Research shows that traditional treatment options, such as diet, exercise, and behavior modification, are relatively ineffective in helping patients with morbid obesity achieve and maintain weight loss over the long term.
A weight loss program involving weight loss surgery is typically more effective, providing the longest period of sustained weight loss in patients for whom all other options failed.
How effective is weight loss surgery compared to other treatment options? The following table shows the three main treatment options for morbid obesity and their success rates over a 5-year period.
Treatment |
% Excess Body Weight Loss |
Medication | 0% - 7% |
Diet and Exercise | 0% to 5% |
Bariatric Surgery | 60% to 90% |
Please note that the information in this website is an educational resource and should not be used for decisions regarding treatment.
All such decisions must be made in consultation with a physician or your healthcare provider.
Every person is an individual with unique medical issues that need to be considered thoroughly in the decision to have bariatric surgery. Weight loss depends on a lot of factors and the results may vary from person to person.
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