a numerical trendP = .0598
No differences were found between those seeking only ESG versus those seeking only IGB placement in the proportion of female respondents, excess weight, presence of weight-related medical conditions, or use of prescription antiobesity medications; however, those seeking IGB-only versus those seeking ESG-only therapies had a numerical trend toward younger age (39.6 ± 9.6 years vs 44.2 ± 9.8 years, P = .0598) and lower BMI (37.0 ± 4.2 kg/m 2 vs 39.5 ± 5.7 kg/m 2 , P = .0572).