Pre- and post-operative nutritional follow-up

Nutritional follow-up is a cornerstone of successful bariatric surgery. Before the procedure, it assesses eating habits, corrects any deficiencies and initiates the changes that will ease adaptation after the operation. It is also the opportunity to understand how eating will change after surgery. After the procedure, food is reintroduced in stages: liquid, then puréed, then normal textures, following a precise schedule given to the patient. The nutritionist supports each phase, adjusts protein intake, ensures good hydration and prevents food intolerances. In the longer term, regular consultations monitor nutritional balance, adjust vitamin and mineral supplementation, consolidate the new habits and prevent weight regain. This follow-up continues over time and is an integral part of the surgical treatment of obesity. At Clinique Pasteur Tunis, nutritional coaching is built into the bariatric pathway: patients benefit from scheduled consultations before and after the procedure, with personalised meal plans and a dedicated contact available to answer their questions at every stage.