Seeking advice on behavior modification post surgery

[Catherine Keegan 14]

Hi all I've got an appointment with a surgeon on 23rd June for a consultation for sleeve surgery. I am wondering could anyone offer advice or suggestions as to how best to alter my previous negative eating habits?

Does hypnosis help or CBT or a counsellor? How best to proceed?

Thanks in advance for all your help!!

Kindest regards, Catherine

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[MowryRocks 679]

Start with committing yourself to small changes or if you have the willpower...drastic ones. I started my journey pre-seminar with seeing if I could handle a liquid diet for 2 weeks. I figured if I couldn't do it before the surgery was even a possibility than how could I do it later. Once I got that under my belt, I started a modified Keto plan, which I actually enjoyed. I also started behavior modification regarding physical activity right away. I just started walking a little and kept building on where I started. By the time I had surgery (I had a 6 month pre-op program) I was walking 5ks. I did my first walk post surgery at 6 weeks. Today, I am 7 months post op and training to RUN a 15k. All things that I couldn't have done had I waited. Good Luck!

[triplethreat 257]

CBT research is proving quite successful with certain addictive behaviors, that would be my first stop if I were looking into professional help. Remember that dysfunctional behaviors need to be replaced with new behaviors and that setbacks do not equal failure. Good luck to you!

[nomorefattypatty 329]

Start with committing yourself to small changes or if you have the willpower...drastic ones. I started my journey pre-seminar with seeing if I could handle a liquid diet for 2 weeks. I figured if I couldn't do it before the surgery was even a possibility than how could I do it later. Once I got that under my belt, I started a modified Keto plan, which I actually enjoyed. I also started behavior modification regarding physical activity right away. I just started walking a little and kept building on where I started. By the time I had surgery (I had a 6 month pre-op program) I was walking 5ks. I did my first walk post surgery at 6 weeks. Today, I am 7 months post op and training to RUN a 15k. All things that I couldn't have done had I waited. Good Luck!

That's awesome, great inspiration for those of us just getting ready for surgery. My date is June 21st. Very excited!

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[nomorefattypatty 329]

CBT research is proving quite successful with certain addictive behaviors, that would be my first stop if I were looking into professional help. Remember that dysfunctional behaviors need to be replaced with new behaviors and that setbacks do not equal failure. Good luck to you!

What is CBT? Sorry I'm pretty new to this website.

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[triplethreat 257]

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. it addresses dysfunctional thinking as well as behavioral modification. It is not like psychotherapy, which is long term in most cases. This therapy is goal-directed and once you develop new skills, therapy ends unless you have another need.

[MowryRocks 679]

On ‎06‎/‎09‎/‎2017 at 5:25 PM, nomorefattypatty said:

That's awesome, great inspiration for those of us just getting ready for surgery. My date is June 21st. Very excited!

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Good Luck! Best decision I ever made!