Undergoing gastric sleeve surgery is a major step toward a healthier, more confident you. But the journey doesn’t end after surgery. It’s actually just beginning.
Gastric sleeve specialist Dr. Aliu O. Sanni at Eastside Bariatric & General Surgery in Snellville, Georgia, understands that the months and years following your gastric sleeve procedure are important for achieving long-term success.
The appointments aren’t just a formality. They help you maintain your results, stay healthy, and prevent setbacks. Here, we explain the importance of seeing Dr. Sanni and our team after your gastric sleeve procedure.
After surgery, your body goes through dramatic changes. Regular follow-ups with Dr. Sanni help monitor your weight loss to make sure it’s happening at a healthy, steady pace.
When you lose weight too fast, you can experience muscle loss or nutritional deficiencies. But slower progress might mean you need a few adjustments to your eating habits or activity level.
Dr. Sanni uses these check-ins to assess how your body is responding, celebrate your wins, and help you stay motivated as you reach new milestones.
Your stomach is smaller after gastric sleeve surgery, so your body absorbs fewer nutrients from food. To monitor your health and ensure you’re getting enough nutrition after your procedure, Dr. Sanni performs blood work to check your vitamin and mineral levels, such as iron, vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin D.
If deficiencies appear, we can correct them early with supplements or dietary changes before they cause fatigue, hair loss, or other health problems.
Weight loss surgery can bring emotional changes, so just know that it’s normal to experience ups and downs as you adjust to your new lifestyle and eating habits.
Your follow-up appointments often include mental health check-ins, when you can talk about challenges like emotional eating, stress, or body image concerns. Our care team may recommend counseling, support groups, or other tools to help you stay focused and confident through every stage of recovery.
After surgery, your needs will evolve over time. What works for you at three months post-op might not be right at one year. Regular appointments allow Dr. Sanni and our team to fine-tune your diet, exercise plan, and supplement routine, helping them align with your changing body and goals.
Follow-ups also help detect and prevent complications early, such as acid reflux, vitamin deficiencies, or weight gain. Regular communication with our bariatric team ensures that we can address small issues quickly before they turn into bigger problems.
Think of your follow-up care as your safety net. By staying consistent with your appointments, you’ll have our expert guidance, accountability, and encouragement every step of the way, helping you make your gastric sleeve results last a lifetime.
We’re here to answer your questions, so book a consultation by calling our friendly office or scheduling your visit online today.
