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Bariatric Support Group
The bariatric support group offers nutrition education and emotional support for bariatric surgery patients. Please e-mail weightlosssurgery@pihhealth.org for questions.
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Bariatric Surgery Class A: What are Macronutrients?
Will cover macronutrients, hydration, SMART goal, importance of bariatric support group
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Bariatric Surgery Class B: Lettuce Exercise
Will cover difference between cardiovascular and strength exercise, importance of warming up and cooling down/proper stretching, creating an exercise routine, SMART goal, importance of support group
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Bariatric Surgery Class C: Portion Control
Will cover proper portions, reading food labels, healthy snacks, SMART goal, importance of support group
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Bariatric Surgery Class D: Mental Health and Well-Being
Will cover emotional eating, managing stress and anxiety, healthy coping skills, resources after surgery, will cover SMART goal, importance of support group
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Bariatric Surgery Class E: Healthy Eating
Will cover macronutrients, proper portions, SMART goal, importance of support group
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Bariatric Surgery Class F: Stay on Track
Will cover importance of regular meal and snack time, hydration, dining out-making better choice, tracking – using apps/forms to record nutrition, SMART goal, importance of support group
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Preparing for Bariatric Surgery
This 2 hour class is taught by the bariatric surgeon and a dietitian and reviews the basics for a successful surgery.
