Five years from now. Where do you see yourself after surgery? Whether you’re almost ready for surgery, recently had surgery or maybe you’re down the track a ways, do you have a five year focus for long term success? Mistakes can derail you from where you want to go. What are these mistakes and how do you avoid them? Bariatric dietitian Melissa Majumdar joins me to show you how to have a plan in place and prevent being derailed by mistakes.Podcast Guests: Melissa Majumdar, MS, RD, CSOWM, LDN EUHM Bariatric Coordinator melissa.majumdar@emoryhealthcare.org 847-707-0824Visit Procarenow.com for all of your vitamin, calcium and protein needs. Use Code: Susan10 to save 10%You can share the message of hope, healing and transformation with your purchase from NewHopeGirls.com Use code TRANSFORM to save 15%Check out my freebie for 10 protein tips that work daily. I’ll put the link in the show notes https://bit.ly/3migTnUYour TakeawaysSet a five-year focus for long-term success after bariatric surgery.Reframe mistakes as opportunities for growth and learning.Prevent weight regain by focusing on balanced nutrition, avoiding skipping meals, and incorporating protein and produce into meals.Maintain communication with the surgical team, manage stress, and prioritize sleep for overall success.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Setting a Five-Year Focus03:48 Reframing Mistakes as Opportunities08:03 Preventing Weight Regain11:58 Eating Behaviors that Can Spoil Success15:08 Continued Communication with Surgical Team16:40 The Importance of Stress and Sleep18:29 Continuous Improvement for Long-Term Success