Men

(n = 12)

Women

(n = 52)

BMI, mean (SD)

Before

45.2 (4.9)

44.7(6.5)

After

29.2 (5.0)

27.7 (4.1)

Weight loss, %, mean (SD)

35.4 (7.4)

37.7 (7.2)

Diseases and other factors, n (%)

Type 2 diabetes

5 (42)

14 (29)

Stroke

1 (9)

0

Heart

1 (9)

0

Kidney

0

1 (2)

Eye

0

0

Indigestion problems

0

2 (4)

Problems with feet

3 (27)

8 (17)

Urinary ailment

0

2 (4)

Musculoskeletal disorder

4 (33)

22 (43)

Mental disorder

3 (27)

10 (21)

Smoking

1 (8)

16 (34)