Bariatric Surgery Program
Newsletter ~ June 2016
Dates to
Remember:
Tuesday, June 21 st
12:30 – 2:30 PM
Mandatory pre-op
nutrition class
for gastric bypass &
sleeve gastrectomy
I can’t believe this day is here! I am overwhelmed with emotions as I leave
you as the Program Dietitian, and begin my new role as the Metabolic &
Bariatric Surgery Program Coordinator! I’ve been your dietitian since 2007,
and have enjoyed watching thousands of you transform your lives! I feel
honored to have been a part of your journey and have facilitated your
behavior chance and empowered you to be a healthier you!
Tuesday, June 21 st
5:30 – 7 PM
SUPPORT GROUP
"Emotions are your
allies: How to identify,
get to know, and learn
to work with them" with
MUSC Behavioral
Medicine Psychologist
Kristie Bergmann, PhD
I feel more than comfortable to turn over the reins to Amanda Peterson, my
‘roommate’ and your lead dietitian and another dietitian we will be
announcing next month!
New Patient Session:
Tuesday, July 19 th
4:00-5:00 PM
OPEN HOUSE occurs
every 3 months
Tuesday, July 5 th
12:30 – 2:30 PM
Mandatory pre-op
nutrition class
for gastric bypass &
sleeve gastrectomy
Emotional and
behavioral support
available at Behavioral
Medicine Clinic, call for
an appointment
Behavioral Medicine
Clinic, 67 President St.
(843) 792-0686
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Some things I’ve learned in the past 9 years:
• Maintaining lost weight long term is HARD! But so worth it!
• Maintaining a healthy relationship with food is both difficult and worth
pursuing
• Vitamins and minerals are CRITICAL, complicated to get the regimen
just right, and change with the more we learn about deficiencies!
• Keeping long term follow up appointments keeps you on track
• If you are struggling, just call your TEAM
• Some are nervous to call if they are struggling, but the team is always
there to help you get back on track!
• Those who ask for help when they need it, get help!
• The resources are HERE, just ASK!
• We learn more every single year… stay in touch!
As your Program Coordinator, I look forward to serving you in so many new
ways! I’ve been collecting notes and ideas over the past several months, and
I am ready to keep this program thriving and moving in a positive direction!
Please share with me any ideas for how we can improve the program, any
experiences (either positive or negative), that could help me help make our
program better, and any other thoughts you may have! Please email me
directly at [email protected] or my new phone number 843-876-7211 to
share your thoughts!
Any nutrition or eating issues, vitamin/mineral questions can be directed to
Amanda at [email protected] or 843-876-4867.
Goodbye Dietitian Nina… and Hello Dr. Crowley, Program Coordinator!
Nina Crowley, PhD, RD, LD & Amanda Peterson, RD, LD
Our support group topics, information on classes and nutrition tips can be found at
www.muschealth.org/weight-loss-surgery
Eat This, N∅t That
Oatmeal provides you with a source of both protein and fiber, and as we know, protein and fiber help us to stay FULL for
LONGER. Most flavored, instant oatmeal is high in added sugar, but some people choose it because plain oatmeal can often
taste bland. “Oat Fit” offers a cinnamon roll and maple & brown sugar instant oatmeal that gives you flavor without all the
added sugar – there are 13 grams of added sugar in Quaker Oats Instant Oatmeal compared to 0 grams of added sugar in Oat
Fit Instant Oatmeal! Find this product on the cereal aisle by other oatmeal products, so you can Eat This, Not That!
Eat This
Not That
Better Oats “Oat Fit” Instant Oatmeal
(Maple and Brown Sugar or Cinnamon Roll)
Calories: 100
Fat: 2 g
Protein: 3 g
Carbs: 18 g (3 g fiber, 1 g sugar)
Quaker Oats Instant Oatmeal
Calories: 157
Fat: 2 g
Carbohydrates: 33 g
Protein: 4 g (3 g fiber, 13 g sugar)
TIP: to add more protein, cook your “Oat Fit” with skim milk (instead of water). 1 cup of skim milk contains
8 grams of protein, giving a 1 cup portion of this oatmeal 12 grams of protein!
What We’re Eating
Healthy Banana Pudding
A nice “sweet treat” for the
summer that still packs in a
some protein! Makes 4-½ cup
servings
Ingredients:
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3 medium bananas
½ cup applesauce, unsweetened
½ cup 0% fat greek yogurt
½ cup low-fat granola (optional)
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In a bowl, mash bananas
Add applesauce and yogurt & mix well
Serve with a sprinkle of granola on top
(about 1-2 tbsp per serving)
Directions:
Casting for “My 600 Pound Life”
Are you or someone you love struggling with
extreme weight over 550 pounds?
The producers of My 600-lb Life
are searching for individuals
weighing over 550 pounds who
are ready to make a life change.
If this describes you or someone you know, then
please send us your NAME, AGE, HEIGHT,
WEIGHT, CITY YOU LIVE IN, as well as a BRIEF
BIO with your best contact PHONE NUMBER to
[email protected]
Meet…Shannon!
I started my journey at 331 pounds, a 27 yo mother of 3, and a full life
to live that my weight and health issues were holding me back from! I
was taking 3 different blood pressure meds and living with shortness of
breath and pain all over. So I set off for a change! I knew I needed
surgery, the diets were not cutting it for me I needed that restriction. I
knew this was my answer and I was ready for the change and
challenges. A week before my surgery I went to my tattoo artist and
told him I wanted my surgery date tattooed on me because I knew it
would change my life for the better.
I had my surgery 3/12/14, and since then my life has been forever
changed, but it’s been far from easy! After getting my gallbladder out
and developing a B1 deficiency; this was the hardest part of my whole
journey. My legs just refused to work, I was depressed, and needed a
cane to walk!
My MUSC family got me
some B1 shots and the
weight came off fast! It was
unreal, I began working out
and after 18 mo, had a
tummy tuck 12/11/15. I now
have a flat stomach with the
cutest belly button! I’ll
forever be grateful - it was
tough but I’d do it all over
again. The bariatric team at
MUSC saved my life and
gave me a 2nd chance!
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Need ideas on what to cook? Check out our recipe corner: www.muschealth.org/weight-loss-surgery/nutrition/recipe-corner.html