WORKSHOP: Life after surgery - keys to healing heart & mind (Auckland)

Life after surgery: the keys to healing heart & mind (Auckland)

HOST: Kate Berridge, metabolic bariatric nurse specialist, Tiaki Whaiaro

WHEN: Saturday, November 9th, 10am-3pm

WHERE: 353 Bell Road, Mangatawhiri (12 minutes from the Pokeno turnoff on SH2)

This new course, hosted by Tiaki Whaiaro's Kate Berridge, examines ways to heal your heart and mind after the honeymoon of losing weight is over.

The 6-12 months after surgery is a whirlwind of changes, most exciting and new.

But once the weight loss effects end, many people find they struggle with their new life. Old habits start to come back and there's a fear of returning to how you were before.

This course looks at the stages of transformation that will help with starting a new life after metabolic bariatric surgery:

- the common stages everyone passes through after surgery

- what is holding you back

- the keys to help you start afresh

- ways to heal

You'll work with Kate and in groups throughout the day. You'll need to bring your own lunch - a fridge is available to keep it cold if required. Pleae note, this is a rural venue so there are no nearby cafe's or food establishments.

There will be a coffee machine, tea and chilled water available, or you're welcome to bring your own drinks.