Friends & Family
Provide Support for Your Friends and Family
When you have friends and family members who are struggling with their weight, one of the best things you can do to help them achieve long-term weight-loss is by offering to be a source of strength and support for them. That includes making them aware of their weight-loss options, like the Lap Band procedure — a powerful tool that can help those who are committed to losing excess weight. The support that Lap Band patients receive from others is crucial as they adopt a new healthy lifestyle, balanced diet and exercise program.
Getting Involved in Their Weight-loss Journey Right From the Start
If you're wondering how to really help someone who is thinking about the Lap Band procedure, there is a lot of great information right here on this site. Learn as much as you can about the Lap Band, so you can help your loved ones make an informed decision that will truly change their life.
Locating a Surgeon
A key first step to a healthier, happier life with the Lap Band is finding a top-rated surgeon — one who’s experienced in Lap Band surgery and is part of a complete, supportive bariatric practice that provides a comprehensive weight-loss program. You can help your loved ones create a list of criteria and questions, or even search for a surgeon together.
Education
You can learn a lot about the Lap Band procedure by attending one of our free seminars or individual consultations.
Provide Support
When loved ones make this life-changing choice, they need you to do more than simply support their decision and help them through the pre- and post-surgical experience — they need you to help them adjust to, embrace and enjoy their new and exciting lifestyle. That means respecting their need to make healthy, satisfying food choices, and encouraging their exercise efforts. The support and motivation you provide will be one of the most important success factors in their weight-loss journey.
Being active when you’re trying to lose weight doesn’t have to mean running a marathon, pumping iron or taking aerobics every day. But to get started, put on your fuzzy slippers.
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