Advice after your nerve block for surgery
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Questions to discuss with parents/ older children
- How important is it that you make lifestyle changes to help you/ your child lose weight?
- Does your child being overweight weight bother you or your child?
- Are you aware of the health risks of being overweight?
- Is your decision to lose weight your own, or for someone else?
- Who if anyone, is supportive of your decision to begin a weight loss programme? What kind of support would you like to have?
- Are there any events in your life right now that might make losing weight especially difficult?
- If now is not a convenient time for weight loss, what would it take for you to be ready to lose weight? When do you think you might be ready to begin losing weight?
On balance, how do you feel about losing weight?
Pre-contemplation (e.g. not thinking about weight management)
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If you have any queries relating to this information, please contact the Dietetics service.
About this information
Service:
Dietetics
Reference:
DT/124
Approval date:
1 June 2026
Review date:
1 June 2029
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This page provides general information only. It is developed by clinical staff and is reviewed regularly every 3 years for accuracy. For personal advice about your health, or if you have any concerns, please speak to your doctor.