Our newsletters not only serve to educate patients regarding bariatric options, but they also help patients adopt a newfound lifestyle following bariatric surgery. Please feel free to browse, and call our office if you have any questions.
Newsletters
May 2024
Bring Nutrition and Fitness Outdoors this Spring
Here are some revitalizing tips to experience spring with more energy and make your days count for you!
January 2024
Your NYBG Nutrition Team helps you welcome in 2024 with some basic principles that are sure to help you reach your goals.
Read MoreNovember 2023
Fluid intake guidelines for bariatric patients: Tips for Staying Hydrated and Avoiding Complications
Read MoreJuly 2023
Navigating a BBQ successfully. Tips for enjoying summer celebrations while staying on track with your weight loss journey
Read MoreJanuary 2023
Your NYBG Dietitians have compiled a “Hot or Not” list to help you. Here are our Top 5 favorite patient questions asked and if they are “Hot or Not” for the new year!
Read MoreSeptember 2022
Feeling thrown from your routine? Here are some tips to get organized and ready for your weight loss journey.
Read MoreMay 2022
Spring is here and Summer is right around the corner. We hope you are just as excited as we are!
Read MoreMay 2021
National Salad Month: Salads are a wonderful go to lunch or dinner. It can be a quality food choice when it doesn’t include hidden calories and/or fats. Salads can be a great way to use up leftover vegetables and proteins.
Read MoreMarch 2021
National Nutrition Month: In honor of National Nutrition Month, the NYBG Dietitians want to celebrate all of our patients and readers and the progress you have all made on your weight loss journey. When you walk through the doors of our office you have already taken a step in the right direction.
Read MoreJanuary 2021
January Nutrition Newsletter: We have survived a very tumultuous 2020. Usually at this time of year we are discussing New Year resolutions and making promises to ourselves that we fully intend to keep. This is a chance for new beginnings and to cherish a clean slate. This is all very promising, and we do encourage this mindset.
Read MoreNovember 2020
Fall brings us fall colors and wonderful new flavors to add to your foods. Consuming foods that are orange in color have amazing health benefits such as: regulating blood pressure, elevating your mood, maintaining blood sugars, and boosting your immunity.
Read MoreSeptember 2020
During the past few months we have had the pleasure of meeting with many of you in person or over zoom calls and through the VHP portal and it has been so nice to hear about the changes in your lives and the progress made despite a very difficult time.
Read MoreMay 2020
You’re invited to the kitchen with our very own Registered Dietitian team of Sharon George and Shara Lazar.
Read MoreMarch 2020
Tips for Making Healthy Choices when Dining Out: Have you planned your day of eating accordingly? If you know you will be eating out for one meal- plan lighter meals for the remaining meals that day. Hydrate extra in preparation for eating out.
Read MoreJanuary 2020
Revive, Refresh, Renew, Relax, and Reboot in 2020! Here you go! A fresh start! A new year! 365 days to make your health goals a reality. We always start off with the best intentions and then life gets in our way. Too busy to be healthy? Think again. Make this year about finding the time for you. Refreshing means letting go of the past and tweaking your lifestyle to work in your favor.
Read MoreNovember 2019
Turkey and Football! Welcome to the eating, food frenzy season of the year! Now don’t get worried or stressed because that will not get you through this. Just like the “big game” you need a plan! You need to prepare every day and have your own game plan that will work for you. This article will help you learn the real “Rules of Pre-gaming”.
Read MoreSeptember 2019
Meet Our New Surgeon Dr. Edward Cussatti: Dr. Cussatti is a board certified general and bariatric surgeon who completed his general surgery training at The Stamford Hospital, Stamford, CT. He then went on to complete his specialty training in minimally invasive surgery at the University of Pennsylvania.
Read MoreJuly 2019
What To Do When Seasons Change but Weight Loss Goals Remain the Same. This is the time of year we all daydream about during the cold winter months. The spring and summer are often filled graduation parties, celebrations, picnics and beach days. While fun in the sun is always a good time, many people get overwhelmed with all the social commitments and how this will affect their weight loss goals.
Read MoreMay 2019
Spring Cleaning and New Beginnings! Ever feel like you need a fresh start? A fresh look? A do over? Here is your chance! I love when the seasons change and we can restart or reboot ourselves. No better time than the spring to revitalize your lifestyle! A time for new beginnings and make the most out of the spring energy that is all around us. This article will give you some ideas on how to get started!
