Saturday, January 2, 2010

Post Bariatric Surgery Support Groups Offer Practical Help

Support groups can bring practical help and balance to a Weight loss surgery patient’s life and change the way they think. For many weight loss surgery patients, the first 3 months after their operation can be the hardest. Patients may not have expected to encounter struggles post-op and may even have had a little buyer’s remorse. They often experience cravings and depression follow weight loss surgery, and this can be hardest immediate period after their operation.

The solution for such patients is to link with a support group designed for post-operative weight loss surgery. As a matter of fact, any such group, connected to bariatric surgery in any way, can be helpful. What’s most important is the content of the gatherings. Bariatric support group offers patients a chance to share their testimonies. It also provides a forum for input from visiting psychologists, physical trainers and chefs. Some groups even take field trips to grocery stores, gaining practical knowledge on daily activities that help participants in patients’ new lifestyle. They can find new friends and learn how to not regain weight. Support groups understand the mind, which is just as critical as the body.

The patient coordinators at Obesity Solutions in Tijuana are here to help you with your journey.