After Surgery-Food Addiction Might Get Substituted by New Addictions...

The sudden increase in bariatric surgeries in the United States for the last two years has allowed researchers and surgeons on weight loss to study the changes in behavior on a long-term basis of patients who have undergone the procedures to lose weight. Though some of the patients who have undergone bariatric surgeries avoid overeating, they develop other compulsive behavioral patterns that can harm them both mentally and physically.

• The surgeons are of the opinion that general awareness of the problem is necessary for such patients.

Bariatric teams often conduct seminars on the topic to make the patients aware that one addiction can get quickly replaced by another if they are not careful enough. There is always a chance that the bariatric patients may require some guidance on behavior that is related to addiction after undergoing surgery for weight loss. The patient may pick up new addictions like smoking, drinking alcohol, gambling, compulsive buying sprees and others without noticing anything unusual.

• Psychologists believe that new addictions may take hold if the compulsive behavior is not addressed adequately in time.

Psychologists call this phenomenon where one compulsive behavior gets replaced by an entirely new one as addiction transfer.  Every patient who has undergone bariatric surgery comes to realize that having a healthy and balanced diet is of utmost importance. They begin to find ways to limit the amount of nutrition they should take in and pick up better eating habits. Though this may look like a significant breakthrough, sometimes patients undergoing the weight loss process can get fooled by the thought that they are now free from the emotional problems that were at the root of their addictions. They might pick up a new habit without giving it a thought in their satisfied and relaxed condition.

• Bariatric surgery can never fill the emotional void.

Digging deep to find out the feelings of discomfort and emotional blockages that are responsible for compulsive behavior is never easy. Most addicts feel pleasure and relief temporarily brought about by substance abuse such as taking drugs, smoking, drinking alcohol or even overeating. Bariatric surgery can change eating habits and behavior related to food, but it cannot take care of the emotional problems. It is the job of the patients to find out ways which they can use to handle them. Counseling may sometimes be required to help the patients become aware of the destructive nature of urgent behavioral and emotional problems.

• Alcohol abuse is a threat to bariatric patients.

Alcohol abuse is considered to be a high-risk for every person especially when the person is a bariatric patient. Some of the procedures followed in bariatric surgery can change the way the body handles the metabolism of alcohol, and the patients can become inebriated even after having only a small amount of alcohol. More studies are required to find out the exact role of bariatric surgery in addiction transfer.

Murphy Westbrook, author of the ebook about Food addiction, which I happen to read recently on a close friend’s recommendation has explained all about food addiction in a very simple style. Not only does this author specialize in diets, fitness and weight loss, try checking out his website too. 

Easy Ways to Get the Cheapest Flight Tickets...

Steps in Getting the Cheapest Flight Tickets Available

With the high fuel costs coupled with additional airline fees for travelers, the cost of airline travel won’t get any cheaper. Flying is one of the most significant ways for you to get your destination aside from driving. Fortunately, there are many ways for you to get cheaper fares and eventually avoid any extra charges. You just need to get ahead of the game.

Perfect Timing

If you want to get the best airfare rates, sales are going on every Tuesday morning. This is the best time to get tickets.

It would be best to fly during weekdays. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays have the best available deals compared to other days. It will also be best to book early morning flights, as there would be less people in the airport and less chances for your flight to be rescheduled because of delays and mechanical issues.

Another advantage of early flights is that you can choose your seat right there and then. It is advisable for you to choose your seat later because airlines tend to add the seat cost to your ticket fee. Showing up early will allow you to probably get the best seats. Some better seats are held back until the day of the flight unless there are reservations.

Flying on holidays will increase your chances of getting affordable tickets. However, things around this time can be very hectic for traveling. You have to have sufficient savings if you’re planning to travel especially during Christmas time.

Try to book your flight ahead of time. However, make it a point not to book the flight too early or too late. This will have you paying even more than you intended to initially. Do your best to book at least three months and six weeks prior to travelling.

Say No to Extra Charges

Try to avoid paying for services if you don’t have to. Most airlines will do anything and everything to get more cash out of you. Here are some tips to avoid paying extra fees as soon as you arrive at the airport.

Stick to your original plan. There’s no reason to upgrade your plan just to get better seatsStick to your original plan. There’s no reason to upgrade your plan just to get better seats at the last minute. Often, upgrading at the last minute can cost you even more than what you bargained for.

Travel light. Avoid too much baggage as much as possible. Baggage fees can be a hassle to pay especially if you are on a budget. Try to fit your clothes and toiletries into one small bag.

Bring your own food. Domestic flights rarely have free meals. Bring your own food. Domestic flights rarely have free meals. Plane food is usually expensive and unhealthy. Take smaller snack bars with you. Doing this will give you a stress-free meal time in flight.

Can you think of other ways to get the best flight deals available? Tell us!