SleevePlicationTalk Newsletter 05/15/2013

SleevePlicationTalk 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 SleevePlicationTalk.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.

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

Memorial Day Grilling – Celebrate the Sleever Way!

Check out the Big books on Weight Loss Surgery!

Enjoy the newsletter, and then come on over to SleevePlicationTalk.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

SleevePlicationTalk.com

Sleever 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!

Memorial Day Grilling – Celebrate the Sleever 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!

Big Books on the Lap-Band and Sleeve

Are you looking for more information on weight loss surgery? Check out our very own books! We have The BIG Book on the Lap-Band: Everything You Need To Know To Lose Weight and Live Well with the Adjustable Gastric Band! and The BIG Book on the Gastric Sleeve: Everything You Need To Know To Lose Weight and Live Well with the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy! These books are packed with information to take you along your weight loss journey. They help you decide on a procedure and 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. You can benefit from these books even though they’re not specifically for the sleeve plication. Don’t miss out! Order your hard copies or ebooks from Amazon!

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 SleevePlicationTalk.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