Group A (n = 12)

Group B (n = 12)

P value

Appetite

No change vs. normal status

100% (12/12)

66.7% (8/12)

0.0465

Decreased vs. normal status

0% (0/12)

33.3% (4/12)

Postprandial abdominal fullness

Negative

83.3% (10/12)

25.0% (3/12)

0.0061

Positive

16.7% (2/12)

75.0% (9/12)

Symptoms of reflux esophagitis

(heartburn, chest pain, dyspepsia, regurgitation, dysphagia)

Negative

91.7% (11/12)

75.0% (9/12)

0.2950

Positive

8.3% (1/12)

25.0% (3/12)

Early dumping syndrome

Negative

100% (12/12)

100% (12/12)

Positive

0% (0/12)

0% (0/12)

Late dumping syndrome

Negative

100% (12/12)

100% (12/12)

Positive

0% (0/12)

0% (0/12)

Percent body weight relative to preillness weight

93.9% ± 5.4%

90.8% ± 8.5%

0.2978