Patient monitoring and management system after bariatric surgery with artificial intelligence support

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system (1) for monitoring and managing the medical condition of patients after bariatric surgery.

Description

[0001] PATIENT MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AFTER BARIATRIC SURGERY WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SUPPORT

[0002] Technical Field

[0003] The present invention relates to a system for monitoring and managing the medical condition of patients after bariatric surgery.

[0004] Background of the Invention

[0005] Today, various methods are used for monitoring patients after bariatric surgery. These methods include periodic doctor visits, manually kept medical records, standardised diet plans prescribed by dietitians, and patients’ self-monitoring. However, conventional methods only allow patients to visit their doctors at specific intervals and do not continuously monitor their medical data. This makes it difficult to detect complications early. Standard diet and exercise plans do not sufficiently take into account the individual needs and medical conditions of patients. Since each patient goes through a different recovery process and has different needs, this can impede the treatment process. Conventional methods are often reactive and patients are only treated when they suffer from problems. There is a lack of a proactive approach, which results in the identification and prevention of problems before they arise.

[0006] Therefore, considering the studies and deficiencies included in the current technique, it is understood that there is a need for a system which provides a platform consisting of web- and mobile-based applications that will be developed to help patients better manage and improve their lives after bariatric surgery; makes personalised recommendations with the support of artificial intelligence by monitoring and reporting the daily activities, dietary habits, and medical conditions of patients on this platform; optimises the treatment processes of patients by collaborating with doctors and dietitians and responds to them when necessary; and thereby improves the quality of life of patients after bariatric surgery and enables them to achieve their health goals.

[0007] The United States patent document no. US2011184247A1, an application included in the state of the art, discloses a health guidance system that retrieves medical data from input devices and other sources, monitors one or more health goals, and implements those goals by taking action on other devices. In the said invention, a health guidance system retrieves medical data from input devices and other sources, monitors one or more health goals, and implements those goals by acting on other devices. The health guidance system collects medical data to build a comprehensive picture of the user’s health. The system utilizes the data it collects to interact with various devices in order to implement the user’s health goals and ensure accountability. Therefore, a health guidance system provides a comprehensive software framework for collecting medical data and using this data to make positive changes in users’ health. The health guidance system accesses and integrates wellness profiles to manage user goals. The system employs a weight loss management profile to set device parameters or provide user feedback. Profiles can be sent from social groups, a personal coach, doctors, and a digital coach. For example, individuals can identify themselves in support groups (through software, online social networking, etc.) whereby people who have undergone gastric bypass surgery (namely, bariatric surgery) can attach a flag that identifies them as such, which allows them to create or join a “study group” to either support themselves after surgery or to automatically receive recommended eating habit patterns.

[0008] Summary of the Invention An object of the present invention to realize a system which is developed with the aim of monitoring and managing the medical condition of patients after bariatric surgery.

[0009] Another object of the present invention is to realize a system which is developed with the aim of making personalised recommendations with analysis supported by artificial intelligence by collecting data on patients’ daily activities, dietary habits, medical data, and psychological states.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to realize a system which is developed with the aim of ensuring rapid intervention, optimizing the treatment process with the integration of doctors and dietitians, and predicting complications in advance with the support of artificial intelligence.

[0011] Another object of the present invention is to realize a system which is developed with the aim of providing a platform that includes web- and mobile -based applications that will be developed to help patients better manage and improve their lives after bariatric surgery; making personalised recommendations with the support of artificial intelligence by monitoring and reporting the daily activities, dietary habits, and medical conditions of patients on this platform; optimising the treatment processes of patients by collaborating with doctors and dietitians and respond to them when necessary; and thereby improving the quality of life of patients after bariatric surgery and enabling them to achieve their health goals.

