Table 2 Characteristics of obese subjects scheduled for LSG (pre- and post-LSG) and non-obese subjects regarding height, weight and Body Mass Index (BMI)
Characteristics | Obese (n = 108) | Non-obese (n = 100) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Pre-LSG | Post-LSG | ||
Height (cm) | |||
 Mean ± SD. | 167.8 ± 8.13 | 167.8 ± 8.13 | 167.6 ± 8.24 |
 Median (Min. – Max.) | 167 (150–188) | 167 (150–188) | 168.5 (150–183) |
Weight (Kg) | |||
 Mean ± SD. | 114.4 ± 19.16 | 97.37 ± 17.09 | 68.61 ± 8.60 |
 Median (Min. – Max.) | 111.5 (85–170) | 92 (70–155) | 67 (50–88) |
aBMI (Kg/m2) | |||
 Mean ± SD. | 40.50 ± 5.04 | 34.45 ± 4.55 | 24.37 ± 1.82 |
 Median (Min. – Max.) | 38.75 (30.48–52.53) | 33.49 (25.1–47.02) | 24.67 (19.03–27.73) |
t (p) | 26.348* (< 0.001*) |  | |