The Psychology of Bariatric Surgery: What Happens After Surgery? With Dr Lynne Johnston (Part 2)

In Part 2 of this conversation with Dr Lynne Johnston, we move into the realities of life around and after bariatric surgery - including long-term support, family systems, preparation for surgery, and the wider psychological and social factors that influence outcomes.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What happens when food has been a primary coping strategy
• Transfer of coping behaviours after surgery
• Family dynamics, support systems, and relationship changes
• Preparing psychologically for bariatric surgery
• Self-monitoring vs food diaries
• Movement, physical activity, and rebuilding trust with the body
• Sleep, sleep apnoea, and CPAP adherence
• Health tourism and accessing surgery abroad
• Why wraparound care matters before and after surgery

Guest: Dr Lynne Johnston is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist working in the NHS and in private practice, specialising in health psychology, bariatric care, obesity, and supporting people before and after life-changing surgery. If you have any enquiries or wish to contact Lynne, please don’t hesitate to reach out using the links below -

• www.halleyjohnstonassociates.co.uk
• enquiries@halleyjohnstonassociates.co.uk

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