Managements and follow-up of a patient after bariatric surgery

Long-term bariatric follow-up requires team approach and attention to several aspects of care. Active nutritional patient education and clinical management to prevent and detect nutritional deficiencies are recommended for all patients who undergo bariatric surgery. Patients who make dietary and lifestyle changes as an adjunct to their surgical procedure have better nutritional and weight loss outcomes than those who have limited follow-up. This article provides management and follow-up strategies for nutritional and dietary considerations of patients after bariatric surgery.