[0012] Detailed Description of the Invention

[0013] “A Patient Monitoring and Management System after Bariatric Surgery with Artificial Intelligence Support” realized to fulfil the objectives of the present invention is shown in the figure attached, in which:

[0014] Figure 1 is a schematic view of the inventive system. The components illustrated in the figure are individually numbered, where the numbers refer to the following:

[0015] 1. System

[0016] 2. Electronic Device

[0017] 3. Interface

[0018] 4. Server

[0019] 5. Processor

[0020] 5.1. Chatbot

[0021] 5.2. Food Recommendation Module

[0022] 5.3. Health Monitoring Module

[0023] 5.4. Diet List Module

[0024] 5.5. Emergency Button Module

[0025] 5.6. Artificial Intelligence Module

[0026] 5.7. Frequently Asked Questions Module

[0027] 5.8. Online Consultation Module

[0028] 5.9. Intelligent Weighing Module

[0029] 5.10. Online Prescription Module

[0030] 5.11. Psychiatry Module

[0031] 5.12. Exercise Module

[0032] 5.13. Online Meeting Module

[0033] The inventive system (1) which is developed with the aim of monitoring and managing the medical condition of patients after bariatric surgery comprises at least one electronic device (2) which is configured to exchange data and run at least one application thereon by using any remote communication protocol; at least one interface (3) which is configured to be run on the electronic device (2); to allow patients to ask questions; to display answers; to allow patients to type the food they would like to eat into the search bar; to display answers; to display generated reports; alarms and emergency alerts; to display the created diet list; to display the created emergency button and emergency alerts; to display reports; to display the created medication list; to contact with the doctor; to display the exercise plans offered; and to view the meetings held; at least one server (4) which is configured to establish a connection with the electronic device (2) by using any communication protocol and communicate with the interface (3) running on the electronic device (2) through the connection established; and to record data such as the patient’s name, age, date of bariatric surgery, and preoperative weight; history of chronic diseases; past medical tests and analyses; blood tests, urine tests, stool tests, saliva tests, and biopsies; radiological imaging; electrocardiograms; respiratory tests; and genetic tests and hormone tests, starting from before the bariatric surgery; at least one processor (5) which is configured to run on the electronic device (2); to respond immediately to frequently asked questions about bariatric surgery and postoperative processes through the chatbot (5.1) via the interface (3) running thereon; to help patients determine which foods they can consume after bariatric surgery through the food recommendation module (5.2) running thereon; to collect health data of patients after bariatric surgery comprehensively through the health monitoring module

[0034] (5.3) running thereon; to analyse and report them to doctors; to create a diet list for patients after bariatric surgery through the diet list module

[0035] (5.4) running thereon; to identify leaks early, which is vital for patients after bariatric surgery, and to help quickly in cases that require urgent response through the emergency button module (5.5) running thereon; to monitor the medical conditions of patients after bariatric surgery with artificial intelligence technology through the artificial intelligence module (5.6) running thereon; to analyse and predict possible complications in advance; to quickly and easily access the most frequently asked questions that patients most wonder about after bariatric surgery through the frequently asked questions module (5.7) running thereon; to allow patients after bariatric surgery to hold remote video consultations with their doctors through the online consultation module (5.8) running thereon; to monitor the weight and body composition of patients after bariatric surgery through an intelligent weighing module (5.9) running thereon; to allow patients after bariatric surgery to easily manage their medication needs and carry out prescription procedures with their doctors online through the online prescription module (5.10) running thereon; to monitor and support the psychological well-being of patients after bariatric surgery through the psychiatry module (5.11) running thereon; to offer questionnaires and tests that regularly assess the mood and psychological state of patients, to allow patients to monitor and manage their physical activity after bariatric surgery through the exercise module (5.12) running thereon; and to share experiences with each other after bariatric surgery through the online meeting module (5.13) running thereon.

[0036] The electronic device (2) included in the inventive system (1) is configured to exchange data and run at least one application thereon by using any remote communication protocol. The electronic device (2) is a device such as mobile phone, tablet, desktop computer and / or a portable computer. The electronic device (2) is configured to run the interface (3) and the processor (5) thereon. The electronic device (2) is configured to establish a connection with the server (4) by using any remote communication protocol included in the state of the art.

[0037] The interface (3) included in the inventive system (1) is configured to be run on the electronic device (2). The interface (3) is configured to allow patients to ask questions through the chatbot (5.1); to view the answers; to allow patients to type the food they want to eat into the search bar; to view the answers through the food proposal module (5.2); to view reports, alarms, and alerts generated through the health monitoring module (5.3); to view the diet list created through the diet list module (5.4); to view the emergency button and emergency alerts generated through the emergency button module (5.5); to view reports and emergency alerts generated through the artificial intelligence module (5.6), to view the answers to questions asked through the frequently asked questions module (5.7); to make video calls through the online consultation module (5.8); to view reports and alerts on the smart scale module (5.9); to view the medication list, alerts, and warnings generated through the online prescription module (5.10); to contact with the doctor through the psychiatry module (5.11); to view the exercise plans offered through the exercise module (5.12); and to view meetings held through the online meeting module (5.13).

