Bariatric Surgery: The Importance of a Collaborative Healthcare Team

Bariatric surgery success depends on a multidisciplinary team:

1. Bariatric Surgeon: Eligibility assessment, procedure selection, operation, post-op management.
2. Dietitian/Nutritionist: Pre-op diet, post-op progression, lifelong micronutrient monitoring, deficiency prevention.
3. Psychologist/Behavioral Therapist: Behavioral assessment, eating disorder screening, coping strategies, body image, lifestyle adaptation.
4. Primary Care Physician: Comorbidity optimization, long-term medical management.
5. Specialized Nurses/NPs: Pre-op education, care coordination, follow-up monitoring.
6. Peer Support Groups: Shared experience, accountability, emotional support, practical tips.

Integrated, longitudinal collaboration ensures comprehensive care, sustained weight loss, and comorbidity resolution.