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More Than Cosmetic Life Change Through Bariatric Surgery
More Than Cosmetic:
Life Change through Bariatric Surgery
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Submitted by Freeman Health System
Some people might say bariatric surgery (also known as weight-loss surgery) is the “easy way” to lose weight, but that’s far from true. Not only does it involve actual surgery, it’s also a lifelong commitment to bariatric dietary guidelines. Fortunately, the team at Freeman Bariatric Center partners with patients to help them achieve their goals for a healthier life.
“Bariatric surgery is a lifestyle that is for life, which is why Freeman Bariatric Center gives our patients the tools to be successful,” said Dr. T. Brad Coy, Freeman bariatric surgeon. “Freeman Bariatric offers access to a dietitian, a psychologist and monthly support groups. The bariatric program nurses also assist patients in any way needed.” Freeman Bariatric Center is accredited as a Comprehensive Center under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®), a joint program of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. The first and only comprehensive bariatric program in the area to be accredited within a 65-mile radius, Freeman Bariatric Center meets the highest standards for patient safety and quality of care. Freeman Bariatric is proud to offer the duodenal switch procedure, which works by reducing and narrowing the stomach for restriction and hunger control. The intestines are then re-routed to bypass a long segment of the small intestine, reducing the surface for food absorption. These anatomical changes decrease food intake and reduce the absorption of the nutrients and calories eaten. Other bariatric surgery types include the gastric sleeve, which reduces the size of the stomach with no re-routing of the intestines; and the gastric bypass, which re-routes the intestines and creates a small stomach pouch that bypasses most of the stomach. “Patients can be successful with any of these procedures,” said Dr. Coy. “Duodenal switch has the highest resolution of type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and sleep apnea. It is also the better option for patients with a BMI greater than 50.” Regardless of which type of bariatric surgery is used, these procedures improve a patient’s quality of life. This may mean they can pursue another surgery that they need, such as joint replacements, back surgery or hernia repairs. It can also mean patients become more mobile, allowing them more freedom to enjoy life. “It can be the ability to get on the floor to play with grandkids, stop taking so many medications or feel healthier with decreased health problems,” said Janice Drake, RN, Freeman Bariatric Service Coordinator. “Ultimately the goal is to live the best life for you!” For more information, visit freemanhealth.com/bariatric or call
Janice at 417.347.1266 to start your weight loss journey.
2808 S. Picher Ave. Open to people with autism, parents and caregivers. Call 417.347.7850 for more information. January 17: Bariatric Weight-Loss Support Group, 5:30-6:30 pm, Freeman Business Center Conference Rooms, 3220 McClelland Blvd (back entrance). Designed to help those who have had bariatric surgery. For more information, call 417.347.1266. January 19: Freeman Caregiver Support Group, 1-2:30 pm, Joplin Senior Center, 2616 S. Picher Ave. Are you a caregiver interested in having a safe haven to share your feelings? Receive information about resources and coping mechanisms, gain advice on what lies ahead, make new friends and learn how to deal with family members. Door prizes will be given out. RSVP to Kathy Mason at kdmason@freemanhealth.com or 417.347.8463. January 20: Freeman Blood Drive, 9 am-5 pm, Freeman Hospital West Conference Rooms 1-4W. Save a life. Donate blood. Appointments are strongly encouraged to manage donor flow. To schedule your appointment, call 417.227.5006 or go to cbco.org/ donate-blood. For more information, call 417.347.4603. January 24: Freeman Bariatric Weight-loss Seminar, 4:30 pm (registration), 5:30 pm (seminar), Freeman Business Center Conference Rooms, 3220 McClelland Blvd (back entrance). Better understand the options available for weight-loss surgery. Contact 417.347.1266 or freemanhealth.com/bariatric to register. National Alliance on Mental Illness - For information on NAMI, call 417.781.6264 or visit www.namijoplin.org. Meetings held at the NAMI building, 219 W. 2nd St., in Joplin. Every Monday: NAMI Basics, 6-8:30 pm. A signature education program for parents and caregivers of children and adolescents living with mental illnesses. Every Tuesday: NAMI Connection Support Group, 6:30-8 pm. Every Tuesday: Self Injury Support Group, 5-6 pm. Every Tuesday: Family Support Group, 6:30-8 pm. Every Wednesday: Dual Diagnosis Support Group, 2:30-3:30 pm. Every Wednesday: Post-5/22 Stress Counseling Sessions, 10 am. Every Thursday: Family to Family Class, 6:30-8:30 pm. For families or caregivers of individuals with severe mental illnesses. Includes current information about most major mental illnesses; information about medications, side effects and strategies for medication adherence; developing strategies for handling crises and relapse; focusing on care for the caregiver.
Neosho, MO
January 23: Caregivers Support Group meets the fourth Monday of each month, 5-6 pm, Medicalodge, 400 Lyon Drive. Help with care, finances, insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, respite care, hospice care, day care and support for the caregivers. Sponsors: Avalon Hospice and Medicalodges Neosho. Call 417.451.2544.
Nevada, MO
January 7: Birth and Beyond Saturday Class, 8:30 amnoon, hospital mezzanine. The class will focus on ways the mother and her family can prepare for the birth of their baby. To register, call 417.448.2101. January 21: Birth and Beyond Weekday Class, 6-8 pm, hospital mezzanine. A class that covers childbirth, breastfeeding and infant care for women in their last trimester. Includes a tour of the NRMC OB when available. Meets in the NRMC Mezzanine Conference Room. $15 registration fee. Fee may be waived if cost is prohibitive. You may register by calling 417.448.2101. January 24: Rich Hill Family Medical Clinic Screenings, 11 am-noon, Kern Senior Center. Free screenings every fourth Tuesday of the month: blood pressure, plus this month’s focus screening: bone density. Takes place at the Kern Senior Center in Rich Hill.
Integris Baptist Regional Health Center, Grove, OK January 10 & 24: Depression Support Group meets
the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, 2 pm, Northeastern Tribal Health System Conference Room, 2301 Eight Tribes Trail. Call 918.675.2093.
Every Tuesday: Free blood pressure and glucose
screenings provided by INTEGRIS Regency Home Care and Hospice. First Tuesday: Commerce Nutrition Center, 10:3011:30 am. Second Tuesday: Nine Tribes Tower, 10-11 am. Third Tuesday: Miami Senior Center, 10-11 am. Fourth Tuesday: INTEGRIS Baptist Village, 9-10 am. January 3: Alzheimer’s Support Group meets first Tuesday monthly, 11 am, Generations fourth floor visiting room. Call 918.542.3391.
Crisis Text Line Text 741741 Free 24/7 support for those in crisis to create a plan to stay safe and healthy. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
