Regardless of what type of bariatric weight-loss surgery you have, you will need to establish a follow-up plan with your doctor. Your doctor should establish this plan for you, based on what needs to happen after your surgery. He or she will want to keep track of your post-surgery diet, your healing, and — eventually — your weight loss.

Your doctor will also want to ensure that you're not experiencing any of the complications of bariatric surgery we mentioned previously in this quiz. In most cases, these follow-up visits can (and should) extend over a one-year period.

Learn more: Caring for Patients After Bariatric Surgery