Table 2.
Anthropometric indices in clinically severe obese patients before and after bariatric surgery.
| Variable | Before | After | Changes | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMI (kg/m2) | 45.46 ± 6.26 | 32.41 ± 4.47 | −13.05 ± 3.85 | <0.001 |
| Weight (kg) | 121.34 ± 20.32 | 87.41 ± 14.01 | −33.93 ± 11.79 | <0.001 |
| Waist circumference (cm) | 133.04 ± 13.6 | 107.61 ± 1.52 | −25.43 ± 12.13 | <0.001 |
| Body fat percentage (%) | 25 (27.8) | 35.83 ± 7.63 | −10.88 ± 4.77 | <0.001 |
| Fat-free mass (kg) | 23 (25.6) | 52.62 ± 15.16 | −11.88 ± 12.86 | <0.001 |
Data mentioned in N (%), mean ± SD; BMI, body mass index.