Center for Bariatric Surgery Newsletter May 2021

A newsletter from the Center for Bariatric Surgery

May 2021

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, all support groups will remain virtual until further notice.

There will be one virtual support group per month, rotating monthly between offering a morning and an evening support group .

Please join us on our private Facebook group page, Center for Bariatric Surgery, for more information on our virtual support group meetings or call 401-793-3922 for more information.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS •

Now Available! Please visit our webpage above and click on ‘Cooking Demonstration Videos’ tab to view recipes for the various post-op diet stages as well as tips and recipes for optimal hydration.

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Please visit www.lifespan.org/centers-services/bariatric-weight-loss-surgery for important program announcements and to access additional resources.

UPCOMING SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS Ma y

June

July

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September

Fitness

Stress Management

Sleep Health

Nutrition

Reconstructive Surgery (w/ Dr. Rachel Sullivan)

May 25, 2021

June 9, 2021

July 27, 2021

August 11, 2021

Sept. 28, 2021

7 – 7:30 pm

10:30 am – 11 am

7 – 7:30 pm

10:30 am – 11 am

7 – 7:30 pm

ALL PATIENTS, FAMILY & FRIENDS WELCOME!

ALL PATIENTS, FAMILY & FRIENDS WELCOME!

ALL PATIENTS, FAMILY & FRIENDS WELCOME!

ALL PATIENTS, FAMILY & FRIENDS WELCOME!

ALL PATIENTS, FAMILY & FRIENDS WELCOME!

(w/ guest speaker)

Less weight. More health.

For more information on weight loss surgery, call 401-793-3922.

A newsletter from the Center for Bariatric Surgery Core Foundations of Health You’ve probably heard of the phrase, “you are what you eat”. This old adage is the notion that to be fit and healthy you need to eat good food. However, health is more than just what we eat and how we exercise. Health is multidimensional and encompasses a wide range of your daily habits, lifestyle and actions. Some of those specific core foundations that impact our health include nutrition, movement, mindset, community, sleep and stress management.

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Nutrition: Food can be fuel, it can be consumed for fun, and it also plays a vital function in almost every system in the body. Aim for variety and quality most of the time.

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Community: Build a strong support system of family, friends and other bariatric patients.

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Sleep: Sleep is an essential function that allows your body and mind to recharge. Sleep deficiency is linked to an increased risk of heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and stroke. Aim for 7-9 hours of restful sleep each night.

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Stress Management: Chronic levels of stress may cause an increase in headaches, sleeplessness, higher blood sugar and blood pressure, depressed immune system and upset stomach. Ensure you have healthy stress coping habits.

As you continue on your journey to living well, aim to find harmony between these core foundations.

Try to maintain a positive attitude to support your resilience as you continue your wellness journey

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Move your body! Avoid using exercise as a form of compensation for a poor diet

Movement: Be grateful for the ability to move your body in ways that you enjoy. Don’t utilize exercise as punishment for “bad” food choices.

Mindset: Engage in mindfulness. It has been shown to relieve stress, lower blood pressure, improve sleep, improve eating behaviors and alleviate gastrointestinal difficulties.

Focus more on your overall health

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Pay attention to your hunger and satiety cues Remember that small changes can really add up and lead to big results

____________________________________ 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 Rustic Italian Vegetable Bake

from https://monkeyandmekitchenadventures.com/

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1 medium yellow onion, sliced in wedges 1 red bell pepper, diced 2 lbs. sweet potatoes, unpeeled, sliced in wedges 2 Tablespoons minced garlic 1 medium zucchini, cut into thick rounds 1 – [ 14.5 oz. can ] petite diced tomatoes 2 to 4 Tablespoons vegetable broth ¼ teaspoon baking soda 1 – [ 15.5 oz. can ] cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

Spices & Herbs: ▪ 1 teaspoon garlic powder ▪ 1 teaspoon onion powder ▪ 2 Tablespoon dried minced onions ▪ 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano ▪ 1 teaspoon dried basil ▪ ¼ teaspoon dried ground rosemary ▪ 1 teaspoon dried crushed thyme leaves ▪ 2 bay leaves ▪ 1 teaspoon sea salt ▪ ¼ teaspoon black pepper

FACEBOOK To join the Facebook group, search the Facebook Groups page for Center for Bariatric Surgery. Then, click ‘Join Group’ to request access to the group page.

Please note this is a private group operated by the Miriam Hospital for CBS patients only. You will be asked to confirm that you are a CBS patient and your surgeon’s name before joining.

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Preheat the oven to 400 F. Place the spice/herb ingredients into a small bowl, mix to combine, set aside.

Place all the ingredients (except cannellini beans), and spice/herb mix into a deep Dutch oven or roasting pan. Mix well and sprinkle the top lightly with some additional sea salt and black pepper. Cover with lid, then place in preheated oven and roast for 40 minutes.

After 40 minutes, remove from the oven and gently mix in the cannellini beans, cover and return to the oven for another 5 to 20 minutes or until the potatoes are perfectly tender.

Once cooked, remove from the oven, remove the lid and allow to rest for 10 minutes.

Discard the bay leaves.

Sprinkle individual portions with nutritional yeast (optional) and serve with some freshly chopped parsley.

Less weight.

More health.

For more information on weight loss surgery, call 401-793-3922.