A Household That Eats Healthy Stays Healthy
When someone makes the decision to have bariatric surgery they are ready to make significant dietary and lifestyle changes. Unfortunately, sometimes patients find that one of the biggest obstacles to making those changes is their family members. It might be a spouse that continues to bring home sugary snacks or a child that never learned to enjoy vegetables and insists on eating macaroni and cheese every night. It’s not fair for someone that is trying to lose weight to be tempted with junk food all the time, and it is very difficult to plan, shop for, and prepare more than one dinner each night according to everyone’s dietary demands. While it’s not necessary for the whole household to make changes in order for the patient to be successful, it certainly makes things easier if they do. The time leading up to and after bariatric surgery should be looked at as a time of change for everyone–a chance to try new foods, cook together, and become healthier as a family. Below are some suggestions for getting both you and your household... Read More
