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Weight Loss Surgery at Silver Cross a Game-Changer for New Lenox Man After dropping 210 pounds in the past year, Kris Becker of New Lenox said some of the strangest things stick out … literally.

“My feet,” he said. “I used to wear wide moccasin-type shoes with socks. Now, the shoes are too wide.”

A lot has changed for the 36-year-old since he had bariatric sleeve gastrectomy surgery at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox in October 2019. He went from wearing a size 5X to a medium or large.

“And I have more energy than I know what to do with. I used to think I got my energy from energy drinks, coffee and diet cola. Now, it’s just water and diet pink lemonade.”

Becker said he’s been on the heavy side all of his life. But in his early 20s, he had dropped about 100 pounds by exercising and eating a lot of grilled chicken and vegetables. That was when he met his wife Stephanie, with whom he now has two young children. Over time, Becker ballooned to nearly 400 pounds on a 5-foot-10-inch frame. “I guess I fell in love with pizza.”

He tried diets, but none worked with his schedule. On the road often because of his job, Becker said it was just too easy to drive through one of the myriad fast-food restaurants on his routes.

Luckily, Becker said, he had no health issues because of his weight. Still, he was intrigued when his wife handed him a flier announcing an upcoming bariatric surgery presentation at Silver Cross.

He attended the program, presented

by Dr. Christopher Joyce. He and Dr. Brian Lahmann have performed over 7,000 weight loss surgeries at Silver Cross Hospital, which has the only program in Will County that has been named a MBSAQIP accredited center – Comprehensive and Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery.

During a follow-up appointment with Dr. Joyce, they decided a sleeve gastrectomy would be the best option. That procedure changes the shape and size of your stomach, reducing the amount of food you eat at one-time.

To prepare his body, Becker had to go on the same diet he would be on for a couple months following the surgery: high protein, low carb and few calories.

Prospective bariatric patients also have to go through pulmonary, cardiac and

Kris Becker before and after weight-loss surgery at Silver Cross. psychological tests before being considered for surgery, Dr. Joyce said, “to make sure their bodies can handle the procedure.”

To maximize long-term success, Silver Cross offers a broad range of bariatric surgery care services, including inpatient care, post-operative care, outpatient followup care, and patient education.

“The surgery is just one facet of a multidisciplinary approach to changing their lifestyle,” Dr. Joyce said.

Patients go back for check-ups after one month, three months, six months, nine months and 12 months following surgery.

Becker had to make some adjustments in his eating when going back to work. Finally, he realized he could measure, vacuum seal and freeze pre-packaged meals for a month.

Then he found a device similar to a hot plate he could plug in to his truck.

“A half hour later, I have a nice, hot, healthy meal.”

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Because carbs and sugars are off limits, often he uses bits of steak or pork chops, mushrooms and a couple spoons of rice for his pre-packaged meals. “And I look forward to my protein shakes every morning,” he added.

Occasionally he’ll have pizza when the family orders it, “but only two or three small squares. When I do eat a little more than I should, it feels like I had a couple plates too many at Thanksgiving.”

Meanwhile, one huge benefit of all that extra energy produced naturally is being able to keep up with his son and daughter, ages 8 and 4, respectively. “I feel like I can be a better father now,” he added.

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Have the years brought with them sun damage to your skin?

Luckily, there are several ways you can turn back the clock and Wintertime is the best time to do this.

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One is through BroadBand Light Photorejuvenation treatments, which are available at Eterna MedSpa & Laser Vein Center.

An innovative light-based technology, BBL reduces the appearance of age spots and sun damage.

“We hit the spots that are dark,” said Kathe Malinowski, lead esthetician and marketing manager for Eterna. “They get darker and then they fleck off after about two weeks.”

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How many treatments are necessary?

“This all depends on how long you have had the hyperpigmentation spots,” Malinowski said. “It may be several layers deep. In that case, we would need to do more than one BBL.” Another effective treatment is the TCA chemical peel offered at Eterna, which uses trichloroacetic acid (TCA) to improve the skin's appearance.

