The Reconnect Retreat
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17th - 19th MAY 2024
5 Camrose Court
Jan Juc, Victoria
*Recommended for those one year post-op
Are you ready to hit the refresh button on your weight loss surgery goals?
The Reconnect Retreat is an invitation to press pause, step away from the external noise, and realign yourself with your weight loss surgery goals with our team of experts.
Let us help you transform your mindset, build resilience, and empower you to get back on a pathway to surgery success. 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.
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
Located at: Summer House Retreat | 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.
What you’ll learn:
Learn the role and impact of long-term dieting to better understand the WHY behind your eating habits
How dieting can alter the brain’s reward systems
How dieting can make it harder for our bodies to signal when they’re hungry or full at the right times, and how to start repairing this
Learn how your identity plays a huge role in surgery self-sabotage
And how can we move away from feeling unworthy because of our body shape or weight.
Learn the skills needed to build long-lasting habits
Understand the “thinking errors” that negatively impact our behaviours
Challenge core beliefs that are stopping you from being able to successfully stick to your long-term goals
Learn core meal planning skills and how it can streamline your surgery diet
How to make the process of cooking post-op quick, convenient, and simple
Realistic strategies for managing family meals or busy schedules
Get back on track with the essentials of nutrition after surgery
Learn the factors that can get you back on track with your diet in a sustainable way
Armed with the knowledge of the best balance for surgery meals, learn to structure your plate with intention
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.
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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.
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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
Accommodation Options:
*Check in/out at 12:00pm.
$1,850
$2,150
Single Room [Offsite]
[1 Spot Remaining]
Just a 10 minute walk or 2 minute drive from the Summer House, return back after each retreat day to this beautiful home filled with 4 queen bedrooms.
$2,150
Single Room [Summer House]
[SOLD OUT]
Enjoy the privacy of a room all to yourself. Room allocations are chosen at random.
$1,650
Twin Room [Summer House]
[SOLD OUT]
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.
Our retreat sponsors
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BN Healthy is much more than vitamins and supplements.
We are dedicated to helping you achieve the healthy and happy lifestyle you desire.
We often say - today is the first day of the rest of your life. Let's make it the best of your life!
We’re unlike any other food and drink company.
We’re in the business of making a difference and showing just how much good can come from having delicious and nutritious food and drink in all our lives.
Enjoy Formulite’s range of meal replacement shakes, soups, bars and protein powders.
Recipes to inspire you and meal plans (developed by an experienced Dietitian) to help you in your journey to fitness, weight loss and wellness.
Real food made with real passion.
Carmen’s range of healthy muesli, bars and snacks are pantry staples that make healthy eating easier.
Tasty hydration, made simple.
Our mission is to help you drink more water, sustainably. Each of our products use the finest of fruit and plant extracts to instantly flavour your water.
Retreat location
5 Camrose Court
Jan Juc, Victoria 3228
For inquiries regarding The Reconnect Retreat, please contact:
socialmedia@mgos.com.au