Weight Loss News for: September 2006

This also depends on what kind of weight loss surgery you have. Laparoscopic patients have a much shorter recovery time than those who have an open procedure. Most patients stay in the hospital for at least 24 hours after surgery. It takes most patients one to six weeks to resume daily activities and exercise.

This often depends on which surgery you have and how closely you follow the guidelines. In general, most patients will lose two to three pounds each week for the first year. One pound a week is more realistic. After the first year, weight loss will drop and the amount of weight lost will be gradual. [...]

For those looking to lose a considerable amount of weight, the gastric bypass weight loss surgery is commonly performed. Those who are morbidly obese, or those who are 100 pounds or more overweight, can often have a difficult time losing weight using conventional methods. Diet and exercise is not always enough to help many people [...]