Specialized Weight Management Centre (Bariatric Centre)
Weight loss and surgery associated requires multidisciplinary approach both before and after surgery. It is generally recommended to consult a team of professionals with considerable experience in this specialist area. The reduction of risks associated with the surgery and long term outcomes are likely to be improved with teams who have experience in assessment and on going management of the weight loss surgery clientele.
Specialized Weight Management Centre
It is usual that such centres will have not only suitable skills and expertise but also relevant equipment for the larger patient group. They will also be familiar with possible unique physical and mobility needs required by some of this patient group.
MIDBAND™ Placement in a specialized obesity center ... 
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Follow up
Regular follow up is essential not only for encouragement, support, physical and nutritional advice but also to detect and address potential complications at the earliest stage possible. Examples may include nutritional deficiencies including Vitamin D, Vitamin B and iron deficiency, possible reasons for ‘unexplained weight gain’ or referral if there are concerns related to the surgery itself.
Guidelines are given to all those who undergo gastric MIDBAND™ placement. Based on many years experience in this field it is strongly recommended that these guidelines are followed for the best possible outcome.
