RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Long-term Management of Patients After Weight Loss Surgery JF Ochsner Journal JO Ochsner J FD O. P. Jindal Global University SP 154 OP 159 VO 9 IS 3 A1 William S. Richardson A1 Amber M. Plaisance A1 Laura Periou A1 Jennifer Buquoi A1 Deanna Tillery YR 2009 UL http://www.ochsnerjournal.org/content/9/3/154.abstract AB Bariatric surgery is becoming very common, and most physicians will have contact with bariatric patients. Many aspects to follow-up are not generally known. The objective of this article is to help other physicians understand what follow-up entails to assist them with the care of these patients. It is expected that patients are followed up by the bariatric team for a lifetime, as care is complicated and lifetime follow-up is the key to long-term success.