How to Prepare for LAP-BAND Surgery
Is it possible to crave a cheeseburger after having LAP-BAND® surgery? Absolutely! Especially if you are still addressing poor eating behaviors and desires. The surgery itself is not going to change your personality, but it is an opportunity to take a look at your relationship with food and your body and begin to find healing and peace.
Being overweight or obese is no picnic. Aside from all the physical difficulties associated with carrying around excess fat, you must also deal with your inner demons. You may be used to punishing or rewarding yourself with food, withholding it when you feel bad and reveling in it when you feel good. You might also fix bad feelings with food, whether you’re stressed, bored, lonely, depressed, or worried.
As you prepare for the surgery, it’s the perfect time to begin to address your relationship with food. There are a number of methods of doing this, including therapy, keeping a food journal, and finding a very strong support system of people who don’t enable you to continue in bad habits. Whatever you choose, recognize that making lifestyle changes instead of temporary tweaks is what will help you find success at reaching your weight loss goals. The LAP-BAND® is a wonderfully effective tool in helping you get to where you want to be.
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