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The proportion of patients achieving the targeted percentage of excess-weight loss at each time point. The actual number of patients with available data at each time point is indicated (after 2 years, we were unable to follow-up one-third of patients). LRYGBP = laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass; LAGBD = laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding device.
