Requested information from seminar March 2011

Co- Morbid conditions Stats and resolutions

RYGBP compared to gastric band

Resolution of co-morbid conditions•Following bariatric surgery, most patients resolve or improve their co-morbid

conditions

62%

86%86%79%

84%

72%77%

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100%

Diabetes Hypertension Sleep Apnea HighCholesterol*

Resolved

Resolved/Improved

Buchwald, et al JAMA Oct 2004.

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Weight Loss Over TimeU.S. Clinical Study Results Overview

Follow-Up Visit

Number of Patients

%EWL Weight Loss In Pounds

BMI

Pre-surgery 228 0% 0lbs 44

4 to 6 weeks 224 16% 20lbs 41

Six months 220 30% 38lbs 38

One year 224 40% 50lbs 36

18 months 213 44% 55lbs 35

24 months 212 45% 57lbs 35

36 months 228 43% 53lbs 36