In This Issue

Success

Stories

Tips From

Rene’

Patient Care

conference

Race for the

Cure & Warrior

Dash

Support Group

Calendar

Russell Vieaux

Employee

Spotlight

Janet Bustos — Attends Owasso & Pryor Support Groups

Center for Bariatrics Newsletter May 2014

"It is a reward both ways. I mentor to give back - helping

pre-op patients get ready and letting them know every

journey is different. I give them confidence in their

decision. It is the best decision for their future. It keeps

me focused on what I have to do still today to continue

my own journey. I believe in this surgery and tell

everyone about my surgery. I am off diabetes and blood

pressure medicine. My life turned around. I'm so thankful

I had the courage to do this!"

Celebrating success! We continue to have patients that overcome obstacles and breakdown barriers.

All of these patients understand that the surgery is a tool and have embraced

the post-op experience. They are active in Support Groups and follow a strict

follow-up schedule with the dietitian and Dr. Kirk. The program is proud of the

success of these patients and there passion to “pay it forward” to new patients

entering the program through support groups.

New Bariatric

Workbooks!

The program has developed new

workbooks for patients to stay

organized. The binder gives phone

numbers and biographies of all the

"After much research, I knew

The Center for Bariatrics at

Bailey Medical Center was the

best around. Dr. JoeBob Kirk,

Dr. Steven Katsis and all the

bariatric crew have been

instrumental in how successful

this has been for me. I have

researched, paid attention,

followed the plan, and continue

to use my ‘tool’ as it’s intended." Becky Parkinson — Muskogee Support Group

"So life has been going great! I am down 84 pounds! July 3 is my one-

year mark, so I am going for another 20 pounds by then to hit my 100-

pound mark! Energy has been through the roof! I am back to running

routinely and have added weight lifting back to my regimen. I am working

in the ICU so the exercise is a great stress relief. Before the surgery, I

had been paying for a gym membership and not going, because I had so

much negative self-talk

about myself. I was

defeating myself before I

had even begun! Now I

go to the gym with my

head held high and I

know that the only limits I

have in life are the limits I

set for myself. I am

excited about this journey

called life!"

Sandra Facey — Owasso Support Group

"I am totally blown away as to how different I look and feel. I have a new

lease of life and taking every advantage of it. I am back to riding horses

again as well as enjoying both my family and work family. My energy has

gone through the roof and at

60 years old I feel like 30. So

watch out Veva is back!!!

Thank you to all the Staff at

Bailey Bariatric, you guys are

the best, everyone has been

so supportive."

"This surgery gave me a

second chance at life. For

that reason, I want to pay it

forward. I was able to

donate a kidney to my son-

in-law and give him a

second chance at life. It

gives you a new lease on

life. You're living life again!"

Veva Moore — Muskogee Support Group Leader

Lisa Olinger — Owasso Support Group

“My only regret is that I did not pursue this option many years ago. Had I known how much better I would immediately feel, I would have jumped on the opportunity to have sleeve gastrectomy long ago. For me, this surgery was more about prolonging my life and making it possible for me and my

family to do the things we enjoy. The weight loss is an added bonus. In the month and a half since I began the pre-op liquid diet I have lost about 50 pounds, but more importantly I am already back to doing things I couldn't do before surgery. Bailey has not only changed my life, but the lives of my family, and for that I am eternally grateful!” Charlie Green — Muskogee Support Group

"I can honestly say if I had to do the

surgery again I would. After spending

over 20 years of my life overweight I

realize there was another whole per-

son waiting to get out and experience

life. I couldn't even bend over to tie

my shoe without being uncomforta-

ble. Dr. Varnell gave me my life back!

The whole team at Bailey has been

so helpful and kind. I'm blessed to

have found this group of wonderful

people who have been there to help

me through this journey! I'm only six

months post-op and not exactly

where I want to be but I am well on

my way!"

Tracy Mason — Owasso Support Group

Melinda Bitsouie, Scott Weller and Joan VanDorn at the OKC Memorial Marathon on April 27!

They attend the Owasso Support Group

We want to hear about your success! This

allows other patients to be inspired by your

progress. This is a life-long journey and

motivation is needed every step of the way. If

you have any before and after pictures you

would like to share let us know! Please E-mail

david.steward@baileymedicalcenter.com with

pictures and stories. All pictures and stories will

be submitted to you and a marketing consent

form signed before anything is published.

Save the Date!

Registration will open soon for our 1st Annual Patient Care Conference!

Guest Speakers

Dr. Brandon Varnell, Bariatric Surgeon

Dr. JoeBob Kirk, Medical director

Dr. Jenny Wood, Ph.D.

Rene’ Norman, RD/LD

Suzanne Gauldin, RD/LD

Jeff Swetnam, Plastic Surgeon

David Steward, NASM-CPT

Bring your family to the

Race for the Cure!!

