"Weight Loss Surgery is the Easy Way Out" - Strategies to navigate sensitive topics with friends and family

Obesity is the most challenging condition to manage as there is no cure. Bariatric or weight loss surgery is not even a cure, however it is the best strategy we have to alter the metabolism to challenge the body to reach a lower body weight. <br/>Many of my patients have struggled with weight loss for most of their life. Even starting when they are as young as 10 years old. Starting off the dieting cycle like this, means that you need to get off this hamster wheel. Going through weight loss surgery is hard. It is probably the most challenging thing you’ve ever done. A fantastic support team to be there for you makes a world of difference. <br/>What do you want to look for in a weight loss surgery support team?Listening and being there for you.Empathising with the journey. Eating healthy around you.Minding the kids helping with chores so you can exerciseKeeping you accountable in a supportive, not derogatory, way.Not keeping junk food in the house or pressuring you to eat at restaurants at which you do not feel comfortable.<br/>Support comes in many forms, but these ways may help you keep to your new lifestyle. <br/>Throughout the episode, I have gone through some ways you can word these difficult conversations. I have compiled these suggestions on how to structure these conversations on my website. <br/>I also created an easy downloadable copy for you to save to your phone/device and access when you're out and about. Click here to access it. <br/>I hope you found today’s conversation helpful for your social occasions or within your daily life. <br/><br/>Connect with me! Website: https://www.thebariatriccollective.com.au/ Instagram: @thebariatriccollective Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebariatriccollective Free Downloads: Causes of Weight Regain Graphic Download a Free Three Day Meal Plan with Recipes <br/> DISCLAIMER The advice provided in the podcast is general in nature and is not intended to constitute or substitute for dietetics, nutrition, professional or medical advice. You should not rely on the information presented here as medical advice. It is important to consult a medical professional for personalised medical or dietetic advice for your specific circumstances. <br/>