Lap Band Article Abstract (#7) READ THIS ONE TOO!

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Valen B, Munk AC

[Long term effects o gastric banding for weight reduction]

Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen (Norway), Jun 30 2000, 120(17) p1995-6

BACKGROUND: Obesity is defined as body weight exceeding normal weight

by 30%, or a body mass index (BMI) > 30. Various surgical procedures

have been introduced to treat obesity. Gastric banding is a variant

of the gastroplastic method. Our aim was to study the long term

effect of this procedure. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Over the years 1982

to 1988, gastric banding was performed at the county hospital of

Haugesund in 26 patients with a mean age of 35.7 years and a mean

preoperative BMI of 41.2. Data were obtained from patient files and

from questionnaires returned by 24 patients, on average 14 years

after the operation. RESULTS: Mean BMI for 16 patients with an intact

banding device at follow-up was 35.2. Mean weight reduction was 15

kilograms. 58% of the patients regretted the procedure. Only a few

were completely satisfied. INTERPRETATION: Long term results of

gastric banding are not satisfactory.

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Does it matter that this isn't even talking about the adjustable bands used

today? Not for this agenda apparently.....

Walter Lindstrom, Jr., Esquire

Obesity Law & Advocacy Center

www.obesitylaw.com

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Lap Band Article Abstract (#7) READ THIS ONE TOO!

> Valen B, Munk AC

> [Long term effects o gastric banding for weight reduction]

> Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen (Norway), Jun 30 2000, 120(17) p1995-6

>

>

> BACKGROUND: Obesity is defined as body weight exceeding normal weight

> by 30%, or a body mass index (BMI) > 30. Various surgical procedures

> have been introduced to treat obesity. Gastric banding is a variant

> of the gastroplastic method. Our aim was to study the long term

> effect of this procedure. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Over the years 1982

> to 1988, gastric banding was performed at the county hospital of

> Haugesund in 26 patients with a mean age of 35.7 years and a mean

> preoperative BMI of 41.2. Data were obtained from patient files and

> from questionnaires returned by 24 patients, on average 14 years

> after the operation. RESULTS: Mean BMI for 16 patients with an intact

> banding device at follow-up was 35.2. Mean weight reduction was 15

> kilograms. 58% of the patients regretted the procedure. Only a few

> were completely satisfied. INTERPRETATION: Long term results of

> gastric banding are not satisfactory.

>

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