If a loved one is thinking of surgery, no doubt you have questions and maybe even reservations. I’ve tried here to summarise a few of the key issues that come up in the clinic when discussing the surgery journey with family members. Research shows us that the more support a sleeve gastrectomy patient has, the better they do in the long term. Support comes in many forms from your surgeon, dietitian and psychologist, to friends or forums with other sleevers and, of course, and probably most importantly, family. So here’s what you need to know if your loved one is considering a sleeve gastrectomy. In this FB Live video I talk about how to manage the changes that occur before, during and after a sleeve and how to look after yourself as well!

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