We NEED to talk about THIS after WLS.

06/21/18 • 18 min

The Fresh Approach Podcast: skills & strategies to live your healthiest & happiest life!

In talking with hundreds of weight loss surgery patients over the last 17 years I've learned that most believe surgery allows them a fresh start, a way to begin again. Not only with their health and appearance, but somehow they believe along with losing the pounds, the rest of their troubled pasts will be swept away too.

It's not true.

And what's more, is that while it seems like the "old troubles" are wiped away during that honeymoon period of the first 12 months - once the compliments stop, and it's not such a big deal to shop in regular stores, and your doctor isn't high-five-ing you about your labs anymore because your results have been normal for months now...reality begins to creep back in.

And this is when "old troubles" can sweep back in too. But surgery CANNOT wipe away your "old troubles".

Let's talk about this.

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My goal is to help you live your healthiest and happiest life with weight loss surgery by cultivating a peaceful, fresh approach to following the fundamental bariatric surgery guidelines. I’m a Life Coach and Weight Loss Surgery advocate. I’m not a medical or mental health care professional. Your participation in this class means you agree and understand that what I’m teaching is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. Always speak to your doctor or other healthcare provider before undertaking or making changes to any health program.

It's not true.

And this is when "old troubles" can sweep back in too. But surgery CANNOT wipe away your "old troubles".

Let's talk about this.

To join the Fresh Approach WLS Facebook Group, CLICK HERE!

Previous Episode

"Bumps in the road" after WLS: Episode #3. When to piddle-paddle.

In this episode, I'm talking about a social media post I saw with "Weight Loss Surgery Goals" but I'll tell you what they really were, and weren't.

And I'm sharing what I encouraged my new client Sally to do when she found herself opening mail and texting her cousin instead of exercising as she had planned.

To join the Fresh Approach WLS Facebook Group, CLICK HERE! There's three quick questions to answer before you can be added to the group.

My goal is to help you live your healthiest and happiest life with weight loss surgery by cultivating a peaceful, fresh approach to following the fundamental bariatric surgery guidelines. I’m a Life Coach and Weight Loss Surgery advocate. I’m not a medical or mental health care professional. Your participation in this class means you agree and understand that what I’m teaching is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. Always speak to your doctor or other professional healthcare care provider before undertaking or making changes to any health program.

Next Episode

How to handle WLS summer struggles!

Ahhhhhh...summertime and the living is easy!

But how quickly we're reminded that winter holidays aren't the only time of year when you can get caught up in the fun of the season and somehow find yourself eating a little more of this and that, or not finding enough time to exercise.

And then...weight gain.
And then...not feeling too good about yourself.

NOT THIS SUMMER MY FRIEND, NOT THIS SUMMER!

How can you do summertime and summer vacations better?

What I hear from clients and WLS friends who've had weight loss surgery summer struggles:

They don't have a plan.
They have a plan but it's not well thought out – it’s not realistic based on their schedule and life.
They have a plan, it's well thought out, but then BUMPS IN THE ROAD show up and they lose control of their plan.

I've got a lot to share with you so let's get started!

And here's the "How to make yourself a priority" blog post link I mention in the podcast!

If you're not in the Fresh Approach WLS Facebook Group yet...why not? There are just 3 quick questions to answer before you can be added.

CLICK HERE TO JOIN US!

My goal is to help you live your healthiest and happiest life with weight loss surgery by cultivating a peaceful, fresh approach to following the fundamental bariatric surgery guidelines. I’m a Life Coach and Weight Loss Surgery advocate. I’m not a medical or mental health care professional. Your participation in this podcast means you agree and understand that what I’m sharing is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. Always speak to your doctor or other healthcare provider before undertaking or making changes to any health program.