Bariatric Support

Course Overview
Start with Your Personal Bariatric Journey whether you are preparing for surgery, recently post-operative, several years into your journey, or returning after a setback. Continue sequentially or choose the modules most relevant to your current needs. Use the DGBB Bariatric Success Challenge as your ongoing daily practice and revisit assessments and your Bariatric Success Blueprint as your needs change.

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Work through each module and lesson at your own pace.

Module 2Prepare Your Mind for Change4 lessons planned

A changed body works best with a mind prepared for change.

Prepare psychologically and behaviorally for a major life transition by examining expectations, beliefs, fear, motivation, perfectionism, shame, and the mental patterns that influence long-term change.

  • Develop realistic expectations about bariatric surgery and life afterward.
  • Recognize unhelpful all-or-nothing thinking, perfectionism, and shame.
  • Strengthen commitment beyond temporary motivation.
  • Practice constructive self-talk and mental rehearsal.
  • Build a support and preparation plan.
Expectations Matter
LESSON

Explore hopes and assumptions about surgery, weight change, health, confidence, relationships, eating, and life after surgery.

  • Realistic expectations
  • Unrealistic expectations
  • Health versus appearance
  • Relationships
  • Emotional adjustment
  • Long-term work

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Move Beyond All-or-Nothing Thinking
LESSON

Recognize perfectionism, shame, harsh self-judgment, and the belief that one difficult choice means the entire plan has failed.

  • Perfectionism
  • All-or-nothing thinking
  • Shame
  • Self-talk
  • Progress over perfection
  • Returning quickly after a difficult choice

Planned lesson · Coming soon

Motivation Changes — Commitment Can Continue
LESSON

Learn how values, planning, routines, support, and small actions can sustain progress when motivation is low.

  • Motivation
  • Commitment
  • Values
  • Planning
  • Small actions
  • Support

Planned lesson · Coming soon

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