[0038] The server (4) included in the inventive system (1) is configured to establish a connection with the electronic device (2) by using any communication protocol in the state of the art and to communicate with the interface (3) and processor (5) run on the electronic device (2) through that the connection established. The server (4) is configured to record data such as the patient’s name, age, date of bariatric surgery, and preoperative weight; history of chronic diseases; past medical tests and analyses; blood tests, urine tests, stool tests, saliva tests, and biopsies; radiological imaging; electrocardiograms; respiratory tests; and genetic tests and hormone tests, starting from before the bariatric surgery.

[0039] The processor (5) included in the inventive system (1) is configured to be run on the electronic device (2). The chatbot (5.1) running on the processor (5) is configured to respond immediately to frequently asked questions about bariatric surgery and postoperative processes via the interface (3); to provide comprehensive information on topics such as pre- and post-operative care, nutrition, exercise, and psychological support; to make personalised nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle recommendations by analysing patients’ medical data; to send personalised advice and reminders based on patients’ daily needs; to make recommendations according to the psychological state of the patients and put them in contact with a psychiatrist when necessary; to send regular motivational messages to keep patients’ morale and motivation up and to keep patients’ morale and motivation high; to enable patients to ask for help in emergencies and provide an emergency button; to immediately communicate emergency alerts to doctors and medical teams; to serve in different languages; to leam from patients’ interactions and respond to them better and more personalised over time, with the support of artificial intelligence; to update and improve continuously based on the feedback from patients. The food recommendation module (5.2) running on the processor (5) is configured to help patients identify what foods they can consume after bariatric surgery; to access the patient’s food preferences through the interface (3), and to access information on what stage of the surgery the patient is in; to specify whether that food can be consumed and, if so, how much should be consumed, taking into account the post-operative month of the patient; to display the amount of carbohydrates, protein, fat, and calories of the food on the interface (3); and to inform them whether the food is generally recommended by bariatric surgeons. The health monitoring module (5.3) running on the processor (5) is configured to collect and analyse medical data of patients after bariatric surgery comprehensively and report them to doctors; to record patients’ daily physical activity, to record patients’ daily food and beverage consumption; to monitor macro and micro food intake; to record patients’ body measures such as weight, height, body mass index, and waist circumference; to record patients’ basic medical data, such as blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels; to monitor the psychological state of patients, such as their mood, stress levels, and sleep patterns; to analyse patients’ medical data over time to identify any trends in weight loss, dietary habits, and physical activity; to monitor patients’ vitamin and mineral intake to detect possible nutritional deficiencies; to assess potential health risks based on the data collected and to warn patients; to generate personalised reports that summarise patients’ medical data to be submitted to doctors; to prepare regular follow-up reports that summarise the medical condition and progress of patients at regular intervals; to send instant alarms and alerts that notify patients and doctors of critical medical conditions or when targets are exceeded; to provide messaging and coordination that enables patients to communicate directly with their doctors and dietitians; to collaborate with doctors and dietitians by updating patients’ treatment plans and change their medication dosages and nutritional plans when necessary. The diet list module (5.4) running on the processor (5) is configured to improve the diet of patients after bariatric surgery for preventing the diet from turning monotonous and patients from breaking away from their diets; to encourage patients to adhere to their diets by offering them a selection of diverse and palatable food options; to determine at what stage patients are after their surgery and present diet plans accordingly; to calculate the daily calorie, protein, carbohydrate, and fat needs of patients and organise their diet list accordingly; to take into account patients’ allergies, intolerances, or special dietary requirements. The emergency button module (5.5) running on the processor (5) is configured to ensure early identification of leaks, vital for patients after bariatric surgery, and to provide rapid assistance in cases that require urgent response; to provide an emergency button that patients can easily access on their mobile devices or via the interface (3) in web-based applications; to generate an emergency code immediately upon pressing the emergency button and alert the relevant health authorities; to locate the patient when the emergency button is pressed and transmit that information to the nearest emergency medical services; to send an alert with a red emergency code; to automatically establish a telephone connection with emergency medical services when the emergency button is pressed, as an option; to locate the patient’s location via GPS and transmit that information to emergency medical teams to enable them to respond as soon as possible; to monitor the patient’s location in real time and update it when necessary once the ambulance is on its way; to include the patient’s medical profile in the emergency alert; to provide information about the patient’s current medications, allergies, and medical history; to create an incident log where emergency alerts and responses are recorded to enable patients and healthcare professionals to track past episodes; to communicate with the medical teams and the doctor about the patient’s condition after the emergency response and to initiate the necessary follow-up procedures; to notify the patient’s doctor and dietitian immediately of the emergency and to keep them informed about the patient’s medical condition; to reassess the patient’s treatment plan after the emergency and, if necessary, update it. The artificial intelligence module (5.6) running on the processor (5) is configured to monitor and analyse the medical conditions of patients after bariatric surgery with artificial intelligence technology and to predict possible complications in advance; to