A newsletter from the Center for Bariatric Surgery
January 2019
HOT TOPICS AT UPCOMING MEETINGS Monday January 7, 2019 10:00 – 11:00 am Patient Panel Meeting Tuesday January 22, 2019 5:30 – 6:30 pm New Updates to the Nutrition Facts Label
Monday February 4, 2019 10:00 – 11:00 am Setting Goals & Staying On Track
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday February 26, 2019 5:30 – 6:30 pm Beat The Sugar Rush Monday March 4, 2019 10:00 – 11:00 am Fitness Tuesday March 26, 2019 5:30 – 6:30 pm Patient Panel Meeting
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The next Men’s Support Group will be meeting on Tuesday February 5, 2019 from 6:00-7:00 pm in the Hurvitz 2 conference room. All men are welcome!
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Due to the observed holiday, there will be no third Monday of the month Living Well After WLS support group meeting on February 18, 2019.
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”
January 7, 2019 February 4, 2019 March 4, 2019
February 5, 2019 May 7, 2019
January 9, 2019 February 13, 2019 March 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”
January 21, 2019 No meeting on February 18, 2019 March 18, 2019
Enero 16, 2019 Febrero 20, 2019 Marzo 20, 2019
January 22, 2019 February 26, 2019 March 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 GUT HEALTH MAY IMPROVE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH Research has shown that there is a connection between our gut and our brain and that each impact the other. This means gut health not only impacts the functioning of our digestive system, but it also impacts our cognition, motivation and our ability to intuitively make decisions. A disturbance in our gut can cause inflammatory effects in our bodies, obesity and mood disorders. Because of this close connection, our guts are often referred to as our “second brain.” Examples of these connections include the feeling of nausea or “butterflies” during times of stress, or the presence of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in those with long term anxiety or depression. These occurrences show the bidirectional communication between our gut microbes and our brain referred to as the gut-brain axis. Our two brains ‘speak’ to each other, so therapies that help one may help the other. The next time you experience high anxiety, depressive mood or poor sleep, first shift your focus to the status of your gut health. Likewise, if you suffer from gastrointestinal disorders, such as IBS, pay close attention to your mental state during meals and avoid eating during stressful events. Focus on prebiotic and probiotic foods and high-quality supplements to boost healthy gut bacteria and help your brain function at its best.
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 Chickpea and Spinach Indian Curry from www.eatgood4life.com Ingredients & Materials Needed: • 1 1lb can of chickpeas, also called garbanzo beans, drained. • 2 tablespoons of olive oil • 1 large onion • 3 cloves of garlic • 1 oz fresh ginger, chopped • 1 medium tomatoes, chopped • 4 oz tomato puree • 2 teaspoons of turmeric • 1 tablespoon garam masala • 1 tablespoon coriander powder • 10 dried cloves • 15 peppercorns • Salt to taste • 1 1/2 cup of water, if the sauce is too thick add more water • 6 oz chopped frozen spinach, thawed and drained Instructions: 1) In a large sauce pan, at medium heat, add the olive oil followed by the onions, garlic and ginger. Cook for about 5 minutes or until onions are translucent. Add the spices over low heat and stir. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes. 2)
Increase the temperature to medium-high heat and add the chickpeas, tomato puree and water. Mix through and let it cook for about 5-10 minutes until the flavors are combined. Add the frozen spinach, salt to taste and cook further for 3-5 minutes.
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.