Bariatric Support Group Information was shared that was received at the annual meeting of the ASMBS and TOS (American...
Committing To Your Diet This Holiday Season
The holiday season is almost here. This time of year can be especially tough for anyone trying to lose weight...
Bariatric Friendly Thanksgiving Recipes
Is it really November already? Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and we hope that everyone enjoys their time with...
Childhood Obesity on the Rise
You may have heard that childhood obesity is on the rise. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), “Today, about...
Healthy Eating Tips During the Holiday Season
Fall has arrived, and quickly approaching us is the holiday season. Invitations to dinner parties we don’t want to miss...
Macro-nutrients & Regular Exercise Help Maximize Post-Surgery Weight Loss
Bariatric Support Group Date: October 6, 2016 Facilitator: Whitney Venegoni, NP Nurse Practitioner, Whitney Venegoni, began with a short presentation...
Benefits of Bariatric Surgery Before Knee or Hip Surgery
A new study from the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS) this year has confirmed that obese patients who...
Small Groups & Pumpkin Pudding
Bariatric Support Group Date: September 17, 2016 Facilitator: KC admin As we move into fall, we wanted to share a...
Music Therapy for Stress Control
Bariatric Support Group Facilitator: Janalea Hoffman, Music Therapist Janalea Hoffman has been providing music therapy at Shawnee Mission Medical...