Beyond Change

If you listen carefully you will be able to hear what they are saying. “I am worried that she will not be compliant.” “I am afraid that something might happen to him.” What if she won’t take her vitamins and minerals or make the necessary office appointments.” “Will he still love me when he loses weight?” “Will she go to support group meetings?” “Things will change and may never be the same.” Do we listen carefully? Needless to say for those of us who work with bariatric surgery patients we hear these comments and even more. We soon realize that we are not just working with the individual who suffers with the disease of morbid obesity but we are also working with the family members so