Recently, the World Health Organization defined obesity as a “behavioral disease.” Accordingly, the treatment and prevention of obesity do not stop at weight loss alone, but are closely linked to modifying behaviors and building a healthy lifestyle after bariatric surgery for a longer life with better health. A healthy lifestyle is not limited to proper nutrition and exercise; rather, it is based on six essential pillars which are:
  1. Nutrition.
  2. Exercise and physical activity.
  3. Stress and how to manage it.
  4. Relationships and the surrounding environment.
  5. Regular and adequate sleep.
  6. Quitting the addiction to consuming sugary foods, carbonated beverages, and smoking.
Therefore, follow-up and working on behavior modification after bariatric surgery are no less important than the surgery itself. The benefits of modifying behaviors, establishing new healthy habits, and following them are numerous, including:
  • Improved physical fitness.
  • Increased energy levels and productivity.
  • Reduced risk of chronic diseases.
  • Improved mood.
  • Greater ability to manage and cope with surrounding stress.
  • Increased self-confidence.
  • Improved social relationships.
  • Improved self-acceptance and self-esteem.
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Matar, a member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders, emphasizes that taking steps toward living a healthier life is one of the best things you can do for yourself. This includes taking care of the mind, body, and spirit together. Request your consultation now.