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Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Psychological Support Helps Weight Loss Surgery Patients Succeed

Many people don't realize that weight loss surgery is much more than a physical thing.

There are a lot of psychological issues that go hand-in-hand with obesity and bariatric surgery recovery.

Many weight loss surgery patients seek help because of an unhealthy relationship with food, which often stems from a mental health issue.

Most weight loss surgery clinics require a full psychiatric evaluation prior to undergoing gastric bypass or gastric band (lap band) surgery. This way, they can work out their issues with food beforehand and go into surgery with a positive mind; which makes recovery much more successful in the long run.

To learn more, read the full article: Support is Essential for Weight Loss Surgery Patients

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