Bariatric Support Groups

Pre-op Prep Group

  • Online

  • 4 consecutive weeks

  • $160

    Are You Emotionally Prepared For Long-term Success after Bariatric Surgery?

    Are you planning on having weight loss surgery but fear you might not be successful or that you will regain all the weight? Is it hard to imagine what life will look like if your relationship with food changes? Do you want to ensure the long-term success of bariatric surgery but realize you need support to achieve your goals?

In this group you will have the opportunity to discuss your fears and concerns regarding post-op life for example:

  • Concerns that the surgery will not work or that you won’t lose as much weight as expected.

  • Fear of regaining the weight after initially losing it.

  • Anxiety about the significant changes to diet and lifestyle that are required after surgery.

  • Fear of not being able to stick to the new eating and exercise habits.

  • Worry about emotional changes, including how you will cope with stress without using food as a comfort.

  • Personal fears, concerns and doubts.

Post-op Support Group:

Are you struggling with psychological adjustments after surgery?

  • Online

  • 8-10 members

  • Closed group

  • 6 consecutive weeks for 1 hour

  • 1 payment $270

  • March 6th-April 10th, 12-1:30pm

  • March 26-April 30th, 5:30pm-7pm

  • This is a small group of individuals who get what you’re going through and are ready to give and receive warm-hearted support.

  • You can learn from other’s struggles and share your own.

  • Reflect on and explore various situations and behaviors that may be affecting your mental health and progress after bariatric surgery.

  • Connect with others to share experiences, develop camaraderie, support and cheer each other on.

  • Create an extended community among people who share in your struggles and victories. You are not alone!

My focus is on creating a warm, intimate and supportive environment for patients who are searching for a shared journey. This group fosters an environment where you can be heard, validated, supported and educated, while developing new friendships and a new way of living that enhances your well-being.

We will meet for six consecutive weeks to check in on your recovery and discuss whatever challenges you may encounter. We will identify the source of non-hungry eating and overeating habits and cultivate strategies for stress management, nutrition, and movement.

Emotional Eating Group Therapy:

  • Online

  • 6-8 members

  • Closed group

  • 6 consecutive weeks

  • $420 or 2 payments of $220

  • Date/time of next groups available on request

Deep dive into issues associated with emotional eating, such as:

  • Reflecting on childhood experiences and how they affect your current relationship with food

  • Exploring emotional eating triggers and breaking self-sabotaging habits

  • Building self-awareness and self-compassion

  • Identifying mental, emotional, psychological, and social needs

  • Addressing lifestyle adjustment challenges and establishing healthier boundaries

  • Developing new coping strategies to ensure long-term success

My focus is on creating a warm, intimate and safe space to facilitate long-lasting transformation and healing. This group fosters an environment where you can be heard, supported, educated, validated, while developing new friendships, a way of living that enhances your wellbeing.

The power lies within you to reconnect with your body and mind in a healthier way.

Surround yourself with others who understand and encourage your journey towards a healthier lifestyle. Sharing experiences and receiving guidance from those who have walked this path before you can be both comforting and empowering.

To find out more about the bariatric support groups and individual therapy I offer, visit my contact page.

Maybe You’re Not Sure If A Bariatric Support Group Is Right For You…

Why do I need a bariatric support group in addition to surgery?

It’s common for bariatric patients to believe that surgery alone is enough to control food intake for the rest of their lives. However, if weight loss surgery alone was a cure-all, no one would ever regain weight. The truth is, your subconscious mind is in charge of your eating, not your stomach. Even though you can implement external strategies—such as diet pills, calorie counting, and exercise routines—unless you redefine your relationship with food on the subconscious level, these measures will only go so far.

Even after I undergo surgery and weight loss therapy, it's hard to imagine I can give up my relationship with food altogether.

It’s likely that your relationship with food is complicated. Perhaps the idea of changing your eating habits scares you since food has been your source of relief, joy, companionship or masking painful emotions. Together we will explore healthier alternatives that heal the deeper wounds that lie at the root of your emotional eating and won’t perpetuate self-sabotaging behaviors.

I don’t think I can afford a weight loss surgery support group.

Because surgery is such a big investment, you need to address the underlying causes of overeating to ensure long-term success. That is why I offer bariatric support groups as a more affordable option than individual therapy.