Hey, BariatricPal Members!

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers out there! Your love and dedication are greatly appreciated by your children and by everyone whom you touch. To express our gratitude for all that you do, this newsletter is dedicated to all mothers who are fighting obesity through weight loss surgery.

• Mother’s Day Brunch: Time to Start a New Tradition
  
• Interested in Motherhood? What You Need to Know about Pregnancy and Weight Loss Surgery


• Mother’s Day Gifts to Celebrate Health

As you spend time with your mother or the rest of your family, think about what they mean to you, and how your health affects your relationships. Losing weight can give you more freedom to participate in your family’s activities, and it can make you better able to care for your family. We hope this newsletter gives you some good ideas for losing weight this Mother’s Day!

Sincerely,

Alex Brecher

Founder, BariatricPal.com

Mother’s Day Brunch: Time to Start a New Tradition

Whether it’s breakfast in bed or brunch with the family, Mother’s Day can mean trouble for your diet. If you have the lap-band, the last thing you need if you have the lap-band is to eat breakfast while lounging in bed because you will risk heartburn. And with any of the weight loss surgeries, you do not need to overeat when you haven’t yet stood up today. Beyond these concerns, of course, there is the problem of the food – too much high-calorie food.

The solution? Plan ahead. Talk to your children and let them know that you are not interested in breakfast in bed. To prevent them from being disappointed that they will not be able to serve you, let them know that you will be just as excited if they come for an earlier morning walk with you – and they won’t even have to clean the kitchen or wash the dishes!

If you normally go out to eat, take a good look at the menu. Ignore the pancakes, waffles, bacon, muffins, and hash browns. Look for foods that you can eat. An egg white omelet or scrambled egg whites are high-Protein, low-fat choices. If the restaurant has additions such as ham or chicken breast and vegetables such as mushrooms, spinach or tomatoes, you can easily get a healthy Mother’s Day brunch. Something as simple as cottage cheese and fresh fruit is another choice.

Portion sizes are always important, too. Do not focus on getting the most food per dollar at an all-you-can-eat buffet. Instead, focus on getting the most pleasure per dollar. Fill up your plate once – with healthy foods – and savor every bite. As you chew slowly and put your fork down between bites, cherish the priceless moments that you are able to share with your family.

Interested in Motherhood? What You Need to Know about Pregnancy and Weight Loss Surgery

Mother’s Day can be bittersweet for those of you who want children but have been unable to have them. While it can be a joyous occasion to honor your own parents, it can be a reminder that obesity is interfering with your life dreams.

Obesity can make it more difficult for a couple to become pregnant – and that is true whether the man or the woman is obese. However, weight loss surgery may actually be able to help. Losing weight can help you and your partner become more fertile. In addition, losing weight can lower a woman’s risk for complications of pregnancy, such as gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, and premature births.

Having weight loss surgery does not mean that you will be unable to have a healthy pregnancy. In fact, the opposite is likely. Successful weight loss after surgery can increase your chances of becoming pregnant, staying healthy during pregnancy, and delivering a healthy baby. These are some of the considerations when you are thinking about weight loss surgery and the potential for pregnancy.

• The focus right after weight loss surgery needs to be on yourself and your weight loss. Because you will not be consuming enough nutrients to support a healthy pregnancy, you should not plan to get pregnant for at least 12 to 18 months after your surgery.
  
• If you choose the laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (lap-band), your surgeon can deflate the band during your pregnancy to allow you to increase your food intake to provide enough nutrients for yourself and your baby.


• If you have the gastric sleeve (vertical sleeve gastrectomy) or gastric bypass, you may not be able to eat enough solid foods. You may need to consume supplements, such as protein shakes, to get enough nutrients for yourself and your baby.


• Not all ob-gyns are familiar with weight loss surgery patients. You may need to encourage your ob-gyn to learn more about weight loss surgery and pregnancy.

Parenthood is a gift that may not be as far from reach as you might have feared. Talk to your doctor about the possibility of pregnancy after weight loss surgery, and in the near future, your children might be honoring you on Mother’s Day.

Mother’s Day Gifts to Celebrate Health

You do not need to buy an expensive gift to show your love for your mother or the mother figures in your life. Spending a few hours of quality time together can be far more valuable and lead to many more fond memories than a store bought gift. The following ideas do not push you off of your weight loss surgery diet, and they can help you make this Mother’s Day the best one yet whether you are celebrating with your mother or your children.

• Put together a scrapbook. Gather a variety of family photos and put them into a small photo album. Write captions underneath so that you will always remember the events shown in the photos.
  
• Have a picnic. Walk to the nearest park for your meal, or sit in your own backyard. Being outdoors while you eat lets you and your family focus on each other without the distraction of the television. Don’t forget to bring plenty of protein, such as hard-boiled eggs, pouches of tuna, and low-fat cheese-sticks.


• Design customized t-shirts to commemorate this Mother’s Day. Plenty of websites let you design a t-shirt with your own photos or designs. When you order your shirt, think about the smaller size that you’ll be fitting in soon if you stick to your weight loss surgery diet.

Regardless of whether Mother’s Day is a small event or a large celebration in your household, it can be an opportunity to improve your own health and the health of your relationships. Eat healthily as you thank your mother, and you will continue to make progress in your weight loss journey. Happy Mother’s Day!

Thanks

One of the things e and my son did today was take that walk this morning , then we came back and he boiled eggs for me and cut up fruit , and packaged them up for me so could grab and go for my week lunches as he walks every where and has lost weight on his own, he watches out for me and my Mother and my brother made homemade chicken salad and with celery, boiled egg and added papirika and said if I wanted some for lunch today and only put very little mayonnaise and some mustard, so it has been good already and no work today, so it has been a good Mothers day.

