Weight Loss Success Striders April 2020
A newsletter from the Center for Bariatric Surgery
HOT TOPICS AT UPCOMING MEETINGS Monday April 6, 2020 10:00 – 11:00 am CANCELED Tuesday April. 28, 2020 5:30 – 6:30 pm CANCELED
Monday May 4, 2020 10:00 – 11:00 am Emotional Eating
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday May 26, 2020 5:30 – 6:30 pm Patient Panel Meeting Monday June 1, 2020 10:00 – 11:00 am “Ask the Doc” Night (Guest speaker: bariatric surgeon)
Tuesday June 23, 2020 5:30 – 6:30 pm Food Demo
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We are carefully monitoring news about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States and locally. As a proactive step, the Center for Bariatric Surgery is cancelling the support groups that had been scheduled for April 2020. We will continue to monitor the situation for the month of May.
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Please visit https://www.lifespan.org/centers-services/center-bariatric-surgery as well as the Facebook Weight Loss Striders group page, for important program announcements such as changes or cancellations to support group meetings.
UPCOMING SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS 1st Monday Morning
1st Tuesday Evening
2nd Wednesday Morning
3rd Wednesday Evening
“Weight Loss Striders Keys to Success”
“Men’s Support Group”
“Life After WLS”
“Living Well After WLS”
April - CANCELED May 4, 2020 June 1, 2020
May 5, 2020 August 4, 2020
April - CANCELED May 13, 2020 June 10, 2020
10 – 11 a.m. Hurvitz 1 Conf. Room 1st floor The Miriam Hospital
6 – 7 p.m. Hurvitz 2 Conf. Room 1st floor The Miriam Hospital
ALL PATIENTS, FAMILY & FRIENDS WELCOME! (Counts toward presurgery requirements)
ALL MEN WELCOME (Does not count toward pre-surgery requirement)
(QUARTERLY)
Cada Tercer Miercoles del Mes Comensamos
4th Tuesday Evening
"Grupo En Español"
“Weight Loss Striders Keys To Success”
April - CANCELED May 20, 2020 June 17, 2020
Abril - CANCELADA 20 de mayo de 2020 17 de junio de 2020
April - CANCELED May 26, 2020 June 23, 2020
10 – 11 a.m. Hurvitz 2 Conf. Room 1st floor The Miriam Hospital
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. 146 West River Street Providence, RI 1st floor, Miriam Center for Weight & Wellness Group Room A
5:00-5:45 p.m. Auditorio Sopkin primer piso El Hospital de Miriam
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Sopkin Auditorium 1st floor The Miriam Hospital
POST-OP PATIENTS ONLY
POST-OP PATIENTS ONLY WHO ARE 6+ MONTHS OUT FROM SURGERY
Less weight. More health. For more information on weight loss surgery, call 401-793-3922.
ABIERTO A TODOS LOS PACIENTES PREOPERATORIA Y POSTOPERATORIO
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A newsletter from the Center for Bariatric Surgery Support Your Health with Good Habits For most of us the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is affecting every aspect of our daily lives. It’s currently uncertain how long current safety measures will stay in place. However, now more than ever, it’s critical that you prioritize and protect your health while practicing social distancing. Here are 3 steps you can take to stay healthy during COVID-19: 1.
Plan ahead for your meals. Health officials currently recommend minimizing outings unless absolutely necessary. That said, minimize your trips to the grocery store by thinking ahead. Utilize the meal preparation skills you’ve learned working with your Dietitian to plan your meals for the week to ensure you have all the necessary ingredients at home. Stock up on nutrient-rich foods that will stay fresh for a week or longer (such as fresh vegetables & fruits, plain frozen vegetables, seafood, chicken, nuts, oatmeal etc). Visit the Food & Drug Administration’s (FDA) website to learn how long most foods last in the fridge & freezer. And remember, limit frozen dinners and high calorie/highly processed foods such as chips and frozen pizzas. Instead, eat mostly foods that boost the immune system.
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CENTER FOR BARIATRIC SURGERY BOOK SHARE! We’re pleased to offer patients the ability to stop by The Miriam Hospital to take a look at and/or make copies from some top bariatric cookbooks. You’ll be able to snap pictures of the recipe pages with your phone or request to make copies of recipes as you choose…you just won’t be able to take any book home with you. To request a drop-in “book share visit” Monday-Friday during the hours of 8 a.m. to 4p.m., please feel free to email us at CBStmh@lifespan.org. _________________________________________________
Stick to Your Normal Routine. If you’re quarantined at home due to social distancing, it’s critical that you stick to your normal routine. For example, eat on a regular meal and snack schedule and find time to move each day. Although gyms are closed, use this time to go for a walk (if possible) and/or engage in exercises from the comfort of your home utilizing the plethora of online video resources that demonstrate effective home exercises.
Want to speak to a weight loss surgery mentor for additional support throughout your journey?
Prioritize mental health. During a time of stress and social distancing, mental health is a priority. Take time to identify healthy coping strategies such as video chatting with a friend, taking a walk outside and engaging in hobbies you enjoy.
If so, please send a request to our CBS email at CBStmh@lifespan.org
Already had weight loss surgery and want to “pay it forward” by becoming a mentor?
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Roasted Carrot, Sweet Potato & Ginger Soup from www.choosingchia.com
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FACEBOOK Facebook Weight Loss Surgery Striders Group: Friend request Kellie Fredette Armstrong and request access to the group page. Please note that this group is patient-run and is not operated by the Center for Bariatric Surgery.
Ingredients/Tools Needed: ▪ 1 large sweet potato ▪ 2 cups carrots ▪ 1 tbsp olive oil ▪ 1 onion ▪ 1 garlic clove ▪ 2 tbsp grated ginger ▪ 1 liter vegetable broth ▪ pinch of cayenne ▪ salt & pepper to taste
Instructions: 1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and line a pan with parchment paper. 2. Chop your sweet potatoes and carrots into medium sized cubes and place spread out of your pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes until tender. 3. Heat olive oil in a large pot on medium heat. Chop your onion and garlic and add to the pot, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes. Add grated ginger, sweet potato, carrots and a pinch of cayenne and stir together. 4. Next add your vegetable broth and bring to a boil for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 30 minutes. 5. Transfer soup to a blender (or use a hand blender) and blend soup until smooth. Season •• •• with salt and pepper to taste.
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PINTEREST Recipes posted here! Follow dietitian Sara Stiles’ Pinterest page LifeStiles to explore pins that nourish the mind, body and soul. Visit www.pinterest.com/LifeStiles .
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COME BACK TO VISIT YOUR CARE TEAM!
All post-op patients are welcome to come back to visit the staff that cared for them while they were at The Miriam Hospital having surgery. The surgical and nursing team would love to see how you are doing! Visits can be scheduled Monday-Friday during the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. To coordinate your visit, please call Kellie Armstrong at 401-793-3922.
Less weight. More health. For more information on weight loss surgery, call 401-793-3922.