Weight Loss Success Striders March 2020

Weight Loss Success Striders March 2020

A newsletter from the Center for Bariatric Surgery

HOT TOPICS AT UPCOMING MEETINGS Monday March 2, 2020 10:00 – 11:00 am Fitness Tuesday March 24, 2020 5:30 – 6:30 pm Myths & Facts: Lifestyle Edition Monday April 6, 2020 10:00 – 11:00 am Food Demo

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tuesday April. 28, 2020 5:30 – 6:30 pm Sleep Health

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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

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Spanish support group - Cambio de ubicación: la reunión para el grupo de apoyo español ahora se llevará a cabo en el Auditorio Sopkin. Sin embargo, el grupo de apoyo de marzo se llevará a cabo en la sala de conferencias Steve Baron, en el segundo piso del Centro de Salud Fain.

Monday May 4, 2020 10:00 – 11:00 am Emotional Eating Tuesday May 26, 2020 5:30 – 6:30 pm Patient Panel Meeting

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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”

March 2, 2020 April 6, 2020 May 4, 2020

May 5, 2020 August 4, 2020

March 11, 2020 April 8, 2020 May 13, 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”

March 18, 2020 April 15, 2020 May 20, 2020

18 de marzo de 2020 15 de abril de 2020 20 de mayo de 2020

March 24, 2020 April 28, 2020 May 26, 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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ALL PATIENTS, FAMILY & FRIENDS WELCOME! (Counts toward presurgery requirements)

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Weight Loss Success Striders

Center for Bariatric Surgery Rhode Island Hospital • The Mil'iam Hospital

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A newsletter from the Center for Bariatric Surgery 3 Healthy Habits That Could Be Making You Bloated Many of us work hard to establish new, healthy habits. However, nutrition and health is not “one size fits all”. In other words, what works for me, may not work for you. That said, it can be frustrating when healthy eating habits result in negative side effects like abdominal discomfort.

Listed below are 3 healthy habits that might be contributing to bloating.

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Eating Raw Veggies: The average American consumes 15 grams of fiber daily falling short of the recommended 25-35 grams daily. However, raw veggies which are high in fiber and prebiotics, the indigestible part of plants, results in bloating and discomfort for some individuals. To alleviate bloating, add raw veggies (and all fiber) into your diet gradually giving your gut time to adjust to the increase in fiber. Add one additional serving every few days or cook/roast your veggies to reduce bloating.

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Taking a probiotic: Probiotic supplements can improve the environment in the gut that may cause bloating. However, some people complain of bloating when starting a probiotic, but that usually resolves after a few days. For individuals with SIBO (small intestinal bowel overgrowth), who experience abdominal bloating and distension, discomfort/tightness soon after eating, excess belching, excess flatulence, nausea, or diarrhea, the addition of a probiotic may make symptoms worse.

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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. _________________________________________________ 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?

Protein Powders: Many protein powders contain added fibers such as inulin, chicory root and acacia. While these added fibers alleviate constipation and improve gut health, some individuals may experience gas, bloating and abdominal pain. In addition, the presence of sugar alcohols, found in many may increase bloating. If you are sensitive to these fibers and sugar alcohols, choose brands that contain as few ingredients as possible and don't use added fibers or sugar alcohols. Other food sources of added fibers and sugar alcohols include yogurts, cereals and protein bars.

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

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FEATURED RECIPE OF THE MONTH ..•..·· Greek Turkey Meatballs

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from www.starinfinitefood.com

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 lb lean ground turkey • 1 cup frozen cauliflower rice • ¾ cup red onion, minced • ¼ cup dill, chopped • ½ cup feta cheese • 1 egg • 1 tsp oregano • ½ tsp salt • ¼ tsp black pepper • Olive oil, for brushing

Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees 2. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and, with clean hands, mix well together 3. Roll 1.5 inch balls and place 1 inch apart on a baking sheet (note: use non-stick spray or parchment paper for easy clean up) 4. Brush tops of each meatball with olive oil 5. Bake for 20 minutes. Once cooked, drizzle tahini mixture on top when ready for serving

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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.