Weight Loss and Well-Being E-Letter: Winter 2012
Our staff make the difference ...
but our patients tell the story
It's All About Attitude: Cass Lang Changed Hers and Continues to Find Success
At 28, Cass realized she was fighting a losing battle with both her weight and her attitude about life. After undergoing bariatric surgery at BIDMC and changing the way she deals with whatever is thrown her way, Cass says she is well aware that "attitude is the accessory no outfit can do without."
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Expert Advice
Winter Tips: Stay Warm and Stay Healthy
If you've had bariatric surgery, there are some precautions you need to take if you come down with a winter cold or the flu. Dr. Hatchigian offers some helpful tips about common medications that bariatric patients should keep in mind.
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Nutrition Corner
A New Year, A New Me
With a new year come new resolutions ... what's yours? Maybe this New Year's Day was the first time you didn't wake up with the resolution to lose weight? Maybe the holidays made weight difficult to manage and your goal is to get back on track? Whatever your goal may be, today is the day to start.
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On the Lighter Side
Are You Ready for Fantasy Food Bowl?
As the GM of your fantasy football team, you know what to do to be successful and beat your opponents. In our own personal fantasy food bowl game, we too can be amused and competitive and find the right stuff to win.
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Signature Series
Meet our Bariatric Nutritionists
Michelle Davis and Kate Otto are bariatric nutritionists here at BIDMC's Weight Loss Surgery Center. They meet with patients before and after surgery to offer nutritional support and education, helping to ensure a long-term positive outcome.
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Ask the Trainer
Answers to your exercise and fitness questions
Is it better to lift weights before or after an aerobic workout? BIDMC Exercise Physiologist Rick DiScipio weighs in and provides resistance training recommendations for post-bariatric patients.
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Ask the Dietitian
Answers to your food and nutrition questions
It's easy to feel supersized after Super Bowl Sunday. Is there a lighter version of any party favorite? BIDMC Bariatric Dietitian Michelle Davis serves up a low-fat, low-cal twist on chili cheese nachos for the big game.
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Nutrition after Surgery
It's important to know what, when, and how you should eat after undergoing bariatric surgery. Test your nutrition knowledge with our quiz »
