Table 3: Biochemical parameters of individuals undergoing bariatric surgery at a private clinic.

Groups/Period Before surgery 6 months after surgery p value Reference values
Fasting glycemia (mg/dL) 118.55 (± 8.43) 92.55 (± 4.23) P < 0.05 70 to 99 mg/dl
Total cholesterol (mg/dL) 217.43 (± 12.03) 177.72 (± 10.32) P < 0.001 Desirable: < than 200 mg/dl Bordering: 200 to 239 mg/dl High: Equal to or greater than 240 mg/dl
HDL (mg/dL) 43.43 (± 2.61) 50.03 (± 2.61) P < 0.001 Equal to or greater than 40 mg/dl
Triglycerides (mg/dL) 228.55 (± 16.29) 123.68 (± 9.34) P < 0.001 Man: 3.5 to 7.2 mg/dl Woman: 2.6 to 6.0 mg/dl