The success rate of bariatric surgery, also known as weight loss surgery, can vary depending on the type of procedure, the patient’s health status, and other factors. Generally, weight loss surgery is considered successful if the patient achieves and maintains a significant reduction in body weight and experiences improvement in obesity-related health conditions.

Here are some general success rates for the most common types of weight loss surgery:

• Gastric bypass surgery: Studies have shown that gastric bypass surgery can result in weight loss of 60-80% of excess body weight within the first year after surgery. Long-term success rates (10 years or more) have been reported to be around 50-60%.
• Sleeve gastrectomy: Sleeve gastrectomy is a procedure that involves removing a large portion of the stomach to create a smaller, tube-shaped stomach. Studies have shown that sleeve gastrectomy can result in weight loss of 50-70% of excess body weight within the first year after surgery. Long-term success rates are still being studied.
• Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding: This procedure involves placing a band around the upper part of the stomach to create a small pouch. Studies have shown that laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding can result in weight loss of 40-50% of excess body weight within the first year after surgery. Long-term success rates (10 years or more) have been reported to be around 30%.

It’s important to note that weight loss surgery is not a guarantee of success, and patients must commit to making long-term lifestyle changes to achieve and maintain their weight loss goals. Working with a healthcare team, including a dietitian and mental health professional, can also improve the chances of success.

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Researchers say low-carb, high-fat ‘keto-like’ diets lead to higher ‘bad’ cholesterol, which raises risk of stroke and heart disease.

In recent years, the “keto diet” (low-carb ketogenic) has increased in popularity among those looking to lose weight.

However, a new study suggests that a “keto-like” diet could set off an increase in “bad” cholesterol, which can lead to a buildup of plaque in the arteries and a significantly greater risk of heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular events.

Findings from the study were presented on Sunday in New Orleans, Louisiana, at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.

In a press release about the findings, lead author Iulia Iatan, M.D., PhD, says “Our study found that regular consumption of a self-reported diet low in carbohydrates and high in fat was associated with increased levels of LDL cholesterol — or ‘bad’ cholesterol — and a higher risk of heart disease.”

According to the American Heart Association, bariatric surgery may lower the risk of future cardiovascular problems.

A recent study demonstrated that participants with cardiovascular disease and severe obesity (a body mass index of 40 or higher) who underwent bariatric surgery had fewer major cardiovascular events than people with similar conditions who did not have the surgery. Fewer of them died as well.

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