I've seen these graphs used to compare different Bariatric Surgeries... Can one of you post a link or a pic of these graphs?

Thanks!

Thanks that is very interesting. I had not seen this before.

Here's a generic one.

These aren't really good indicators for everyone, but if you're using it as a reference guide, they're useful.

http://www.sclaweigh...leeve_graph.gif

Good share. It makes sense, too. The VSG doesn't lose it's effectiveness with time due to the fact that your restriction around one year post op is about maxed, but the bypass does lose effectiveness after one year because the guaranteed window of malabsorption closes for many at that point. Couple that with a stretchable pouch and you can see why the long term success/regain rates for RNY are not as good as the VSG.

I'd point out that with whatever method of weight loss you choose the closer you get to your ideal weight the slower the loss is going to be. So naturally, the vast majority of people will lose the largest amount of weight in the first year post op. It took me half a year to shed the last twenty pounds.

~Cheri

^{I thought this one was interesting...}

^{"Excess weight" (amount over normal weight) lost after each procedure:}

^{Procedure1 year3-5 years5-15 yearsGastric Bypass65%-70%55%-65%55%-65%Lap-Band®30%-35%40%-50%40%-50%Sleeve Gastrectomy60%-70%55%-65%Unknown}

http://www.tylerbariatrics.com/weight-loss.htm

Cheri.... How are you doing? When will you be shaing baby pics?