Because surgery changes your body
​—but lasting change starts in your mind.

💬 Why Is Psychological Support So Important?

Bariatric surgery brings rapid and sometimes overwhelming shifts—in your relationship with food, your body, and even your identity. Without guidance, it’s easy to feel:
  • Unprepared for post-surgical changes
  • Confused by unexpected emotions
  • Stuck in old patterns that surgery alone doesn’t address
  • Disconnected from yourself or others
Psychological support helps you:
  • Prepare mentally and emotionally for surgery
  • Understand your relationship with food—not just change what you eat
  • Build self-care strategies that last beyond the honeymoon phase
  • Manage expectations and prevent self-sabotage
  • Strengthen your sense of self-worth and identity as your body changes

🛤 Our Approach to Surgery Support

Whether you're considering surgery or adjusting to life after it, we provide personalized, evidence-based psychological care to help you make the most of your journey.
🔹 Before Surgery
  • Pre-surgical psychological assessments (if required by your surgical team)
  • Emotional preparation: dealing with fear, hope, and expectations
  • Identifying triggers and emotional eating patterns
  • Building the mindset and routines that support long-term success
🔹 After Surgery
  • Support with lifestyle and behavior changes
  • Navigating post-op emotions: loss, joy, anxiety, identity shifts
  • Working through relationship dynamics or social changes
  • Preventing relapse and building resilience
  • Reconnecting with purpose beyond the number on the scale
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🧭 Your Path, Your Way

​We don’t offer a one-size-fits-all plan. We meet you where you are—whether you need:
  • A short series of preparation sessions
  • Ongoing post-op counseling
  • Group support through the MCW Program
  • Or deeper individual psychotherapy to work through long-standing emotional patterns
Every path is unique. We’re here to walk it with you.
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🧠 Real People. Real Stories.

  • I was excited for surgery, but I didn’t expect all the emotional stuff that came up. Therapy helped me process it—and reminded me I was worth this effort.”
  • “Working on my mindset helped me feel in control—not just of my eating, but of my life.”

✨ Ready for Support That Goes Deeper?
If you’re preparing for surgery or struggling after it, we can help. Let’s make sure your transformation is not just physical—but also psychological, emotional, and lasting.
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👉 Book a Free 15-Minute Consultation
Let’s talk about where you are and how we can support your next steps.
​CLICK HERE to book a consultation.
If you're thinking about weight loss surgery, or if you’ve already had it,
come and see us, ​the Specialists in Comprehensive Obesity Care.
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