assess risks by analysing patients’ daily activities, dietary habits, body measurements, and regular tests; to monitor data on patients’ daily physical activity, such as number of steps, exercise time, and calories burnt; to keep detailed records of the food and beverages consumed by patients and to assess macro- and micronutrient intake; to record and analyse patients’ measurements such as weight, height, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference; to analyse the results of blood, urine and other laboratory tests regularly taken by patients; to monitor important health indicators such as vitamin and mineral levels, blood sugar, cholesterol; to continuously monitor patients’ medical data and record changes over time; to analyse long-term trends in health data, to evaluate data on changes in the rate of weight loss, deviations in dietary habits; to recognize abnormal patterns and deviations, such as persistently low levels of a particular vitamin or spikes in blood sugar levels; to predict possible complications by analysing patients’ medical data with artificial intelligence; to send instant warnings and alerts based on the medical condition of patients; to make proactive recommendations based on patients’ medical data with artificial intelligence; to remind the patients of the time for regular tests and to follow them up, and to ensure that the scheduled tests are taken; to analyse test results with artificial intelligence to identify changes in critical values and, when necessary, to inform the patient and their doctor; and to present assay results and analyses in detailed reports on the interface (3). The frequently asked questions module (5.7) running on the processor (5) is configured to provide quick and easy access to the questions that patients wonder the most after bariatric surgery. The frequently asked questions module (5.8) running on the processor (5) is configured to allow patients to consult remotely with their doctors on video after bariatric surgery; to make all calls over secure and encrypted connections; to protect patients’ personal data; to enable patients to easily schedule video consultation appointments with their doctors and manage them; and to enable doctors to access all the patient’s medical data through the platform. The smart scale module (5.9) running on the processor (5) is configured to monitor weight and body composition of patients after bariatric surgery; to store and synchronise all data securely on a cloud-based platform; to share monthly and weekly weight change reports with patients; to share these reports with the doctors to set personalised weight goals for patients and monitor their progress in reaching the goals; to send reminders to patients for regular weighing; to send push alerts to patients and physicians when any abnormal weight changes or body composition data are recognised; and to present patients’ weight and body composition data in graphs on the interface (3). The online prescription module (5.10) running on the processor (5) is configured to enable patients after bariatric surgery to easily manage their medication needs and fulfil prescriptions online with their doctors; to provide a medication list that records patients’ current medicines and dosages and to send reminders to patients when they need to take their medicines; to send prescriptions directly to the patient’s preferred pharmacy; to analyse possible interactions between medications used by patients and to warn them when necessary; to provide patients with detailed usage guidelines for the correct use of medicines, to monitor patients’ medication history and regularity, and to report that information to their doctors; and to monitor patients’ health more comprehensively by integrating their medication use with their general medical data. The psychiatry module (5.11) running on the processor (5) is configured to monitor and support the psychological well-being of patients after bariatric surgery; to offer questionnaires and tests that regularly assess patients’ moods and psychological states; to enable patients to record their daily moods and emotional states; to enable patients to hold online therapy sessions with psychiatrists; to get supported with real-time video calls; to provide informative materials and resources on psychological wellbeing after bariatric surgery; to generate an emergency code instantly when patients press the emergency button and send an alert to their psychiatrist; to ensure that patients can visit a specific psychiatrist on a regular basis and receive personalized support; and to present personalized support plans created by psychiatrists for patients on the interface (3). The exercise module (5.12) running on the processor (5) is configured to enable patients to monitor and manage their physical activity after bariatric surgery; to automatically produce personalized exercise programs by analysing all the patient’s medical data; to offer customized exercise programs based on patients’ medical conditions, post-operative stages and personal goals; to make exercise programs progressively more difficult and intense in accordance with the patients’ recovery process; to monitor and record patients’ daily physical activity; to analyse patients’ exercise data and deliver weekly and monthly reports; to provide tools to help patients set personal goals and achieve them; to send regular motivational messages and reminders to patients; to create a community platform where patients can share their exercise experiences and support each other; to introduce guide videos and step-by-step instructions to enable patients to do the exercises correctly; to provide informative articles and content about the importance of exercise, its benefits and the right way to do it; to enable doctors and dietitians to monitor patients’ exercise programs and their progress and feedback as needed; to make personalized exercise recommendations by doctors and dietitians based on patients’ medical conditions. The online meeting module (5.13) running on the processor (5) is configured to keep the motivation of patients after bariatric surgery up and to enable them to share their experiences with each other; to offer regularly scheduled group meetings for patients; to offer thematic sessions organized around specific topics; to enable more personal and detailed discussions in small groups; to enable patients to form more specialized and ongoing support groups with people experiencing similar challenges; to organize informative sessions with the participation of experts such as nutritionists, exercise coaches and psychiatrists; to organize Q&A sessions for patients to ask questions to experts and get immediate answers; to enable patients to chat live with each other and the manager during meetings; and to send reminders for scheduled meetings and sessions.

