Overview

An essential guide for the WLS pre-op period In the pre-op stage of weight loss surgery, it's vital to set the right tone and avoid common pitfalls and mistakes. Each chapter details key subjects every WLS patient needs to know. You'll gain a clear understanding of the 15 critical areas that are covered by your Psychological Evaluation. The book's 53 worksheets ensure that you won't miss crucial information or be caught off guard by evaluation questions. You'll learn valuable WLS tools to deal with new obstacles that can cause surgery delays, slips, backslides, or weight regain, so you stay on track. Having weight loss surgery is the physical side of the WLS coin. The emotional side of your WLS journey is what makes or breaks your long-term success. How do you get the best results? From inspiration, motivation, vision, and commitment. This book gives you trusted advice and support for the lifelong WLS journey. Feel more empowered and energized. Create more emotional strength and confidence to be your best self. Learn to use proven WLS action plans that thousands of patients follow for their achievement, before and after surgery. How to overcome old behavior patterns that don't serve you any longer. What to do about any unresolved emotional baggage that holds you back. Boost your ability to focus on what matters to you most. If you or someone you know is considering WLS or is in the pre-op period, this book gives everything you need to achieve the best results for your WLS hopes and dreams, how to stay on course with goals, succeed in the pre-op period, and maintain long-term WLS accomplishment. NOTE: (Kindle is excellent for reading on devices. However, the print version is ideally suited for handwriting answers in the worksheets, and then taking the book to your evaluation as a back-up resource, so you don't forget necessary information.)