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Are You Ready to Find Peace with Food, Your Body, and the Scale?




Do you wish it was easier to have long-term WLS success?

NAWLS member Ory Brown put it beautifully when she said, "I was well informed when I had my weight loss surgery. I just didn't think I would be one of those people who would struggle. I didn't know it would be this hard for this long!"

Whether you've had gastric bypass, duodenal switch, gastric band, gastric sleeve, or some other type of bariatric surgery, you've found the best source available to show you how to make your surgery a success long term.


Are you ready to get control of your eating and your life?

It's time to find peace and empowerment with food, your body, and the scale. And this is the place to do it. Welcome to NAWLS, a safe and non-judgmental community of bariatric surgery patients who want to succeed as badly as you do, and who will support you every step of the way, so you can finally live the life you've always wanted to live -- free from obesity and the obesity mindset.

NAWLS is like no other weight loss surgery support group. Member Michele T. said, "When I first saw this website I was so surprised at the content and what was being said on some of the posts. I have been here for more than a year and I just love it."


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The Mourning AfterThe Mourning After
Katie Jay
Weight loss surgery is the beginning of many losses -- ultimately for the good. But it's big adjustment, until you realize a new day has dawned. . . . keep reading

Eating Disorders and the Weight Loss Surgery Patient
A surprising number of weight loss surgery patients have eating disorders that, if not addressed, will hinder weight loss and lessen satisfaction with life after surgery--or even threaten their lives... . . . keep reading

Discipline is Remembering What You Want
You may think of discipline as a dirty word, but discipline is an important tool you must use if you are to achieve all of your long-term WLS goals... . . . keep reading

Defend Against Sabotage
Weight loss surgery success requires learning to deal with sabotage. Here are some practical tips and insights to help you resist sabotage... . . . keep reading

Are You Afraid of Success?
Katie Jay
Find out how to identify and overcome this obstacle to long-term WLS recovery... . . . keep reading

Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for You?
Jennifer Parr
Most of our members have alreay had weight loss surgery, but if you haven't here are some things to consider. . . . keep reading


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What professionals are saying about NAWLS:


"NAWLS offers unique information and services in the WLS field. I endorse Katie Jay as one of the most accomplished professionals I have known. Her continuing contributions and those of this organization will benefit deserving individuals around the world. I also highly recommend Katie's book, Dying to Change: My Really Heavy Life Story, which is brilliant and groundbreaking." -- David Krueger, MD


"The National Association for Weight Loss Surgery will help WLS patients achieve long-term success. There is no other national organization like it. Not only does it draw expertise from surgeons, nutritionists, nurses, psychologists, social workers, life coaches, and personal trainers; NAWLS offers critical information, support, and resources to WLS patients. I encourage others to support this incredibly valuable organization." -- Osvaldo Anez, MD, FACS


"NAWLS understands the critical role nutrition plays in WLS success and keeps up to date on the latest information about nutrition and WLS." -- Sally Myers, RD, CPT