Table 1

Demographic and clinical characteristics of patients with class 1 obesity* who underwent bariatric surgery

CharacteristicNo. (%) of patients
n = 37
Sex
 Male2 (5)
 Female35 (95)
Age at baseline, mean (SE), yr44.5 (11.3)
Preoperative comorbidities
 Diabetes11 (30)
 Dyslipidemia11 (30)
 High blood pressure14 (38)
 Sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome7 (19)
 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease1 (3)
 Chronic renal failure1 (3)
 Cardiovascular disease1 (3)
 Gastroesophageal reflux19 (51)
  • SE = standard error.

  • * Body mass index 30.0–34.9.

  • Except where noted otherwise.