The war on obesity: Your body shouldn't feel like a prison cell

If you’ve faced being very overweight (I don’t like the term morbidly obese) you already know it impacts every facet of your life. You are limited physically, emotionally and mentally. Over time, this often leads to isolation from family and friends.

Recently, one of my patients told me his weight felt like a prison cell around him 24/7.

When you have tried other ways of losing weight but didn’t achieve the level of success you desired, it may be time to consider weight loss surgery, assuming you meet the BMI parameters and are healthy enough to undergo the procedure.

Make no mistake—a bariatric weight loss solution is going to require a new mental and physical strategy for living your life every day. But, as I’ve witnessed countless times, the benefits can be life-altering.

Once your weight is back under your control, things will change:

· You’ll look and feel better physically

· Activities you could not do will be achievable and enjoyable again

· Obesity-related chronic medical conditions may be alleviated or significantly lessened

· Self-confidence, self-esteem and overall well-being should improve dramatically

Here are some quotes from our bariatric support group participants:

· “Why should I miss out? I’m going to be healthy again so I can enjoy life with my family and friends!”

· “My sons are 8 and 9 now. I don’t want them to be embarrassed about my size.”

· I’ve been in this dead-end job for too long because I don’t think anyone else would hire me at this weight. Finally, that’s about to change.”

· “I’m at the age that I want to find a life partner. I want that person to see me, not my weight.”

Start, Fight, Lose, Maintain

It’s time for new beginning.

1. Increase your personal commitment to start or keep losing the extra weight.
2. Have a meeting with yourself and set specific goals.
3. Talk with your healthcare network and get their support to help guide you.

What are you waiting for?

Talk with your healthcare network and get their support to help guide you.

We’re unique here at Sterling Surgicare because we see weight loss and maintenance as a team sport—no one expects you to do this by yourself.

If your time has come to draw a line in the sand and say, “goodbye weight battle,” you’ve come to the right place.

To get started, call our bariatric administrators, Melissa or Mary Ellen, at 732-217-3897 to find out more.

Next, join me at my next Bariatric Seminar held at Raritan Bay Medical Center in Old Bridge or CentraState Medical Center in Freehold.

I look forward to meeting you soon!