Bariatric surgery changes the lives of overweight people. They lose weight, become healthier and live longer, but: are not healed. The predisposition to obesity remains, and so does our affluent society. The effect of the surgery can weaken, the amounts of food may increase or the desire for snacks returns and weight gain can occur again. The fight against too much remains, our aftercare accompanies you in this fight and does not leave you alone.

The healthy nutrition and digestive system is programmed by nature in such a way that all parts of the food supplied to it are absorbed, which is actually awesome. Only it cannot recognize the excess and deposits it in the adipose tissue in case of hunger. Since the time of hunger does not usually occur, fat is deposited under the skin, in the abdomen and in the organs. This system is changed by bariatric surgery. 

In addition to the desired consequences such as weight loss or immediate improvement of any diabetes, the surgical change to the digestive system also has undesirable consequences. Certain vitamins, especially vitamin B12, minerals such as calcium and sometimes trace elements such as copper, are poorly absorbed. It can take a long time before a deficiency is noticed and during this time definite damage can already occur (damage to nerve cells, bone loss). For this reason, special medical monitoring is essential. We know the possible defects and look for them before irreparable damage can occur. 

After an operation, it is possible that too little food can be consumed, resulting in real malnutrition. Medical, endoscopic (by the gastrointestinal specialist) or surgical measures may be necessary.

Mental wellbeing improves in most cases after weight loss, but the opposite can also occur. It is important to address this area. Our psychologist takes on this problem.

In the life afterwards, the treatment does not end, which we are always there for you, together with the emergency gate of the Beau-Site clinic around the clock!  

The close cooperation with the surgeons, Dr. med. J. Zehetner, Professor (USC) / Mr. PD Dr. med. R. Steffen as well as the gastrointestinal specialists and the radiologists enable us to regularly clarify current questions.