The Center for Bariatric Surgery Rhode Island Hospital & The Miriam Hospital
SUPPORT GROUP NEWSLETTER May 2017 MONTHLY ANNOUNCEMENTS • • •
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For the Tuesday June 5:30-6:30 pm support group, guest yoga instructor JoEllen Hockenbrough will be guiding us through some gentle seated yoga poses. All are welcomed to participate and for ease of movement in your chair, please wear loose and comfortable clothing and feel free to bring a bottle of water with you as well. Starting in 2017, the Men’s Support Group will meet once each quarter (total 4 visits per calendar year). Please see the back of this newsletter for the upcoming Men’s Support Group meeting dates. All email notices to and from the Center for Bariatric Surgery will be through the new email address CBStmh@lifespan.org. If you currently do not receive the monthly email notices, please email your request to be placed on our monthly email updates.
FEATURED RECIPE OF THE MONTH Panko Parmesan Crusted Asparagus From www.queenofmykitchen.com Ingredients 14 asparagus spears - ½ lb. or more depending of the size of the spears 1 egg 1½ Tbsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp. dijon mustard ¼ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. garlic powder ⅛ tsp. freshly ground black pepper ⅓ cup finely grated parmesan cheese 3 Tbsp. panko breadcrumbs Olive oil cooking spray 3 lemon wedges Instructions 1) Preheat the oven broiler to high & position a rack about 6 inches from the heating element. Spray a half sheet pan (18” x 13”) with a thin layer of olive oil cooking spray. 2) Trim off the tough, bottom inch or two of the asparagus spears. 3) In a shallow dish or pan whisk together the egg, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, garlic powder, and pepper. In another shallow dish or pan mix together the parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs. 4) Place the asparagus spears into the egg mixture 3 or 4 at a time, rotate them so they are completely coated, then place them in the pan/dish with the parmesan/panko mixture. Shake the pan/dish to coat the asparagus and spoon some more of the mixture on top of each spear if needed. 5) Transfer to the half sheet pan and repeat with the remaining spears. Spray each asparagus spear with a thin coating of olive oil cooking spray and broil for 8 minutes. 6) Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top and serve.
HOT TOPICS AT UPCOMING MEETINGS Monday May 1, 2017 10:00 – 11:00 am “Weight Changes, Self Image & Body Dysmorphia” with guest speaker Dr. Kalin Clark Tuesday May 23, 2017 5:30 – 6:30 pm “Plastic Surgery After WLS” with guest speaker Dr. Rachel Sullivan Monday June 5, 2017 10:00 – 11:00 am “Staying On Track” Tuesday June 27, 2017 5:30 – 6:30 pm
“Seated Yoga & Relaxation Night” with guest JoEllen Hockenbrough from Providence Power Yoga Monday July 3, 2017 10:00 – 11:00 am *Re-scheduled topic* “Under Pressure:
Tips for Stress Reduction”
SPOTLIGHT ON ZINC
SOCIAL MEDIA SCENE
Zinc helps with producing hormones, aids in digestion, immunity , overall growth and repair for the body and acts to reduce inflammation by fighting free-radical damage. Frequently getting sick, nerve dysfunction, feeling tired & run-down & inability to heal wounds are just some of the few signs & symptoms that one may be at risk for low zinc levels. The dietary reference intake for zinc between 9-11 mg/day for adults, but certain populations may have greater needs. Animal meats (especially lamb), some dairy items & some seafood contain highest amounts of zinc. Zinc is also found in beans, nuts & seeds, but is not absorbed as well from these plant-based foods. Populations at risk for low zinc levels include those following a vegan diet as well as those with chronic bowel/intestinal malabsorption disorders. Aim to get the majority of your nutrients from food first and always consult with your health care provider before starting any new supplement.
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.
BLOGSPOT 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. Please call Kellie Armstrong or Joyce Cureton at 401-793-3922 to coordinate your visit.
PINTEREST 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”
Cada Tercer Miercoles del Mes Comensamos! "Grupo En Español"
4th Tuesday Evening “Weight Loss Striders Keys To Success”
May 2, 2017 August 1, 2017 November 7, 2017
May 10, 2017 June 14, 2017 July 12, 2017
May 15, 2017 June 19, 2017 July 17, 2017
Mayo 17, 2017 Junio 21, 2017 Julio 19, 2017
May 23, 2017 June 27, 2017 July 25, 2017
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
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
5:30-6:30 pm Ubicacion Huritz 2 En la Sala de Conferencias El Hospital de Miriam
5:30 – 6:30 pm Sopkin Auditorium 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)
Open to post-op patients only
Open to post-op patient s who are 6 mo. out from surgery or more
Abierto a todos los pacientes preoperatoria y postoperatorio
Open to all pre-op & post-op patients
1st Monday Morning “Weight Loss Striders Keys to Success”
“Men’s Support Group”
May 1, 2017 June 5, 2017 July 3, 2017
= Meets pre-surgery support group requirement