Support
Following Weight Loss Surgery
You’ve
had weight loss surgery, now the work begins. Here are some tips to
help you find support.
While
weight-loss surgery affords a newfound freedom to people seeking a
final solution to obesity, it comes with its own unique set of
responsibilities and challenges for which patients will want to be
prepared. Namely, being required to observe a dietary lifestyle
that's in accord with your new anatomy is a discipline that may not
immediately register for those with whom you share meals, and it's
important that you feel a solid sense of support during this
transitional period into the new life you're claiming for yourself.
Because
of your restricted food intake and inability to absorb as many
calories, it's vital that you stay on top of your diet and make sure
you are consistently getting all the essential nutrition that your
body truly needs. This plan is initially set-up with your surgeon and
dietician when you undergo your weight-loss procedure*, but you may
also find it helpful to consult with a local nutritionist when you
get home...someone with whom you can track your experience, make
whatever subtle changes may help you stay most in-tune, and to help
keep yourself accountable until your new habit patterns become
seamlessly integrated into your life's rhythm.
Fear
not! Even if it sometimes seems like everybody around you is
consuming food no longer in your diet and you feel alone or
unsupported, there are a lot of amazing people like yourself who are
taking it in stride and are readily available for sharing,
reflection, mutual celebration and assistance. Here are just a few of
the many resources available to help you embrace and nourish your new
way of healthy living!
Post-Bariatric
Surgery Support Forums:
*And
remember, the MedToGo team and your personal surgeon are always
available as a resource for more information. Each doctor has a
dietician on their staff who is available by email or phone for
post-op advice.
