Surgical weight loss procedures demonstrate a consistent 70% reduction in excess body weight within nine months, maintained for five years, while medication outcomes present a 21% initial weight loss. However, uncertainties arise regarding the long-term effects of medications, with insights suggesting a 15% regain post-medication cessation and an additional 7% loss for those on medication for a year or more.
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