Bariatric surgery frequently leads to several nutritional deficiencies that are well reported in the literature. However, numerous other aspects of the patients' life are concerned by bariatric interventions, so that the follow-up of these patients after bariatric surgery does not only encompass a mere correction of the well-known nutritional deficiencies. Only a thorough knowledge of all possible consequences of bariatric interventions permits an adequate follow-up of these patients. Overtly addressing all these issues with the patients before performing a bariatric intervention is the best way for them to be prepared for the intervention itself and to understand the need of a life-long follow-up thereafter.