Due to the increased demand for our Support Group Meetings which are held on the last Tuesday of every Month at N1 City Hospital. Dr Swanepoel has proposed that in addition to the meeting held at N1 City we also hold a meeting on the same evening at Durbanville Medi-Clinic. …
We have received notification that there is currently a shortage of ‘Autrin’ and ‘Calcium Citrate D granules’ in the market. Although these vitamins are essential for Bariatric Patients there are alternatives available. If you are unable to purchase Autrin’ or ‘Calcium Citrate Din store ( @ Clicks or Dischem) then the …
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We would like to say a Big ( Bariatric) Well Done! to Sandi Loggenberg for Completing the Cape Argus Cycle Race. Sandi, You are a true Champion. Sandi with your strength of character you have proven once again that it is truly possible to transform ones life, with Gastric Bypass …
Gastric bypass surgery gets high marks for patient satisfaction and maintenance of substantial weight loss at 11 years post-operatively, according to long-term results of a study published online March 26, 2012 in Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. The researchers point out that this study is one of the few …
BariMate is the first weight management App written specifically for patients who have had bariatric surgery or are considering it. The fifteen sub apps will help you to make informed choices about bariatric surgery and keep track of your weight changes and parameters like BMI and %EWL. You can also …
We have launched collaboration with a social network for people with chronic conditions (including, but not limited to people with obesity). The network is at http://www.thehealthchain.com Registration and use is at no cost to the user. There are a number of ways that the network can assist people to stay …
CLICK ON THE LINK TO BUY THIS BOOK It’s a New Year and once again time to take stock of old behaviours and make improvements and changes where necessary. For many, these resolutions focus around issues of health and wellness …
Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right. Welcome to our 1st edition of this year – Click on the link below to download you free Newsletter: Bariatric Surgery Support Newsletter January 2012 Tweet
The Holiday season is upon us! It?s a time of fun, stress, family, stress, shopping, stress, exposure to our old favorite holiday foods and more stress. The holidays are a busy wonderful time of the year. It is important to be prepared. Take time to sit and write down your …
You have made the commitment to a lifestyle change. You have had bariatric surgery and now find yourself with a lot more questions than answers. In this issue we look at one of the most asked questions patients have post-surgery: I had a Gastric Bypass…so now what? To be …
Welcome to our October 2011 issue of BSS Newsletter Inside this issue we look at one of the most frequently asked questions by pre-surgery patients: ” Will my Medical Aid pay for Bariatric Surgery?” Download a copy of Bariatric Surgery Support Newsletter here: Tweet
Episode: The Story of BIG G Broadcast date: 17 February 2009 at 21h30 Channel: e.tv Source: http://www.tvsa.co.za/default.asp?blogname=3rd_degree_episode_summaries&ArticleID=10835 In 2009 3rd Degree looked at the story of South Africa’s largest man, Gordon Hartley. Weighing 350 kilograms, Gordon is morbidly obese. His intake of food is enough to feed a family of …
Click on the link below to download your September 2011 NEWSLETTER: Bariatric Surgery Support Newsletter September 2011 Digestion Interrupted Weight loss surgery interferes with digestion to help bring about weight loss. For example, gastric bypass surgery makes the stomach smaller and allows food to bypass part of the …
Gastric bypass patients of Dr. Swanepoel and Dr. Potgieter, please note the following amendment to your daily supplement regime (valid from Stage 3 post-op). ‘Calcium Citrate D’ (Georen Pharmaceuticals) is now being recommended as your daily calcium supplement – to replace any calcium product used up until now. Use 5 …
Click on the Link Below to Download a PDF version of our August 2011 Newsletter : Bariatric Surgery Support Newsletter August 2011 In this issue we focus on Pre-operation preparation and Post operation Outlook. Tweet
Almost a quarter of men and women in England and over a third of adults in America are obese. (In South Africa statistics on the percentage of overweight and obese people indicate that obesity and its co-morbidities are on the increase, with Cape Town leading the way!) Obesity increases the …
Next Meeting Date: When: Tuesday 26 July 2011 Where: N1 Medical Chambers, First Floor, Training Room, Contact: Jo Anne 072 2365861 for directions Time: 18:00 RSVP:info@bariatricsurgerysupport.co.za Tweet
Before undergoing bariatric surgery, you will have to begin initiating new behavioral changes to your lifestyle. These behavioral changes will lay the foundation for lifelong changes for the better you. Failure to show dedication to the necessary lifestyle changes can risk a patient’s ability to receive bariatric surgery. One of …
In the July issue of our Newsletter we look at FOOD: Bariatric Eating Routine Your Relationship with Food Mind guide to food and mood Useful Links and Advice Download your free copy by clicking on the link below: Bariatric Surgery Support Newsletter July 2011 Tweet
Support Group Monthly Meeting
Bariatric Surgery Support (BSS) is a Cape Town based Support Group for people seeking information and Support about Weight-Loss Surgery. We deal with a host of pre and post operation issues aimed at facilitating your journey to a healthier life style.
