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We’re sometimes asked whether it is okay to want to have weight loss surgery in order to look and feel good for an upcoming special event such as a wedding or reunion. Our first response is typically, “Of course!,” because it is a natural human trait to want to look our best at special occasions. However, we will also tell you that a single event should never be your sole reason for choosing weight loss surgery. If your goal is only short-term in focus in order to look good for a certain day or activity, then you may not maintain the motivation needed to maintain a fit and healthy lifestyle after the special occasion has come and gone.

Having said all that, it can be particularly rewarding for a patient who has made a decision to change their life for the better to have an “eye on the prize” and to be rewarded by meeting a goal about weight and overall health by a particular date. The key is to consider a weight loss surgery far enough ahead so that you are not tempted to try shortcuts or to bypass our recommended gradual weight-loss program. Losing too much weight too soon because you’re practically starving yourself in order to shortcut the process is not only unhealthy, but also sets the stage for bad habits that will make achieving a permanent lifestyle change more difficult.

If you’re considering one of our weight loss surgeries in the near future, we can certainly assure you that you will able to show off a slimmer and healthier “new you” by the upcoming holiday season, for sure! Going ahead with a decision to lose weight means you can bring in the New Year 2010 with an improved self-image as well as a more positive outlook on life. Get started today by contacting us at Nicholson Clinic, and we’ll show you why we’re not only different, but how we will individually and uniquely work with you to set you on a healthier path that will change your life for good.