Newsletter - September 2013

New Office Makeover!

Out with the old, and in with the new! The New York Bariatric group is currently in the process of getting a complete new look! We will be moving to a new location to better accomodate our patients. Our new office will be equipped with a spacious waiting room, more exam rooms, etc. Expect to see the new look by early 2014. What do you think of the new look?

New York Bariatric Group & St. Francis Hospital

The New York Bariatric Group is pleased to announce that we can now perform bariatric surgery at St. Francis Hospital in Roslyn, NY. If you are interested in having your bariatric surgery at this hospital, please call 800-633-THIN to speak with our office staff.

Newsletter - September 2013

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Patient Spotlight DJ Mo Bounce

DJ Mo Bounce lost 105lbs with weight loss surgery at the New York Bariatric Group. Find out how you can too!

Location: Brooklyn, NY
Age: 33
Total Weight Lost: 105
Surgery date: 2012-01-16
Presurgery BMI: 39

“I was always an active kid but as an adult couldn’t keep the weight down, even while staying active. I tried every and any diet, Weight Watchers etc., would lose some weight then put it right back on. Once I was educated on the procedure, it became a no brainer, especially since it would be covered by insurance. I no longer suffer from sleep apnea or high cholesterol and I feel so much better about myself!”

If you are interested on embarking on a similar weight loss journey such as Mo Bounces’, call our office at 800-633-THIN to schedule a consultation with one of our highly qualified surgeons. Visit our website StopObesityForLife.com to learn more about our program and read numerous patient success stories.

Monthly Recipe Easy Chicken Tetrazzini

Servings: 6

Nutritional Analysis Per Serving

(about 1 cup)
Calories: 167
Fat: 3 grams
Protein: 10 grams
Carbohydrate: 25 grams
Cholesterol: 30 mg
Sodium: 175 mg
Sugar: 1.5 grams

Ingredients:

1 T. reduced-calorie margarine
½ c. scallions, chopped (about 5 scallions)
8 oz. button mushrooms, sliced
3 T. all-purpose flour
¼ t. garlic powder
1/8 t. black pepper
1 c. fat-free chicken broth
½ c. fat-free skim milk
½ lb. cooked, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
¼ c. canned pimentos, drained and sliced (about equal to a 2 oz. jar)
2 T. sherry cooking wine
3 ½ T. grated parmesan cheese
8 oz. uncooked spaghetti, broken into thirds and cooked

Directions:

Melt margarine in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add scallions and mushrooms and cook until tender, stirring, about 5 minutes
Combine flour, garlic powder, pepper, broth, and milk in small bowl. Mix until well blended.
Add flour mixture to saucepan. Cook until mixture boils and thicken, stirring constantly, for about 10 minutes.
Add chicken, pimentos, and sherry. Cook until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally, for about 2 minutes.
Stir in cheese and cooked spaghetti and toss gently.

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 - September 2013

New Office Makeover!

New York Bariatric Group & St. Francis Hospital

Have You Visited our Facebook Page Yet?

Patient Spotlight DJ Mo Bounce

Monthly Recipe Easy Chicken Tetrazzini

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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