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“It’s a light chemical peel,” Malinowski said. “Higher concentrations result in deeper peels. The TCA peel is useful for pigmentation irregularities, such as sun-damaged skin and discoloration from pregnancy.”

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A Full Day of Fitness at Challenge Fitness On April 2, 2021, Challenge Fitness located at 2021 S. Lawrence Ave. in Lockport will be hosting a full day of fitness starting with Take Your Kids to Workout Day beginning at 5:30am to 10pm in the fitness center. Kids, ages six to 17, are free all day on April 2 with an adult member or paying adult non-member. Challenge Fitness members can bring their children into the facility and teach them the benefits of exercising by utilizing our equipment and the facility itself. The lap pool is open for swimming from 8am to 4pm, and an adult must be in the water with the child at all times. Families can also use the tennis courts for one hour starting at noon to 4pm, and the racquetball and wallyball courts are open from noon to 5pm with a half hour limit. This is a great opportunity to see our facility if you’re thinking about joining our healthy community.

Wait! There’s more . . . Free to all is our “Dueling Instructors” event on the same day! Join us as two instructors battle

between each other to teach their best tracks of their specialty classes to the public. Each class is approximately 30 minutes.

Limited live spots are available or join us virtually on Zoom. Duels and times will be announced on our website, www.lockportpark.org.

Maybe walking is more your forte.

Therefore, we are offering a two mile group walk through Dellwood Park, right behind Challenge Fitness starting at 11am. The first 50 participants will receive a Challenge Fitness gift bag including a free week pass to Challenge Fitness to use during the month of April.

Other benefits/features Challenge Fitness offers include: childcare center, personal training, group fitness classes, swim lessons, active aging for life (Silversneakers, Renew Active, AARP Medicare Supplement Plans, At Your Best by United Healthcare),

massage, spin room, whirlpool, men’s and women’s steam rooms, Hydromassage, tumbling room, room rentals, birthday party packages and special events to name a few.

Please call in advance to verify amenities/ events are available due to mitigation standards.

But the most important thing is you don’t have to wait until April 2 to get started. You can make every day a full day of fitness and enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle, and, Challenge Fitness is here to help you reach your fitness goals.

For more information, call 815-838-1183 or visit www.lockportpark.org.

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Runner Getting Back on Track after Heart Surgery at Silver Cross

Spero enjoys some outdoor time with his dog Wally.

Spero Speropoulos knew something wasn’t right.

A veteran marathon runner, Speropoulos, 70, an Orland Park Realtor, said he was getting out of breath after running just for a few minutes.

“Doctors thought I was crazy, because I could still walk 10 miles, but I knew something was wrong. I started getting tired really easily. I thought maybe I was just getting old,” he explained.

While Speropoulos didn’t have any pain, he developed sleep apnea. He visited his doctor, who sent him to a pulmonologist.

Initially, they thought he might have pulmonary hypertension, an abnormally high pressure in the blood vessels leading from the heart to the lungs.

After further testing showed that wasn’t the case, his primary care doctor Dr. Mark McKeigue referred Speropoulos to interventional cardiologist Dr. Joseph Stella, who detected a heart murmur and calcium build-up on his aortic valve.

Eventually Speropoulos’s doctors recommended valve replacement surgery at Silver Cross by renowned cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Patroklos (Pat) Pappas.

“Those tests showed he had severe aortic valve stenosis, in which calcification builds up on the valve and starts to restrict

blood flow to the body. In his case, it was very narrowed, and there was dangerous restriction in blood flow,” Dr. Pappas explained.

During his aortic valve replacement surgery, the open heart team at Silver Cross stopped his heart, the aorta was opened and the diseased valve was taken out.

Dr. Pappas then sutured in a new tissue valve. The new valve is made of tissue from cow and/or pig heart tissues.

This type of valve sometimes requires blood thinners only for a short time, and is expected to last for 20 to 30 years with no anticipated complications or restrictions to his daily life.

Speropoulos said Dr. Pappas eased his concerns while explaining the procedure and what he could expect.