Read MoreFebruary 2019
Have a sweet Valentine's Day! There are many ways to enjoy the sweeter side of life and still maintain your healthy regimen and meal planning. There is much controversy over non-nutritive Sweeteners. See the true facts below and the safety levels of these products will surprise you!
Read MoreOctober 2015
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Roasted Artichoke Spinach Chicken - Fall Fitness Tips
Read MoreSeptember 2015
First Gastric Balloon Procedure Successfully Performed - Baked Rosemary Chicken - Fall Fitness Ideas
Read MoreAugust 2015
Gastric Balloon Is FDA Approved - Homemade Chicken Burgers with Avocado Mayo - Back to School Tips for Getting & Staying Active
Read MoreJuly 2015
Summer Exercising Tips - Cajun Chicken Stuffed With Pepper Jack Cheese and Spinach Recipe
Read MoreJune 2015
Cooking Tips for Bariatric Patients - Keeping Proteins Moist - Quick & Easy Chicken Marsala Recipe
Read MoreMay 2015
In this Issue: Happy Mother's Day - National Egg Month - NYBG also offers General Surgery - Join Us for a Healthy Cooking Class
Read MoreApril 2015
In this Issue: - New Office Opening in Fishkill, NY - Spring Clean your Bad Eating Habits - Healthy Cooking Class - Recipe: Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Read MoreAugust 2014
In this Issue: - Welcome Dr. Jeffrey Chiao - NYBG & The Hudson Valley Hospital Center Is Celebrating The New You - Nassau County Seminar and Support group in our new facility in Roslyn Heights - Recipe: Mini Vegetable Frittatas
Read MoreJune and July 2014
In this Issue: - Keep Cool in the Kitchen this Summer - Best Summer Weightless foods - Four Tips for a Great Summer Workout - Happy Frozen Summer Treats! - Recipe: Yummy Turkey Burgers
Read MoreMay 2014
In this Issue: - Surgeon Spotlight: Welcome Dr. Sehkar - Survival Guide to Summer Eating - New York Bariatric Group on Pinterest - Do You Know Your Blood Pressure? - Recipe: Zesty Lime Shrimp with Avocado
Read MoreApril 2014
In this Issue: - Dr. Shawn Garber Featured in Newsday -Patient Spotlight: DJ Mo Bounce -Spring Into Action! - Monthly Recipe: Protein Zucchini Boat
Read MoreMarch 2014
In this Issue: - Spring Cleaning & Calorie Burn - 7 Reasons to Love Spring - Happy National Nutrition Month! - Monthly Recipe: Thai Tofu Quinoa Bowl
Read MoreFebruary 2014
In this Issue: - Love After Weight Loss - How to Date When You're on a Diet - Celebrate Heart Health Awareness Month - Monthly Recipe: Horseradish Crusted Salmon
Read MoreJanuary 2014
In This Issue - Themed Support Groups - No More New Year's Resolution Contest Winners - Eat Your Water - Monthly Recipe: Chicken Casserole
Read MoreDecember 2013
In This Issue: - Holiday Survival: Holiday Edition - Dr. Angstadt: A Fellow Fitbit-er - Holiday Recipe
Read MoreNovember 2013
In This Issue: - Holiday Survival: Thanksgiving Edition - What Organic Means For Your Diet - Recipe
Read MoreOctober 2013
In this Issue: - Holiday Survival: Halloween Edition - Spice Up Your Fall! - Lose It App - Recipe
Read MoreSeptember 2013
In this issue: - Office Makeover - NYBG & St. Francis Hospital - DJ Mo Bounce Testimonial - Monthly Recipe
Read MoreJuly 2013
In this Issue: - Patient Spotlight: Shelley Wade - New Services at St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center - Monthly Recipe
Read MoreMay 2013
In This Issue: - NJ Governor Chris Christie: LAP-BAND Surgery - New Revision Procedure - Exercise Physiologist: JP Verdisco - Monthly Recipe: Lite and Fit Salmon
Read MoreJanuary 2013
In this Issue: - How are We Doing? Giveaway - Patient Testimonial: Lisa - Monthly Recipe
Read MoreNovember 2012
In This Issue: - Thanksgiving Tips - New Facebook Page - Sandy Aftermath - Thanksgiving Day Recipe
Read MoreOctober 2012
In this Issue: - New Manhattan Location - St. Charles Nutrition Class - Pumpkin Mousse Recipe - The Art of Reading Food Labels
Read MoreSeptember 2012
In this issue -Transformation Celebration Event -Fall Harvest Recipe(Apple & Chicken)
Read MoreAugust 2012
In this Issue: - Doctor Spotlight - Get to know your sole - Peach Frozen Yogurt Recipe - Upcoming Seminar Dates
Read MoreJune 2012
In this Issue: • St. Charles Executive Chef • July Support Group • Themed Support Groups
Read MoreApril 2012
In This Issue • We catch up with Z100’s Mo’Bounce • Single Incision Sleeve Gastrectomy • Themed Support Groups
Read MoreJanuary 2012
In This Issue • Z100’s Mo’ Bounce has surgery with the New York Bariatric Group • Support Groups now available in Suffolk County • Savory Seafood Soup Recipe
Read MoreDecember 2011
In This Issue • Holiday Recipe • Restaurant Survival Guide • Patient Testimonial. There are quite a few strategies to help you navigate through the many nutritional land mines waiting for you in the restaurant world. These can be applied at the fast food joint or your favorite sit down restaurant.
