Brazos Bariatics

...Releasing your inner self!

One of the biggest factors in your sucessful journey through surgical weight loss is ongoing support. Studies have shown that patients who have ongoing support of medical professionals and other patients have a much better chance at keeping the weight off long term than those that go it alone.

One of the reasons for this is that bariatric surgery is a comprehensive treatment that will affect every area of your life. From your daily diet to your exercise routine, a bariatric procedure will require significant changes in your lifestyle. If you’re determined to win your battle, and are turning to weight loss surgery to reach your health goals, a commitment to a healthy lifestyle after surgery is a key to long term success.

The University of Rochester Medical Center in New York states that ongoing support after weight loss surgery can lead to a higher rate of success with treatment. Most surgeons do recommend support groups both before and after surgery so that patients can address any issues and have their specific questions and concerns answered. They may also be able to develop relationships with their peers that can help them get through any difficulties along the way.  

Support groups can help with:  

• Developing a healthy perspective about change
• Setting realistic weight loss and maintenance goals
• Overcoming food issues and creating a healthy meal plan
• Addressing physical ailments and finding out where to find a doctor or specialist for the right treatment
• Managing changes in personal relationships
• Developing healthy coping skills to manage big life changes