Criteria for selection of appropriate candidates for bar­iatric surgery have been established to minimize surgical complications and to maximize the benefit of these important and limited procedures. The preoperative workup should evaluate a patient’s medical, nutritional, mental and functional health...

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Adherence to consistent post-operative behavioural changes (behaviour modification for nutrition plans, physical activity and vitamin intake) can optimize obesity management and health while minimizing post-operative complications. Working in partnership, the bariatric surgical centre, the local bariatri...

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