Read MoreNovember 2011
In This Issue • Live Forums • Support Groups • Patient Testimonial. A forum, or message board, is an online disucssion site where people can hold conversations in the form of posted messages. The New York Bariatric Group has been working on our new Forum section for many months now and we are proud to announce they are LIVE and ready to be accessed!
Read MoreSeptember 2011
In This Issue • Endoflip During Lap-Band Surgery to Increase Your Weight Loss • Our Mentorship Program • Patient Testimonial. Continuing its leadership in bariatric surgery, Dr. Shawn Garber has become the first in the Northeast to utilize a new imaging device that facilitates the adjustment of gastric banding in the operating room during weight loss procedures.
Read MoreAugust 2011
In This Issue • What Makes a Highly Skilled Surgeon? • New Support Groups are Now Available • Patient Testimonial. The best surgeons in the world display a natural sense of courage and confidence and are highly educated in their respective field. Superior hand-eye coordination and the ability to stay calm under pressure are two other requirements.
Read MoreJuly 2011
In this issue: • New Office Hours for Dr. Holover • Mercy Medical Center Top-Rated Again in Weight-Loss Surgery • Patient Testimonial. Starting on August 17,2011 Dr. Spencer Holover will be seeing patients in our Manhattan office located at 67 Irving Place (North), 10th Floor, New York, NY 10003. To schedule an appointment please call our office at (866) 487-7570. He will continue to be seeing patients every Wednesday in our New Hyde Park office.
Read MoreJune 2011
IDF Releases Position Statement on Bariatric Surgery • Bariatrix360 • Patient Testimonial. The International Diabetes Federation recently released a Position Statement on Bariatric Surgery. This statement strongly recommends bariatric surgery be considered earlier in the treatment of eligible patients, to help stem the serious complications that can result from diabetes.
Read MoreMay 2011
In This Issue • ON-LINE Revision Seminars • Juvederm® and Botox® Cosmetic at the New York Bariatric Group • Patient Testimonial. Sustaining long term weight is a difficult and complex issue. This statement is just as true for patients after weight loss surgery. Diet, exercise and behavior modification are essential to a patient’s success; however there are other factors that may be working against you.
Read MoreApril 2011
In this Issue: • FDA Approves Expanded Use of LAP-BAND® • Water: Why is it Good for You? • Patient Testimonial. On February 16, 2011 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the expanded use of the LAP-BAND® System, Allergan’s gastric band, for adults with obesity who have failed more conservative weight reduction alternatives, such as diet, exercise and pharmacotherapy, and have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30-40 and at least one obesity related comorbid condition.
Read MoreMarch 2011
In This Issue: • New Office Hours • Colonoscopies • Patient Testimonial. The number one Bariatric Program in New York State as rated by Healthgrades for lowest complication rates and shortest hospital stays will now have an office in one of the Top Ranked Hospitals in New York State.
Read MoreFebruary 2011
In This Issue: • Online Support Groups & Seminars! • New Member to Our Surgical Team • LAP-BAND Testimonial. In addition to our “in-person” seminars and support groups, The New York Bariatric Group is now offering free online LIVE sessions! Join us for one of our free online information seminar or support groups presented by one of our premier surgeons.
Read MoreDecember 2010
In This Issue: New Website New Office Patient Testimonial. You will now have access to our over 90 educational videos, before and after photos as well as videos of our patients, access to our online information webinars and support groups, access to our online store that includes all products for bariatric patients, the live chat with our staff feature, message boards, monthly newsletters and blogs!
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