“He was great, just very cool and calm. He has a great bedside manner.”

After a six-day stay in the hospital in early December, Speropoulos was back home in time for the holidays.

Dr. Pappas said aortic valve stenosis can result from a variety of factors, including a congenital defect and a history of rheumatic fever.

In Speropoulos’ case, it was most Pat Pappas, M.D. likely due to his age and inflammatory symptoms, including arthritis and inflammatory bowel syndrome.

“He has been convalescing extraordinarily well and continues to gain his stamina,” Dr. Pappas said. “We are very happy with his continued progress.”

Working mostly from home anyway, Speropoulos said he’s back on the job. And with his cardiologist’s okay, he has been walking regularly and even jogging a few steps while walking around his residential complex.

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At Risk for Heart Disease?

Get Your Heart Scanned for $49!

Calcification in the coronary arteries is the earliest indicator of heart disease.

The good news is that calcium artery scoring at Silver Cross can predict heart disease long before symptoms even start.

Calcium artery scoring is a quick, painless exam that uses high-speed CT scanning to measure calcium deposits in your heart. It's ideal for men over age 45 and women over age 55 who smoke, have high blood pressure, high cholesterol or a family history of premature coronary artery disease.

The scan produces a score that identifies your level of calcium deposits.

A higher score means you have more plaque in your coronary arteries, putting you at greater risk for a heart attack.

Find out your risk and what you can do to lower it.

To schedule your $49 Heart Scan today, call (815) 300-SCAN (7226) “I need to build up my endurance again,” he added. “Otherwise, recovery is going real good.”

Speropoulos said all of this came out of the blue. He never had any heart issues, and neither did his parents. He suggested people not ignore the signs and call their doctors immediately if there are any changes to their performance.

“I’m glad I went to Silver Cross,” Speropoulos said. “My experience couldn’t have been better.”

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Silver Cross Heart Expansion Opening Soon

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about half of all Americans have at least one of three main risk factors for heart disease— high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or smoking – making it highly likely that you or someone you know will need heart care in the future.

Closer to home, the statistics are equally alarming. In a 2017 Will County Community Needs Assessment, heart disease was the top cause of death and the second leading cause of hospitalization. Furthermore, respondents and their families reported that: • 46% had high blood pressure • 37% had high cholesterol • 24% were obese/overweight and • 15% had a heart condition.

Many of these conditions may lead to heart issues that will most likely require minimally invasive or open surgical

intervention, sometimes both.

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That’s why in 2019 Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox embarked on a 33,000-squarefoot, 2-story heart expansion on the east side of the hospital. The expansion is scheduled to open next month and will feature: • Two Cardiovascular Operating Rooms • Cardiac Hybrid Room • Two Recovery Rooms • Patient Elevator to New 16-bed Cardiothoracic Unit with four (4) Cardiac Echo and Stress Testing Rooms • Space for Future Growth including a 16-bed observation unit and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) When construction is complete, Silver Cross will have the capability to provide innovative, multi-specialty care for patients with advanced and complex coronary disease.

This includes surgery to correct the abnormalities of the heart structure such as repairing and replacing aortic and mitral valves. Historically, open-heart surgery has been the common method for treating structural heart disease; however, minimally invasive valve replacement now provides a viable alternative to patients for whom conventional surgery is considered too risky—and offers the potential benefits of lower risk of infection, less trauma to the chest and heart muscle tissue, reduced length of stay in the hospital, and a quicker recovery.

With the best medical technology and clinical expertise, patients can undergo these innovative surgical procedures close to home and in a hospital they trust—Silver Cross.

For more information, visit silvercross.org/heart

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Less-invasive TAVR Procedure ‘Rocks’ Aortic Valve Surgeries stenosis may not cause any symptoms until there is severe narrowing.

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olling Stones’ front man Mick Jagger put a tour on hold two years ago to undergo transcatheter aortic valve replacement – or TAVR as its commonly referred to – shining the spotlight on this minimally invasive procedure used to replace a diseased aortic valve. And the aging rocker’s not alone.

