Support Group

Social support is a major component of successful weight loss and weight maintenance both before and after surgery. We strongly urge you to connect with people who are undergoing or recovering from weight loss surgery. The best way to meet such people is to attend support groups. In addition, we encourage you to follow through with the following support options:

Support Options

• Attend a Bariatric Support Group both before and after surgery
• Talk with trusted friends, family members, and health care professionals
• Talk with others who have undergone weight loss surgery
• Work with a mental health professional, and consider counseling and support groups