Hydration Following Bariatric Surgery
Leading up to surgery, your surgeon and dietitian have both stressed to you the importance of hydration. It is recommended that at least 64 oz of fluids are consumed each day to prevent dehydration, constipation, and kidney stones (1). However, following surgery, you may find it more difficult to reach this goal. Your taste may […]
Obesity Rates Higher Among Women Than Men
Last June, a national survey published online by The Journal of the American Medical Association, showed 40.4% of women in America are obese and 9.9% are extremely obese, while men’s numbers are 35% and 5.5% respectively. Women’s obesity rate (BMI > 30 kg/m2 ) increased from 35.3% and extreme obesity rates (BMI > 40 kg/m2 ) from […]
Bone Health Before and After Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric Support Group Facilitator: Chris Bovos, RN, CBN, Bariatric Coordinator Chris presented a PowerPoint on keeping your bones strong. We reviewed that your bones have a couple of functions – providing a shape for your body and being a storehouse for calcium so they can be called on when the body needs to increase the […]
Type 2 Diabetes And Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric Surgery Promising for Obese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes A breakthrough in support of bariatric surgery for obese patients with diabetes was achieved recently when 48 multidisciplinary organizations came together to update existing diabetes treatment protocols to now include metabolic/bariatric surgery to control blood sugar and reduce cardiovascular risk! * Additionally, the American […]
Boosting Metabolism with Resistance & High Intensity Interval Training
Bariatric Support Group Facilitator: Greg Justice, M.ED, Owner AYC Fitness Greg talked to the group about metabolism, how to boost it, and the importance of mixing strength and resistance training into your routine. Greg started by explaining that metabolism is the total sum of all the chemical reactions that take place in your body. The […]
Getting a Jump on Weight Loss Resolutions
Now that the New Year is right around the corner, it may be a good time for those among us battling extreme weight issues and obesity to consider “getting off the fence” and making a resolution to do something constructive about it. Consider the possibility that 2017 can be the year for many to start […]
Small Group Support Meeting Minutes
Bariatric Support Group Date: December 15, 2016 Facilitator: Chris Bovos, RN, CBN Chris reviewed some of the high points from Dr. Saradih’s talk last time and answered questions from several patients who stated their weight loss has stalled. This can be very frustrating, and sometimes understanding how energy is managed by the body can […]
Becoming a Bariatric Athlete: Commit to Healthy Eating & an Active Lifestyle
What does it take to become a bariatric athlete? High quality nutrition and regular physical exercise is where your training begins! Making the decision to adopt a healthy lifestyle can come with many challenges, and it includes making lifelong lifestyle changes. Whether you are considering weight loss surgery in Kansas City, or you have already […]
Nutritional Deficiencies & Follow-up
Bariatric Support Group The presentation highlighted nutritional deficiencies, the need for follow-up to prevent them and how we take in macronutrients and micronutrients in our diet. Macronutrients are: Protein – body uses it for growth, and used for energy in starvation mode – need 1 gm per kg of body weight (divide your weight in […]
