The Bariatric Counseling Center Of San Antonio - San Antonio, Texas

Ryan B

My experience with the Bariatric Counseling Center (BCC) was truly transformative. I went into the program knowing that surgery wasn't a magic bullet and that it wouldn't solve everything. But what I didn't fully grasp was how much more there was to achieving my goals. BCC helped me see that surgery was just one piece of the puzzle.

It's also worth noting that not everyone at BCC is a surgical patient. They work with people at all stages of their weight loss journey, and the benefits are immense regardless of where you are in the process.

One of the best things about BCC was finding "my people" – people who truly understood and supported me in ways I never thought possible. We formed real bonds in our group sessions, and they created a safe space to open up and be vulnerable. BCC also gave me the tools and the courage to step outside my comfort zone, which has boosted my confidence in so many areas of my life.

And it wasn't just about food. The mindfulness techniques I learned apply to everything! I'm able to handle stress in a whole new way. More than anything, BCC helped me understand that this journey is about so much more than just weight loss. It's about making comprehensive lifestyle and behavioral changes and taking control of my health and well-being.

Every day I'm discovering new ways that BCC has changed my life for the better. I'm incredibly grateful for the time I spent there and wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone considering or recovering from bariatric surgery, or anyone looking for support and guidance on their weight loss journey. BCC showed me that lasting change comes from within.

Noeli Morales “LunarMocha”

This place is amazing. The staff is so friendly and supportive, and being with other people who just get what you're going through. It really gives a feeling of belonging and hope. If you struggle with emotional or stress eating, or in a rut with your weight loss surgery. Don't waste another second and drop on by! The therapists, nutritionists and staff will be more than happy to guide, give and help you into the right direction for healing and success.

Jennifer Jones-Fox

This program was very informative. It is held in a welcoming group setting where hands on mindful eating takes place after attending a healthly cooking class by the coolest chef ever! The bonds formed with fellow participants was the best part for me. I felt I had found my people who could empathize and cheer me on without any judgement. The movement time was accommodating and adaptable for everyone. I recommend this program to anyone looking for support for their sustainable healthy weight loss journey.

Regina Garza

This program is amazing. The staff is great, creative and supportive. The groups are very helpful but more beneficial when clients participate and are vulnerable. They provide a safe place for that to happen. Chef is great w cooking demos and the one on one sessions with the nutritionist and assigned therapist are awesome and very insightful and informative. They help guide you to look into your habits to figure out some of the root problems/issues that may be problematic with your relationship with food then give you a variety of tools to cope/ change those habits by learning to be mindful in order to have a better food relationship for yourself. The movement sessions are great for getting started and they always give appropriate modifications for exercise. This program is for both surgical and non surgical clients and I suggest anyone going to have or thinking about surgical interventions go through this program first to get the best benefit post surgery. Dealing with the mental aspect of your relationship with food is a must either before or after but I feel would be more beneficial before surgery. I wish my surgeon would have made it part of the pre surgical process.
I just can’t say enough good things about this program.

E Lee

I was referred to BCC by my doctor and I was so glad he did! This place changed my life in a way that no other medical service has. You experience nothing but positive energy from the moment you walk in the door and everyone actually knows your name to meeting people in the program with you, becoming friends! I benefited from chef's classes, learned so much about so many different ways to get movement into my life, had so much positive & caring support from the registered dietician, and realized that something as simple as mindful eating helps me enjoy food without guilt and continue in the right direction in my weight loss journey! I had the most valuable and heart-warming discussions in group classes and I finally found a therapist I could pour my heart out too and didn't feel like I was being judged, ashamed, or just being told to "read books" to "get better." She truly listened to me and supported me in ways that she could never understand. I am so grateful that my doctor suggested coming to BCC because with everything I learned and experienced at this program, it will continue to fuel my fire on this journey I am on right now but in the most impactful & positive way. Thank you BCC and all your staff for changing my life for the better! ♡♡

Stephanie Schneider

Hi Chas!? Lacey, I think I met you toward the end of my time at BCC. Anyone reading this who is not familiar with BCC, DO NOT HESITATE to meet all of them and become a part of this amazing, positive community. Everyone you work with is a professional, literally, credentialed proffessionals, the amout of knowledge you will have access to is astounding. And, bonus, you learn as much, in diffetent areas, from the other group members/clients because they have experienced many of the same things you are experiencing. The flip side is that you have so much to offer and you help the other clients, even the staff learns from you. It's just a constant amazing shared learning experience. I can't imagine anyone coming out of this without being in a better place in their lives for having joined. Now, I may be sounding a little dippy with all this, and there is plenty of safe space for sharing, but be assured everything is also evidence-based and backed by research. It is such a well-rounded program, and I don't know if any other place like it that exists. Sorry for the rambling,
but I just get really passionate when I talk about this place.

laura castelli

This is a life changing experience. If you have any issues with diet culture, binge eating, or emotional dysregulation using food as a coping mechanism, this is your place. You get a healthy chef cooked meal each day you attend, with live instruction on how to cook it -- more importantly, how to eat the meal mindfully. You will be amazed at the difference. There is also a dietician who meets with you one on one, and gives group classes. There is movement instruction that's done in a way that is accessible for all of us. Finally, there is your personal counselor, as well as daily group sessions addressing issues in a true rubber meets road kind of way. You will get results. It's not always easy, but so so worth it. Invest in your Self.

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This place is a true blessing. I cannot thank them or God enough for bringing these amazing souls into my life. From the Chef, the many food options, the therapy, the therapists, the classes, the movement classes, the nutritionist, and the director… everything and everyone is absolutely amazing here. They help every single step of the way through your weight loss journey and also with your life situations. You will not be disappointed with this center one bit and your life will forever be changed for the best.