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Table 3 Weight loss along the follow-up period

From: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adolescents

 

1 month

3 months

6 months

12 months

EWL*

14 ± 1.3 kg

23 ± 1.9 kg

30 ± 2 kg

42 ± 4 kg

WL%*

21.5%

35%

46%

65%

  1. *EWL excess weight loss, *WL % percentage of weight loss