Weight Loss ThinkingBuilding A Stronger Support System After Weight Loss SurgerySuccess after weight loss surgery is made easier if you prepare ahead of time. While your procedure and adherence to instructions given to you by Dr. Woodbury or Dr. Cortez will help you lose weight rapidly, building a strong support network will make transitioning to a healthy lifestyle after surgery easier. Your support group can consist of family, friends, co-workers or others that you can rely on to help you stay on-track when it comes to losing weight. It can help to brainstorm a list of people who you might be able to include in your weight loss support group. Once you have some names, sit down and talk to the people on your list. Ask them to help you out in whatever way you feel comfortable. You might have a co-worker you can count on for a walk every day after lunch, a family member that can help you prepare meals or a friend to lend an ear if you need to talk. Another way to strengthen your support system after weight loss surgery is to join a support group. These groups are often very helpful as you can find good advice from those who have been through a similar procedure. They are also good for camaraderie as members will give you a boost when you are feeling discouraged. If you take a little time to set up a support network for yourself for the time after your surgery, you are making a smart investment in your future. |
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