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5 Good Habits to Pick Up Before Bariatric Surgery
Many people think of bariatric surgery as a “quick fix” to their weight loss problems. While bariatric surgery is an amazingly successful weight loss method, there are still some things you will need to do on your end. Not only will this help with your success, but it will make the journey easier for you mentally and emotionally. Picking up these habits before bariatric surgery can help you make this process as smooth as possible for yourself.
Here are 5 healthy habits you can pick up before bariatric surgery!
- Be Assertive.
If you have a hard time expressing what you really want, this is something you should work on before getting bariatric surgery. Patients who are more assertive and vocal about their goals and needs during the consultation process tend to have better outcomes after their surgery. Learning to speak up for yourself before bariatric surgery can improve many other areas of your life as well!
- Surround Yourself with Supportive People.
It is always good to find your positive support system before you undergo any life-changing event. You want people who understand the unique changes that you will be undergoing after your surgery. It is important that you know you are not alone! Many of your family members and friends have good intentions, but aren’t always sure how to help. Join support groups and bring your family and friends with you!
- Find Healthy Coping Mechanisms.
Bariatric surgery can be stressful. You will be undergoing major life and habit changes. It is important to find healthy ways to cope with this stress. Eating, drinking alcohol/soda, nicotine and other methods of coping will no longer be available or healthy for you. In the months leading up to your surgery, develop new methods of coping. These can be new hobbies such as crafting, art, physical activity, journaling, meditation and more!
- Change Your Thought Process.
This sounds easier said than done, but it is extremely important. In order to get the results you want and achieve long term success after bariatric surgery, you will need to undergo a complete change in mindset. Develop a new mantra! For example, tell yourself “I can do this!” and “Eat to live, not live to eat!”
- Manage Your Time.
Time management is a big issue for a lot of people. Developing this skill early on can be extremely helpful after your surgery. You need to be realistic with yourself on the time you have available to prepare for bariatric surgery. In addition, there are several things you will be required to do after bariatric surgery in order to be successful. These necessary additions to your daily tasks include: physical activity/exercise, meal prepping and preparing, adequate sleep, and staying hydrated. If you have enough time every day to include these tasks in your schedule, you may be ready for bariatric surgery
Think you’re ready for bariatric surgery? Contact Advanced Surgical and Bariatrics in Hillsborough, Freehold or Somerset, New Jersey to schedule your bariatrics consultation today! Our bariatric specialists are here to walk you through the process and get you started on your journey to a healthier and happier you.
Dr. Ragui Sadek is a premier surgeon who established a state-of-the-art and one of the safest bariatric surgery programs in the state. Dr. Sadek has fellowship training in both laparoscopic/bariatric surgery and surgical trauma/critical care, allowing him to safely perform complex surgeries on patients who have been turned down by other practices. As a Clinical Assistant Professor of surgery at RWJ Medical School & the Director of bariatric surgery program at RWJ University Hospital, Dr. Sadek offers a cutting-edge range of laparoscopic, robotic, & bariatric surgical procedures with a complication rate substantially below the national average.
Dr. Sadek is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Having performed more than three thousand advanced surgical procedures, Dr. Sadek has established a strong patient satisfaction rate and a solid reputation among the surgical community and is renowned as a top physician in his field by International Association of Healthcare Professionals. As a board-certified surgeon, he holds affiliations with the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and the Society of American Gastro Endoscopic Surgeons. More about Dr. Sadek
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