Will I need to attend any pre-operative counseling or support groups?
on 12/19/24 11:36 am
It depends on the program you go with. Mine had a 10 week class, plus requirements around psych, nutrition and support group sessions. Others have been in programs they didn't have any of those type of requirements. Best to talk with your medical teams
HW: 306 SW: 282 GW: 145 (reached 2/6/19) CW:150
Jen
Your program will tell you if you need to. But you should do it anyway. You'll be better off.
6'3" tall, male.
Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.
M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.
Fortunately, my program did have a support group, and I was able to meet many people in different stages of their journey. I believe it was the key to continued success. Support is definitely a game changer if it is available. After Covid many support groups went away. So sad.
HW 299 SW 290 CW 139 GW 140 2/08/2019 OPERATION: Surgical Hernia with excision of total surface area of 55 x 29 cm of abdominal skin.