Psychological Support After Bariatric Surgery
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Psychological Support After Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery is much more than simply a change in body measurements or a decrease in the number on the scale; rather, it is a profound journey that affects every aspect of life.
Many individuals who undergo different types of bariatric surgery experience psychological and emotional changes after surgery. The primary reason is often fear of the unknown and anxiety about beginning a new phase of life, or concerns about changes in the patient’s lifestyle, whether in terms of the way they eat, the types of food they consume, or their post-operative commitments.
The uncertainty some people experience, along with a lack of sufficient awareness about the procedure and its outcomes, often leads to feelings of anxiety and stress.
The Role of Psychological Support in Adapting to a New Lifestyle After Bariatric Surgery
- Learning and accepting how to follow the new dietary guidelines and adopt healthy, appropriate eating habits.
- Managing expectations and understanding that weight loss occurs gradually, while avoiding unrealistic expectations and comparisons.
- Celebrating and appreciating the achievement of small goals along the way.
- Avoiding reliance on new unhealthy behaviors, such as smoking.
- Setting goals and renewing motivation.
- Overcoming episodes of emotional eating.
- Managing mood swings or feelings of depression that may arise from physical and hormonal changes after surgery.
- Developing a healthy relationship with body image and accepting the changes that occur.
- Continuing to lose weight in a healthy manner, which helps you maintain your new healthy habits after surgery and ensures long-term success of the procedure.
- Improving emotional well-being and self-esteem, as well as improving your relationship with yourself, which positively affects personal and professional relationships.
When Does the Psychological Stress Caused by Bariatric Surgery Begin and End?
It may begin in some individuals even before surgery due to excessive anxiety and fear about undergoing the procedure and its potential complications. This can be minimized by choosing a highly experienced surgeon, such as Prof. Dr. Mohamed Matar, Professor of Bariatric Surgery at Ain Shams University.
For some individuals, psychological stress may continue until recovery is complete, while for others, it may persist for a longer period depending on their underlying psychological and mental well-being and the level of support they receive.
The Importance of Social Media Support Groups for Patients at Matar Clinic
Apart from daily medical follow-ups and consultations, these groups provide another major benefit: creating a sense of belonging among peers who have gone through similar experiences. This can significantly improve psychological well-being during recovery and provide much-needed support.
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Matar, Mohamed Matar, Best Bariatric Surgeon in Egypt, emphasizes that psychological support before and after surgery is essential for moving smoothly and comfortably through every stage while maintaining a sense of safety.
Always feel free to contact Matar Clinic to support you through every step of your bariatric surgery journey, inquire about and learn more about behavior modification sessions and individual and group psychological support sessions, and find out about the prices by contacting us.
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