Support Groups
Great support often leads to greater success following weight loss surgery but not everyone can access the type of support that they need from family and close friends. For that reason, support groups are invaluable in providing a place where you can discuss the changes that occur after surgery; changes in diet, appearance, behaviour, identity, socialising and relationships. Support groups provide access to people who are understand what is happening, are supportive with the issues that you may be struggling with and have been successful themselves. The groups are run by Catherine Kissel, psychologist and either Lyn Pearless nurse or Nikki Talacek, dietitian who can also offer advice and support.
Group attendance is recommended for up to a year following surgery as this is when the most change occurs. However people booked into surgery have also attended and had an opportunity to ask questions and obtain advice and reassurance which has been beneficial. And those who are further out from surgery but haven’t had the opportunity to discuss this with others are also welcome. The support group is a great place to get both short term answers and long term support.
Please let us know that you are coming by phoning Sarah or Robyn on 09 623 3098 or 0508 934 448.
2012 Group Support programme
These groups have become an important part of a successful outcome with weight loss surgery. They are at their most valuable in the first 12 months after surgery in order to optimise your weight loss goals and provide support through any frustrations and pitfalls.
Each week there will be a topic for discussion as well as an opportunity to discuss your experiences and listen to others
The following are the dates and the topics for 2012
Takapuna |
Remuera |
Date |
Topic |
Date |
Topic |
25.01.12 |
Weight Loss surgery: what happened next
Personal stories |
01.02.12 |
Stressed is just desserts spelt backwards: managing stress |
29.02.12 |
Power through the plateau:
Restarting weight loss |
07.03.12 |
Reading food labels
understanding fat and sugar content |
28.03.12 |
Relationships: changes following surgery |
04.04.12 |
Carbohydrates
The good, the bad and the ugly of maintenance of weight |
25.04.12 |
Anzac Day |
02.05.12 |
Triggers for old eating styles includes non hungry eating |
30.05.12 |
Portion control vs grazing or over eating |
06.06.12 |
Focused eating (mindfulness) |
27.06.12 |
Developing a maintenance mentality: setting long term goals |
04.07.12 |
Maintaining lifestyle habits : Fluid intake and exercise |
25.07.12 |
Sleeping Patterns:
getting a good nights sleep |
01.08.12 |
Reading food labels
understanding fat and sugar content |
29.08.12 |
Success Habits: Check up |
05.09.12 |
Goal weight: then what changing your goals from weight loss to lifestyle |
26.09.12 |
Iron levels choosing the right foods, Includes constipation |
03.10.12 |
Metabolism and exercise, both aerobic and strength based |
31.10.12 |
Weight regain: what do you do |
07.11.12 |
Sweet tooth after surgery: what’s o.k. and what’s not |
28.11.12 |
Comfort eating after surgery |
05.12.12 |
Xmas Function:
For both groups at Remuera |
The times will remain on Wednesday evenings at 6:30-8:00pm. Takapuna is the last Wednesday of the month and Remuera the first Wednesday. You are welcome to attend both sessions and individual sessions for a specific topic We look forward to seeing you during the year
Please phone Tracey or Robyn on 4412750 and let us know that you will be coming
The groups will continue to be provided free of charge and open to all patients no matter when you had your surgery
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