Help for post-op regain

If you live in the Delaware Valley area of Pennsylvania and you are having trouble maintaining your surgical weight loss please consider the My Self Design program in Ambler for help.  Individual and group therapy are part of this unique counseling and aftercare program which has been aiding area post-ops for almost 10 years.  Therapy groups are different from support groups and they are excellent for people experiencing difficulty with post-op eating behaviors. Meetings are small and structured, focused and personal. They provide an intensive learning and motivational experience so that members can 'work' together on specific changes they need and want to make. You And Your Recovery From Morbid Obesity Must Be A Top Priority! Recovery is hard work and an important aspect of this group therapy model involves prioritizing self-care. Making time for personal needs is especially important for a bariatric population because so many post-ops have spent a lifetime putting themselves and their own health needs last. Long-term success requires changing that. The change becomes even more urgent in the second and third year after surgery when the novelty of WLS has worn off, the compliments have disappeared, and old patterns of coping lurk behind every challenge and personal disappointment. If you find yourself falling into compulsive old patterns frequently group therapy is an excellent resource for challenging those behaviors and avoiding full-blown relapse.  Remember that you risked your life to have this surgery – if you are starting to slip, gather that same courage again and take charge.  We’ll help. A commitment to regular attendance is strongly suggested in order to gain the maximum benefit. Each meeting costs $25 and members are asked to pre-pay at the end of each month for the coming month ($50). There is no reimbursement for missed meetings. Prepayment benefits the group because it helps motivate members to honor their attendance commitment even if it is difficult or inconvenient at times. MSD Groups meet on alternate
Saturdays 9:30-10:45 am and Tuesdays  5:15- 6:30  pm Visit www.myselfdesign.com for more information or call Carol Signore at 215-540-9675.