Table 2.
Anthropometric characteristics before and 12 months after bariatric surgery
| Parameter | Before bsc | After bsc | Δ% | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body weight, kg | 132.6±61 | 98.6±26 | −26% | p = 0.006 |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 49.6±21 | 36.8±8 | −26% | p = 0.004 |
| Body fat, % | 47.5±18 | 39.8±8 | −16% | p = 0.040 |
| Fat mass, kg | 63.4±42 | 40.2±17 | −37% | p < 0.001 |
| HbA1c, % | 6.61±3.2 | 5.28±0.9 | −20% | p = 0.003 |
| CRP, mg/L | 8.58±8 | 2.06±2.1 | −76% | p = 0.014 |
| Androgens | ||||
| Androstendione, µg/L | 1.3±0.6 | 0.9±0.5 | −27% | p = 0.008 |
| Testosterone, µg/L | 0.35±0.2 | 0.22±0.1 | −35% | p = 0.003 |
| Free androgen index, % | 6.9±11 | 2.2±1.8 | −68% | p = 0.002 |
| DHEAs, mg/L | 1.7±1.2 | 1.3±11 | −23% | p = 0.032 |
Results are expressed as means ± SD, from 10 samples per group. Δ% depicts the difference before and after bariatric surgery (bsc). p values are given in the table.