{"id":206,"date":"2022-01-20T15:02:15","date_gmt":"2022-01-20T23:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devkpchl.wpengine.com\/options\/?page_id=206"},"modified":"2022-08-18T20:53:13","modified_gmt":"2022-08-19T03:53:13","slug":"5-years","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/after-surgery\/what-to-expect\/5-years\/","title":{"rendered":"5+ years after surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;bottom&#8221; el_class=&#8221;block-hero&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1642725522150{background-image: url(http:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/hero-5-years-after-surgery.webp?id=214) !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;block-timeline-nav&#8221; visibility=&#8221;visible-desktop-large&#8221;][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-2&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>What to expect<br \/>\nafter surgery<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-10&#8243;][vc_wp_custommenu nav_menu=&#8221;4&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;block-intro&#8221;][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-8 vc_col-md-10&#8243;]<h1 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">5+ years after surgery<\/span><\/h1>[vc_column_text]At 5 or more years after surgery, your care team is still here to support you. At this point, many people report fully adjusting to post-surgery life. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-6&#8243;][vc_column_text]However, some people report struggling with issues, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vitamin and mineral deficiencies if they forget to take their vitamins and minerals<\/li>\n<li>Weight regain and feeling like they have failed<\/li>\n<li>Old habits returning (like drinking alcohol) that may be cause for concern<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; columns_right=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;block-banner-callout block-stagger-reverse&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-offset-2&#8243;]<style>.vcex-image.vcex_6a1f67986f373 .vcex-image-inner{max-width:130px;}<\/style><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module vcex_6a1f67986f373\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><img width=\"130\" height=\"133\" src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/i-depression_blue.svg\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"icon of hand holding heart\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">If you are struggling with any issues like weight regain, depression, medication issues, or unexpected side effects, reach out to your care team as soon as possible<\/span><\/h2>[vc_column_text]<span class=\"TextRun SCXW52086230 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52086230 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 5\">Behavior change is a lifelong <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2 SCXW52086230 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 5\">journey<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52086230 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 5\"> and your care team is here to support you.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW52086230 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;469777462&quot;:[360],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[8]}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-4&#8243; css_animation_delay=&#8221;.5&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-shortcode wpex-clr\"><div class=\"resources-container single\">\n    <div class=\"resource-item\" role=\"article\">\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-wrap handout\">\n\t\t\t           <a href=\"\thttps:\/\/cl.kp.org\/natl\/home\/refcontainerpage.dam.nohf.public.html?damrefpath=\/content\/dam\/clinicallibrary\/scal\/mem_ed\/healthed\/options\/chl035e_12.pdf&accessvia=scal_options\t\" title=\"Go to the Daily Lifestyle Log handout\" class=\"gtm-handout\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"resource-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-Healthy-Eating-for-Teens.webp\" alt=\"Father cooking with kids\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"resource-content\"> \n        <!--Meta for assets type -->\n                        <p class=\"meta\">Handout<\/p>\n                        <h3>\n          Daily Lifestyle Log        <\/h3>\n        <p>This tracking log is designed to help you plan and monitor your healthy lifestyle changes.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a> <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; columns_right=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-7&#8243;]<figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeIn fadeIn\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><img width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-doctor-visits.webp\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Doctor waving to patient on e-visit\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-doctor-visits.webp 1920w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-doctor-visits-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-doctor-visits-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-doctor-visits-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-doctor-visits-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div><\/figure>[\/vc_column][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-5&#8243;]<style>.vcex-image.vcex_6a1f679872d2f .vcex-image-inner{max-width:130px;}<\/style><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module vcex_6a1f679872d2f\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><img width=\"130\" height=\"133\" src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/i-follow-up_blue.svg\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Icon of appointment calendar\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Go to all your\u202ffollow-up appointments\u202fto help your care team monitor your recovery<\/span><\/h2>[vc_column_text]Contact your health care team if you aren\u2019t sure when your follow-up appointments are scheduled.