Smoky Mountain Obesity and WLS Support Group
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First Meeting April 6, 2009 April 7, 2009 1:49 am We had our first support group meeting last night at Fort Sanders Sevier. I think for a first effort, it went very well! We had a total of 10 people there. 5 postops, 2 preops and 3 support people. We had a nice discussion, although I thought I talked a little too much! Next time I hope everyone else talks more. We discussed research from the University of TN that proves that attending support groups after weight loss surgery DOES increase weight loss. In the group they studied, it decreased their average BMI by 10%! That's huge! That was published in Obes Surg in Feb 2008. We handed out samples from Bariatric Choice, and gave out recipes for Protein Coffee and Chicken Fajita soup. I hope everyone enjoyed the meeting as much as I did. I look forward to next month's meeting! If anyone is interested, a few of us are going to beginner's yoga at the Pigeon Forge Community Center on Mondays at 6:45 every Monday that we are not at support group, join us if you like!
Be the first to leave a comment.Protein Latte Cinnamon Dolce 1 ounce fat free half and half 2 ounces light plain soy milk 1 scoop vanilla whey isolate protein of your choice 1 scoop Lean Dessert cinnamon bun whey protein 2 tablespoons DaVinchi sugar free caramel syrup decaf coffee Into blender of your choice (I use a Magic Bullet) pour the ½ and ½, soy milk, protein powders, and syrup. Shake by had a little bit, then mix until well blended. I also add my benefiber to this, but that is certainly up to you. Once blended, I pour 1/3 of this mixture into a coffee cup. Pour about 2-3 Tablespoons of coffee into the cup and stir, stir, stir until all mixed up. Then slowly add the rest of the coffee until all blended. You have a latte! If you don’t have Lean Dessert, you can use an extra scoop of vanilla and add 2-3 Tablespoons of Cinnamon DaVinchi Sugar free Syrup. Now that you have the technique, let’s try a few more: Vanilla Latte Same as Above making both scoops of protein vanilla 2T DaVinchi Sugar Free Vanilla Syrup Mocha Latte Same as Above but make one scoop of protein chocolate 2 T DaVinchi Sugar Free chocolate syrup Milky Way Latte Same as Above Decrease Chocolate syrup to 1 T Add 1 T DaVinchi Suugar Free Caramel Syrup Chicken Fajita Soup (Shelia B. from ObesityHelpTN Forum) Ingredients: 2 pounds of chicken tenderloins (diced into ½ inch pieces) 6 14.5 oz cans of tomatoes with jalapenos (Kroger Brand) 1 lb bag of Kroger’s frozen three peppers and onion blend 1 lb bag of frozen carrots (sliced) 1 lb bag of frozen corn ½ of a 1 lb bag of diced frozen onion 3 packages of Fajita seasoning (found in the Mexican Section, Kroger Brand) 4 cans of black beans, rinsed Add chicken broth or water to fill crock pot I place all ingredients in the crock pot and turn on with liquid until it is capable of being stirred well. Cook on low for 10 hours until chicken is done. You may need to add water as it cooks. Enjoy!! However, those that is early out from surgery, watch the corn, everything else should be okay, but eat around or omit the corn. This can also be pureed for a good meal. You can add a salad and rolls or crackers to this for the family and it is a whole meal.
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March 17, 2009 9:42 am “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.? Have you been on diet after diet with limited success? Have you had weight loss surgery (WLS) but are missing that key ingredient... support? The University of Rochester Medical Center in New York states that ongoing support can lead to a higher rate of success with weight loss. Why not give this new support group a try? Open to anyone with obesity Open to pre op and post op WLS patients Open to those who want to support the above Moderated by a volunteer RN who struggled with obesity all her adult life and is post op WLS Each meeting will have a short educational session related to obesity, WLS, and life after WLS Each meeting will have a time for introductions and to share successes Each meeting will have a time for “old-timers? to share with “newbies? Occasional clothing exchanges Occasional social outings Product reviews Recipes and Menu planning for the family Guest Speakers An open, safe, caring, inviting, nonjudgmental environment
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