The aim of the intensive LSVT BIG training is improve people's ability to make bigger movements. These movements can then be generalized for different functional activities and situations.
However, research has shown that approximately 20% of overweight individuals are successful at long-term weight loss when defined as losing at least 10% of initial body weight and maintaining the loss for at least 1 y.he National Weight Control Registry provides information about the strategies used by successful weight loss maintainers to achieve and maintain long-term weight loss. National Weight Control Registry members have lost an average of 33 kg and maintained the loss for more than 5 y.
The amount of weight loss varies from patient to patient and is dependent on the patientâs profile and the degree of commitment the patient has in making lifestyle changes. That being said, the reported range for weight loss varies from 1 to 3 lbs/week of fat loss during the first year after the surgery. Weight loss continues afterwards, but at a slower pace. While the lap band is removable, it is generally left in place permanently unless there are complications.