Weight Loss Support near Biloxi and Gulfport – Life after Treatment
We believe that the best bariatric surgery results can only be achieved with a comprehensive approach to meeting each patient's physical and emotional needs before, during, and after treatment. With the same level of compassion and thoroughness that we display as you prepare for treatment, Dr. William Avara and our staff offer support and guidance after your procedure. We provide a number of guidelines and programs for weight loss surgery patients at our practice serving Biloxi, Gulfport, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Diet and Nutrition
After your weight loss surgery procedure, you will need to choose foods that are nutrient-dense and do not contain large amounts of fat or sugar. Dr. Avara and our staff will go over in detail the specific foods and beverages that will be appropriate for your needs. To learn more about the various diet and nutrition tips that can help you maintain a healthy, active lifestyle after bariatric surgery, please visit our Post-bariatric Diet and Nutrition page.
Exercise
In addition to following dietary guidelines, post-weight loss surgery patients will be required to exercise on a regular basis. Incorporating physical activity into your daily life will help ensure that you maintain the results that have been achieved with bariatric surgery. To view specific tips for a strong exercise regimen that can help keep lost weight from returning, please visit our Post-weight Loss Surgery Exercise page.
Long-term Follow-up Care
Rest assured that we do not leave you on your own after giving you a list of dietary and exercise guidelines to follow. The team members at South Mississippi Surgical Weight Loss Center are committed to monitoring your progress and offering advice and encouragement when necessary.
Because nutritional deficiencies are a possible side effect of weight loss surgery, we need to see you periodically to check whether you are getting enough protein, iron, calcium, and vitamin B12. After surgery, follow-up tests are conducted at one week, six weeks, four months, one year, and once every following year.
These follow-up visits help us stay in touch with our patients and learn about their stories of success as they enjoy the healthy, fit lifestyle that is possible after weight loss surgery. If you live in Biloxi, Gulfport, or anywhere in the Mississippi Gulf Coast area and are interested in learning more about obesity treatment, we invite you to contact our practice in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, today.
Support Groups
Support groups are an integral part of our post-weight loss surgery program. They can provide ongoing education and guidance for patients who have had gastric bypass surgery or gastric banding with the LAP-BAND® System or the REALIZE™ Adjustable Gastric Band. Although groups are primarily intended for people who have already had weight loss surgery at our practice, we welcome patients who received treatment at other centers. If you are considering weight loss surgery, we also encourage you to attend a session and meet with patients who have undergone the procedure. Support groups are an invaluable way to gain comfort and strength as you hear other people share experiences that are similar to yours.
Our support groups allow patients to get to know each other, but they are also a great source of information. Each session is structured and run by one of our friendly, experienced team members. We also have nutritionists and other clinical professionals present who will lead discussions and answer any questions you have. The groups are a source of inspiration for our patients, who leave each session with renewed determination and new ideas for maintaining weight loss.
Contact Our Weight Loss Surgery Practice for More Information
We offer a comprehensive program for patients to follow after their procedures to ensure that their results and health are maintained. Through detailed instructions for post-surgery diet and exercise, as well as support groups and follow-up appointments, we will continue to be invested in your journey. To learn more about life after weight loss surgery, contact our practice serving Biloxi, Gulfport, Ocean Springs, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
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Please contact our weight loss practice serving Biloxi, Gulfport, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast to learn more about our comprehensive follow-up care program.