Newsletter - August 2014

Welcome Dr. Jeffrey Chiao

The New York Bariatric Group is proud to announce that Dr. Chiao has joined our team

Dr. Chiao is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and is a board certified bariatric and general surgeon from the American Board of Surgery.

Dr. Chiao completed his internship and residency in general surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago where he developed a profound interest in minimally invasive techniques in all aspects of surgery, especially bariatrics. Following his general surgery training, Dr. Chiao completed his fellowship in Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center where he performed over 400 operations under the Mentor/Mentee Panel of Dr. Anita Courcoulas, a renowned bariatric surgeon. He has attended the Worldwide Meeting of the Clinical Robotic Surgery Association in Chicago, the Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship Fundamentals Conference in Sedona, Arizona, and SAGES Flexible Endoscopy Course for Minimally Invasive Fellows in San Diego, California.

New to the New York Bariatric Group, Dr. Chiao has already proven himself experienced based on his memberships and certificates in the American College of Surgeons, the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, the Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery, Clinical Robotic Surgical Association, and Advanced Trauma Life Support.

Call our office at a href="tel:+18006338446">800-633-THIN to schedule a consultation with Dr. Chiao.

Newsletter - August 2014

NYBG & The Hudson Valley Hospital Center Is Celebrating The New You… at the Transformation Celebration

Date: September 18, 2014 Time: 6pm Place: Main Lobby of the Hudson Valley Hospital Center

We are looking for patients who want to show off their new look and celebrate their new found image for those considering weight loss surgery…

If you’re interested in participating in this event, please send your before and after picture, your total weight before surgery, your total amount of weight loss, your surgery date, and the answers to the following questions:

What was your life like prior to surgery?2. What was the deciding factor that made you want to have Weight Loss Surgery?
How was your experience at the hospital?
How has Weight Loss Surgery changed your life?
If you could give one piece of advice to someone in a similar situation, what would it be?

Share your success story and be a role model for others going through their Weight Loss Surgery Transformation! Don’t wait, we need your submission by August 29th!

Please contact: [email protected] Call 914-318-9656 to RSVP

Notice

Beginning September 1st, we will be hosting our Nassau County Seminar and Support group in our new facility in Roslyn Heights. The schedule will remain the same. Seminars are hosted the 2nd Thursday of every month from 6:30-7:30pm and Support follows immediately after from 7:30-8:30pm.

New Office Location:
125 Mineola Avenue
Suite 200
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577

Mini Vegetable Frittatas

Introduction

Make this ahead of time and then refrigerate for a quick, protein-packed breakfast that’s also portion-controlled. Top with salsa (optional) and serve with toast for a complete breakfast.

Minutes to Prepare: 15 min
Minutes to Cook: 15 min
Number of Servings: 9

Ingredients

5 eggs
2 Tbsp low-fat milk
1 cup diced tomato
2 oz. goat cheese, crumbled
2 cups chopped broccoli, fresh (or frozen and thawed)
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Mix eggs and milk in a bowl.
Add crumbled goat cheese and chopped vegetables.
Season with salt and pepper.
Spoon mixture into muffin tins coated with cooking spray.
Baked at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes or until “set” and golden on top.

You can refrigerate and reheat these in the microwave for a quick breakfast or snack. Microwave on high for approximately 30 seconds. Serve warm.

Nutritional Information
Servings Per Recipe: 9

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 71.3, Total Fat: 4.0g, Cholesterol: 107.0 mg, Sodium: 88.6 mg, Total Carbs: 3.9g, Dietary Fiber: 1.4 g, Protein 5.3 g

I went in for surgery. An hour later, I came out a new man.

5.0

Everybody treated me like a king. The day of surgery, I was excited. The hospital couldn’t be any nicer. I went in for surgery. An hour later, I came out a new man. My recovery was awesome. I was out of bed that day. My wife and kids were my motivation on getting this surgery. They are my whole life. I’m happy I’m going to be around for them.

I hit my goal weight ... and I feel fabulous

5.0

I had the gastric bypass. I am Type 2 Diabetic and I wanted to gain control of my sugar. I hit my goal weight in about 5 and half months and I feel fabulous. The procedure has completely changed my life for the better because it has empowered me as a middle aged woman that I can really do everything and anything that I want to do. I don't put an age on anything. I don't say I'm too old for something.

I was tired of the way I looked. I was tired of the way I felt.

5.0

I knew if I didn't change something soon, I was going to be in a lot of trouble. The consultation process was a lot easier than I expected. I was met with open arms. I was treated like I was the only patient here. Not only did they answer all of my questions, they had questions for me to make sure I was the right candidate for the surgery. After surgery and that weight started dropping off, my life started changing for the better.

I feel like a completely different person.

5.0

I had the gastric sleeve procedure. The driving factor behind me getting this procedure was my health. I didn't feel good physically or mentally. I had joint pains, even standing was difficult sometimes. Emotionally, this surgery completely turned my life around. I have so much more confidence. So much more happiness. I feel like a completely different person. I feel stronger. I feel able to accomplish more.

It saved my life.

5.0

The driving factor behind me getting my procedure was that I couldn't get up off the floor with my granddaughter. That was my why. That was my big reason for having this surgery done. After surgery, it was a little bit of a struggle with what to eat. What you put in your mouth that you don't even think about. You don't think about what you're eating or how you're eating and portion size. It's what I do now every single day. The procedure has changed my life in so many ways. It saved my life.

I am totally comfortable in my own skin.

5.0

I think I always grew up identifying myself as less than other people because I was fat. I decided to tackle that and just live my life. I had a sleeve gastrectomy. It changed how I view myself. How I communicate with people. I'm able to be much more of myself and live the life I always thought I should have been living. I am totally comfortable in my own skin. You have the tools you need to succeed here.

I have a brand new life. I can do things I couldn't do before.

5.0

I had a vertical sleeve gastrectomy because I had just become diabetic, and I had hypertension for many years. I lost a total of 157 pounds in 11 months. I have a brand new life. I can do things I couldn't do before. Everyone at New York Bariatric Group has been wonderful. They are kind. They are understanding. They make you feel comfortable. They will guide you every step of the way on your journey so that you can be successful.

Newsletter - August 2014

Welcome Dr. Jeffrey Chiao

NYBG & The Hudson Valley Hospital Center Is Celebrating The New You… at the Transformation Celebration

Notice

Mini Vegetable Frittatas

Introduction

Ingredients

Directions

Thomas

lost 145lbs

I went in for surgery. An hour later, I came out a new man.

5.0

Nicole

lost 76lbs

I hit my goal weight ... and I feel fabulous

5.0

Robert

lost 76lbs

I was tired of the way I looked. I was tired of the way I felt.

5.0

Samantha

lost 92lbs

I feel like a completely different person.

5.0

Eileen

lost 99lbs

It saved my life.

5.0

Brittany

lost 126lbs

I am totally comfortable in my own skin.

5.0

Desiree

lost 157lbs

I have a brand new life. I can do things I couldn't do before.

5.0

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