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• Taking Medications After Lap-Band Surgery

  After your Lap-Band surgery, you will have to make a lot of changes to the way you eat. You may also be required to make some adjustments to the way you take your medication. Larger pills and capsules could become stuck in the narrow opening created by your band, so it's important to take measures to ensure that any medication goes down smoothly. Read More  

• How to Deal with Compulsive Shopping

  Compulsive shopping is a type of addiction transference common in WLS patients. Many patients find they need something to fill the space in their lives that was once occupied by food. Instead of emotional eating, they start engaging in emotional shopping to deal with stress or other difficult situations. Even WLS patients who don't engage in compulsive shopping for emotional reasons may find themselves drawn to the lure of new clothes now that they are wearing smaller sizes and feeling better about their bodies. Experts say compulsive shopping can be just as dangerous as a drug or alcohol addiction. To steer clear of danger, follow these tips for smart shopping. Read More  

• Develop a plan for success

  Making the decision to have weight-loss surgery is a huge step forward in improving your quality of life and overall health. Having a written game plan can increase your chances of success by reminding you of your goals and motivating you to keep moving forward even when things get difficult. Weight-loss surgery requires major diet and lifestyle changes; knowing what to expect and having an action plan in place ahead of time will help you effectively deal with setbacks and challenges as they arise. Read More