Table 2 Weight loss outcomes at four time points before and after surgery

Weight

119.65 ± 3.09

107.47 ± 2.85

96.73 ± 2.54

86.67 ± 2.29

 < 0.001

BMI

44.67 ± 0.54

40.11 ± 0.52

36.12 ± 0.49

32.39 ± 0.52

 < 0.001

TWL%

-

10.22 ± 0.27

19.15 ± 0.39

27.49 ± 0.74

 < 0.001

EWL%

-

23.75 ± 0.78

44.44 ± 1.23

63.7 ± 2.06

 < 0.001

EBMI%

-

23.75 ± 0.79

44.44 ± 1.23

63.7 ± 2.06

 < 0.001

ΔBMI

-

4.55 ± 0.13

8.54 ± 0.19

12.27 ± 0.35

 < 0.001