Managing the Bariatric Surgery Patient: Presurgery and Postsurgery Considerations

Abstract

Obesity has extensive health repercussions, and bariatric surgery remains a viable solution to address this issue. This chapter focuses on the preoperative and postoperative management strategies required to achieve successful and durable outcomes in bariatric surgery patients. Preoperative assessment includes appropriate patient selection, psychosocial evaluation, nutritional analysis, and behavioral/medical counseling. Postoperative assessment includes immediate peri-operative care, diet transition, nutritional needs management, and handling of complications associated with bariatric surgery.