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Where Does My Family Fit In?
An important issue to consider before having weight-loss surgery is whether your family will be supportive. Talk to family members about everything involved so they understand the expectations, suggests Doreen A. Samelson, Ed.D., a clinical and medical psychologist specializing in weight-loss surgery. “People sit down at the dinner table together, they may cook together, and if your family doesn’t understand the fact that you’re going to have to really change your eating, it can make it difficult,” she says. If you’re not the cook in the family, talk to the person who is about how you will need to eat before and after surgery. The good news is that the healthy eating plan you will be following will be a smart choice for everyone.
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