The Reconnect Retreat

17th - 19th MAY 2024

5 Camrose Court

Jan Juc, Victoria

The Reconnect Retreat is a three-day experience focused on reconnecting with yourself & others through an immersive getaway.

This is your chance to build connections & skills that re-align you with your weight loss surgery goals.

As you move through the surgery journey, you may find yourself on a path that's both rewarding and challenging.

The physical transformations can be incredible, but we understand that the emotional and mental aspects of this journey can be the most challenging of all.

You've put so much effort into surgery, and initially, things felt like they were falling into place.

Suddenly, the unexpected occurs…

The "honeymoon" phase of weight loss surgery is over, and you notice yourself falling back into old habits, feeling lost, and experiencing weight regain. We understand that it can be an emotional rollercoaster.

When you fall short of your goals, when things JUST AREN'T working, you go back to that critical inner voice that tells you that you've failed.⁠

It becomes more and more difficult to separate yourself from that negativity that's sapping you of all your energy and motivation.⁠
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But know this: just because you are struggling - you are not a failure.⁠

When you're in this rut, it can make it hard to achieve your surgery goals. You'll start to feel like you aren't capable of achieving what you set out to and it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.

But it doesn't have to be this way.

You can transform your mindset to help build resilience, empower yourself and achieve your goals with a strong headspace to support you.

The Reconnect Retreat

with Melbourne Weight Loss Surgery

Images: Summer House Retreat, Torquay

Throughout this retreat, you'll have the opportunity to engage in group sessions led by experienced bariatric psychologists and dietitians.

These experts understand the unique challenges that may arise after surgery:

  • the wavering self-confidence,

  • the fluctuating relationship with food, and

  • the complex emotions that accompany significant transformation.

Together on this retreat, we will

  • build on your resilience and self-awareness, and

  • provide you with the practical tools you need to enhance and maintain the success of your surgery

Surrounded by the beautiful beaches of Jan Juc/Torquay, we offer a place to leave behind the hustle and bustle of everyday life to truly focus on you with unwavering support from both experts and peers.

What’s included:

Accommodation

2 nights accommodation at the Summer House Retreat, a light-filled large coastal Hamptons-styled home, complete with contemporary furnishings throughout.

Meals & Catering

You will be provided with a chef-developed breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks during your stay. All meals were created in consultation with our bariatric dietitian.

Psychology & Dietitian-led sessions

Each day experience sessions led by our Melbourne Weight Loss Surgery team to reconnect with your goals with practical advice for surgery success.

Chef-led cooking demonstration

Be guided through a chef-led cooking demonstration featuring a dish perfect for weight loss surgery. Go home with recipes to help you on your journey.

Wellness activities

Included in our retreat itinerary will be sessions focused on reconnecting with yourself and your body, with guided yoga or pilates.

Retreat Amenities

Smart TV with Netflix, Free Wifi, bath robes, luxury bathroom products, gas log fire, washer/dryer, ducted heating and air-conditioning, parking for 6 cars, outdoor shower, plunge pool, outdoor BBQ area & fire pit.

Accommodation Options:

*Room pairings can be requested and are approved at the discretion of the retreat hosts.

*Check in/out at 12:00pm

$2,150

[$500 Deposit]

Single Room

Enjoy the privacy of a room all to yourself. Room allocations are chosen at random.

$1,650

[$500 Deposit]

Twin Share Room

Share a beautiful room alongside another of our guests. Room allocations are chosen at random.

The Reconnect Retreat is an invitation to press pause, step away from the external noise and realign yourself with your surgery goals.

Meet your retreat hosts

Our team of weight loss surgery specialists from Melbourne Weight Loss Surgery, there to guide you every step of the way.

Psychology is about more than just how you feel, it’s about the uncovering WHY you do things the way you do. Go deeper into what’s holding you back with our eating behaviour psychologist.

  • Psychologist, PhD

    Stefania’s greatest passion is helping people live their best, most authentic lives. She believes that it’s many of the little things that make up the bigger picture.

    She has been passionate and curious about people’s relationship with food - which was the focus of her PhD - for many years. She feels quite privileged to be able to combine her research expertise with her clinical work.

    In collaboration with her clients she loves to explore what drives us to do the things we do, such that long term behavioural changes are possible.

    She has a warm, fun, and empathetic approach to most things in life, and in her work utilises evidence-based therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Strengths-based approaches, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) as well as CBT-Enhanced for eating disorders.

"My life has changed in so many ways I can't begin to describe. I would and do recommend MWLS to everyone I speak to about my weight loss."

— Stephen F

Dietitian support that understands your unique needs: Bariatric dietitians have specialised experience in all things weight loss surgery and know that a one-size-fits-all approach is never the way to true surgery success.

  • Accredited Practising Dietitian

    Jennifer has extensive experience in the realm of weight loss surgery.

    Throughout her many years in the field, she has developed an approach to patient support that is compassionate, non-judgemental, and customised to each individual’s needs.

    Her primary goal is to empower her patients by enhancing their understanding of nutrition and arming them with practical strategies for sustainable lifestyle changes.

"Cannot begin to express how supportive, encouraging and committed this incredible practice is at helping you to become the best version of yourself!"

— Kendall P

Retreat location

5 Camrose Court

Jan Juc, Victoria 3228

 

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