Wednesday, August 15, 2007

comparing weight loss surgeries

My Bloglines reader served up a really interesting study published this month comparing many studies on the different weight loss surgeries. Reading it has only convinced me, again, that choosing the lap band was the right decision for me, right now. It was also comforting, quoting 60%+ loss of excess weight in the long-term for lap band patients, and a general 75% "success" rate for all bariatric surgeries. It also listed the factors that contribute to higher risk of surgical and post-op complications, like being male, older, heavier, ill-informed, etc. It makes me sound like the perfect candidate!

I am getting excited.

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