Each time I visit my weight loss surgeon he asks "have you been to support group" and I reply no. Now, I can say YEES!
They also have a support group for those pre-surgery (I think). Our group meets at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock. People drive 3 hours to attend these meetings!!!!! Check out our group "Diminishing Returns" by clicking here or you can asking me to add you. . I should make sure you understand that it's NOT related to Baptist Health or Baptist Hospital or endorsed by weight loss surgeons. :)
At the weight loss seminars, they tell you that you are 70% more likely to successful if you attend support group. That is a pretty big statistic. So, I have committed myself to attending 4 times a year. Well, I never dreamed that I would actually enjoy going to support group. It made me realize this: we all have struggles some are just more apparent than others. Just to mention a few: alcoholism, smoking, overeating, substance abuse, gambling, pornagraphy just to name a few..
According to Obesity Helps (.com) Relapse happens. In fact, it happens a lot. Researchers have found that 90% of alcoholics who go through treatment relapse within the first four years of sobriety. A million people go on diets and start exercise programs every day and a million people give them up every day. That’s just life. The common reason those who avoid relapse is their commitment to keep working at it. They make sobriety and healthy living their first priority. They don’t make excuses. They are committed to a better life and nothing's going to take that away from it happening.
Obviously, I am in the honeymoon stage of my weight loss journey. I am not fearful of relapsing this year or next year. But, 3 or 4 years I defiantly know that if I am not committed and lose focus it could be a reality. For now though, I will continue to work on becoming a healthier person.
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