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; columns_right=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;block-stagger-reverse&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-offset-2&#8243;]<style>.vcex-image.vcex_6a1f6798743e5 .vcex-image-inner{max-width:130px;}<\/style><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module vcex_6a1f6798743e5\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><img width=\"130\" height=\"133\" src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/i-post-surgery_blue.svg\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Icon of booklet with pencil\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Follow the\u202fpost-surgery meal plan designed to support your recovery<\/span><\/h2>[vc_column_text]During this phase, you will be in stage 8 (healthy meal plan for life). Check out stage-specific recipes.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-4&#8243; css_animation_delay=&#8221;.5&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-shortcode wpex-clr\"><div class=\"resources-container single\">\n    <div class=\"resource-item\" role=\"article\">\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-wrap handout\">\n\t\t\t           <a href=\"\thttps:\/\/cl.kp.org\/content\/dam\/clinicallibrary\/scal\/mem_ed\/healthed\/options\/chl035e_1.pdf?public=true&amp;accessvia=scal_options\t\" title=\"Go to the Post-Surgery Meal Plan handout\" class=\"gtm-handout\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"resource-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/plates.jpg\" alt=\"Healthy plates of food\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"resource-content\"> \n        <!--Meta for assets type -->\n                        <p class=\"meta\">Handout<\/p>\n                        <h3>\n          Post-Surgery Meal Plan        <\/h3>\n        <p>Guide for nutrition after surgery, including stage-specific guidance and quick references for caution foods, protein supplements, and vitamin and mineral supplements.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a> <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_class=&#8221;block-banner-callout block-stagger-reverse&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<style>.vcex-image.vcex_6a1f679876297 .vcex-image-inner{max-width:130px;}<\/style><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module vcex_6a1f679876297\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><img width=\"130\" height=\"133\" src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/i-vitamins_blue.svg\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Icon of weekly pills box\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Make sure to\u202ftake your vitamin and mineral supplements\u202fas recommended<\/span><\/h2>[vc_column_text]Follow the Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Guide. <span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW19976823\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW19976823\">If you are struggling with your vitamins and minerals, reach out to your care team. We can work with you to find alternatives.<\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-4&#8243; css_animation_delay=&#8221;.5&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-shortcode wpex-clr\"><div class=\"resources-container single\">\n    <div class=\"resource-item\" role=\"article\">\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-wrap handout\">\n\t\t\t           <a href=\"\thttps:\/\/cl.kp.org\/content\/dam\/clinicallibrary\/scal\/mem_ed\/healthed\/options\/chl035e_6.pdf?public=true&amp;accessvia=scal_options\t\" title=\"Go to the Post-Surgery Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Guide handout\" class=\"gtm-handout\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"resource-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-vitamins.webp\" alt=\"Vitamin and mineral supplements\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"resource-content\"> \n        <!--Meta for assets type -->\n                        <p class=\"meta\">Handout<\/p>\n                        <h3>\n          Post-Surgery Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Guide        <\/h3>\n        <p>Surgery changes the way the body absorbs vitamins and minerals. Use this guide as a quick reference on important vitamin and mineral supplements.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a> <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; columns_right=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;block-stagger-reverse&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-offset-2&#8243;]<style>.vcex-image.vcex_6a1f6798775b9 .vcex-image-inner{max-width:130px;}<\/style><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module vcex_6a1f6798775b9\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><img width=\"130\" height=\"133\" src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/i-fitness_blue.svg\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Icon of sneaker\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Find a\u202fmovement routine\u202fthat you enjoy and can keep up<\/span><\/h2>[vc_column_text]Explore some simple exercise videos. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-4&#8243; css_animation_delay=&#8221;.5&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-shortcode wpex-clr\"><div class=\"resources-container single\">\n    <div class=\"resource-item\" role=\"article\">\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-wrap video\">\n\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/options\/wellness-tools\/exercise-videos\/\" title=\"Go to Exercise Videos videos\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-healthy-balance.webp\" alt=\"Woman exercising\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"resource-content\"> \n        <!