Lifelong follow‑up is essential. Regular reviews protect nutritional health, maintain weight loss and detect complications early.
Follow‑Up Post Bariatric Surgery or During Pharmacotherapy
Follow‑Up Schedule (typical)
• 2–6 weeks after surgery/medication start; then every 3–6 months during year 1; annually thereafter.
• More frequent visits if symptoms, medication titration or pregnancy planning.
What We Monitor
• Weight trajectory and body composition
• Micronutrients (B12, folate, ferritin/iron, vitamin D, calcium, zinc, selenium, copper; thiamine if risk)
• Glycaemic control, lipids, blood pressure
• Supplement adherence and medication adjustments
• Diet quality, activity, sleep and psychological wellbeing
Lifelong Supplements (procedure‑dependent)
• Daily multivitamin‑mineral; B12 (oral or injections), iron and vitamin D/calcium as indicated
• Additional trace elements after bypass/duodenal switch variants (zinc, copper, selenium, vitamin A)
Why Dr. Spyros Panagiotopoulos?
Mr. Panagiotopoulos embeds robust follow‑up into every care pathway, coordinating input from dietetics, psychology and primary care to sustain results safely over the long term.