2017
DOI: 10.1159/000481825
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Practical Recommendations of the Obesity Management Task Force of the European Association for the Study of Obesity for the Post-Bariatric Surgery Medical Management

Abstract: Bariatric surgery is today the most effective long-term therapy for the management of patients with severe obesity, and its use is recommended by the relevant guidelines of the management of obesity in adults. Bariatric surgery is in general safe and effective, but it can cause new clinical problems and is associated with specific diagnostic, preventive and therapeutic needs. For clinicians, the acquisition of special knowledge and skills is required in order to deliver appropriate and effective care to the po… Show more

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“…Therefore, long-term mineral and multivitamin supplements should be prescribed to every bariatric patient according to the surgery procedure used. In addition, periodic laboratory surveillance for nutritional deficiencies is recommended, and appropriate supplements will be individualized accordingly [57]. Patients with demonstrated micronutrient deficiencies will be treated with the respective micronutrient.…”
Section: Bariatric Surgery [2-10 48 50-59]mentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Therefore, long-term mineral and multivitamin supplements should be prescribed to every bariatric patient according to the surgery procedure used. In addition, periodic laboratory surveillance for nutritional deficiencies is recommended, and appropriate supplements will be individualized accordingly [57]. Patients with demonstrated micronutrient deficiencies will be treated with the respective micronutrient.…”
Section: Bariatric Surgery [2-10 48 50-59]mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Finally, relapse in body weight gain (of various magnitudes) generally occurs after a few years to a decade. There should be an early attempt at prevention through lifestyle modification, focusing particularly on physical activity and on eventual treatment with appropriate weight loss drugs [57]. …”
Section: Bariatric Surgery [2-10 48 50-59]mentioning
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“…In the UK, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommends that bariatric surgery patients should stay under the care of the specialist surgical unit for the first 2 years post‐surgery and then be discharged to primary care under a shared care model with annual reviews . Recently, the European Association for the Study of Obesity published detailed guidance for non‐specialists that also highlighted the need for longer term follow‐up for patients following bariatric surgery. European Association for the Study of Obesity recommended that longer term follow‐up needs should be transferred to primary care physicians and other non‐surgical healthcare professionals (HCPs) when clinically appropriate , concurring with NICE guidance .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Recently, the European Association for the Study of Obesity published detailed guidance for non‐specialists that also highlighted the need for longer term follow‐up for patients following bariatric surgery. European Association for the Study of Obesity recommended that longer term follow‐up needs should be transferred to primary care physicians and other non‐surgical healthcare professionals (HCPs) when clinically appropriate , concurring with NICE guidance .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%