--Meta for assets type -->\n                        <p class=\"meta\">Video<\/p>\n                        <h3>\n          Exercise Videos        <\/h3>\n        <p>Explore the gallery of short exercise videos designed with your needs in mind.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a> <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_class=&#8221;block-stagger-reverse&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<style>.vcex-image.vcex_6a1f6798790cc .vcex-image-inner{max-width:130px;}<\/style><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module vcex_6a1f6798790cc\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><img width=\"130\" height=\"133\" src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/i-support-groups_blue.svg\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Icon of hands joined\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Consider attending a Kaiser Permanente support group to continue building skills, learning from peers, and getting the support you need<\/span><\/h2>[vc_column_text]Check out the support groups to find one that works for you.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-4&#8243; css_animation_delay=&#8221;.5&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-shortcode wpex-clr\"><div class=\"resources-container single\">\n    <div class=\"resource-item\" role=\"article\">\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-wrap website\">\n\t\t\t           <a href=\"\/options\/options-support-group\/\" title=\"Go to the Options Support Group website\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gtm-website\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-support-group.webp\" alt=\"Man thinking\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"resource-content\"> \n        <!--Meta for assets type -->\n                        <p class=\"meta\">Website<\/p>\n                        <h3>\n          Options Support Group        <\/h3>\n        <p>Join any of our support groups across Southern California.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a> <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;40&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;block-section bg-lte-grey&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Other tools and resources available to you<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-shortcode wpex-clr\"><div class=\"resources-container four-items\">\n    <div class=\"resource-item\" role=\"article\">\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-wrap website\">\n\t\t\t           <a href=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/our-programs\/wellness-coaching-by-phone\/\" title=\"Go to the Wellness Coaching by Phone website\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gtm-website\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-wellness-coaching.webp\" alt=\"Man talking on phone\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"resource-content\">\n        <!--Meta for assets type -->\n                        <p class=\"meta\">Website<\/p>\n                        <h3>\n          Wellness Coaching by Phone        <\/h3>\n        <p>Work with your own personal wellness coach on the phone to set goals for healthy, lasting change.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a> <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"resource-item\" role=\"article\">\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-wrap website\">\n\t\t\t           <a href=\"https:\/\/healthy.kaiserpermanente.org\/health-wellness\/mental-health\/tools-resources\/digital\" title=\"Go to the Mental Health and Emotional Wellness Apps website\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gtm-website\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-Mental-health-and-emotional-wellness-apps.webp\" alt=\"Woman looking at phone at laundromat\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"resource-content\">\n        <!--Meta for assets type -->\n                        <p class=\"meta\">Website<\/p>\n                        <h3>\n          Mental Health and Emotional Wellness Apps        <\/h3>\n        <p>Explore a collection of mental health and emotional wellness apps (available to Kaiser Permanente members).<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a> <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"resource-item\" role=\"article\">\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-wrap website\">\n\t\t\t           <a href=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/our-programs\/\" title=\"Go to the Center for Healthy Living Programs website\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gtm-website\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-programs.webp\" alt=\"Group therapy session\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"resource-content\">\n        <!--Meta for assets type -->\n                        <p class=\"meta\">Website<\/p>\n                        <h3>\n          Center for Healthy Living Programs        <\/h3>\n        <p>If you thrive in a group along with others working on similar goals, the Center for Healthy Living offers Kaiser Permanente members a variety of workshops online or in person (check with your local area for availability) to support you.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a> <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"resource-item\" role=\"article\">\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-wrap wallet_card\">\n\t\t\t           <a href=\"https:\/\/cl.kp.org\/content\/dam\/clinicallibrary\/scal\/mem_ed\/healthed\/options\/chl035e_11.pdf?public=true&amp;accessvia=scal_options\" title=\"Go to the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Wallet Card wallet card\" target=\"_blank\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"resource-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-wallet-card.webp\" alt=\"Desk with lunch and laptop\" 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