It’s a question every dieter asks him or herself at some point: What do I do with my clothes that are now too big?
Years of yo-yo dieting may have taught you to hang on to the clothing… just in case. But if you’re committed to losing weight with the help of Penn Medicine, you can ditch those old clothes for good.
That’s because Penn’s Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program provides you with comprehensive care before and after bariatric surgery to ensure weight-loss success. Patients receive care from experts in the fields of nursing, medicine, nutrition, psychology and surgery all under one roof. You also have access to a number of support groups designed to meet your needs every step of the way.
“Having bariatric surgery leads to much more than a physical transformation, it’s a complete lifestyle transformation for an individual who may have spent his or her life identifying with being obese,” says Jim Henry, RD, LDN, registered dietitian with the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. “That change can be very stressful and overwhelming. For someone who has used food as a coping mechanism to deal with stress, it can lead to a lot of negative feelings and disordered eating.”
Penn clinicians understand the unique needs to bariatric surgery patients. That’s why Penn offers its bariatric surgery patients support before and after weight-loss surgery.
“Research has found that the more support people have throughout the process, the more likely they will be to succeed,” says Henry. “More support leads to better outcomes. It’s because of support programs like those we have at Penn that our patients are so successful.”
Get more information about weight-loss surgery at Penn
Learn if bariatric surgery is right for you by attending a free information session about the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program.Learn more about weight-loss surgery at Penn at this free session, and meet physicians and team members from the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program
Register for this free event here.
Ready to Clean Out Your Closet?
Many organizations welcome used or gently used clothing. Some organizations will even pick up clothing from your home. Here are a few organizations around Philadelphia that will take your too-big clothing away for good.What do YOU do with your old clothes?
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