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Mental/emotional health:

  • Individual.

  • Group.

  • Family.

  • Couples.

  • Men's Group.- working on a variety of issues, including relationships, financial responsibilities, personal growth, parenting and more. 

            Where:     Pape and Associates in Wheaton, Illinois

            When:      Monday evenings from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

            Phone:     630-668-8710

 

  

Addictions - dealing with the issues common to most  recovering addicts/alcoholics:

  • Relapse prevention.

  • Mood swings. 

  • Family trust issues.

  • Feelings of inadequacy.

  • Impulsive behavior.

  • Irrational decision making.

  • Guilt, shame and regret.

 

Coping with the emotional effects of weight loss after gastric bypass procedure -  Many men and women encounter unexpected psychological difficulties after experiencing significant weight loss.  Problems may include:  

  • Addiction transfer - Compulsive overeating is replaced with other addictive behavior such as drug or alcohol abuse, gambling, high risk sexual behavior, excessive shopping and other compulsive issues.

  • Identity issues - After weight loss, new perceptions of self and/or others may occur.  New coping skills are often necessary for adjustment to life changes, especially if food had been used for stress relief in the past.

  • Lack of satisfaction  - The body is accustomed to producing dopamine triggered by overeating. Dopamine increases perception of joy, social connectivity and motivation.  Lack of dopamine can cause a " let down" or depressed feeling.

  • Alcohol Issues - The reduced capacity of the stomach leaves less food to slow the absorption of alcohol and  may cause blood alcohol content to be higher.  Alcohol raises glucose levels rapidly.  This triggers a dopamine response like overeating did before dietary changes were implemented.  The combination of Alcohol + glucose + rapid absorption  can quickly produces a  euphoric feeling that first spikes then declines back to normal levels. Over time, tolerance builds and the peak levels of euphoria are lower.  Previous normal levels of contentment cannot be attained without more alcohol.  Desire for mood elevation induces cravings  for increased levels of alcohol. 

           This program prepares GB patients for the challenges of managing  lifestyle         

           changes and potential addictive  issues may develop.  Preventative counseling     

           combined with education will help patients avoid possible pitfalls and reap more of            the benefits of the GB procedure. 

 

 

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