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The widespread use of support groups has provided
weight loss surgery patients an excellent opportunity to discuss
their various personal and professional issues. Most learn,
for example, that weight loss surgery will not immediately
resolve existing emotional issues or heal the years of damage
that morbid obesity might have inflicted on their emotional
well-being. At Monmouth Medical Center we have a support group
in place to assist you with short-term and long-term questions
and needs (calendar of support groups meetings). Ongoing post-surgical
support helps produce the greatest level of success for their
patients.
For upcoming schedule of support group
meetings, click here.
The changes in your diet and lifestyle after surgery will last
a lifetime. And you'll have a greater chance of long-term
success if you surround yourself with people who understand
and support your goals.
Help your friends and family members understand
why you've chosen a surgical solution. Many people are under
the impression that weight loss surgery is an experimental
treatment rather than one with more than 40 years of history.
Direct them to this web site or others. It's important that
they understand that morbid obesity is a disease and that diets
don't work for you.
People who are morbidly obese often report that
their spouses, or others close to them, seem to discourage
weight loss. These people see your weight as part of your identity.
Understand that this is a fear of change. Discuss your reasons
for having surgery. They need to know that your health is at
stake and you will be counting on them to help you during and
after surgery.
This professionally run support group is open to individuals
who have undergone gastric bypass surgery or to those who
are anticipating/planning gastric bypass surgery. Discussions
are lead by the Bariatric Surgery Center multidisciplinary
team
members, which consists of the program director, registered
dietitian and clinical pyschologist.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
CALL 1-888-SBHS-123 or 1-888-724-7123
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