Things to think about:
Are you snacking out of boredom or hunger? Make yourself signs and post on the refrigerator and cabinets
“THE ANSWER TO YOUR PROBLEM IS NOT IN HERE”
Are you getting regular physical exercise daily? Find ways to add 10 minutes of uninterrupted activity, such as a walk into your daily routine at least three times a day.
Focus on Nutrition:
Band Nutrition Plan: The “Basics”: 4-6 ounces of protein, ½ -3/4 cup veggies, and ½ cup of whole grain carbohydrate
Portion size: Limit to 1-1.5 cups total per meal
Vitamins and Supplements: Weight Loss surgery carries nutritional risks based on the following three factors:
Significantly decreased food consumption: Less food intake means less nutritional opportunity during the day.
Greater malabsorption : Occurs less with Adjustable Gastric Band than other types of weight loss surgery procedures.
Change in food choices: Dietary choices after surgery often decrease simple carbohydrates, reduce B – Vitamin intake, and modify antioxidant nutrient levels. Dairy products may be avoided if lactose intolerance develops.
New opportunities for our patients:
Weight checks: You may come in for weight checks anytime during office hours.
Additional education materials: We have many patient education materials available. Be sure to ask about specific issues that you need more information on.
Bariatric Advantage Vitamins: Bariatric advantage Nutritional Supplements have been formulated for the specific needs of weight loss surgery patients. We have received sample patient packets for our patients to try.
Unjury Protein Products: Unjury is one of the most recommended protein supplements by the field of bariatrics. Each serving contains 20 gms protein. We also have sample patient packets for our patients to try.
Physical Activity:
Exercise doesn’t have to mean running a marathon or going to the gym. You may be able to get the recommended amount of physical activity by doing a little more of the things you all ready do on a daily basis. Finding ways to increase the kinds of physical activity you have to do or like to do in your everyday activities will encourage you to do more especially as it becomes a habit in your daily routine. February recognizes Women’s Heart Health. February sports Valentine’s day as a way to show appreciation for the ones we love and care about in our lives. For the last several years, people who have a special interest in promoting health to the general public have focused on education regarding Women’s Heart Health. Heart disease affects women differently than men and many times the symptoms are either unrecognized or ignored. As we go through this month, Be sure to wear red on Fridays to show your support recognizing the importance of the women in our lives and educating them on better heart healthy lifestyles.
Thought for the month: “It’s just as easy to create a good habit as a bad one.”
Recipes:
Green Pea Guacamole
2 c. frozen peas, cooked and drained
2 T. chopped onion
2 T. lime or lemon juice
4 Oz. can chopped green chilies
1 garlic clove, minced
½ t. ground cumin
¼ t. hot sauce
1 small Roma tomato, diced
In a food processor, place all of the ingredients except the tomato and hot sauce. Process the mixture until smooth. Add the hot sauce and diced tomatoes and stir until blended.
1/6th of the recipe yields:
55 calories
Less than ½ gram fat
3 grams protein
11 grams carbohydrate
230 mg. sodium
Dill Dip
2 c. nonfat cottage cheese
4 T. buttermilk
1 ½ t. fresh lemon juice
¼ c. fat-free mayonnaise
1 T. parsley, chopped
1 T. onion, chopped
1 ½ t. dill weed
Combine the cottage cheese, buttermilk and lemon juice in a blender and blend until smooth. Remove from blender and stir in mayonnaise, parsley, chopped onion and dill weed. Cover and chill for several hours or overnight.
Serve with raw vegetables.
¼ cup provides:
34 calories
Trace amount of fat
4.8 grams protein
News to use:
Exercise reduces the risk of gallbladder problems:
Gallstones are common but only 30% of the cases have symptoms and complications, therefore many cases go undetected. Band patients are at risk for developing gallbladder disease but at less risk than bypass patients. Researchers in the United Kingdom have found that lots of exercise drastically cuts the risk of developing painful gallstones. A study of 25,000 men and women found a 70% reduction risk of those complaints in people who were most active. The research team said reasons for reduced risk might be reduced cholesterol levels in the bile and that exercise also raised levels of “good” cholesterol which help improve movement through the gut.
The study did not tell us how much exercise is effective in prevention of gallstones but did demonstrate that exercise improves your chances of staying healthy just as other studies on the prevention of other disease has shown the benefits of exercise. Small Bite of inspiration: taken from Small Bites Daily Inspirations for weight Loss Surgery Patients by Katie Jay and Julia A. F. Persing
Take Responsibility
The quality of your life is the result of your reactions to life. When you are faced with a challenge, be it a health issue or something else, the final outcome is either positive or negative based on how you react.
Taking responsibility for your obesity means reacting positively to the demands of your surgery—