List of elements influencing the success of the approach
These factors were observed in people losing a lot of weight and enjoying better health following bariatric surgery.
Education
They learned about the risks, requirements and benefits specific to each type of intervention.
Support
They surround themselves with a network of people eager to see them succeed.
Attendance
They begin as early as possible, before surgery, to adopt new habits with regard to diet and exercise.
Healing
They give their body time to recover by following the plan prepared by the team of health professionals.
Nutrition
They are completely rethinking the way they eat and drink, favoring small portions and healthy foods.
Exercice
They couldn’t achieve their goals without exercise.
Listen
They listen to their body and are on the lookout for the signals it sends them.
Tracking
They meet their team of health professionals and thus benefit from adequate follow-up.
For further information (in French)
If you’d like to learn more on the subject, you can consult the article “Chirurgie de l’obésité : le suivi psychologique est la clé du succès”, published in eSanté in June 2016 and this PDF document “Guide d’alimentation de chirurgie bariatrique” published by RocklandMD Surgery Centre.