Mental Preparation for Bariatric Surgery - MdBariatrics

1. Mental Preparation for Bariatric Surgery

2. Preparing For Bariatric Surgery Mentally Mentally preparing for Bariatric Surgery is a topic in itself. This section will explain how to prepare for surgery mentally and what you can do to put yourself in the best mindset for rapid weight loss.

3. Learn About the Procedure By learning about the procedure you’re going to get, you can understand how it will help you lose weight, what you have to do in order to recover, and what you can expect in terms of weight loss.

4. Come to Surgery Prepared Plan for four weeks of heavily reduced activity. You can expect to go back to work after about two weeks post-op.

5. Plan for Four Weeks Plan for four weeks of heavily reduced activity. You can expect to go back to work after about two weeks post-op.

6. Set Realistic Goals & Targets Ask your doctor for help in determining reasonable weight loss goals. Setting your goals too high may set you up for disappointment, which could cause you to start eating like you used to.

7. Get Treatment For Existing Mental Health Issues If you have a history of depression, seek therapy and possibly medication to help you deal with it. Make sure your psychiatrist knows about your intention to get weight loss surgery so they can plan accordingly.

8. Set Up A Support Group Ask your doctor or surgeon about mental health support groups for people battling food addiction or who have undergone bariatric surgery. Click here for information!

9. Bariatric Surgery in Maryland Maryland Bariatrics at Saint Agnes Medical Center is home to the Top Rated Bariatric Surgeons In Maryland. They offer gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, and even Bariatric Revision Surgery in Baltimore. If you’re looking for a Weight Loss Surgery, Maryland Bariatrics is here for you.

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