Table 1.
Patient Characteristics by Group
| Characteristic | Surgery (n=192) | Dropped Out (n=82) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years); mean (± SD) | 44.9 (±11.8) | 46.1 (±12.3) | 0.472 |
| Female; % | 82.8 | 73.1 | 0.068 |
| BMI (kg/m2); mean (± SD) | 46.9 (±7.3) | 47.5 (±8.0) | 0.604 |
| Comorbidity | |||
| CAD; % | 1.0 | 10.9 | <0.0001 |
| Asthma; % | 29.1 | 29.2 | 0.986 |
| CHF; % | 0.5 | 2.4 | 0.214 |
| COPD; % | 2.0 | 6.1 | 0.133 |
| Diabetes; % | 30.2 | 29.2 | 0.876 |
| GERD; % | 61.4 | 63.4 | 0.760 |
| HLD; % | 44.7 | 46.3 | 0.813 |
| HTN; % | 42.7 | 63.4 | 0.002 |
| Psychological; % | 74.4 | 63.4 | 0.064 |
| Arrhythmia; % | 5.2 | 7.3 | 0.495 |
| OSA; % | 60.4 | 48.7 | 0.075 |
| Smoking; % | 7.2 | 18.2 | 0.007 |
| Distance from clinic (miles); mean (± SD) | 19.7 (±19.3) | 18.4 (±17.2) | 0.614 |
| Days from BIS to MRC; mean (± SD) | 103.7 (±94.2) | 164.2 (±160.2) | 0.004 |
| On-line informational meeting; % | 2.0 | 3.6 | 0.431 |
SD indicates standard deviation; BMI, body mass index; CAD, coronary artery disease; CHF, congestive heart failure; COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disease; HLD, hyperlipidemia; HTN, hypertension; OSA, obstructive sleep apnea; BIS, bariatric informational session; MRC, multidisciplinary review committee