Staying Connected Following Weight Loss Surgery

Weight loss surgery is something that people go into with much hope and certainly trepidation. It is a big deal. No matter what procedure you choose, you are still charged with learning the specifics regarding the surgery itself as well as what you can expect before, during, and after the surgery. There is a lot of buildup to the day itself as we prepare ourselves, as well as our family and friends who make up our support team, for what is to come. And then the day is upon us and we go through the procedure and enter in to a time of recovery supported by our medical team and our loved ones.

With weight loss surgery there is a lot of hands-on recovery immediately following the surgery itself. After all, you’ve just had a surgical procedure and it is important and necessary for the weight loss surgeon to assess your healing and make sure that you are on the road to full recovery and reaching the weight loss and health goals that can be sustained for a lifetime. Further, there is the necessary assistance that we need immediately following surgery in relearning how to eat in a way that will allow our body to heal and gain strength and - later on - how to learn a new "normal" for eating for a new life.

Sometimes, the further people get away from surgery - as months and even years pass by - the harder it becomes to stay connected to their weight loss surgeon and their support team, including the peers that have had similar surgery and helped through the initial adjustment to a new body and a new life. But, ultimately, it becomes more important than ever to stay connected in order to set up a life for longterm success. So how do you stay connected?

Schedule ongoing visits with your weight loss surgeon. Follow-ups are important even many months and even years down the road following surgery. Stay connected with your medical team to help you monitor your weight, provide you with nutritional support, and potentially head off any issues before they become problems.

Stay connected with your peers. Keeping in touch with those who have similar experiences as you have will help you to keep your goals front of mind. Plus, there will always be things that come up for you and having someone to turn to who completely understands is priceless.

Help others. Part of helping yourself is sometimes helping others who are going through similar experiences. Reach out to someone who is considering weight loss surgery or has just undergone surgery and offer your perspective and guidance in their time of need. In helping others, you can help yourself stay connected to the world of longterm health.

About AuthorOne of the most experienced weight loss surgeons in the country – Dr. Nick Nicholson – along with a full staff of surgeons, nurses and other experienced clinicians, help patients reverse obesity with LAP-BAND, Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy and Revisions.

Dr. Nicholson knows that you are unique. So he and his staff only perform specialized, custom-tailored weight loss solutions that put you, the patient, first. Becoming thoroughly acquainted with the various options, Lap Band, Gastric Bypass, Gastric