Treatment Options

Non-Surgical Treatment

Dieting, exercise, and medication have long been
regarded as the conventional methods to achieve
weight loss. Sometimes, these efforts are successful
in the short term. However, for people who are
morbidly obese, the results rarely last. For many,
this can translate into what's called the "yo-yo
syndrome," where patients continually gain and lose
weight with the possibility of serious psychological and health consequences. Recent research reveals that conventional methods of weight loss generally fail to produce permanent weight loss. Several studies have shown that patients on diets, exercise programs, or medication are able to lose approximately 10% of their body weight but tend to regain two-thirds of it within one year, and almost all of it within five years. 1 Another study found that less than 5% of patients in weight loss programs were able to maintain their reduced weight after five years. 2

Surgical Treatment

Over the years, weight-loss surgery has proven to be a successful method for the treatment of morbid obesity. 3 Surgical options have continued to evolve and [insert name of practice, hospital or Bariatric program] is pleased to be able to offer patients the LAP-BAND® System surgery. This procedure is the safest, least traumatic and only adjustable and reversible obesity surgery available in the United States. The LAP-BAND System provides a unique tool that can help you achieve and maintain significant weight loss, improve your health, and enhance your quality of life.