HOW TO MAKE WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY WORK FOR YOU

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Choosing to undergo bariatric surgery is one of the most life-changing decisions that many people will make. However, the surgery itself (while it may seem daunting at first) is actually a very small part of an individual’s weight loss journey. I’ve said it many times before, but weight loss surgery is merely a tool - a large percentage (70%) of weight loss comes from changing old habits and mindset, developing new eating habits and creating a positive relationship with food and yourself!



Here are some ideas on how to make weight loss surgery work for you:


Make yourself the priority. This is extremely important - continually remind yourself that you’re doing this for your health, physical and mental wellbeing and to provide yourself with a better and more satisfying quality of life. 


Seek support. Even if you feel uncomfortable discussing your weight loss surgery with close friends, it is important that you get support from professionals and even members of the weight loss community who can help you stay on track. You can’t do it all by yourself.


Change your habits. It’s highly likely (although not always the case) that your weight gain has been caused by developing unhealthy habits over a period of years, so actively changing these habits and making healthier choices will have a positive impact on your weight loss.


Prep and plan your meals. After your surgery you will go through different stages of food consumption as your stomach heals and adjusts, so it is important to have the right foods prepared and available. This will help you to stay on track with your weight loss and avoid turning to unhealthy food options when you’re in a rush.


Eat off a smaller plate and eat slowly. Use a side plate instead of a dinner plate and take your time when eating - focus on the food itself and be mindful of the colours, flavours,smell and taste of the food as you are eating, putting your cutlery down in between bites.


Remove the idea of a diet and change your mindset. As soon as a food is considered to be ‘bad’ or removed completely, the body will start to crave them and can result in binge / restrict behaviours. Eating healthy foods does not mean that you can’t indulge in the occasional treat - it’s all about balance.


Find an exercise that you love. For some, it’s a daily walk. For others, it’s a visit to the local gym. Whatever form of exercise you love, do it regularly. Exercising helps with endorphin levels, can boost our energy and is a great aid to weight loss. 


Avoid comparing yourself to anyone else. Each individual is different and will experience different levels of weight loss at different speeds. Focus on yourself, applaud yourself for successes and avoid being hard on yourself if you slip up. 


Try to do some research so that you know what you can potentially expect after your weight loss surgery. It’s surprising how many things that my clients have said that they wished they had known before having surgery - find out more in my blog post here: https://www.thedietologist.co.uk/what-my-clients-wish-they-had-known-before-weight-loss-surgery



​​At The Dietologist I can assess and take the time to get a better understanding of your health, relationship with food, weight struggles, lifestyle demands and medical conditions, and work with you to help guide and support you post surgery. 


 

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By enquiries • 26 Aug, 2019
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