We offer support groups for our patients who have undergone weight loss surgery.
There is a 2 year programme with monthly meetings run by our psychologist and dietitian which we encourage all of our patients to participate in.
A problem shared is a problem halved .
When:
The first Wednesday of every month.
Where:
Auckland Surgical Associates: Unit 14/326 Sunset Road. Windsor Park., Auckland 0632
Time:
6:30pm-8:00pm
Who:
Facilitated by Catherine (psychologist), expertise provided by all the participants
What happens:
The group is semi-structured with a focus on support. This includes applauding change, answering questions and normalising the process
Book in by phoning and reserving a place, or request to be put on the list prior to surgery. Support groups start after surgery.
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Testimonials
There are so many things I can now do: I can cross my legs, I can kneel and crouch when gardening, I can run throuh the park, bike ride by the sea and can skip down the front steps.
There are also the things that I don’t do now: I don’t grunt when I get down to the floor, I don’t need an extender belt on the plane, I don’t see myself in a shop window and think Dear God, you are fat. I see myself and, if I think anything at all, I think, I am ordinary, I am normal, I am like other people.
I started at 160kg and now weigh 97kg. At one point I got down to 92kg but my wife said I was too skinny!
I was suffering from chronic sleep apnoea and cellulitis, was heavily dependent on Tramadol for pain relief and not coping with life in general.
As my weight declined I all of these reduced or went away - including the reliance on pain killers.
I'm 34 years old, single and for most of my life I've been overweight. I had tried various diets, you name it - I've tried it!
I have lost 22kgs, feel great, have more confidence in myself, have heaps of energy and most of all I am happy with myself for the first time in a long while.
This has changed my life. I wish I had known about this operation 10 years ago as it has been one of the greatest things ever to happen to me. I am a new person. It has ultimately changed my life for the better, both physically and mentally.
Within 5 months of having this procedure done I finally got to swim with my kids at Christmas, feeling enough growth in my self-confidence to wear my togs.
Weight loss surgery is only part of the equation.
Our support goes so much further.
Our Team are committed to providing world-class support from start to finish.
Through our comprehensive consultation we endeavour to find the best solution for you, tailored to your needs and wants.
Effortless Inquiry
09 200 4849
Unit 14/326 Sunset Road
Windsor Park
Auckland 0632
Monday - Friday:
8 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday - Closed
Sunday - Closed
