The management of obesity requires a multidisciplinary and integrated approach consisting of medical interventions (techniques that aid in weight loss such as the intragastric balloon, Apollo method, etc.), nutritional, physical, and psychological support.
Currently, techniques like the Intragastric Balloon or the Apollo Method have amply demonstrated their effectiveness in terms of weight loss. However, for any obesity specialist, the goal should not only be for the patient to lose weight but also to maintain that weight loss in the long term. A considerable part of this success depends on the patient’s follow-up and commitment to following the indicated guidelines, with the psychological aspect playing a very important role in some cases. Hence, the importance of addressing this area.
For those patients who need it, psychological support involves working on certain areas and offering tools to the patient to:
- Achieve their goals
- Work on self-control and stimulus control
- Problem-solving
- Implement behavior changes related to lifestyle
Through psychological intervention, patients are encouraged to recognize their problematic eating behaviors, learn strategies to cope with life’s stressors, engage in adopting healthy eating behaviors, and increase physical activity. Psychological interventions also have a positive impact on psychological functioning, improving quality of life and reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety.
In our specialized obesity treatment unit in Marbella, our treatments with techniques such as the Intragastric Balloon or Apollo Method include psychological support. Contact us for more information.
