We want you to achieve substantial and durable weight loss. Notice the two adjectives – substantial and durable. Any person and any program can result in some weight loss. For weight loss to be worthwhile you must be able to lose enough to make a difference, and you must be able to keep it off.
A person with BMI of 45 has about 56 kg of excess weight and should expect to lose at least half of that (28kg) to feel that the effort has been worthwhile.
Ideally, for the rest of your life. Our aim is create a long term partnership with you. You should generally expect at least ten years of weight loss. This would be regarded as reasonably durable.
Safe but not effective or durable.
Such as the Obera Intragastric balloon – safe with modest effectiveness and durability.
Safe, effective and durable.
Not as safe as Band, but more effective in the first 12 months; unsure of durability.
Not as safe as Band but more effective in first 12 months; durable.