Enhancing Mental Health: 4 Key Strategies for Bariatric Patients

July 22, 2024 By Donald Maynard, MD, FACS In Mental Health
enhancing mental health
In today’s digital age, the importance of enhancing mental health has gained increasing attention, particularly its role in achieving a fulfilling life. Mental health, a term that covers our emotional, psychological, and social well-being, plays a pivotal role in various aspects of life, inclu...

How to Talk to a Loved One About Obesity 

October 02, 2023 By Donald Maynard, MD, FACS In Mental Health
Talk to a Loved One About Obesity 
Finding out how to talk to a loved one about obesity can be a challenging endeavor. The prevalence of obesity in the American adult population, affecting nearly 42%, means that the likelihood of knowing someone grappling with this condition is significantly high. While it is probable that your loved...

5 Methods of Managing Addictive Behaviors after Bariatric Surgery

June 12, 2023 By Donald Maynard, MD, FACS In Mental Health
managing addictive behaviors after bariatric surgery
Weight loss surgery is a significant stressor in your life and can lead to addictive behaviors after bariatric surgery. Many bariatric patients suffer, or have suffered, from psychological conditions such as anxiety, depression, loneliness, and difficulty handling the social stresses of being overwe...

5 Tips for Finding Confidence after Bariatric Surgery

January 02, 2023 By Donald Maynard, MD, FACS In Mental Health
Finding Confidence after Bariatric Surgery
Finding confidence after bariatric surgery isn’t hard in the first few months post-operatively. One of the many benefits of bariatric surgery is the confidence you will gain after losing weight. The first few months after surgery are euphoric—the weight is coming off, and you feel much healthier...