title: Preconception counseling after bariatric surgery.
abstract: Obesity has increased exponentially in the United States, affecting over 78 million individuals. As the rates of obesity increase, providers encounter more women with a history of bariatric surgery. Certain bariatric procedures can change how essential nutrients are absorbed. Preconception counseling assists in identifying potential deficiencies early.
authors.affiliation: Joan Katherine Riordan is a family nurse practitioner who recently retired from the U.S. Army. She currently works at the Veterans Health Administration, Fayetteville, N.C.
authors.forename: Joan Katherine
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Riordan
mesh_terms: D050110:Bariatric Surgery; D003376:Counseling; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009765:Obesity / Q000601:surgery*; D016742:Preconception Care