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October 2026 Support Group Report
Here is the report from the Patient Driven Support Group for October 2026, from our session convenor, Michéle Van Vuuren.
Weight Loss Support Group October 2026
Our Support Group on Tuesday 6 October was well attended by both new and long-term patients. The patient-led discussion focused on emotional eating, with members sharing strategies they have found helpful, including being kind to themselves and setting realistic expectations.
A key psychological theme was black-and-white thinking: seeing eating choices or progress as either "perfect" or a "failure".
Thoughts such as "I've eaten something I shouldn't, so the whole day is ruined" can lead to guilt and make it harder to return to helpful habits.
A useful strategy is to pause, notice the all-or-nothing thought, and replace it with a more balanced response: "One eating choice does not undo my progress. What is one helpful thing I can do next?"
This encourages flexibility, self-compassion and a focus on progress rather than perfection.
Sharing experiences also provided valuable connection and encouragement.
Michéle Janse Van Vuuren
Clinical & Educational and Developmental Psychologist
If you are or have been a Dr Lockie patient and would like top get invitations to meetings, please contact us here or phone 07 3355 2011.
All Dr Lockie weight loss patients are eligible to attend meetings. For a no obligation medicare funded weight loss consultation(which will make you eligible), please enquire here.
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*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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