There are two definitions for a co-morbid condition: the presence of one or more disorder or disease in addition to a primary disorder or disease; or, the presence of a disorder or disease that is caused by or otherwise related to another condition in the same patient. The primary disease of morbid obesity can lead to several co-morbid conditions.

Obesity Treatment Options and Effectiveness28

Results of Five-Year Follow-up

TREATMENTWEIGHT LOSS (% OF PATIENTS)
Diet and Exercise*2% to 5%28
Medication**0%28
Bariatric Surgery***50% to 70%28

* Success measured as a loss of 10% of initial body weight.
** Weight loss is not maintained once treatment ends.
*** Success measured as a loss of 50% of excess body weight (equivalent to loss of approximately 20% to 25% of initial body weight).