RNYTalk Newsletter 05/15/2013

RNYTalk Newsletter

We’ve had floods, heat waves, snowstorms and picture-perfect days. Despite the unpredictable spring weather, we’re sure of one thing: that you’re just as dedicated as ever to your weight loss and health. Like the weather, everyone has up and down days, and RNYTalk.com is here to help. Take advantage of our monthly newsletter to get back in the swing of things if you need to! Here’s what you’ll find in this newsletter.

RNYTalk Poll – What is Most Important when Choosing a Bariatric Surgeon?

Member Spotlight – Meet Anniesmom12!

Memorial Day Grilling – Celebrate the Bypass Way!

Enjoy the newsletter, and then come on over to RNYTalk.com to talk about it and whatever else is on your mind! Feel free to drop us a line anytime – we love hearing from members! See you on the boards!

Sincerely,

Alex Brecher

Founder

RNYTalk.com

RNYTalk Poll – What is Most Important when Choosing a Surgeon?

Choosing the right bariatric surgeon can increase your chances of success with weight loss surgery. What do you think is the most important factor when choosing a surgeon?

• Surgeon history: lots of experience, good weight loss results and safe surgeries

• The surgeon’s credentials and board memberships and a Center of Excellence

• Recommendations from your friends and good patient reviews

• It “feels” right – you intuitively trust the surgeon and feel comfortable at the facility

• The postoperative “aftercare” program is thorough

• Something else. Let us know in the discussion!

Make your choice and then explain it in the discussion using this link!

Member Spotlight: Meet Anniesmom12!

This month’s member spotlight is on Anniesmom12. She’s a 44-year-old from Boiling Springs, South Carolina. She is 5 feet 7 inches, and her starting weight was 370 pounds. Anniesmom12 says she decided to get the surgery when she saw that she was fast approaching 400 pounds. Not only that, but her 16-year-old daughter was also struggling with obesity. Anniesmom12 got her gastric bypass surgery in August of 2012 and has lost 100 pounds. She’s at 270 pounds, about halfway to her goal weight of 165 pounds.

Anniesmom12 says that “there are tons of differences in life after surgery...I actually have one!” She can do so much more. Her energy levels are up, she loves exercise and is able to be active with her family. Even work is better because she can “walk without giving out, and bend, stoop and file without having to take breaks and sit in a chair.”

Support has been one of Anniesmom12’s greatest challenges. Some of her friends who were earlier supporters are no longer so supportive. The reason is that Anniesmom12 weighs less than they do! Anniesmom12 loves RNYTalk for its information and support. She appreciates having people who are in her current situation or where she was when she started. Anniesmom12’s advice is to “Be true to the pouch; don’t cheat!” Also, she reminds members to love yourself no matter what that scale says! Thanks, Anniesmom12, for being in our spotlight! Congratulations on your weight loss and thanks for sharing your journey and advice with RNYTalk!

Do you want to be in the Member Spotlight? Do you want to meet another member? Let us know! Nominate yourself or another RNYTalk.com member by posting on the forum. Or, if you’re shy, just send Alex Brecher a private message. We want to hear from you!

Memorial Day Grilling – Celebrate the Bypass Way!

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to the summer grilling season. In your pre-surgery days, a barbecue might have meant ribs, rolls, coleslaw, baked Beans and cupcakes. Wash that down with a few beers or sodas, and hit the sofa to watch TV, and you have a diet disaster on your hands! What can the new, healthy you do?

• Go lean with Protein. Skip the ribs, hot dogs, beef hamburgers and chicken wings. Instead, opt for grilled chicken breast or fish.

• Bring your own. If you’re not sure that there’ll be something at the party that’s on your diet, bring your own. You can always bring a dish to share; other people will appreciate the healthy option, too!

• Stay low-cal. Choose the lower-fat, lower-sugar options, and watch your portion sizes. Skip the slaw and Desserts, and go for watermelon, raw vegetables or corn on the cob – without butter – instead.

• Watch your fluids. Drink Water or unsweetened iced tea instead of beverages with calories, and of course, don’t drink when you’re eating or within 30 minutes before or after.

• Enjoy the company. You’re at the party to socialize. Focus on being friendly and enjoying others’ company instead of on your food. You’ll be surprised at how much more you enjoy the get-together!

• Keep moving. Play volleyball, toss beanbags and go swimming if that’s what everyone else is doing. If you’re too shy to join in a competitive game, such as volleyball, stay involved by refereeing, cheerleading and chasing stray balls. Anything that keeps you moving is better for your weight loss than lying on the couch.

These are just a few tips. Don’t forget to get more ideas and share your own on the boards. Happy Memorial Day!

Can’t Wait for the Big Book on the Gastric Bypass?

Are you looking for more information on the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass? We’re working on bringing you The BIG Book on the Gastric Bypass, written by RNYTalk.com found Alex Brecher. It’ll be out within months. In the mean time, check out The BIG Book on the Gastric Sleeve: Everything You Need To Know To Lose Weight and Live Well with the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy! and The BIG Book on the Lap-Band: Everything You Need To Know To Lose Weight and Live Well with the Adjustable Gastric Band! These books are packed with information to take you along your weight loss journey. They’ll help you decide which surgery to get, and they guide you as you choose a surgeon, plan for your surgery and recover. If you’re already a weight loss surgery patient, the Big Books will keep you motivated and give you tips to lose weight and stay healthy. Order your hard copies or ebooks directly or from Amazon.com!

That finishes up this month’s newsletter. We hope you enjoyed it, and we’re always happy to hear you feedback on the newsletter or anything else at RNYTalk.com! Don’t forget that you can always check out the old newsletters, too. Thanks for reading the newsletter and being a member of our community.

Take care of yourself and each other.

Sincerely,

Alex