[Medical Follow Up After Bariatric Surgery].

Medical Follow Up After Bariatric Surgery The number of patients undergoing bariatric surgery to treat morbid obesity is increasing rapidly. Therefore it is an important issue to be aware of outcome and complications after bariatric surgery. This review presents a compilation of important gastrointestinal symptoms, as pain, diarrhea and dumping, and includes treatment options. It characterizes possible micronutrient deficiencies, gives instructions concerning the adaptation of drugs and illustrates possible adverse outcomes, such as excessive weight loss, insufficient weight loss and weight regain after bariatric surgery.