Improved Body Image via Body Contouring Plays Key Part in Maintaining Weight Loss Results with Bar

ROSLYN HEIGHTS, N.Y. - April 28, 2015 - PRLog -- The New York Bariatric Group offers a comprehensive support program to assist patients with long-term success and weight loss results. The clinic understands that bariatric surgery, while wonderful in its potential and capabilities, cannot be completely successful without further lifestyle change.

This is demonstrated by a 2014 study from the Henry Ford Hospital¹, in which bariatric surgery patients who underwent body contouring or plastic surgery procedures actually experienced greater long-term weight loss than their counterparts who did not. The results were statistically significant, with patients who underwent contouring surgery seeing an average Body Mass Index (BMI) decrease of 18.24 after two and a half years, versus 12.45 for those who did not undergo further surgical procedures.

This is explained by the notion that with improved body image, patients had greater motivation for ongoing maintenance, along with making healthy lifestyle choices and changes. Bariatric surgery is just one piece of the puzzle, and cannot succeed on its own.

Each patient must be educated as to what to expect in the future, how to meet their new nutritional and dietary needs, and how to manage a healthier day-to-day life not only in terms of food intake, but also with exercise as well.

The New York Bariatric Group supports patients in their lifelong quest for weight loss and improved health beginning with thorough pre-surgical patient evaluation and education. From there, detailed nutritional guidelines are provided to patients, along with access to doctor-recommended foods, drinks and supplements.

There is also access to support groups, mentorship programs, ongoing follow-up appointments, and a variety of additional mechanisms, which help patients to remain on track.

While choosing to undergo elective procedures such as body contouring will always be a personal decision, making the appropriate lifestyle changes to assist the surgery, which was performed, will always be essential.

Learn more about the New York Bariatric Group and their highly skilled and experienced team by visiting StopObesityforLife.com. Call the office at 800.633.8446 with any questions, or to schedule an initial evaluation or consultation for bariatric surgery.

¹ http://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-10-body-contouring-bar..., Oct. 11, 2014

About the New York Bariatric Group

The New York Bariatric Group team consists of six of the country's leading bariatric surgeons and bariatric experienced anesthesiologists, physician assistants and medical support staff. Together, they provide innovative and successful treatments to fight obesity, including all types of bariatric surgery, such as laparoscopic banding, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and more. Their surgical team has extensive experience, and NYBG provides an unmatched bariatric program that produces real weight loss success, with patient education, mentorships, support groups, and ongoing assistance with nutrition and post-surgery lifestyle. Visit the New York Bariatric Group online at http://Bariatric.StopObesityforLife.com, or call them at 800.633.8446.