Support Groups

At 360 SURGERY, we want you to feel warmly supported on your journey to weight loss success.

Bariatric surgery is a tool to help you in the weight loss journey. It is not a complete solution that will cure obesity alone. To achieve lasting success, lifestyle changes must be made that complement your weight loss surgery or weight loss balloon. One of the best ways to become more educated, feel the support of a community and get advice from others is to take advantage of bariatric surgery support groups.

Support groups for weight loss surgery provide valuable emotional support, information, motivation, and accountability for individuals who have undergone or are considering weight loss surgery. These groups offer a real-life community of individuals who share similar experiences, challenges, and goals. Involvement in bariatric surgery support groups can significantly increase your chances of success. Being able to lean on the experience and assistance of other patients just like you, who understand what it’s like post-bariatric surgery and are going through the same trials, is an incredible opportunity.

Participating in support groups enables you to stay highly motivated by sharing and supporting information from people in the same boat as you.

People involved with patient support groups tend to have better health outcomes in the longer term than those that aren’t.

Benefits of Support Groups

Emotional Support: Weight loss surgery can be emotionally challenging, and support groups provide a safe space for individuals to express their feelings and receive understanding and empathy from others who have gone through or are going through similar experiences.
Information and Education: Support groups offer a wealth of knowledge and information about weight loss surgery. Members can share their personal experiences, tips, and strategies for success.
Peer Learning and Inspiration: Being part of a support group exposes individuals to diverse experiences and perspectives. Members can learn from one another's successes and challenges, gaining insights and strategies they may not have considered otherwise.
Accountability and Motivation: Members set goals together and hold each other responsible for staying on track. Sharing progress and celebrating milestones within the group creates a positive and motivating environment.
Social Connection and Sense of Belonging: Joining a support group offers an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who understand the unique challenges of weight loss surgery. Building relationships with people with similar goals and experiences fosters a sense of belonging and creates a support network beyond the group meetings.
Coping Skills and Psychological Well-being: Support groups can provide individuals with coping skills and strategies to navigate weight loss surgery's emotional and psychological aspects. Members can share their coping mechanisms, stress management techniques, and ways to address body image issues.
Long-term Maintenance and Prevention: By staying connected to a support group, individuals can continue to receive ongoing support, guidance, and motivation, which are crucial for sustaining healthy habits and preventing weight regain.

Join one of our support groups today.