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The estimated number of weight loss surgery in the US for the year 2006 is 177,600. In 1998, it was 12,775, in 2002, 70,256.
other important info:
Impact of surgery on obesity-related diseases.
(originally from JAMA Oct. 2004, the total number of patients assessed in this study, 22,000)
Type 2 diabetes eliminated in 76.8% of patients,; 86% eliminated or improved.
Hypertnesion eliminated in 61.7% patients and resolved or improved 78.5%
Obstructive sleep apnea or sleep-disordered breathing eliminated in 85.7% of patients
High cholesterol levels or hyperlipidemia decreased in more than 70% of patients
Average weight loss was 61.2% for all patients
Risks (JAMA Oct 2004)
Mortality: LAGB (lap band) 0.1%, gastric bypass 0.5%, BPD/DS 1%
In-patient death associated with bariatric surgery declined from .89% in 1998 to 0.19% in 2004.
Effectiveness
Weight loss continues up to 18 to 14 months after the procedure.
Patients MAY lose 30-50% of their excess weight in the first 6 months, and a total of 77% of their excess weight as early as 12 months after surgery. Another study showed that patients can maintain a 50-60% loss of excess weight 10-14 years after weight loss surgery.
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