Hi there,

Bariatric surgery is one of the most powerful tools we have today for long-term weight loss and improved health. But as I am always telling and patients discover over time, surgery alone is not the magic cure - it is the beginning of a new chapter that requires learning, practice, and emotional strength.

In the first months after surgery, weight often drops quickly and hunger is lower (called Bariatric Honeymoon). But with time as your body adapts, old habits, emotional triggers, and life stresses can reappear. For these moments you have to create new strong patterns already in the beginning of your weight loss journey!

🌿 Why lifestyle and eating habits matter so much after bariatric surgery

Your surgery will change your stomach size and hormonal balance, and probably absorption, but your habits, your mindset, and your daily choices are what create long-lasting results.

Many people struggle with:

• Eating too quickly or mindlessly
• Emotional eating during stress, sadness, or boredom
• Slipping back to comfort foods
• Not recognising true hunger vs. emotional hunger
• Feeling lost when the “honeymoon” phase slows down
• Transferred addictions (turning from food to other coping mechanisms)

This is why professional support is not optional — it is part of successful bariatric treatment.

💚 We offer you professional support

With Weight Loss Latvia, your journey does not end when you leave the Sigulda hospital - it continues with real support.

We are proud to offer every patient a 3-month online programme with our UK-certified bariatric dietitian, Van Patel, delivered on her specialised platform Beyond Bariatrics.

Van will help you:

• Build healthy eating patterns that last
• Understand hunger, fullness, head hunger and triggers
• Create balanced meals that support weight loss and energy
• Manage emotions without turning to food
• Avoid old habits returning after a few years
• Protect yourself from weight regain
• Develop confidence and structure in your new lifestyle

Besides me - Ilva - and your bariatric surgeon are always here to guide you, answer questions, and support you in your life-changing journey!

🌟 Your surgery is a tool

And your habits are the key. With the right bariatric team beside you, you will build a healthier life that lasts, not just for a year, but for a lifetime.

If you are preparing for surgery or simply want to learn more about bariatric surgery, we are always here for you!

Warm regards,

Ilva Urbanovica 💚

Weight Loss Latvia

Email: [email protected]

Ph. / Whatsapp: +371 29148884

www.weightlosslatvia.com