Nutritional follow-up before and after bariatric surgery

Bariatric surgery (sleeve, bypass) is a powerful tool against obesity, but its success largely depends on the nutritional support surrounding it. The clinic's nutritional coaching centre provides this specialised follow-up, in close coordination with the establishment's bariatric surgeons. Before the operation, the nutritionist evaluates eating habits, prepares the patient for the changes ahead and helps them adopt the first adjustments. This preparation is an integral part of the pre-operative workup and determines how smoothly the surgery and its aftermath will go. After the operation, the diet evolves in stages: liquid textures, then puréed, then normal, with gradual learning of the new sensations of fullness. The nutritionist guides the patient through each phase, ensures that protein, vitamin and mineral needs are covered, and prevents deficiencies through attentive follow-up. At Clinique Pasteur Tunis, this follow-up is part of the establishment's complete bariatric pathway, which has built its reputation in this discipline: surgeon, nutritionist and psychologist work together to guide each patient towards a lasting result and a better quality of life.