The Center for Bariatric Surgery Rhode Island Hospital & The Miriam Hospital
SUPPORT GROUP NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2018 MONTHLY ANNOUNCEMENTS •
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The monthly Support Group Newsletter is posted on The Center for Bariatric Surgery website at https://www.lifespan.org/centersservices/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. The Spanish–speaking Support Group will be on hold until further notice. Please continue to look for announcements on when the meeting will resume. Thank you for your cooperation. Upcoming cancellation: There will be no support group on February 19, 2018 at 146 West River Street due to the observed holiday. Please see the back of this newsletter for a complete listing of all support group meetings through April 2018.
FEATURED RECIPE OF THE MONTH Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding From Yummy Mummy Kitchen at www.yummymummykitchen.com
Chia seeds are a nutrient-rich food that is packed with omega 3 fatty acids, fiber, numerous vitamins and minerals such as manganese and phosphorus and even protein. In fact, just one serving (2 Tbsp.) of chia seeds contains 10 grams of dietary fiber, 6 grams of protein and provides 10% of the daily value for iron. Chia seeds can easily be added to smoothies, yogurts and hot cereals such as oatmeal. Enjoy this recipe for a healthy Valentine’s Day chocolate treat. Serves: About 2 Ingredients & Materials Needed: • Mason jar with lid (or other small container with lid) • 1 cup (8 oz.) unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or other fat free/low fat milk of choice) 1.5 Tbsp. unsweetened cacao powder 3 Tbsp. chia seeds Stevia to taste (start with about 1Tbsp.) Optional toppings: Fresh raspberries or strawberries, chopped walnuts, unsweetened coconut flakes or a dollop of fat free whipped topping Instructions: 1.Place almond milk, chia seeds, cacao and stevia to taste into a canning jar and cover with the lid. Shake until well combined or stir thoroughly with a spoon. Place in the refrigerator overnight or at least 8 hours. 2.Divide into two servings. Serve as is or top with any optional toppings listed above.
HOT TOPICS AT UPCOMING MEETINGS February 5, 2018 10:00 – 11:00 am “Patient Panel Support Group” February 27, 2018 5:30 – 6:30 pm “Defending Your Immune System” March 5, 2018 10:00 – 11:00 am “Spring Into Fitness” March 27, 2018 5:30 – 6:30 pm “Managing Emotional Eating” April 2, 2018 10:00 – 11:00 am “Food Demo: Breakfast Edition” April 24, 2018 5:30 – 6:30 pm “Strategies for Staying On Track”
NEW STUDY LINKS IBUPROFEN USE IN MEN TO TESTOSTERONE IMBALANCE
SOCIAL MEDIA SCENE FACEBOOK Facebook Weight Loss Surgery Striders Group: Friend request Kellie Fredette Armstrong & request access to the group page. Please note that this group is patient-run & is not operated by The Center for Bariatric Surgery.
A Denmark & France based study, which was recently published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, followed a group of 31 men under the age of 35. Some of the group took 1,200 mg of ibuprofen daily over a six week period while others took a placebo. After two weeks, those that were taking the 1,200 mg of ibuprofen daily had decreases in blood levels of testosterone, further leading to a condition known as hypogonadism. Although this study marks an important observation, more studies are needed to develop a greater understanding of the implications of ibuprofen usage, especially for lower dose short-term usage of ibuprofen. As always, discuss concerns with your primary care provider regarding applications for any pain relief medications.
BLOGSPOT Recipes posted here! Follow Lead Dietitian Kimberly Maloomian as she blogs fun recipes & nutrition tips. Visit www.KimbasKitchen.blogspot.com .
TWITTER Follow @kimbaskitchen on Twitter for updates on health, wellness & nutrition news at The Center for Bariatric Surgery.
COME BACK TO VISIT YOUR CARE TEAM! All post-op patients are welcomed to come back to visit the staff that cared for them while they were at The Miriam Hospital having surgery. The surgical & nursing team would love to see how you are doing! Visits can be scheduled Monday-Friday during the hours of 8 am- 4 pm. To coordinate your visit, please call Kellie Armstrong at 401-793-3922.
PINTEREST Recipes posted here! Follow dietitian Sara Stiles’s Pinterest page LifeStiles to explore pins that nourish the mind, body & soul. Visit www.pinterest.com/LifeStiles .
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 401-793-3514 or sstiles@lifespan.org for more information.
NEW CENTER FOR BARIATRIC SURGERY BOOK SHARE! We’re pleased to offer patients the ability to stop by TMH 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 8am-4pm, please feel free to email dietitians Kimberly Maloomian at kmaloomian@lifespan.org or Sara Stiles at sstiles@lifespan.org.
UPCOMING SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS QUARTERLY! 1st Tuesday Evening
2nd Wednesday Morning “Life After WLS”
3rd Monday Evening “Living Well After WLS” No meeting on Presidents Day February 19. 2018 March 19, 2018 April 16, 2018
Cada Tercer Miercoles del Mes Comensamos! "Grupo En Español"
4th Tuesday Evening “Weight Loss Striders Keys To Success”
En espera hasta nuevo aviso
February 27. 2018 March 27, 2018 April 24, 2018
10:00 – 11:00 am Hurvitz 2 Conf. Room 1st floor The Miriam Hospital
5:30 – 6:30 pm 146 West River, St. Providence, RI 1st floor, Miriam Wt. Mngt. Group Room A
En espera hasta nuevo aviso. Por favor, vuelva a buscar más actualizaciones y anuncios.
5:30 – 6:30 pm Sopkin Auditorium 1st floor The Miriam Hospital
Open to post-op patients only
Open to post-op patient s who are 6 mo. out from surgery or more
Gracias por su cooperación.
Open to all pre-op & post-op patients
1st Monday Morning “Weight Loss Striders Keys to Success”
“Men’s Support Group”
February 5, 2018 March 5, 2018 April 2, 2018
February 6, 2018 May 1, 2018 August 7, 2018
February 14, 2018 March 14, 2018 April 11, 2018
10:00- 11:00 am Hurvitz 1 Conf. Room 1st floor The Miriam Hospital
6:00 – 7:00 pm Hurvitz 2 Conf. Room 1st floor The Miriam Hospital
Open to all pre-op & post-op patients
Open to pre-op & post-op men only (Does not meet pre-op requirement though)
= Meets pre-surgery support group requirement