Abstract
Bariatric and metabolic surgery is a very effective treatment method for higher degrees of obesity and comorbidities. However, long-term success of this approach depends on proper preparation and subsequent patient compliance.
The dietitian is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team of bariatric surgery. The nutritional intervention is already started in the period of preparation for the bariatric procedure and focuses on the modification of the patient's current eating habits, weight reduction and understanding of the principles of postoperative diet.
After the bariatric procedure, it is necessary to ensure optimal nutrition of the patient within a specific diet regime implemented in the first weeks after the operation. However, nutritional care should continue at regular intervals for a long time after the procedure.
It includes, for example, control of the appropriate diet composition, adherence to portion sizes and adequate drinking regime, as well as supplementation recommendations, all in relation to weight development, body composition and laboratory results.