Before and After See the Difference
“Before my surgery I was almost 260lbs and suffered with GERD, PCOS, and Sleep Apnea having to use oxygen whenever I slept. I was miserable. I am now able to do things that I couldn’t before like tie my shoes and enjoy my time with my husband and kids. I am always asked if I would have the surgery again and my answer is always, in a heartbeat!” *results may vary
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At Western Bariatric Institute, your journey is so much more than just weight loss surgery. Our surgeons have performed more than 4,000, minimally invasive weight loss procedures and a surgeon is always on call.
As one of the nation’s first Bariatric Centers of Excellence, and the first in Northern Nevada, you can be confident that you are receiving education, support, and care from one of the most comprehensive programs in the country. WBI’s staff is a team of nationally recognized clinicians, including the region’s only Doctor of Nursing Practice specializing in bariatric care. Our dietitian has over 30 years of experience in weight loss and bariatric procedures, so your care will extend well beyond surgery.
WBI offers an exclusive support group network in Northern Nevada ranging from Carson City to Elko, as well as several follow-up classes to help keep you on track. Our surgeons & staff sincerely care about you and your success. Get started today!
“For years I tried every diet possible with no success. It hasn’t been an easy road, but I am thankful to have gone through the process and come out the other side a healthier woman. But most of all, I now love the girl staring back at me in the mirror. I am 110lbs lighter and I couldn’t be happier!” *results may vary
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Homemade BBQ Sauce
This sauce is usually made with a base of a tomato product, vinegar, liquid smoke, spices, salt, pepper, and sweeteners. Commercially prepared barbeque sauce is loaded with salt and sugar. If you have had gastric bypass or sleeve surgery, the sugar in the sauce may cause dumping syndrome. Make your own sauce so you can control the amount of sugar and salt, plus it’s less expensive to make your own. Click here for the recipe.
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Vicki Bovee, MS, RDN, LD
Just because you can eat it, does that mean you should?
We all have choices to make in life. You chose to have weight loss surgery to help you lose weight and keep it off. You choose the foods and portion sizes you eat to help you with those goals. So just because you can eat something, that doesn't mean you should eat it. If you have high blood pressure you could salty foods all day long but that doesn't mean you should. Saturated fats aren't good for anybody. I have high cholesterol, thanks to my mom and dad, and I take medication to treat it. I am able to eat high saturated fat foods but I don't. A pill isn't going to keep my cholesterol down if I make poor food choices. When patients tell me they can eat something that is not a healthful food choice, I know that is NOT the only food they "can eat." Your tool isn't going to fix bad food choices. And if you can eat bigger portions than recommended that doesn’t mean you should. There are lots of things we could do in our lives but we don't because we know better. Treat your food choices the same way.
Eat Smart...
Vicki Bovee, MS, RDN, LD
Recipe of the Month:
Oven Roasted Cherry Tomatoes with Basil and Whitefish
This is an easy recipe with two of summer’s best fresh foods, tomatoes and basil. If you are a novice cook, this recipe is a good one to improve your fish preparation skills. Click below for the recipe.
Celebrate Park and Recreation Month.
We are fortunate to live in an area with beautiful parks and many opportunities for outdoor activity. Make a plan to visit your favorite park or check out a new one. Meet friends for a picnic, practice yoga, play ball, go swimming, or take a walk. Remember to take along your water bottle! And while you’re enjoying the scenery, take a deep breath and count your blessings.
www.westernbariatricinstitute.com/celebrate-park-and-recreation-month/
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