Thanks Alex

Hey, BariatricPal Members!

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers out there! Your love and dedication are greatly appreciated by your children and by everyone whom you touch. To express our gratitude for all that you do, this newsletter is dedicated to all mothers who are fighting obesity through weight loss surgery.

Mother’s Day Brunch: Time to Start a New Tradition

Interested in Motherhood? What You Need to Know about Pregnancy and Weight Loss Surgery

Mother’s Day Gifts to Celebrate Health

As you spend time with your mother or the rest of your family, think about what they mean to you, and how your health affects your relationships. Losing weight can give you more freedom to participate in your family’s activities, and it can make you better able to care for your family. We hope this newsletter gives you some good ideas for losing weight this Mother’s Day!

Sincerely,

Alex Brecher

Founder, BariatricPal.com

Mother’s Day Brunch: Time to Start a New Tradition

Whether it’s Breakfast in bed or brunch with the family, Mother’s Day can mean trouble for your diet. If you have the lap-band, the last thing you need if you have the lap-band is to eat breakfast while lounging in bed because you will risk heartburn. And with any of the weight loss surgeries, you do not need to overeat when you haven’t yet stood up today. Beyond these concerns, of course, there is the problem of the food – too much high-calorie food.

The solution? Plan ahead. Talk to your children and let them know that you are not interested in breakfast in bed. To prevent them from being disappointed that they will not be able to serve you, let them know that you will be just as excited if they come for an earlier morning walk with you – and they won’t even have to clean the kitchen or wash the dishes!

If you normally go out to eat, take a good look at the menu. Ignore the pancakes, waffles, bacon, muffins, and hash browns. Look for foods that you can eat. An egg white omelet or scrambled egg whites are high-Protein, low-fat choices. If the restaurant has additions such as ham or chicken breast and vegetables such as mushrooms, spinach or tomatoes, you can easily get a healthy Mother’s Day brunch. Something as simple as cottage cheese and fresh fruit is another choice.

Portion sizes are always important, too. Do not focus on getting the most food per dollar at an all-you-can-eat buffet. Instead, focus on getting the most pleasure per dollar. Fill up your plate once – with healthy foods – and savor every bite. As you chew slowly and put your fork down between bites, cherish the priceless moments that you are able to share with your family.

Interested in Motherhood? What You Need to Know about Pregnancy and Weight Loss Surgery

Mother’s Day can be bittersweet for those of you who want children but have been unable to have them. While it can be a joyous occasion to honor your own parents, it can be a reminder that obesity is interfering with your life dreams.

Obesity can make it more difficult for a couple to become pregnant – and that is true whether the man or the woman is obese. However, weight loss surgery may actually be able to help. Losing weight can help you and your partner become more fertile. In addition, losing weight can lower a woman’s risk for complications of pregnancy, such as gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, and premature births.

Having weight loss surgery does not mean that you will be unable to have a healthy pregnancy. In fact, the opposite is likely. Successful weight loss after surgery can increase your chances of becoming pregnant, staying healthy during pregnancy, and delivering a healthy baby. These are some of the considerations when you are thinking about weight loss surgery and the potential for pregnancy.

The focus right after weight loss surgery needs to be on yourself and your weight loss. Because you will not be consuming enough nutrients to support a healthy pregnancy, you should not plan to get pregnant for at least 12 to 18 months after your surgery.

If you choose the laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (lap-band), your surgeon can deflate the band during your pregnancy to allow you to increase your food intake to provide enough nutrients for yourself and your baby.

If you have the gastric sleeve (vertical sleeve gastrectomy) or gastric bypass, you may not be able to eat enough solid foods. You may need to consume supplements, such as Protein shakes, to get enough nutrients for yourself and your baby.

Not all ob-gyns are familiar with weight loss surgery patients. You may need to encourage your ob-gyn to learn more about weight loss surgery and pregnancy.

Parenthood is a gift that may not be as far from reach as you might have feared. Talk to your doctor about the possibility of pregnancy after weight loss surgery, and in the near future, your children might be honoring you on Mother’s Day.

Mother’s Day Gifts to Celebrate Health

You do not need to buy an expensive gift to show your love for your mother or the mother figures in your life. Spending a few hours of quality time together can be far more valuable and lead to many more fond memories than a store bought gift. The following ideas do not push you off of your weight loss surgery diet, and they can help you make this Mother’s Day the best one yet whether you are celebrating with your mother or your children.

Put together a scrapbook. Gather a variety of family photos and put them into a small photo album. Write captions underneath so that you will always remember the events shown in the photos.

Have a picnic. Walk to the nearest park for your meal, or sit in your own backyard. Being outdoors while you eat lets you and your family focus on each other without the distraction of the television. Don’t forget to bring plenty of protein, such as hard-boiled eggs, pouches of tuna, and low-fat cheese-sticks.

Design customized t-shirts to commemorate this Mother’s Day. Plenty of websites let you design a t-shirt with your own photos or designs. When you order your shirt, think about the smaller size that you’ll be fitting in soon if you stick to your weight loss surgery diet.

Regardless of whether Mother’s Day is a small event or a large celebration in your household, it can be an opportunity to improve your own health and the health of your relationships. Eat healthily as you thank your mother, and you will continue to make progress in your weight loss journey. Happy Mother’s Day!

Thanks!!!

Thanks a lot, very thoughtful of u!