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August 3, 2021 Bariatric, Preparing foranxiety, bariatric patients, bariatric surgery, complications, emotional, mental, PatientPartner, prepare for surgery, risks, surgeon

How Bariatric Patients Can Be More Involved in Their Surgical Journeys

Undergoing any surgical procedure is inherently risky, and each procedure takes its own toll – mentally, physically, and emotionally. Bariatric surgeries are no different. After undergoing these procedures, bariatric patients can often feel isolated or lonely as they adjust to the procedure’s after-effects and impact on their bodies. Even before the procedure, bariatric patients can easily […]

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April 25, 2021 Bariatric, Preparing forcauses of overeating, depression, emotional eating, emotionally prepare, expectations, goal weight, prepare for weight loss surgery, results, stress, therapist, weight loss surgery

Emotionally Prepare for Weight Loss Surgery

This is a huge change in your life and all change is hard. So make the time to emotionally prepare for weight loss surgery. Here, we look at a few things you can do as a starting point.  Set realistic expectations Weight loss surgery does not yield immediate results. In fact, the accumulated fluid from […]

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March 27, 2021 Bariatric, Preparing forbariatric, bariatric surgery, Best Bariatric Surgery, diet, emotions, exercise, food, preparing for, smoking, soda, stress, sugar, therapist, water, weight loss surgery

8 Essential Things to do Before Bariatric Surgery

When you’re considering weight loss bariatric surgery there are lots of things to get done before actually having the surgery.  One of the first things to truly embrace is this… Weight loss surgery is not a magic procedure that makes losing weight easy for the rest of your life. It is only one tool to […]

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September 24, 2020 Bariatric, Preparing foremotional health, Emotional Support, support groups, therapist, weight loss journey, weight loss surgery

Manage Emotional Health after Weight Loss Surgery

Weight loss surgery is no easy operation. Physically it takes its toll as recovery takes a good month. And chances are that you’ve focused all of your energies on physical health after weight loss surgery. But I will bet that you have paid little thought to the emotional toll that such a massive life change […]

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November 6, 2019 Bariatric, Preparing forbariatric surgery, bulimia, depression, Dr. Kim Daniels, eating disorders, emotional eating, Kim Daniels, mental health, psychiatric issues, substance abuse

Which Psychiatric Issues Can Delay Bariatric Surgery?

A review in JAMA finds that many people seeking surgery for morbid obesity also have psychiatric issues. In this article, we address which psychiatric issues can delay bariatric surgery. For example, depression and eating disorders are common in people seeking weight loss. How serious a concern are they to your bariatric surgery program?   Hospitalization […]

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October 6, 2019 Bariatric, Preparing forBariatric Presurgical Psychological Evaluation, bariatric psych evaluation, bariatric surgery, bariatric surgery psychological evaluation, depression, depression before bariatric surgery, Dr. Kim Daniels

Depression before Bariatric Surgery Psychological Evaluation

Hello again!  Last month we discussed what to expect in your bariatric presurgical psychological evaluation. In the next couple of articles, we’re going to talk about what these evaluations are really looking for and why.  Today we’re focusing on depression before bariatric surgery. Depression and obesity often go hand-in-hand, according to this data brief by […]

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August 27, 2019 Bariatric, Preparing forask the psychologist, Bariatric Presurgical Psychological Evaluation, bariatric surgery, binge eating, Dr. Kim Daniels, eating habits, emotional eating, grazing, psychological evaluation, Psychological Evaluation for Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric Surgery Psychological Evaluation Explained

When I thought about writing an article on the purpose of the bariatric surgery psychological evaluation, I realized that I won’t be able to give you many “hard facts” about these evaluations.  Unfortunately, there are no strict guidelines in the field of bariatric surgery on how to conduct these assessments.  This lack of guidelines leads […]

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January 7, 2019 Bariatric, Get Fit, Preparing for, Weight Lossbariatric plastic surgery, bariatric surgery, weight loss, weight loss surgery

Planning Ahead for the Effects of Weight Loss on Your Life

Deciding to make it your mission to lose weight is an important life-changing goal that can help you for the better. However, before you embark on your quest believing only good things will come from your weight loss, it’s actually imperative to consider the ripple effects of what weight loss can mean for your self-image, […]

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November 26, 2018 Bariatric, Preparing forbariatric surgeon, bariatric surgery, duodenal switch, gastric sleeve, patients, plastic surgery, weight loss operations, weight loss surgery, weight loss surgery fears, Weight Loss Surgery Fears Explained and Rationalized