After age 60 or so, there’s a good chance everyone will have some abnormality in heart valve function, said Dr. Ravi Ramana, interventional cardiologist on staff at Silver Cross Hospital and medical director of the hospital’s structural heart program, “it’s just a question of how much.”

Too much, he said, and the heart will have to work a lot harder, meaning a person can often be out of breath, have chest pains, become easily weak and prone to fainting episodes.

Treated with only medication or left entirely untreated, about half of those diagnosed with severe narrowing of one of the main heart valves (severe aortic stenosis) could die within two years.

That’s why it’s important to pay attention to symptoms, and for family and friends to pay attention as well, Dr. Ramana explained. Although one of the most common types of valve disease, aortic

So if you or your family members notice a decline in routine physical activities or significant fatigue, it’s worth a visit to your health care provider to check for reduced heart function. The American Heart Association’s aortic stenosis symptom tracker, located on their website at heart. org, can help you record your symptoms and frequency, and share it with your doctor at your next appointment.

Because replacing or repairing the heart valve has previously been major openheart surgery, cardiologists and surgeons often will closely monitor a patient until the blockage becomes severe and/or the patient develops symptoms.

The patient then would be a candidate for aortic valve replacement, Dr. Ramana explains. During that surgery, the openheart team will stop the heart, place the patient on the heart-lung machine, remove the diseased valve and replace it with one made from cows’ or pigs’ heart tissues.

The prognosis often is very good, with the new valve lasting 10 to 15 years, and the patient resuming normal activities after building up their endurance.

TAVR Coming to Silver Cross But very soon, Silver Cross will offer the much less-invasive TAVR procedure in its new $22 million heart expansion.

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“TAVR can be done by inserting a catheter about the size of a pen through an artery in the leg and up into the heart,” he said. “A new tissue heart valve is then implanted inside the narrowed valve, resulting in a normal functioning valve.

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Herbs and spices that can promote healthy hearts A nutritious diet is a key component of a healthy lifestyle. When paired with regular physical activity, a nutritious diet can help people dramatically reduce their risk for various diseases, including heart disease.

According to the World Health Organization, ischaemic heart disease and stroke claim more lives each year than any other disease, annually accounting for roughly 15 percent of all deaths across the globe. Many deaths caused by heart disease can be prevented, and eating a healthy diet is a great preventive measure that anyone can take.

Though some people may associate healthy diets with bland foods that lack flavor, people can incorporate various heart-healthy herbs and spices into their favorite dishes to make them more nutritious and flavorful.

• Garlic: Garlic has long since earned its place on the kitchen spice rack. However, botanically, garlic is neither an herb or a spice but a vegetable.

Regardless of how it’s classified, garlic is loaded with flavor and can be used to improve just about any recipe, all the while benefitting heart health.

The United States-based health services provider Mercy Health notes that garlic can help lower blood pressure and reduce bad cholesterol levels.

• Cayenne pepper: Few ingredients may change a recipe as quickly as cayenne pepper. The addition of cayenne pepper can instantly make dishes more spicy. But cayenne pepper brings more than a little extra kick to the dinner table. Healthline notes that various studies have shown that capsaicin, the active ingredient in cayenne pepper, can provide a host of health benefits. One such study published in the British Journal of Nutrition found that adding capsaicin to a high-carbohydrate breakfast significantly reduced hunger and the desire to eat before lunch. Eating less can help people more effectively control their body weight, which in turn reduces their risk for heart disease.

• Turmeric: Garlic and even cayenne pepper may already be staples in many people’s kitchens, but that’s not necessarily so with turmeric. A yellow spice often used when preparing Indian foods, turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties thanks to curcumin, the part of turmeric responsible for giving it its yellow color. Experts acknowledge that turmeric needs to be studied more to definitively conclude its effects on heart health, but WebMD notes that one small study indicated that turmeric can help ward off heart attacks in people who have had bypass surgery.

