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Supports Really Can Make A Difference! By: Ranesa McNally, LCSW-C Category: Weight Loss Surgery BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Put yourself first, allow others to help you. Seek out strong support systems within the bariatric community.   For unlimited access to all magazine articles online, (click here to order)

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The Importance of Having the Right Tools By: Melissa McCreery, Ph.D., ACC Category: Weight Loss Surgery BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Destination: Unknown. There is no magic carpet ride smoothly guiding you into the weight loss surgery journey future. A timely arrival and gentle ride depends on identifying all available post-op tools. Once you have established that you are using the right tools, praise and acknowledgement will be yours.   For unlimited access to all magazine articles online, (click here to order)

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I Need to Cancel My Appointment By: Pam Davis, RN, CCM Category: Weight Loss Surgery BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Weight loss surgery is a complex treatment for a chronic disease known as morbid obesity. Successful treatment of this disease for long-term success requires a multi-disciplinary approach. Support groups, dieticians, exercise specialists and mental health counselors all work in conjunction with post-surgery follow up appointments. Sticking to your scheduled follow up appointments is all part of the process.   For unlimited access to all magazine articles online, (click here to order)

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From The Therapist’s Case Book: To Group or Not To Group By: Jude Milner MA, CSW, CPT Category: Weight Loss Surgery BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Joined together for a common purpose, group therapy works. Sharing in a group that is specific for your needs is an excellent part of weight loss treatment. Fitness Therapy groups are designed to help people learn how to handle feelings and situations in healthy ways. The group experience is valuable and can help navigate your life through these profound changes.   For unlimited access to all magazine articles online, (click here to order)

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Individual Aftercare: The Key to WLS Success By: Carol Signore, MAT, LMFT, FAED Category: Weight Loss Surgery BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Individual aftercare is critical to weight loss surgery post-op success. To maximize post-surgery success, one-on-one psychological help needs to be an integral part of a comprehensive aftercare program. Patients bring with them a wide range of non-surgical issues that argue for a multi-disciplinary approach to aftercare. One such school of thought about aftercare counseling is Cognitive Behavioral Treatment. This method addresses specific thoughts and behaviors that need to be targeted for change after gastric bypass surgery.   For unlimited access to all magazine articles online, (click here to order)

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Stepping into the Spotlight By: Rona Scott Category: Weight Loss Surgery BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Everyone deserves their 15 minutes of fame. The “Come as you were/Go as you are” fashion show gives weight loss surgery patients their time to shine. The show is a magical culmination of a lifetime of dreaming to be what society considers normal. It is an evening filled with laughter, tears and. hope for everyone.   For unlimited access to all magazine articles online, (click here to order)

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Old Habits Die Hard By: By: Christopher Lodi Category: Weight Loss Surgery BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Weight loss surgery support groups creates an outlet allowing patients to work through “all or nothing” negative thinking patterns. Those still struggling post-op with diet slip-ups should take baby steps, committed to changing ingrained old destructive behaviors and habits.   For unlimited access to all magazine articles online, (click here to order)