The Race for the Cure on Sept. 27 is a 5K or

1-mile fun walk that is perfect for beginners,

families and friends. This is the perfect event

to bring your children and grandchildren!

Registration will open in June!

Family and Support Corner

.

Which Support Group do you

attend? Look to Facebook for

more details to come!!

~ May 2014 ~ Jun 2014 ►

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

Coffeyville Support Group

7:00pm

2

3

4

5

Seminar at BMC

6:00pm

6

7

8

Spiro Support Group

7:00pm

9

10

11

12

Bailey Medical Center Sup-port Group 6:00pm

13

14

Bartlesville Support Group

6:00

15

Muskogee Support Group 6:30pm

16

17

18

19

Pryor Support Group

6:30pm

Fort Smith Seminar 6:00pm

20

Cushing Sup-port Group

7:00pm

21

22

Miami Support Group 7:00pm

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27

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29

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31

Fun with Flavor Add-ins

There’s more to life than chocolate and vanilla. Sugar free flavor add-ins

can be used with the no-added sugar Carnation Breakfast Essentials

before surgery or protein shakes and yogurts after surgery. You can use

flavor extracts you find in the baking section of the grocery store, sugar free

syrups (Torani or DaVinci brands in the coffee aisle), powdered flavors like

Crystal Light and liquid drops like MIO or Dasani. Look for generic

equivalents to save some money. Need some ideas? A few drops of orange

extract in a vanilla protein drink will have you sipping a “Dreamsicle” in a

hurry. Use sugar free caramel or hazelnut syrup in a chocolate protein

drink, heat gently and enjoy in the morning. Use sugar free powders and

liquid drop to add to plain yogurt. Yogurt can be high in added sugars if you

aren’t reading the food labels. Let’s have some fun with flavors.

Feeling Fuller Longer

Are you hungry or do you feel empty?

Figuring out which you are feeling can be

quite a challenge. There are a few things to

work on to extend feeling full. First, are you

eating enough solid proteins? Liquid sources

of calories will empty from your stomach

pouch a lot quicker than a solid form of food.

If you are having difficulty tolerating solid

protein like chicken after surgery, you can

work with the dietitian to help you find ways to

tolerate them better. Second, higher protein

intake will also keep you feeling full.

Carbohydrates are more quickly digested than

protein rich foods. Lastly, are you chewing to

applesauce consistency? Studies are showing

that thoroughly chewing your food leads to

longer periods of feeling full. How you eat is

as important as what you eat.

Multiple Tries at Finding the Right Multi-Supplement

It may take multiple tries to find the right multi-supplement for you. We

recommend a supplement like the regular or silver version of the Centrum

multi-supplement, because these contain a complete array of essential

vitamins and minerals needed for health except for iron and calcium.

Recently, a patient was in for the 2nd nutrition visit prior to surgery. This

patient wasn’t taking a multi-supplement, because the one that was tried

was “chalky and gritty.” This patient did a “one and done” without any

further research about what was available. Multi-supplements come in

powdered, liquid, chewable and small gel cap forms. If you are struggling

to find a multi-supplement, make an appointment with the dietitian, come

to a support group meeting or visit the websites on the reference and

resource list you got in the initial nutrition visit. Check it out!

When was the last time you saw the Dietitian?

The program now expect patients to see the Dietitian every 3 months the

first year after surgery. Bariatric dietary requirements are changing and

evolving as new research becomes available. Are you staying on top of

the latest research by doing follow-up appointments with our two

dietitians? You are responsible for your journey. Your decision to do

follow-up visits and attend support groups will be critical to your success.

Call 918-376-8410 to schedule your appointment with the Dietitian.

Calories After Surgery: Shooting at a Moving Target

How many calories should I have after surgery? The answer: It depends.

In the first few months after surgery, an average intake is between 500 to

800 calories per day. Your stomach pouch is very small so you won’t be

able to get much in that first few weeks. By a year out, you may need

1000 to 1500 calories depending on your activity level, height, gender,

bone density and musculature. Your dietitians can help you find a target

range of calories based on your activity level and weight loss goals.

Remember, protein first and then the rest.

Contact Us Tracy Foster,

Program Director

10512 N 110th E Ave.

Owasso, OK 74055

918-376-8410

Website: BaileyBariatrics.com

Bailey Bariatric Facebook Page

We use Facebook as our primary communication tool. Please go to Facebook and like the Bailey Bariatrics Facebook page to keep up-to-date on program events and

support groups.

Center for Bariatrics at Bailey Medical Center

Russell Vieaux

Russell has been at Bailey Medical Center

since 2013. He brings over 20 years of

management experience in industries that

focus on customer service and pipeline

management. He specializes in

understanding your needs and assisting you

through your journey in a very organized and

efficient manner. Russell has spent his entire

career assisting and teaching others to

navigate through obstacles and provides

customers a strategy to be successful. He is

married with 3 children and 6 grandchildren

and loves reading, golfing, fly-fishing and

tennis.

Employee Spotlight