Medical follow-up of obesity surgery patients: development of a monitoring sheet for general practitioners, “baria check”

Abstract

Rationale: The current obesity epidemic is associated with an increased recourse to obesity surgery (OS). The French health care system struggles to ensure long-term follow-up of the operated patients. The general practitioner (GP) should play a crucial role. Our objective was to develop a monitoring sheet, “BARIA Check”, in order to improve patient follow-up and care after OS by the GP.