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May 2, 2017 – Clinical Pearls to Prevent Weight Regain

Facilitator:  Chris Bovos, RN, CBN Taken from The Bariatric Times, November 2016   There is a lifelong threat of weight...
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April 20, 2017 – Meal Planning

Facilitator: Stephanie Wagner, MS, RDN Stephanie Wagner is a dietitian who has spent the last 8 years working with bariatric...
Enough Is Enough - Hunger

Enough is Enough: Mastering Your Body Signals

It is well known that hunger is a common complaint after weight loss surgery. Bariatric surgery induces changes in various...
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The Harm of Fat Shaming and its Effects on Weight Loss & Health

What is fat shaming and what does it mean for weight loss? Fat shaming is the process of insulting, bullying...
Gut Bacteria

Empower Your Gut Microbiome Footprint to Heal and Protect Your Health

Microorganisms are everywhere. From those that live in the ocean to those found in the soil that helps feed the...
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Cooking with Healthy Fats

Bariatric Support Group Facilitator:  Diane Doolin, RN, CYT Diane Doolin is a nurse in the GI Lab at Shawnee Mission...
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How the Body Regulates Appetite

Bariatric Support Group Discussion ensued about how our body regulates appetite.  Your body views food as energy.  There is a...
Hydration After Bariatric Surgery

Hydration Following Bariatric Surgery

Leading up to surgery, your surgeon and dietitian have both stressed to you the importance of hydration. It is recommended...
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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...