Weight Loss Surgery Fears Explained and Rationalized

Nobody cheers in joy at the prospect of bariatric surgery, even the least invasive one. Emotionally, a weight loss surgery can feel like an invasion of your privacy. Besides, it can be difficult to accept that you need to give control over your body to another individual. At least that’s how I felt when I […]

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November 9, 2018 Bariatric, Family, Preparing for, Struggles3 Lifestyle Changes to Make before Obesity Surgery, bariatric, Diet before Obesity Surgery, Marriage Counseling before Obesity Surgery, obesity, obesity surgery, Obesity Surgery Results

3 Lifestyle Changes to Make before Obesity Surgery

Back in 2003 before going under the knife for my gastric bypass, I believed obesity surgery was supposed to fix the flaws which make it tough for me to look in the mirror. Losing weight, whether organically or surgically, is after all an excellent way to boost our confidence and feel like an attractive person […]

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July 20, 2018 Bariatric, Preparing forbariatric surgery, gastric bypass, obese, obesity, Preparing for Weight-Loss Surgery, weight loss, Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery, weight loss surgery, Weight-Loss Surgery How to Prepare Mentally and Physically

Weight-Loss Surgery: How to Prepare Mentally and Physically

Dealing with obesity is a tough process, and you could well reach the stage where you need to consider weight-loss surgery. This is a big step in the life of any obese person because it signals the opportunity for a new beginning. Sometimes natural weight loss just doesn’t work, and this is when it becomes […]

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May 11, 2018 Bariatric, Family, Preparing for, Strugglesbariatric surgery, life after bariatric surgery, plan for after bariatric surgery, Prepare Your Family for Your Bariatric Surgery, preparing for life after bariatric surgery, Steps to Prepare Your Family for Your Bariatric Surgery

How to Prepare Your Family for Your Bariatric Surgery

You have taken a massive step and decided that enough is enough. You are going to deal with your weight issues once and for all and this is an amazing step to have taken – well done! Now your next step should be to prepare your family for your bariatric surgery. But this is an […]

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January 3, 2018 Bariatric, Obesity, Obesity Treatment, Preparing forAdded Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery, bariatric surgery, Benefit of Weight Loss Surgery, benefits of bariatric surgery, benefits of weight loss, Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery, gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, weight loss surgery

Added Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery

You may be considering bariatric surgery as a solution to morbid obesity. In addition to massive weight loss, there are a few important but less-documented benefits of weight loss surgery that I’d like you to be aware of!  Benefit of Weight Loss Surgery Weight loss surgery is never a quick fix or the easy option. For most […]

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July 5, 2017 Bariatric, Bariatric Diet, Preparing forbariatric diet, Bariatric Diet Shopping List, Bariatric Food, bariatric food shopping, bariatric shopping, pre-op bariatric diet, Pre-Op Bariatric Diet Shopping List, pre-op liquid diet

Pre-Op Bariatric Diet Shopping List 

Preparing a health-filled pre-op bariatric diet shopping list before my gastric bypass was not easy for me. After a lifetime of being a processed food junkie, I did not understand what were the most healthful choices for my bariatric life. It was much more challenging than I expected. So, to simplify bariatric food shopping for you, we’ve […]

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June 29, 2017 Bariatric, Bariatric Diet, Preparing forbariatric diet, bariatric diet phase 1, bariatric diet phase 1 shopping list, Bariatric Diet Shopping List, Bariatric Diet Shopping List by Phase, Bariatric Food, bariatric food shopping, bariatric shopping, phase 1 liquid diet

Bariatric Diet Phase 1 Shopping List

Preparing for the Bariatric Diet Phase 1 Preparing a health-filled bariatric diet phase 1 shopping list for my gastric bypass was not easy for me. It took a long time to learn the most healthful choices for my bariatric life. It was much more challenging than I expected. So, to simplify bariatric food shopping for you, […]

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May 11, 2017 Bad Habits, Bariatric, Preparing for, Strugglesanorexia nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, body image, bulimia nervosa, depression, eating disorders, Eating Disorders and Bariatric Surgery, Eating Disorders Pose Risk to Weight Loss, night eating syndrome, weight loss surgery

Eating Disorders Pose Risk to Weight Loss

Eating Disorders and Bariatric Surgery Many people seeking bariatric surgery have eating disorders. While studies do not show eating disorders to be an accurate predictor for weight loss surgery outcomes, studies do show that people who have eating disorders either lose less weight or regain more weight after bariatric surgery than those who do not […]

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