Center for Bariatric Surgery December Newsletter

A newsletter from the Center for Bariatric Surgery

December 2018

HOT TOPICS AT UPCOMING MEETINGS Monday December 3, 2018 10:00 – 11:00 am Surviving The Holiday Season Tuesday December 25, 2018 No support group meeting due to the observed holiday Monday January 7, 2019 10:00 – 11:00 am Patient Panel Meeting

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tuesday January 22, 2019 5:30 – 6:30 pm New Updates to the Nutrition Facts Label

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Monday February 4, 2019 10:00 – 11:00 am Setting Goals & Staying On Track

Due to the observed holiday, there will be no fourth Tuesday on the month Weight Loss Striders Keys to Success support group meeting on December 25, 2018.

Tuesday February 26, 2019 5:30 – 6:30 pm Beat The Sugar Rush

UPCOMING SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS 1st Monday Morning

1st Tuesday Evening

2nd Wednesday Morning

3rd Monday Evening

“Weight Loss Striders Keys to Success”

“Men’s Support Group”

“Life After WLS”

“Living Well After WLS”

December 3, 2018 January 7, 2019 February 4, 2019

February 5, 2019 May 7, 2019

December 12, 2018 January 9, 2019 February 13, 2019

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”

December 17, 2018 January 21, 2019 February 18, 2019

Diciembre 19, 2018 Enero 16, 2019 Febrero 20, 2019

No meeting on December 25, 2018 January 22, 2019 February 26, 2019

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

5:30-6:30 p.m.

Ubicacion Huritz 2 En la Sala de Conferencias 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

ABIERTO A TODOS LOS PACIENTES PREOPERATORIA Y POSTOPERATORIO

ALL PATIENTS, FAMILY & FRIENDS WELCOME! (Counts toward presurgery requirements)

Less weight. More health.

For more information on weight loss surgery, call 401-793-3922.

A newsletter from the Center for Bariatric Surgery

POTENTIAL NEGATIVE HEALTH EFFECTS OF REFINED FIBER It has been estimated that the average American consumes only about 15 grams of dietary fiber daily, falling well below the recommendations to get at least 25-35 grams daily. Although whole food sources of naturally occurring fiber are abundant in most grocery stores, the rise in refined fiber (for example, inulin coming from chicory root) added to processed foods continues to grow. Fiber has been known to promote bowel regularity and has even been associated with reducing risks for heart disease, diabetes and certain types of cancer too. Researchers from Georgia State University have conducted a study to test the effects of an inulin diet in mice. After 6 months, the mice developed jaundice and many who had pre-existing imbalances in gut bacteria also developed liver cancer. These findings can have potential implications for human health and caution should be taken with consuming refined fiber in highly processed food sources. As always, it is important to focus on a diet consisting mostly of nutrient-rich whole foods ,especially plentiful fiber-rich whole foods, while also limiting intake of highly processed foods whenever possible.

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 dropin “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. _________________________________________________

Want to speak to a weight loss surgery mentor for additional support throughout your journey?

Already had weight loss surgery and want to “pay it forward” by becoming a mentor?

If so, please send a request to our CBS email at CBStmh@lifespan.org

FEATURED RECIPE OF THE MONTH Roasted Cauliflower With Chickpeas & Pomegranate from www.twopeasandtheirpod.com Ingredients & Materials Needed: • 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets • 1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained • 1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder • 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin • 1 tsp. paprika • 1 tsp. chili powder • 1 tsp. kosher salt • 2 Tbsp. olive oil • 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice • 1/2 cup pomegranate arils • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley Instructions: 1) Preheat oven to 400º F. 2) Place cauliflower florets and chickpeas in a large bowl. Add the garlic powder, cumin, paprika, chili powder, and salt. Drizzle with olive oil and fresh lemon juice. Stir until the cauliflower and chickpeas are well coated.

3) Place on a large baking sheet and bake for 45 minute or until the cauliflower and chickpeas are slightly crisp.

4) Remove from the oven and add the pomegranate arils and fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

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.

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.

PINTEREST  Recipes posted here!

Follow dietitian Sara Stiles’s Pinterest page LifeStiles to explore pins that nourish the mind, body and soul.

Visit www.pinterest.com/LifeStiles .

Less weight.

More health.

For more information on weight loss surgery, call 401-793-3922.