Weight & Metabolic Health
Preparing for a weight-management or bariatric consultation in Korea
A useful preliminary review depends on the quality of the information available. Preparing your records before travel can reduce unnecessary back-and-forth and help the medical institution understand which questions need to be answered in person.
Basic information to prepare
- age and sex;
- height and current weight;
- recent weight history;
- highest and lowest adult weight where relevant;
- previous lifestyle or structured weight-management programmes;
- previous anti-obesity medication;
- current medications and doses;
- allergies.
If you have used GLP-1-based medication
Include:
- medication name;
- dose;
- treatment duration;
- maximum dose reached;
- weight change;
- side effects;
- reason for stopping, if stopped.
Obesity-related conditions
Tell the reviewing team about:
- type 2 diabetes;
- hypertension;
- dyslipidemia;
- sleep apnea;
- fatty liver disease;
- cardiovascular disease;
- kidney disease;
- reflux or Barrett's oesophagus;
- joint or mobility problems.
Previous surgery and testing
If available, prepare:
- previous abdominal surgery records;
- bariatric operative note if you had previous surgery;
- recent laboratory results;
- health screening reports;
- endoscopy reports;
- imaging;
- sleep study;
- cardiology or other specialist reports relevant to surgical risk.
Travel information
- nationality and country of residence;
- preferred travel period;
- time available in Korea;
- whether someone will accompany you;
- preferred language;
- how follow-up can be arranged after you return home.
Do not assume that remote review confirms treatment
Remote information review can help prepare the consultation, but an in-person assessment may change, delay, or rule out a proposed treatment.
Kordy coordinates your information and appointments; diagnosis and treatment decisions are made by licensed medical institutions. How Kordy works
Send the available information first. If something is missing, Kordy can help identify what may be useful to prepare before a Korean institution reviews the case.
Adapted from Kordy's specialist content library.
This page provides general educational information and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual suitability, risks, and treatment decisions must be assessed by licensed healthcare professionals.
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