Sharon Magar, L.M.F.T. has conducted over 2,000 Psychological Evaluations. She has helped thousands of pre-op and post-op WLS patients deal with the painful struggles of their obesity, the impact of WLS on relationships, jobs, family, friendships, and the emotional triggers that can lead to weight regain after WLS.
She is also a weight loss surgery patient who lost 210 pounds 14 years ago (2003). Her knowledge and compassion empower you to bring more depth and understanding to your WLS journey. Sharon understands the goals, hopes, and dreams of WLS patients. She's seen how action plans before and after bariatric surgery can affect the long-term outcome of achievement. Sharon knows the various stages you'll go through as you take on preparing for WLS.
As a therapist who counsels WLS patients, Sharon empathizes and appreciates the complex emotions you may be experiencing during the pre-op period, and all through the WLS journey. "I simply want WLS patients to be as best prepared as possible as they embark on their WLS adventure, to maintain their post-surgery goal weight, and achieve all the goals they've set.