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Dietetic support provided before and after bariatric surgery, including nutrition assessment, guidance on eating behaviours and dietary habits, a pre-surgery Very Low-Calorie Diet, and post-surgery progression from liquid-only to pureed and soft food textures over four to six weeks. Patients generally attend two pre-operative appointments, followed by consultations at six weeks, six months, and twelve months post-surgery, with additional appointments available as needed. Ongoing support includes guidance on nutrient intake and lifelong bariatric multivitamin requirements.