When: Tuesday 22 May 2012
Where: First Floor, Training Room,
Medical Chambers,
Syfrets Douglas Street,
N1 City Goodwood 7460
Time: 18:00
RSVP
info@bariatricsurgerysupport.co.za
Contact Collette 082 443 0401
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The maintenance follows five basic rules:
Rule One: Eat Your Target Protein Every Day
By consuming the minimum amount of protein for your body, you maintain energy, muscle mass, and keep your hunger in check.
Rule Two: Take Your Supplements Every Day
The daily nutritional supplements we prescribe to you will have a positive effect on your long-term health, energy, and longevity.
Rule Three: Drink Water Every Day
As your body burns calories, waste products are released through urine. Drinking at least 64 ounces of water daily helps release these waste products so they don’t build up and slow your metabolism.
Rule Four: Continue an Exercise Program
Getting the right amount of exercise is an essential part of successful long-term weight control and total well-being.
Rule Five: Be Consistent with Your Diet
If you stick to your daily eating prescription and keep your caloric intake consistent from day to day, you increase your chances of maintaining your optimal weight
Get your Maintenance Diet Plan today contact our resident Dietitian:
Judy Kotze - Dietitian
Special interest: Bariatric Nutrition
BSc (Dietetics) - Diploma in Hospital Dietetics M (Nutrition)
Durbanville Medi-Clinic
Tel: 27-21 975 2336 Fax 27-21 9752692
Mobile: 083 254 0919
CLICK ON THE LINK TO BUY THIS BOOK
It's a New Year and once again time to take stock of old behaviours and make improvements and changes where necessary. For many, these resolutions focus around issues of health and wellness and (most often) at the top of this list is weight loss. It is not surprising then that sales of weight loss programs, books, videos and exercise equipment increase over January and February but drop off soon into March. And the reason is obvious: while most of us 'hit the ground running' early in the year, our best intentions are almost completely forgotten only a few short months later. However, with some luck, Dr Luc Evenepoel's book, "Dr Luc's Promise: Lose The Weight And Keep It Off" is the last and only tool you need to make at least one resolution stick in 2012.
Dr Luc is a trained anesthetist and, in his career, he has encountered many people pursuing weight loss surgery as a last resort. It was this that prompted him to research common weight loss pitfalls and compile these into one book which explains them all whilst simultaneously offering a guide on how to overcome them.
"Dr Luc's Promise: Lose The Weight And Keep It Off" is not strictly a self-help book and it is also definitely not a diet book. What it is; is a guide to healthy habits that is practical, logical and easy to understand. Readers are offered chapters which focus on different aspects of a healthy lifestyle and clearly explains the reasons why certain behaviours may be negatively influencing sustained weight loss success.
The book is divided into short chapters and these are further subdivided into smaller, paragraphed sections which enables readers to skim-read the book and pinpoint areas of concern or interest. There is also a separate list of tips to follow, which readers are encouraged to pick and choose from according to what best fits into their lifestyle and what can most easily be maintained for years to come. In addition to this, Dr Luc also takes the time to debunk some common misconceptions about food and exercise, offering readers a more tangible understanding of how the human body really works.
Overall, "Dr Luc's Promise: Lose The Weight And Keep It Off" is a useful guide for all of us stuck in a continual diet rut and may honestly prove to be the last word on diet success in 2012.
Dr Luc is a proudly Penguin, South Africa publication
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