• Coriander: A popular herb used across the globe, coriander is sometimes mistaken for cilantro. Though the two come from the same plant, cilantro refers to the leaves and stems of the coriander plant, while the coriander in recipes typically refers to the seeds of that plant. Mercy Health notes that coriander seeds may help reduce bad cholesterol and high blood pressure, both of which are significant risk factors for heart disease.

Heart-healthy herbs and spices can be added to various recipes, proving that nutritious meals need not be void of flavor.

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Morris Hospital Says Never Ignore Medical Emergencies

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Some alarming statistics have been published since the onset of the COVID pandemic that show a decline in the use of hospital emergency departments. According to the Centers for Disease Control, in the 10 weeks following the declaration of the COVID-19 national emergency, visits to emergency departments declined by 23% for heart attacks, 20% for strokes, and 10% for uncontrolled high blood sugar. Yet the pandemic itself didn’t cause a decline in heart attacks, strokes or uncontrolled high blood sugar.

So what happened to the people who needed medical intervention?

The concern is that throughout the pandemic, some people have put off seeking treatment for serious conditions, which could have detrimental implications, including death.

“Especially last spring, we weren’t seeing as many strokes or heart attacks as we normally do,” says Tony Bucki, Director of Emergency and Trauma Services at Morris Hospital.

“That’s a very good thing if fewer people are having heart attacks and strokes. But if it’s because they’re avoiding coming in for care, that’s not good.”

Medical experts agree that even in the midst of a global pandemic, it’s always important to immediately seek care when symptoms of serious medical conditions occur. According to the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), time is critical for many types of medical emergencies, and delays in treatment can have serious consequences.

“We want to reinforce the importance of immediately seeking care for serious conditions -- always,” says Bucki. “You shouldn’t avoid coming to a hospital emergency department because you’re afraid you could get COVID. Between temperature checks, screening questions, mask requirements, negative air pressure capabilities, and stringent cleaning measures, hospitals have more safety measures in place than any public place you’re going to encounter.”

According to ACEP, whether or not we’re in the midst of a pandemic, it’s always

essential to know the signs of medical emergencies and take prompt action. While some symptoms may be obvious medical emergencies – serious injuries, deep wounds, choking, unconsciousness, head or spine injuries, or uncontrolled bleeding – there are a number of other symptoms that people too often take a wait-and-see approach. According to ACEP, these symptoms are signs of a medical emergency that require immediate care: • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath • Chest or upper abdominal pain or pressure lasting two minutes or more • Fainting, sudden dizziness, weakness • Changes in vision • Difficulty speaking • Confusion or changes in mental status, unusual behavior, difficulty walking • Any sudden or severe pain • Unusual abdominal pain • Severe or persistent vomiting or diarrhea

• Coughing or vomiting blood • Suicidal or homicidal feelings • Ingestion of a poisonous substance In addition to the symptoms listed above, ACEP says any significant change from normal behavior can be a sign of a medical emergency in children, including confusion or delirium, decreasing responsiveness or alertness, excessive sleepiness, irritability, seizure, lethargy, or strange or withdrawn behavior.

Feeding or eating difficulties can also indicate a medical emergency in children, as well as skin or lips that look blue, purple or gray.

“It’s critically important to know the signs of a medical emergency and to seek immediate care if any of these signs occur,” says Bucki.

“No one should ever feel embarrassed or afraid to seek care if they think they could be having a medical emergency.”

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Is it time to see a neurologist?

Persistent or sudden headaches, muscle weakness, lack of coordination, loss of sensation, tremors or seizures, memory loss or decreased alertness can all be signs that something’s not right with your nervous system.

Morris Hospital Neurology Specialists are experienced in diagnosing and treating disorders of the nervous system, including:

• Stroke • Headache • Chronic Migraine • Concussion • Seizures

• Movement Disorders

• Infections of the brain and

including Parkinson’s • Speech/Language Disorders • Sleep Disorders

peripheral nervous system • Dementia Disorders such as Alzheimer’s

If you have concerns about your neurological health, call 815-942-4506 (Morris) or 815-467-0555 (Channahon).

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