{"id":10667,"date":"2024-02-06T19:16:37","date_gmt":"2024-02-06T19:16:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drfeiz.com\/?p=10667"},"modified":"2024-02-06T19:16:37","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T19:16:37","slug":"tips-to-nix-nerves-prior-to-weight-loss-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drfeiz.com\/es\/tips-to-nix-nerves-prior-to-weight-loss-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to Nix Nerves Prior to Weight Loss Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Nervous About Your Upcoming Weight Loss Surgery? Gain Control of Your Anxiety with These Top Five Tips\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Having anxiety or feeling apprehensive or even fearful regarding your upcoming weight loss surgery is completely normal and totally understandable. Here are five tips to help nix nerves fast.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dealing with anxiety issues prior to undergoing bariatric surgery is common but should be controlled to the best of the patient\u2019s ability to avoid unnecessary complications and possible impediments on the crucial recovery process. So, it\u2019s imperative to implement some relaxation-inducing tactics to help quell your disquiet and concern, ensuring a smooth procedure sure to get you on your road to recovery \u2013 and amazing results.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow these nerve-nixing strategies suggested by top leaders in the world of bariatrics: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Know Before You Go\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowledge is power. Understand what exactly <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">specific bariatric procedure entails, including how to prepare, what to expect during the recovery process, when you\u2019re likely to see results, etc. Seek out online forums of past patients who\u2019ve gone through the process. Procuring knowledge and advice from patients\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">who\u2019ve experienced the process firsthand will help ease your anxiety and apprehension and will confirm you\u2019re not alone. Remember there isn\u2019t anything you cannot find on the internet. It\u2019s a treasure trove of information that can help you in every step of the surgical process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Speak Up\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask questions \u2013 a lot of them! <a href=\"https:\/\/drfeiz.com\/es\/our-surgeons.html\/\">Dr. Feiz employs an entire bariatric team<\/a> for each patient, with each member specializing in a different aspect of the surgery process from pre to post and beyond. Having a reliable team of compassionate, talented individuals that you can build a rapport with will prove to be a cornerstone in your weight loss success. Every patient should feel comfortable calling or contacting their doctor at any time during their treatment. This is non-negotiable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b> <\/b><b>Stay \u2013 and Keep \u2013 Busy\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Divert your seemingly incorrigible anxiety to more useful and productive energy. Some patients will dive into their school or workloads to distract from their racing, pre-surgery musings. Others will take up a new hobby or start a passion project they\u2019ve been putting off. Simply turn that soul-sucking energy into a soul-soothing one! Other ideas include reading, writing\/journaling, binge-watching intriguing documentaries\/docu-series, working out, walking, hiking, visiting museums, etc. The possibilities are endless.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Find Your Zen Zone\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relaxation techniques, such as mindful breathing exercises, meditation, yoga, walking, reading, drawing, painting, or even prayer have long been proven to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and enhance quality of life for anyone, not just weight loss patients. From weight to work, everybody can benefit from getting in the Zen zone. Practicing different meditation techniques will also offer you clarity and clear your consciousness of unwanted, pervasive thoughts and needless worries. Other relaxation methods can <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">include massage therapy, acupuncture, homeopathy, aromatherapy, infrared sauna, spa services, and hypnosis. Pick your \u201cpoison\u201d and put your uncertainties to rest.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Keep Expectations in Check\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Know you\u2019re not going to wake up with a supermodel-esque body upon emerging from your anesthesia. At least not for a few years, anyway. Keep in mind while weight will begin to melt away rather quickly following surgery, it will take at least six months to lose half of the excess weight. Then, expect a frustrating plateau to hit for about a year before the final destination is reached and the weight loss goal is realized. With that being said, have patience, trust the process, and take your recovery day by day. Don\u2019t forget to follow-up with your bariatric team of doctors, specialists, dieticians, etc. Stay engaged, ask questions, and keep your eye on the prize. Get involved with your recovery and health. Follow your doctor\u2019s recommendations on physical activity, as well as your dietician\u2019s meal plan recs to ensure best possible outcomes with little to no complications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you have some indispensable, easy-to-follow tips at the ready to help alleviate pre-surgery anxiety, here\u2019s a little of what <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to do! DON\u2019T type \u201cweight loss surgery gone wrong\u201d into the search bar. No surgical procedure, irrespective of type, is 100% perfect, successful, or even guaranteed. Every procedure has its own set of \u201chorror stories,\u201d no matter how rare. The best advice? Don\u2019t go seeking these stress-inducing stories out. Doing so will only further fuel anxiety. Instead, be sure all complications and risks are disclosed and discussed way before the surgery date is set. This will help offer clarity and insight, quelling any reservations regarding surgery. Oftentimes, complications arise from lack of preparation and knowledge, not following post-op protocols, or being lax about wound care during the recovery period.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>One More Thing\u2026\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All patients should feel comfortable communicating their fears, doubts, misgivings, etc., with their bariatric surgical team at ANY time during the treatment process \u2013 without question. When nerves seem to be taking over and getting the best of you, it\u2019s important to communicate these issues with your doctor without feeling additional worry, concern, or insecurity. Securing a reliable support system, along with your surgical team, is a great way to help mitigate the myriad of pre-surgery angsts. You\u2019re never alone and you aren\u2019t the first person to be embarking on this body-bettering journey you\u2019ve waited so long for. Millions of people undergo bariatric surgery each year, so know you\u2019re in good company.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nervous About Your Upcoming Weight Loss Surgery? Gain Control of Your Anxiety with These Top Five Tips\u00a0 Having anxiety or feeling apprehensive or even fearful regarding your upcoming weight loss surgery is completely normal and totally understandable. 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