The Clarian Bariatrics support group meeting for gastric bypass surgery patients was held on Wednesday, December 17. The discussion was about maladaptive eating, which is one of the long term issues that may confront patients undergoing a gastric banding procedure.
A maladaptive behavior is a behavior or trait that is not adaptive — it is counterproductive to the individual. Reasons why changing eating habits is difficult:
I will provide some tips on understanding an individuals "zone of fullness" tomorrow!
A maladaptive behavior is a behavior or trait that is not adaptive — it is counterproductive to the individual. Reasons why changing eating habits is difficult:
- Old habits are hard to break.
- Changing lifestyle long term process and takes time.
- No change in habits or lifestyle leads to rationalizing a behavior and returning to or continuing old habits and making poor food choices.
I will provide some tips on understanding an individuals "zone of fullness" tomorrow!
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