Mental Health

weight loss acceptance and self image Bariatric Center Kansas City

The Significant Role of Acceptance in Weight Loss

During the weight loss journey, reaching goals is key. Maintaining a healthy self-image can be a difficult but powerful goal....

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Music Therapy for Stress Control

Bariatric Support Group Facilitator: Janalea Hoffman, Music Therapist Janalea Hoffman has been providing music therapy at Shawnee Mission Medical...

bariatric patients putting their hands together to support each other

Food & Family / Eating Disorders after Surgery

How Family and Friends Affect Bariatric Surgery Success A great support system is critical to the long-term success of a...