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Mending Minds
You've probably heard it a hundred times: Weight loss surgery (WLS) is not brain surgery. We enter into our new lives with the same mental and emotional qualities we had before surgery -- for better or worse. To achieve a lasting recovery with WLS, attending to your mental and emotional health is vital. Here you will find articles to help you identify and work on the things that can trip you up as you travel your WLS jouney.
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The "Death-by-Olives" Strategy
Katie Jay
Avoiding alcohol, birthday cake, brownies, and other treats at a boisterous party is, for me, a stressful task. I decided that I wanted to eat something that felt, well, a little naughty. . . .
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The Mourning After
Katie Jay
Weight loss surgery is the beginning of many losses -- ultimately for the good. But it's big adjustment, until you realize a new day has dawned. . . .
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| What professionals are saying about NAWLS:
"NAWLS offers unique information and services in the WLS field. I endorse Katie Jay as one of the most accomplished professionals I have known. Her continuing contributions and those of this organization will benefit deserving individuals around the world. I also highly recommend Katie's book, Dying to Change: My Really Heavy Life Story, which is brilliant and groundbreaking." -- David Krueger, MD
"The National Association for Weight Loss Surgery will help WLS patients achieve long-term success. There is no other national organization like it. Not only does it draw expertise from surgeons, nutritionists, nurses, psychologists, social workers, life coaches, and personal trainers; NAWLS offers critical information, support, and resources to WLS patients. I encourage others to support this incredibly valuable organization." -- Osvaldo Anez, MD, FACS
"NAWLS understands the critical role nutrition plays in WLS success and keeps up to date on the latest information about nutrition and WLS." -- Sally Myers, RD, CPT |
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