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Strategies for Successful Weight Loss Surgery - Women Talk Live Podcast, October 6, 2012
Source: http://womantalklive.com/podcast/strategies-for-successful-weight-loss-surgery/
My guests are both an important part of the “team” at the Bariatric Center of Excellence at Saint Agnes Hospital that helps patients have a successful outcome to their weight loss surgery. Why weight loss surgery? It may be the best option for an obese patient to start on the path to a healthy lifestyle. Cathy and Dawn explained many facts of interest for someone considering bariatric surgery from how to find out what you need to make a decision about having the surgery, to what types of surgery are available, things you must do to prepare yourself – physically, emotionally and mentally – for pre- and post-surgery. Most importantly, they talked about the ultimate commitment that needs to be made for a major lifestyle change that determines the long-term success of bariatric surgery. Is it worth it? They say “yes” – it can be life changing and life saving for so many people who desire a healthier life and a quality life.
Guests: Cathy Carr-Dadin, RN, Certified Bariatric Nurse and Bariatric Services Coordinator at Saint Agnes Hospital
Dawn O’Meally, LCSW-C, who conducts mental health evaluations for various bariatric surgeons and facilitates support group meetings at Saint Agnes Hospital.
www.bariatricpsychservices.com