A newsletter from the Center for Bariatric Surgery
September 2019
HOT TOPICS AT UPCOMING MEETINGS Monday September 2, 2019 No meeting this day Tuesday September 24, 2019 5:30 – 6:30 pm Plastic Surgery after Weight Loss w/ guest speaker Dr. Rachel Sullivan Monday October 7, 2019 10:00 – 11:00 am Coping with Change
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday October 22, 2019 5:30 – 6:30 pm Prepare for Healthy Holidays
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Monday November 4, 2019 10:00 – 11:00 am Fad Diet Trends: The Keto Diet
Due to the observed holiday, there will be no first Monday of the month Weight Loss Striders Keys to Success support group meeting on September 2, 2019. 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.
Tuesday November 26, 2019 5:30 – 6:30 pm Patient Panel Meeting
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”
No meeting on September 2, 2019 October 7, 2019 November 4, 2019
November 5, 2019 February 4, 2020
September 11, 2019 October 9, 2019 November 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”
September 18, 2019 October 16, 2019 November 20, 2019
Septiembre 18, 2019 Octubre 16, 2019 Noviembre 20, 2019
September 24, 2019 October 22, 2019 November 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 THE IMPACT OF HIGH VISCERAL FAT
As we gain weight our waistline starts to grow and with that so do our health risks. Fat is important because it protects our organs and regulates our body temperature but storing too much fat on our body can be dangerous. Visceral fat, or abdominal fat, lies inside our abdominal cavity wrapping and padding our internal organs. While visceral fat can be seen and measured, it cannot be pinched; the fat you can pinch is subcutaneous fat. Excess visceral fat is linked to higher total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol, lower HDL (good) cholesterol, a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance and heart disease. It can be hard to judge how much visceral fat you have but generally having a waistline greater than 40 inches for men and 35 inches for women indicates you are carrying too much abdominal fat. But there is good news-visceral fat can be reduced with exercise and diet. Follow these tips to help you lose excess visceral fat: 1. Avoid added sugar and sugar-sweetened beverages. Excess sugar consumption has been shown to increase the accumulation of abdominal fat. 2. Eat enough lean proteins that are low in saturated fat. 3. Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains (complex carbohydrates). Studies have found that diets with a lower glycemic load helps reduce fat in the belly and around the organs. 4. Eat foods rich in soluble fiber such as flaxseeds, sweet potatoes, legumes and grains. Soluble fibers can help reduce belly fat by suppressing your appetite. 5. Limit alcohol intake. Drinking too much or even moderate amounts of alcohol may encourage fat to be stored in your belly. 6. Do more aerobic exercises. Engaging in aerobic exercises such as a brisk walk, jogging or swimming can be very effective in reducing abdominal fat.
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? If so, please send a request to our CBS email at CBStmh@lifespan.org
FEATURED RECIPE OF THE MONTH Almond Butter Energy Bites Adapted from www.eatgood4life.com
Ingredients Needed: • 1 cup almond butter (or any butter of choice, like peanut butter) • 1 cup medjol dates, pitted • 2 scoops protein powder • 1 cup rolled oats • 1/3 cup water
Instructions: 1. Place all the ingredients, except rolled oats, in your food processor and pulse until combined. Add the rolled oats and combine until you obtain a dough consistency mixture. 2.
If you find that the mixture is too dried you can add a few more tablespoons of water.
3.
Roll small pieces of dough into little round bites and store in the refrigerator in a glass container for up to 1 week.
This is a great quick and easy but nutritious recipe. Feel free to add or omit ingredients to create your own energy bites!
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’ 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.