Follow the dietary guidelines provided to you. Our guidelines are evidence-based and designed for the specific procedure performed Patients who follow the instructions for dietary intake, hydration, activity and vitamins/supplements have fewer complications and are more successful over the long term Include activity daily. A healthy lifestyle includes activity, which is necessary to achieve a balance of calories in and out and to build and maintain healthy muscle Check with your primary care provider to be sure you are medically safe to exercise Avoid behaviors that can be unhealthy such as smoking, drinking soda and alcohol and eating a lot of “junk” food. Attend support group meetings Our support group meetings offer helpful information and present the opportunity to network with others on the same journey Follow up with your bariatric surgeon and team Complications or nutritional deficiencies can develop over time and need to be evaluated Get annual assessments of your health and lab work so you know your nutritional status