Am I The Only One?

You are NOT the only one going through the changes that occur with weight loss surgery!  LAP-BAND surgery is only the first step. Lifestyle changes are the next step in reaching your weight loss goals. To help you accomplish your weight loss goals, the NIX Weight Loss Surgery Center, in cooperation with South Texas Surgeons, P.A., is proud to offer ongoing support groups—both online and in person.

The NIX Weight Loss Surgery Center Bariatric Support Groups are designed to educate, motivate and support YOU as you begin your journey toward a healthy lifestyle with the LAP-BAND. Education is crucial in learning and managing a new lifestyle with the LAP-BAND and support is necessary to help cope with the emotional and physical transformation. Motivation is fundamental to get through personal challenges and reach your ultimate goal.

Monthly meetings are centered on a specific topic relating to issues such as nutrition, exercise, personal accountability, setting goals, eating behaviors, etc. It’s also a great way to meet others who are going through a similar journey. We also hold “clothing exchanges” — a fun way to share your old clothes with other patients who are in the beginning stages of their weight loss journey.

The meetings may also include guest speakers such as:

• plastic surgeons to discuss what’s available to you as you shed pounds
• cosmeticians to teach you how to best accent the new you
• psychologists to discuss personal issues that you or a loved one may face
• other patients to share how they achieved their weight loss goals

Click here to access the support group calendar.>>

Click here to visit the online support group.>>