Center for Bariatric Surgery Support Group Newsletter July 2018

A newsletter from the Center for Bariatric Surgery

July 2018

HOT TOPICS AT UPCOMING MEETINGS July 2, 2018 10:00 – 11:00 am “Healthy Habits While Vacationing” July 24, 2018 5:30 – 6:30 pm “Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss” with guest speaker Dr. Rachel Sullivan August 6, 2018 10:00 – 11:00 am “Patient Panel Support Group” August 28, 2018 5:30 – 6:30 pm “Building & Keeping Strong Bones” September 3, 2018 No Meeting Due To The Observed Labor Day Holiday

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS The monthly support group newsletter is posted on the Center for Bariatric Surgery website at https://www.lifespan.org/centers-services/center-bariatric-surgery/patient-newsletter.

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.

September 25, 2018 5:30 – 6:30 pm “Autumn Food Demo”

UPCOMING SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS 1st Monday Morning

1st Tuesday Evening (QUARTERLY)

2nd Wednesday Morning

3rd Monday Evening

Cada Tercer Miercoles del Mes Comensamos

4th Tuesday Evening

“Weight Loss Striders Keys to Success”

“Men’s Support Group”

“Life After WLS”

“Living Well After WLS”

"Grupo En Español"

“Weight Loss Striders Keys To Success”

July 2, 2018 August 6, 2018 No meeting on Sept. 3 Labor Day Holiday

August 7, 2018 November 6, 2018

July 11, 2018 August 8, 2018 September 12, 2018

July 16, 2018 August 20,2 018 September 17, 2018

Julio 18, 2018 Agosto 15, 2018 Septiembre 19, 2018

July 24, 2018 August 28, 2018 September 25, 2018

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

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

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

ALL MEN WELCOME (Does not count toward pre-surgery requirement)

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

EXPLORE RHODE ISLAND!

CENTER FOR BARIATRIC SURGERY BOOK SHARE!

Summer time is a great time of year to get outside and explore nature with family and friends. Here in Rhode Island, there’s many opportunities for walking, hiking and water-based activities. The Rhode Island Blueways Alliance and the Rhode Island Land Trust Council work in partnership to maintain the ExploreRI website, an online resource that lists information and provides education about various hiking and water trails throughout the state. Visit www.exploreRI.org to view a complete listing of all trail locations and maps.

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Did You Know?

A 200 lb. adult hiking briskly for 60 minutes can burn approximately 450-550 calories.

Strap on a 8-10+ lb. backpack and you could even burn 50-100 calories more per hour!

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 dietitians Kimberly Maloomian at kmaloomian@lifespan.org or Sara Stiles at sstiles@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, contact Sara Stiles, RD, LDN at 401-793-3922 or sstiles@lifespan.org for more information.

FEATURED RECIPE OF THE MONTH Chili-Lime Roasted Chickpeas Author: Ann Taylor Pittman from www.cookinglight.com Ingredients & Materials Needed: • Baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper • Small bowl & spatula • 1- 15 oz. can chickpeas, drained & rinsed • 1 ½ Tbsp. olive oil • 1 ½ tsp. chili powder • 1 ½ tsp. grated lime rind • ¼ tsp. kosher salt Instructions: 1) Preheat oven to 400º F. Set up baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. If using foil, spray foil with non-stick cooking spray.

2) Arrange the rinsed & drained chickpeas in a single layer on some paper towels to soak up excess water & lightly pat dry.

3) Combine the chickpeas & olive oil in a small bowl and stir to coat evenly. Then place on foil-lined baking sheet.

4) Bake for about 30 minutes or until chickpeas are crispy. Stir the chickpeas 15 minutes into the cooking time.

5) Once crispy, remove from the oven and sprinkle with the chili powder and grated lime & salt. Let cool thoroughly.

6) Enjoy alone as a snack or atop a salad or soup as an alternative crouton.

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 patientrun and is not operated by the Center for Bariatric Surgery.

BLOGSPOT  Recipes posted here!

Follow lead dietitian Kimberly Maloomian as she blogs fun recipes and nutrition tips.

Visit www.KimbasKitchen.blogspot.com .

TWITTER Follow @kimbaskitchen on Twitter for updates on health, wellness and nutrition news at 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.