Before and After Surgery Advice from Our Patients
For many patients, opting for an elective procedure can come with a lot of questions and a fear of the unknown. It is always helpful to take into consideration what the process will be like before and after surgery. We reached out to our veteran patients and asked them what their best piece of advice […]
July 26, 2018 – Group Feedback & Suggestions
Facilitator: Chris Bovos, RN & Program Coordinator Had a small group today and continued with getting feedback on subjects patients want to hear more about, suggestions for making changes to support groups, and things patients need to know. Some of the items patients would have liked to know at discharge are: Directions for taking omeprazole […]
Healthy Eating and Weight Loss Begins With Breakfast
Successful weight loss and weight management is dependent on the choices you make day-by-day. From the moment you get up you are faced with choices that shape the day; exercise, food, activities, communications, etc. The first, most important choice of the day is breakfast. Although many skip this meal, dieters will find it easier to […]
Support Group Roundtable
Facilitated by: KC Bariatric admin The July 3rd support group was designed to be a feedback session to better learn the support group needs of our patients. We identified and discussed topics that patients felt would be the most helpful to have more information on. Chris shared a sheet with “The Basics to Know Before […]
The Significant Role of Acceptance in Weight Loss
During the weight loss journey, reaching goals is key. Maintaining a healthy self-image can be a difficult but powerful goal. Being comfortable in your skin when facing the world in a body with excess weight can make staying positive an overwhelming struggle. Society does not accept being overweight. Fat shaming is real. Staying positive about […]
April 21, 2018 – Back on Track with a 5 Day Pouch “Re-set”
Facilitator: Chris Bovos, RN, CBN This support group information is intended for patients who are at least 1 year out from surgery and have experienced weight regain. This information is not intended for patients who are still losing weight or are less than a year out from surgery and their weight loss is stalled – […]
The Price Society Pays For Obesity!
For years we have heard that America’s obesity is higher than any other country on planet Earth. It is estimated that two-thirds of the United States is either obese or overweight. This has lead researchers to study the reasons and results of this epidemic. Studies have focused on causes (trauma, genetics, self-esteem, stress, availability, coping, […]
How We Sabotage Our Weight Loss
Ever feel like your own worst enemy? We certainly can be when it comes to working a successful weight loss program, whether related to having had gastric bypass or gastric sleeve weight loss surgery, or for anyone simply trying to lose a few pounds or maintain their weight. Weight loss is a complicated matter with […]
Muscles & Myokines
Facilitator: Kari McKeown, RPT Kari is one of the physical therapists in the Comprehensive Care Office of the Bariatric Center of Kansas City, and has been a physical therapist for many years. She said the research and her own experience demonstrate that patients who begin physical therapy and become active prior to a surgery have […]
