Question:
Should we see a special Bariatric doctor yearly?

My friend's dad is a doctor and he said just like someone with a heart condition having a cardiologist, someone who's had Bariatric surgery should have a Bariatric internist of some kind to check in with once a year. Is this something I need to look into?    — Cindi S. (posted on January 27, 2003)

January 27, 2003
Most surgeons will do ongoing follow up. My surgeon's philosphy is that this is a life time commitment. After my intitial follow-up periodI will have yearly check-ups with him for life. He is also training someone under him who will take his places when he retires or dies.
   — CarmelCandy777

January 28, 2003
At my consult, my surgeon let me know in no uncertain terms that he and I were going to be partners for life!! He will expect to see me once a year for the rest of my life after he does my surgery. The prospect doesn't bother me at all - he's quite the cutie! ;)
   — Dragon G.