WLS study - how to do well

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A very good study about weight loss success - what is needed. they

found that those who were well-prepared for the needed changes, got

regular followup care in several areas, and followed the guidelines,

did considerably better.

They looked at both bypass and band patients, but this part about band

patients is significant, imo:

" Aftercare seems to be even more critical for gastric band patients

than for gastric bypass patients. Gastric band patients that

participated in five or more components of aftercare lost 30 percent

more weight and report having a significantly better quality of life

than those who participated in four or less. Most said their health

(84%) and self-esteem (79%) got much better compared to those who

participate in fewer components (46% and 47% respectively). "

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/111681.php

Sandy r