When do I return to the doctors office for my post-op checkup?
A. You will be seen within seven to ten days after discharge from the hospital. During the next four weeks you will interact with the dietician as your diet progresses from liquids to pureed food and then to solid food. You will be seen in the office again at one month and then three months postoperatively. Subsequent visits consist of nutrition checks at six months, one year, and then annually. Because of the complexity of this surgery and the potential for nutritional issues associated with massive weight loss, regular nutritional follow-up is expected. Patients are expected to comply with this. Patients who live outside the area can have their follow-up done locally with communication to the surgeon.
