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Post-operative monitoring recommendations [11]
| Item | SG | RYGB |
|---|---|---|
| Control visits (months) | 1,3,6,12 | 1,3,6,12 |
| Weight progress each visit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lipid evaluation every 6–12 months based on risk and therapy | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bone density (DXA) at 2 years | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vitamin B12 annually | ✓ | ✓ |
| Folic acid, iron studies and 25-OHD3 | x | ✓ |
| Vitamin A | x | Optional |
| Copper, zinc and selenium evaluation | x | ✓ |
| Thiamine | ✓ | ✓ |
| Adherence to physical activity recommendations | ✓ | ✓ |
