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November 2026 Support Group Report
Weight Management Strategies
November's meeting of the Weight Loss Support Group discussed Weight Management Strategies to help our clients navigate the Christmas holiday period, where it is sometimes difficult to stick to plans and good habits.
Here is Dr Michéle Janse Van Vuuren's short report of the session.
Consistency Over Perfection - Avoiding All-Or-Nothing Thinking
Our latest support group focused on weight maintenance, highlighting sustainable habits, realistic expectations and self-compassion. From a psychological perspective, recognising emotional eating triggers and moving away from "all-or-nothing" thinking can help. A setback is an opportunity to learn: return to a manageable habit at the next meal rather than waiting for a "fresh start".
With Christmas approaching, helpful tips after surgery include:
- Keep regular meals rather than skipping meals to "save up" for celebrations.
- Follow your stage-specific dietary advice, prioritise protein, eat slowly and stop when comfortably satisfied.
- Choose small portions of favourite festive foods that you tolerate, without labelling foods as "good" or "bad".
- Plan a response to food pressure, such as, "That was lovely, thank you—I've had enough."
- Make time for connection, rest and enjoyable movement.
The message is consistency over perfection—enjoying Christmas while caring for your physical and emotional wellbeing.
Kind Regards
Dr Michéle Janse Van Vuuren
You Can Attend The Support Group
If you are a current or former patient of the practice and you would like to attend the Support Group, please phone on 3355 2011 to be added to the invitation list.
You can qualify for this free monthly session by attending a fully medicare funded, no obligation consultation with our SCOPE certified NP, Shirley Lockie.
AHPRA disclaimer
*All information is general in nature, patients should consider their own personal circumstances and seek a second opinion. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks
Note From Dr Lockie
Medications will be assessed pre-operatively and post-operatively. With weight-loss and particularly after surgery, comorbidities can change for the better, particularly e.g., hypertension or diabetes. It is essential for your health that medications are discussed with you, your GP and/or any other specialists such as Cardiologist or Endocrinologist etc.
In addition, use of multivitamins, and alternative supplements should be discussed with the practice to promote your better health.
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