Gastric Bypass Support Group
Central Minnesota Surgeons
Fall/Winter 2004

Issue: 1

Newsletter-First Issue!!!

Welcome to the first issue of Central Minnesota Surgeon's Gastric Bypass Support Group Newsletter. We will be using this format to inform, educate and support all pre- and post-operative patients of Dr. Darren Glass.

The content of the newsletter is information provided by YOU! See the back page for details.

Inside this issue:

Is your closet full of clothes that are too big? Or, are you are in need of smaller sized clothing-
something to wear for a short time while you continue to lose weight?
If so....

Come to our first Clothing Exchange meeting.  The exchange will take place during the last 10 minutes of our regularly scheduled meeting on November 18th.  This is an opportunity to find something "new" in your size to take home. It's also a chance to clean out your closet and provide someone else with something "new".

Support Group Schedule

The Bariatric Support Group meets the first and third Thursday of every month. The meeting is held in Room 120 (Conference Room A) on the main floor of the Abbott Northwestern Specialty Care Building. These meetings are led by either Brad Kuhlman, Ph.D. or Kristin Ewing, R.D.

5:15-6:30 pm

                                             Friends and Family are welcome to attend!!

Support Group Details
The first half of every meeting (5:15—5:50) is devoted to questions and answers. During this segment, questions and discussion are encouraged on all topics relating to gastric bypass. 

Ingredients:

1 can tuna (canned in water, drained)

1/4 cup liquid egg substi-tute or 1 egg

3 soda crackers, crushed

Shredded cheese (optional)

Mix ingredients together in a small bowl. Divide into 3, 4, or 5 balls of equal size. Form into patties. Fry patties (both sides) in a non-stick pan or use a small amount of spray cooking oil.  Add cheese (optional) toward end of cooking. Enjoy!

Nutrition Content:
If you divided your recipe into three patties you will find the nutritional content of ONE patty in the “1/3 of recipe” row. If you divided your recipe into 4 patties you will find the nutritional content of ONE patty in the “1/4 of recipe” row. Etc. Adding 2 TBSP of shredded cheese adds 56 calories and 4 g of protein.

Aim for 50-60g protein every day!

Thank you Gail Larson for sharing this recipe with us!

Here are two wonderful exercises to tone your shoulders. Not only will your shoulder muscles get stronger, but your bones will benefit. Your metabolism also increases when you increase your muscle mass.

These exercises can be done seated or standing. Each repetition should be done slowly and through the entire range of motion. Remember to breathe regularly as you do each lift. Relax your neck muscles.

Lateral Shoulder Raise

Front Shoulder Raise               

Work toward 10-15 repetitions, 3 times per week!!!

If you would like to be removed from our mailing list please call Kristin Ewing at 251-5676. Leave your name and a message stating that you would prefer not to receive the Bariatric Newsletter.

This newsletter is for all of you. We would love to have contributions every issue from anyone who would like to share.
Submit a profile of yourself!
This may be "your story", "things you've learned"or anything else you believe others will find helpful, informative, or of interest.

Submit a recipe!

It will be published in the newsletter along with its nutritional content.

Submit Resources!

Maybe you've found a protein supplement that you really like. Or, a website you've found helpful. Let the group know about it by submitting your resource  for placement into our newsletter.

How do I submit?

Mail a copy of your article, etc to:

Kristin Ewing, R.D., L.D.
Central MN Surgeons
Abbott Northwestern Specialty Care Center
2000 Abbott Northwestern Court, Suite 300
Sartell, MN 56377-4200

Email a copy to:

KristinNMEwing@netscape.net

Drop it off at our office or at a support group meeting:

c/o Kristin Ewing

Phone: 320-251-5676

Phone: 800-554-7923

Let's hear from you!!!