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RNYTalk Newsletter 09/15/2013



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RNYTalk Newsletter

Hey RNYTalk Members!

The lull of summer is ending, and autumn is just around the corner. How did you do in meeting your goals this summer? We hope you met your weight loss and health goals, but if not, don’t worry. It’s the perfect time to get back into your weight loss routine if you got sidetracked during a summer vacation. Pick yourself up, return to your bariatric surgery diet and, of course, let us help! Here is what you’ll find in this month’s newsletter.

  • Member Poll: How Did You Find Out About RNYTalk.com?

  • Member Spotlight – Meet life_after_gastric_bypass!

  • Your Gastric Bypass lunch – Packing Your food for a Busy Day

  • Keep the Forums Positive!

Take a look at the newsletter and then join us at RNYTalk.com! We’re always looking for more participation, and we welcome your feedback, so drop us a line whenever you want!

Sincerely,

Alex Brecher

Founder

RNYTalk.com

Member Poll: How Did You Find Out About RNYTalk.com?

A. Search engine (e.g., Google, Yahoo!, Bing, etc…please tell us which one)

B. Friend or family member

C. Your surgeon

D. Your primary care physician (PCP)

E. An offline support group

F. Your nutritionist or dietitian

G. Someone else from your doctor’s or surgeon’s office (e.g., a nurse or receptionist)

H. App store (e.g., iTunes, Google Apps Marketplace)

I. Another way.

Mark your answer and discuss it in the forums!

Member Spotlight – Meet life_after_gastric_bypass!

This month, we are happy to introduce you to life_after_gastric_bypass, a 40-year-old New Yorker. life_after_gastric_bypass decided on gastric bypass surgery to help her lose weight because the diets she tried did not work for her, and she had no energy or motivation for the gym. Her weight climbed to a high of 301 pounds, including several pounds that she put on in 2012 because of some comfort eating after a serious brain aneurysm. life_after_gastric_bypass got the surgery in January of this year. Since then, she has already lost 113 pounds. Her goal is 160 pounds.

Since surgery, life_after_gastric_bypass says her quality of life has improved. She has more energy and loves playing with her kids. She looks and feels better, and is “no longer trapped in a body” that she hates. She can feel her collar bone, shop in regular stores and enjoy taking photographs! Her health has also improved. She is no longer borderline diabetic, do not have sleep apnea or the need for the CPAP machine, and her asthma is controlled.

Some of the early challenges that life_after_gastric_bypass faced were getting used to the emotional ups and downs of surgery and getting used to her new stomach and diet. Another challenge is accepting changes in her relationships with food and people, and seeing changes in herself.

RNYTalk.com helps life_after_gastric_bypass surgery daily because of the support she gets. She does not have much support in real life, and depends on members here. She appreciates the non-judgmental, positive conversations and recipes that she finds in the forums. life_after_gastric_bypass has several pen pals from the forums that she considers true friends. She uses the site from her computer, smartphone and iPad, and tells other patients about the site whenever she visits her doctor.

life_after_gastric_bypass has some advice for other RNYTalk.com members. First, do your research before getting surgery, and do not listen to others who are negative without reason. When you do get surgery, understand that you are changing your life. It is not the easy way out, and your diet and lifestyle will have to change.

Thanks for sharing your story, giving good advice and telling others about RNYTalk.com! Congratulations on your dramatic weight loss so far!

If you want to be featured in the Member Spotlight section of our newsletter, let us know in the Member Spotlight forum! You can also nominate another member. If you’re shy, just send a private message to Alex Brecher.

Your Gastric Bypass lunch – Packing Your Food for a Busy Day

By mid-September, many of us are back into regular routines. If you have children who take their lunches to school, you make sure their lunches are appetizing and healthy. Your own lunch deserves just as much care. These tips can help you create easy bypass-friendly sack lunches to take to work.

Have these helpful items on hand:

  • An insulated lunch bag

  • A small spoon, fork and knife

  • A set of small containers with tight-fitting lids

  • Plastic baggies

  • An insulated beverage container (unless you stick to Water bottles)

Once a week: Figure out how many days you will need to take a lunch to work in the coming week. Plan your lunch menus, make a shopping list and get the groceries you need

The night before: What can you do so that packing your lunch is easier in the morning?

  • Measure your chicken breast

  • Pack a serving of leftovers from dinner in a small container with a tight-fitting lid

  • Wash and cut some fruit and vegetables

  • Pack your utensils and a bottle of water

  • Count your crackers

Portable protein: Just as it does when you’re at home, Protein comes first when you’re on the go. These are some ideas for brown baggers.

  • Tuna or chicken in cans or pouches

  • Hard-boiled eggs

  • (If you have a fridge at work): cottage cheese

  • Fat-free canned refried Beans or low-sodium pinto, black or garbanzo beans

  • Low-fat string cheese or light Laughing Cow cheese

  • Lean ham or turkey breast

  • Leftover grilled chicken or fish

  • Peanut Butter

If you’re still in the pureed foods stage, try lentil Soup, Protein shakes, hummus and Greek yogurt.

Nutritious combinations: Combine your Protein with vegetables, fruits and whole grains for their Fiber and other nutrients

  • Dip and raw vegetables, such as carrot and celery sticks, grape tomatoes and cauliflower florets

  • salad with chicken or tuna and shredded low-fat cheese

  • Peanut butter on whole grain crackers or with apple slices

  • Ham and low-fat cheese rolled up in a small whole-grain tortilla

  • Greek yogurt with high-fiber Cereal or melon

  • One-half small whole-wheat bagel with fat-free cream cheese and canned salmon

If you’re post-op and not at the solid foods stage yet, try fat-free cottage cheese with pureed canned peaches, fat-free refried Beans with low-fat shredded cheddar cheese and instant oatmeal with skim milk and Protein powder.

Have extras on hand. You might get stuck working late or unable to make your planned lunch-time trip to a grocery store. Stash protein-containing Snacks at work for those occasions. Protein Bars and powder, canned tuna and chicken, roasted soybeans and almonds provide protein and do not need refrigeration, so you can keep them at work or in the car.

Lunch after weight loss surgery can be a disaster if you opt for fast food or whatever’s in the vending machine, plan, but you can easily pack a healthy lunch that fits into your diet. Plan ahead, have the containers and utensils you need and focus on lean protein and other nutritious choices so that your lunch supports weight loss.

Keep the Forums Positive!

You come to RNYTalk.com for information and support. Unlike many other online forums, RNYTalk.com maintains a positive atmosphere and has zero tolerance for rudeness. We welcome anyone who is interested in weight loss surgery, regardless of their personal beliefs about it. When you see a post that is inappropriate or offensive, please report it using the “report post” link located at the bottom of the post.

We realize and appreciate that nearly all members try hard to be welcoming, helpful and polite. These are a few tips to help you avoid avoid accidentally saying something that can be hurtful to another member.

  • Say, “my surgeon told me…,” not, “the only right way is…”

  • Say, “I think I would choose …,” not, “You made the wrong choice.”

  • Say, “Have you considered…?,” not, “You’re not ready for your weight loss journey.”

  • Say, “I have found that …,” not, “The right way is …”

Each of these statements let you give your own opinion and advice without accusing other members of doing something wrong. Thank you for keeping the boards positive!

That’s what we have for this month’s newsletter. Thank you for reading it and for your contributions to the board! You can always check out the old newsletters in the archive section. Take care of yourself and each other!

Sincerely,

Alex


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