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Fall 2010
As summer comes to a close, we are reminded of how quickly time flies and are grateful for every opportunity to celebrate life. Encouraging people's healthy lives after bariatric surgery and supporting their long-term success are a top priorities for us. Toward that end we offer this season's newsletter and a feature article by our support group facilitator, Mark Mortonson.
-Kathleen Kellenbeck, Program Director, Southern Oregon Bariatric Center
Good News
• We are happy to announce the expansion of our services at Southern Oregon Bariatric Center (SOBC)!
We now offer a choice of adjustable gastric bands: both the Realize™ and LAP-BAND® procedures are now available. You may read about the different bands and the great support tools they offer by going to their Web sites: www.realizeband.com and www.lapband.com.
• Congratulations to SOBC: we are
now certified as a Blue Distinction Center (BDC)! We welcome all employees of the Public Employees Benefits Board, Oregon Teamsters Union, Kroger Company, and others whose insurance has a BDC
certification requirement.
Stay tuned for some great educational events on nutrition, fitness, and behavior modification coming in the fall. Check our calendar at: www.sobariatrics.com/default/your-support-group
Recipe:
Broccoli and Cheese Omelet
1 cup broccoli florets, chopped
1/4 cup shallots, minced
Butter-flavored cooking spray
1 cup egg substitute
4 ounces low-fat Swiss cheese, diced
Salt and pepper to taste
• Steam broccoli and mix with Shallots. In a medium saucepan, heat cooking spray, pour in egg substitute and swirl to coat bottom of pan.
• Place a quarter of the diced cheese on one half of the omelet and cover the cheese with 2 tablespoons of the broccoli mixture.
•Fold the other half of the omelet over the filling, lower heat, cover pan and cook 1 to 2 minutes until cheese melts.
Slide omelet onto heated plate and keep warm
• Re-spray skillet and repeat for the other three omelets.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
TIP: for individual omelets, beat 1/4 cup egg substitute with 1 teaspoon water until frothy.
Makes 4 servings
Amount per Serving: Calories: 122.21g; Protein: 15.36g; Carbohydrate: 4.64g; Fat 4.07g
Source: Levine P and Bontempo-Saray M. Eating Well after WEight Loss Surgery: Over 140 Delicious Low-Fat High-Protein Recipes to Enjoy in the Weeks, Months and Years After Surgery. New York: Marlowe; 2004
Supporting You
If you would like more information, please call Southern Oregon Bariatric Center at 1-877-404-SOBC or visit us at www.sobariatrics.com.
In Medford
Smullin Health Education Center
Rogue Valley Medical Center campus
550 Medical Center Drive · Medford
6 to 8 p.m.
Gastric Bypass
2ND Tuesday of the month
3RD Wednesday of the month
6 to 8 p.m.
Gastric Banding
3RD Tuesday of the month
4TH Wednesday of the month
In Grants Pass
Three Rivers Community Hospital
Washington campus
Conference Room B
1505 NW Washington Blvd.
Grants Pass
6 to 8 p.m.
Adjustable Gastric Band
1ST Tuesday of the month
Gastric Bypass
2ND Wednesday of the month
In Yreka
Rural Health Science Bldg. Rm. 106, 2001 Campus Drive
6 to 8 p.m.
Gastric Bypass and Adjustable Gastric Band
1ST Wednesday
March through October
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Judith's Testimonial
Judith S.
Surgery: February 2010
Starting weight: 220
Current weight: 158
At 64 my life is just beginning. I feel better than I have in 20 years. I am off so much medication: diabetic, cholesterol, and more. It has really worked for me. Anyone thinking about the surgery should really look into it. Don’t let age make you worried about being too old. It is adding a lot of years to my life, and I am so happy! I walk 5.5 miles per day with my husband. I kayak on the lake at least three times a week. Even my arthritis has improved. I used to take a large dose of anti-inflammatory medicine every day. Now I take only a low dose every three days, and my doctor expects I’ll even be off of that by next year, too! I am so much happier feeling so healthy. I have energy. I want to do things and feel unlimited! I am free and I am very happy. Thank you, Kathleen and Dr. Castillo, for encouraging me to go for it!
Problem Solving and Planning for Success
by Mark Mortonson, MS, MDiv
Once you have had surgery, learning how to use this new tool when dealing with the challenges that life throws your way will require developing new skills. The more skills you hone, the more success you will have. That is why attending a monthly support group for at least a year is a real aid in the development of those new skills. It allows you to experience birthdays, holidays, vacations, and other annual events while being connected to others who are traveling the same road. It allows you to help one another toward your goal and your success.
Because the post-surgery world is different for each person, developing these new skills is important. What follows is a straightforward method that helps one successfully solve problems and plan for success. Once this method is learned, it can be applied to any challenge you might face, not just those that managing your weight presents.
Here are the steps:
- What is your problem or challenge? Defining the issue is always the first step in focusing your efforts at success. What do you want to overcome?
- What is your goal or desired result? What is the problem or challenge keeping you from accomplishing?
- What are three possible solutions to the problem or challenge? You may need some help with coming up with solutions. Enlisting the help of your support person, a family member, or a friend and asking for some ideas can often help. Asking other members of your support group is another good option. Write down at least three solutions from which to choose.
- Of the three solutions, which one behavior can you start doing immediately? This step is critical. Pick just one solution and prepare to act on it tomorrow. The longer you put off action, the less likely you will do anything.
- What do you need to do to be successful with your plan for tomorrow? Think through and organize your plan. Think about what you will need to do to make it happen. Write down your plan and leave it where you will see it in the morning. Put as many things in as possible place to help you succeed (such as sticky notes, phone or computer alarms and reminders, enlisting friends for help, and so on.)
- What can derail your plan for tomorrow? (Life happens!) Thinking about what could mess up your efforts will enable you to plan for the unexpected.
- What are some alternative behaviors you could do if your original plan gets derailed? Having a backup plan is essential. Even if you don’t succeed with the original solution as planned, doing something that moves you toward accomplishing your goal is a huge step in developing new skills and achieving the success you want.
- How do you feel about your chances of success tomorrow? One last check: Do you feel ready to take on this challenge? Is everything possible in place?
- Call or e-mail someone to let them know how tomorrow goes! This is one last piece of accountability. Sharing your successes and your challenges is one more step in becoming a great problem solver and building the skills necessary to succeed.
As you practice these steps, it will become easier to overcome those things that in the past could have stopped you in your tracks. And as you develop more and more skills around using your new tool to help you lose and manage your weight, the more long-term success you will have.
Calendar of Events
Upcoming bariatric symposiums:
Medford • 7 to 9 p.m.
Thursday, October 21
Thursday, November 18
Thursday, December 16
Grants Pass • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday, October 2
Saturday, November 13
Saturday, December 4
For more information call 1-877-404-SOBC
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