I’ve been posed with the question about my decision to have weight loss surgery and what I would tell someone considering this option. First and foremost this is a life changing 
decision, which is a huge step! Bariatric surgery is a major lifestyle change and the one thing you truly need to give yourself is TIME.
You need to have a clear understanding of what you are doing and what the outcome of that action will be. My advice as a patient is research, talk to your primary care physician, ask questions, talk to people who’ve had surgery, attend a FREE informational weight loss seminar, make a list of the pro’s and con’s, attend support groups and hear the good, the bad and the ugly!
Make an informed decision with a strong understanding of what a life long lifestyle change truly means.
If you were going to build a house how much time and consideration would you put into the plans? Once a home is built we make every effort of maintaining/protecting the structure and all the contents of our home. Are you ready to take the same approach with yourself?
In the end bariatric surgery is a personal choice. Is this the right path for you?
Please visit our Web site for any upcoming FREE informational weight loss seminars and support groups at www.ACallToChange.org or call 317-275-7010 toll free at 877-275-2555.
decision, which is a huge step! Bariatric surgery is a major lifestyle change and the one thing you truly need to give yourself is TIME. You need to have a clear understanding of what you are doing and what the outcome of that action will be. My advice as a patient is research, talk to your primary care physician, ask questions, talk to people who’ve had surgery, attend a FREE informational weight loss seminar, make a list of the pro’s and con’s, attend support groups and hear the good, the bad and the ugly!
Make an informed decision with a strong understanding of what a life long lifestyle change truly means.
- Are you ready to make a commitment?
- Can you change your eating behavior/habits today, tomorrow and the rest of your life?
- Do you have a good support system?
- Will you follow the program guidelines?
- Are you willing to come to support group?
- Are you dedicated to following up with your surgeon for life?
- Prepared to take vitamins for the rest of your life?
If you were going to build a house how much time and consideration would you put into the plans? Once a home is built we make every effort of maintaining/protecting the structure and all the contents of our home. Are you ready to take the same approach with yourself?
In the end bariatric surgery is a personal choice. Is this the right path for you?
Please visit our Web site for any upcoming FREE informational weight loss seminars and support groups at www.ACallToChange.org or call 317-275-7010 toll free at 877-275-2555.
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