[Difficulties of follow-up of patients after bariatric surgery]

Difficulties of follow-up of patients after bariatric surgery. Since several years, there are existing guidelines for the follow- up of patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Despite this, many patients who have undergone bariatric surgery do not have the recommended follow-up. Patients are often lost to follow-up and are therefore more likely to have a weight regain after surgery. On the other hand, they may be exposed to a lower tight control of their comorbidities, an increase in the number of postoperative complications, and a high level of nutritional deficiencies. In addition, many situations may require special expertise that takes into account the history of bariatric surgery. Patients should benefit a personalized follow- up to maximize the beneficial effects of bariatric surgeries.