[0040] Industrial Application of the Invention The inventive system (1) provides a platform consisting of web- and mobile-based applications that will be developed to help patients better manage and improve their lives after bariatric surgery; makes personalised recommendations with the support of artificial intelligence by monitoring and reporting the daily activities, dietary habits, and medical conditions of patients on this platform; optimises the treatment processes of patients by collaborating with doctors and dietitians and responds to them when necessary; and thereby improves the quality of life of patients after bariatric surgery and enables them to achieve their health goals.

[0041] The electronic device (2), interface (3), server (4), and processor (5) includ in the inventive system (1) inform the user in accordance with the principles of data privacy and present consent and operate under the Law on the Protection of Personal Data (PPDL).

[0042] Within these basic concepts; it is possible to develop various embodiments of the inventive “A Patient Monitoring and Management System (1) after Bariatric Surgery with Artificial Intelligence Support”; the invention cannot be limited to examples disclosed herein and it is essentially according to claims.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A system (1) which is developed with the aim of monitoring and managing the medical condition of patients after bariatric surgery; comprising at least one electronic device (2) which is configured to exchange data and run at least one application thereon by using any remote communication protocol; at least one interface (3) which is configured to be run on the electronic device (2); to allow patients to ask questions; to display answers; to allow patients to type the food they would like to eat into the search bar; to display answers; to display generated reports; alarms and emergency alerts; to display the created diet list; to display the created emergency button and emergency alerts; to display reports; to display the created medication list; to contact with the doctor; to display the exercise plans offered; and to view the meetings held; at least one server (4) which is configured to establish a connection with the electronic device (2) by using any communication protocol and communicate with the interface (3) running on the electronic device (2) through the connection established; and to record data such as the patient’s name, age, date of bariatric surgery, and preoperative weight; history of chronic diseases; past medical tests and analyses; blood tests, urine tests, stool tests, saliva tests, and biopsies; radiological imaging; electrocardiograms; respiratory tests; and genetic tests and hormone tests, starting from before the bariatric surgery; and characterized by at least one processor (5) which is configured to run on the electronic device (2); to respond immediately to frequently asked questions about bariatric surgery and postoperative processes through the chatbot (5.1) via the interface (3) running thereon; tohelp patients determine which foods they can consume after bariatric surgery through the food recommendation module (5.2) running thereon; to collect health data of patients after bariatric surgery comprehensively through the health monitoring module (5.3) running thereon; to analyse and report them to doctors; to create a diet list for patients after bariatric surgery through the diet list module (5.4) running thereon; to identify leaks early, which is vital for patients after bariatric surgery, and to help quickly in cases that require urgent response through the emergency button module (5.5) running thereon; to monitor the medical conditions of patients after bariatric surgery with artificial intelligence technology through the artificial intelligence module (5.6) running thereon; to analyse and predict possible complications in advance; to quickly and easily access the most frequently asked questions that patients most wonder about after bariatric surgery through the frequently asked questions module (5.7) running thereon; to allow patients after bariatric surgery to hold remote video consultations with their doctors through the online consultation module (5.8) running thereon; to monitor the weight and body composition of patients after bariatric surgery through an intelligent weighing module (5.9) running thereon; to allow patients after bariatric surgery to easily manage their medication needs and carry out prescription procedures with their doctors online through the online prescription module (5.10) running thereon; to monitor and support the psychological well-being of patients after bariatric surgery through the psychiatry module (5.11) running thereon; to offer questionnaires and tests that regularly assess the mood and psychological state of patients, to allow patients to monitor and manage their physical activity after bariatric surgery through the exercise module (5.12) running thereon; and to share experienceswith each other after bariatric surgery through the online meeting module (5.13) running thereon.

