Sarah is the vibrant friend that discusses the importance of making real connections and exploring community support on your weight loss journey and how it can contribute to your success.
The workshop will include discussion about…
In-person Support Groups
Online Support (ObesityHelp.com forums, YouTube etc.)
Social Media (Facebeook, Twitter, Instagram etc.)
Personal Support Network, Accountability Groups etc.
Attending Conferences, Meet n’ Greets
How to connect online
How to connect in person/locally
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The Importance of Support on Your Weight Loss Surgery by Sarah Spano at #OH2014
1. WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM YOUR FRIENDS
The Importance of Support on Your Weight Loss Journey
Sarah Spano (LessofSarah)
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3. WHO THE HECK ARE YOU?
and also, why should we care???
The Overweight Kid - The Fat Teenager - The Morbidly
Obese Adult
Highest Weight: 460 lbs (September 2012)
VSG (Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy) November 12, 2012
with Dr. Aceves/Mexicali Bariatric in Mexicali, Mexico
Lost 250 lbs
Size 32/34 to 12/14
5. WHAT IS SUPPORT
AND WHY DO YOU NEED IT?
yep, “audience participation” time!
6. SUPPORT IS KEY TO SUCCESS
Pre-surgery
Research
Knowledge
short term and long term
Setting Expectations
Dealing with Fears
Immediately post-surgery
Realistic Expectations
Physical Issues
Emotional Issues
Diet and Exercise
7. SUPPORT IS KEY TO SUCCESS
short term and long term
First year post-surgery
Diet and Exercise
Dealing with Challenges
Accountability
Emotional Support
Long Term Post-Surgery
Motivation
Emotional Support
Friendship
8. SUPPORT IS KEY TO SUCCESS
short term and long term
Throughout your journey/adventure
Camaraderie, Friendship and Understanding
9. HOW DOES SUPPORT HELP?
so here’s my story...
My support journey: YouTube, ObesityHelp.com and online
resources, Local Support Group/Friends, YouTube videos and
connections, Facebook, Events/Meet n’ Greets...
Always someone to talk to, share ideas with, seek advice from,
confess to and have fun with
Real support when things get tough (physically, mentally and
emotionally)
Opportunity to travel, meet people in person, make real life-long
connections and friendships
#andalso, Dating: Men and Women?
10. SUPPORT:
WHERE AND HOW TO GET IT?
In Person and Locally
Online and Virtually
Personally: Spouse, Family and Close Friends
11. IN PERSON AND LOCAL SUPPORT
Surgeon and Hospital Support Groups
Local Support Groups, Coffee Groups etc.
Personal Support Network and Accountability Groups
Attending Conferences, Meet n’ Greets etc.
12. ONLINE RESOURCES & SUPPORT
Websites and Forums (ObesityHelp.com)
YouTube
Facebook (Chat)
Other Social Media (Twitter, Instagram etc.)
Google Hangouts, FaceTime, Skype etc.
Personal Support Network and Accountability Groups
13. PERSONAL SUPPORT
(SPOUSE, FAMILY AND CLOSE FRIENDS)
Can be the most important form of support, yet the
most difficult to receive
Spouse, family and friends are directly impacted by
your journey, which can cause difficulties in providing
support
Other forms of support can enhance family support -
don’t be afraid to include them!
14. REMEMBER TO ALWAYS
GIVE BACK...
“People help you, or you help them,
and when we offer or receive help,
we take in each other. and then we
are saved.”
Anne Lamott