2. A system (1) according to Claim 1; characterized by the electronic device (2) which is configured to exchange data and run at least one application thereon by using any remote communication protocol, and which is a device such as mobile phone, tablet, desktop computer and / or a portable computer.

3. A system (1) according to Claim 1 or 2; characterized by the electronic device (2) which is configured to run the interface (3) and the processor (5) thereon.

4. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the electronic device (2) which is configured to establish a connection with the server (4) by using any remote communication protocol.

5. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the interface (3) which is configured to be run on the electronic device (2).

6. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the interface (3) which is configured to allow patients to ask questions through the chatbot (5.1); to view the answers; to allow patients to type the food they want to eat into the search bar; to view the answers through the food proposal module (5.2); to view reports, alarms, and alerts generated through the health monitoring module (5.3); to view the diet list created through the diet list module (5.4); to view the emergency button and emergency alerts generated through the emergency button module (5.5); to view reports and emergency alerts generated through the artificialintelligence module (5.6), to view the answers to questions asked through the frequently asked questions module (5.7); to make video calls through the online consultation module (5.8); to view reports and alerts on the smart scale module (5.9); to view the medication list, alerts, and warnings generated through the online prescription module (5.10); to contact with the doctor through the psychiatry module (5.11); to view the exercise plans offered through the exercise module (5.12); and to view meetings held through the online meeting module (5.13).

7. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the server (4) which is configured to establish a connection with the electronic device (2) by using any communication protocol and to communicate with the interface (3) and processor (5) run on the electronic device (2) through that the connection established.

8. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the server (4) which is configured to record data such as the patient’s name, age, date of bariatric surgery, and preoperative weight; history of chronic diseases; past medical tests and analyses; blood tests, urine tests, stool tests, saliva tests, and biopsies; radiological imaging; electrocardiograms; respiratory tests; and genetic tests and hormone tests, starting from before the bariatric surgery.

9. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the processor (5) which is configured to be run on the electronic device (2).

10. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the processor (5) which is configured to respond immediately to frequently asked questions about bariatric surgery and postoperative processes via the interface (3); to provide comprehensive information ontopics such as pre- and post-operative care, nutrition, exercise, and psychological support; to make personalised nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle recommendations by analysing patients’ medical data; to send personalised advice and reminders based on patients’ daily needs; to make recommendations according to the psychological state of the patients and put them in contact with a psychiatrist when necessary; to send regular motivational messages to keep patients’ morale and motivation up and to keep patients’ morale and motivation high; to enable patients to ask for help in emergencies and provide an emergency button; to immediately communicate emergency alerts to doctors and medical teams; to serve in different languages; to learn from patients’ interactions and respond to them better and more personalised over time, with the support of artificial intelligence; to update and improve continuously based on the feedback from patients, by means of the chatbot (5.1) running thereon.

11. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the processor (5) which is configured to help patients identify what foods they can consume after bariatric surgery; to access the patient’s food preferences through the interface (3), and to access information on what stage of the surgery the patient is in; to specify whether that food can be consumed and, if so, how much should be consumed, taking into account the post-operative month of the patient; to display the amount of carbohydrates, protein, fat, and calories of the food on the interface (3); and to inform them whether the food is generally recommended by bariatric surgeons, by means of the food recommendation module (5.2) running thereon.

12. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the processor (5) which is configured to collect and analyse medical data of patients after bariatric surgery comprehensively and report them to doctors; to record patients’ daily physical activity, to record patients’ dailyfood and beverage consumption; to monitor macro and micro food intake; to record patients’ body measures such as weight, height, body mass index, and waist circumference; to record patients’ basic medical data, such as blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels; to monitor the psychological state of patients, such as their mood, stress levels, and sleep patterns; to analyse patients’ medical data over time to identify any trends in weight loss, dietary habits, and physical activity; to monitor patients’ vitamin and mineral intake to detect possible nutritional deficiencies; to assess potential health risks based on the data collected and to warn patients; to generate personalised reports that summarise patients’ medical data to be submitted to doctors; to prepare regular follow-up reports that summarise the medical condition and progress of patients at regular intervals; to send instant alarms and alerts that notify patients and doctors of critical medical conditions or when targets are exceeded; to provide messaging and coordination that enables patients to communicate directly with their doctors and dietitians; to collaborate with doctors and dietitians by updating patients’ treatment plans and change their medication dosages and nutritional plans when necessary, by means of the health monitoring module (5.3) running thereon.

13. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the processor (5) which is configured to improve the diet of patients after bariatric surgery for preventing the diet from turning monotonous and patients from breaking away from their diets; to encourage patients to adhere to their diets by offering them a selection of diverse and palatable food options; to determine at what stage patients are after their surgery and present diet plans accordingly; to calculate the daily calorie, protein, carbohydrate, and fat needs of patients and organise their diet list accordingly; to take into account patients’ allergies, intolerances, or special dietary requirements, by means of the diet list module (5.4) running thereon.

14. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the processor (5) which is configured to ensure early identification of leaks, vital for patients after bariatric surgery, and to provide rapid assistance in cases that require urgent response; to provide an emergency button that patients can easily access on their mobile devices or via the interface (3) in web-based applications; to generate an emergency code immediately upon pressing the emergency button and alert the relevant health authorities; to locate the patient when the emergency button is pressed and transmit that information to the nearest emergency medical services; to send an alert with a red emergency code; to automatically establish a telephone connection with emergency medical services when the emergency button is pressed, as an option; to locate the patient’s location via GPS and transmit that information to emergency medical teams to enable them to respond as soon as possible; to monitor the patient’s location in real time and update it when necessary once the ambulance is on its way; to include the patient’s medical profile in the emergency alert; to provide information about the patient’s current medications, allergies, and medical history; to create an incident log where emergency alerts and responses are recorded to enable patients and healthcare professionals to track past episodes; to communicate with the medical teams and the doctor about the patient’s condition after the emergency response and to initiate the necessary follow-up procedures; to notify the patient’s doctor and dietitian immediately of the emergency and to keep them informed about the patient’s medical condition; to reassess the patient’s treatment plan after the emergency and, if necessary, update it, by means of the emergency button module (5.5) running thereon.

15. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the processor (5) which is configured to monitor and analyse the medical conditions of patients after bariatric surgery with artificialintelligence technology and to predict possible complications in advance; to assess risks by analysing patients’ daily activities, dietary habits, body measurements, and regular tests; to monitor data on patients’ daily physical activity, such as number of steps, exercise time, and calories burnt; to keep detailed records of the food and beverages consumed by patients and to assess macro- and micronutrient intake; to record and analyse patients’ measurements such as weight, height, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference; to analyse the results of blood, urine and other laboratory tests regularly taken by patients; to monitor important health indicators such as vitamin and mineral levels, blood sugar, cholesterol; to continuously monitor patients’ medical data and record changes over time; to analyse long-term trends in health data, to evaluate data on changes in the rate of weight loss, deviations in dietary habits; to recognize abnormal patterns and deviations, such as persistently low levels of a particular vitamin or spikes in blood sugar levels; to predict possible complications by analysing patients’ medical data with artificial intelligence; to send instant warnings and alerts based on the medical condition of patients; to make proactive recommendations based on patients’ medical data with artificial intelligence; to remind the patients of the time for regular tests and to follow them up, and to ensure that the scheduled tests are taken; to analyse test results with artificial intelligence to identify changes in critical values and, when necessary, to inform the patient and their doctor; and to present assay results and analyses in detailed reports on the interface (3), by means of the artificial intelligence module (5.6) running thereon.

16. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the processor (5) which is configured to provide quick and easy access to the questions that patients wonder the most after bariatric surgery, by means of the frequently asked questions module (5.7) running thereon.

17. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the processor (5) which is configured to allow patients to consult remotely with their doctors on video after bariatric surgery; to make all calls over secure and encrypted connections; to protect patients’ personal data; to enable patients to easily schedule video consultation appointments with their doctors and manage them; and to enable doctors to access all the patient’s medical data through the platform, by means of the frequently asked questions module (5.8) running thereon.

18. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the processor (5) which is configured to monitor weight and body composition of patients after bariatric surgery; to store and synchronise all data securely on a cloud-based platform; to share monthly and weekly weight change reports with patients; to share these reports with the doctors to set personalised weight goals for patients and monitor their progress in reaching the goals; to send reminders to patients for regular weighing; to send push alerts to patients and physicians when any abnormal weight changes or body composition data are recognised; and to present patients’ weight and body composition data in graphs on the interface (3), by means of the smart scale module (5.9) running thereon.

19. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the processor (5) which is configured to enable patients after bariatric surgery to easily manage their medication needs and fulfil prescriptions online with their doctors; to provide a medication list that records patients’ current medicines and dosages and to send reminders to patients when they need to take their medicines; to send prescriptions directly to the patient’s preferred pharmacy; to analyse possible interactions between medications used by patients and to warn them when necessary; to provide patients with detailed usage guidelines for the correct use of medicines, to monitor patients’ medication history and regularity, and to report thatinformation to their doctors; and to monitor patients’ health more comprehensively by integrating their medication use with their general medical data, by means of the online prescription module (5.10) running thereon.

20. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the processor (5) which is configured to monitor and support the psychological well-being of patients after bariatric surgery; to offer questionnaires and tests that regularly assess patients’ moods and psychological states; to enable patients to record their daily moods and emotional states; to enable patients to hold online therapy sessions with psychiatrists; to get supported with real-time video calls; to provide informative materials and resources on psychological well-being after bariatric surgery; to generate an emergency code instantly when patients press the emergency button and send an alert to their psychiatrist; to ensure that patients can visit a specific psychiatrist on a regular basis and receive personalized support; and to present personalized support plans created by psychiatrists for patients on the interface (3), by means of the psychiatry module (5.11) running thereon.

21. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the processor (5) which is configured to enable patients to monitor and manage their physical activity after bariatric surgery; to automatically produce personalized exercise programs by analysing all the patient’s medical data; to offer customized exercise programs based on patients’ medical conditions, post-operative stages and personal goals; to make exercise programs progressively more difficult and intense in accordance with the patients’ recovery process; to monitor and record patients’ daily physical activity; to analyse patients’ exercise data and deliver weekly and monthly reports; to provide tools to help patients set personal goals andachieve them; to send regular motivational messages and reminders to patients; to create a community platform where patients can share their exercise experiences and support each other; to introduce guide videos and step-by-step instructions to enable patients to do the exercises correctly; to provide informative articles and content about the importance of exercise, its benefits and the right way to do it; to enable doctors and dietitians to monitor patients’ exercise programs and their progress and feedback as needed; to make personalized exercise recommendations by doctors and dietitians based on patients’ medical conditions, by means of the exercise module (5.12) running thereon.

22. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the processor (5) which is configured to keep the motivation of patients after bariatric surgery up and to enable them to share their experiences with each other; to offer regularly scheduled group meetings for patients; to offer thematic sessions organized around specific topics; to enable more personal and detailed discussions in small groups; to enable patients to form more specialized and ongoing support groups with people experiencing similar challenges; to organize informative sessions with the participation of experts such as nutritionists, exercise coaches and psychiatrists; to organize Q&A sessions for patients to ask questions to experts and get immediate answers; to enable patients to chat live with each other and the manager during meetings; and to send reminders for scheduled meetings and sessions, by means of the online meeting module (5.13) running thereon.

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