Gift Guide for Bariatric Patients

Kathryn Naphy is a mom of two who’s maintained her 100+ weight loss since 2006, when she had weight-loss surgery with Matt Kirkland, MD, bariatric surgeon at Penn Medicine in 2006. In this blog, she shares some of her gift ideas for those who’ve had weight-loss surgery.

Read more about her story here, join her on her blog, Eating After Gastric Bypass or follow her on Twitter. Also, learn more about weight-loss surgery at Penn Medicine at a free information session.

Happy holidays to the bariatric patient!

The holidays are right around the corner, and chances are there’s someone on your list this year that’s had weight-loss surgery or is preparing for surgery. There are some very obvious high calorie food gifts that are a no-go for your bariatric friend but what kind of stuff do they really need? Here are some suggestions your friend or loved one will really appreciate for his or her post-op life.

• Dishwasher-safe water bottles
• Gift certificate for clothing-- their clothing size will be changing…a lot!
• Gift basket with whey or soy protein powder samples
• Complete multivitamin and mineral supplements, or a gift certificate for vitamins
• Shaker bottle for protein shakes
• Kitchen supplies, such as a set of measuring cups and spoons, food scale, or pre-measured food containers holding 2 – 4 oz.
• An attractive insulated lunch box or Bento boxes for meals on the go.
• iTunes gift card for rockin’ workout songs
• Bariatric or low fat/low calorie cookbook
• Get physical! Exercise is a big part of our post-op lives, so if your loved one has been eying up a some exercise equipment for the home or a gym membership or thinking about taking up a sport like tennis, maybe a gym membership or a lesson would be a welcome gift. Also consider a fitness tracker such as the Fitbit, Nikefuel band or Jawbone.

Please skip: Candy, alcohol (no alcohol is permitted for a year after surgery), holiday cookies, fruit cake, etc. It will end up going to waste or have to be re-gifted.

All in all, the focus is still on thoughtful gift giving and the above gift suggestions will be very welcome to your pal post bariatric surgery!

Happy Holidays!

Lose Weight at Penn Medicine

Penn can help you lose weight.

Learn about medical weight loss in Philadelphia, and the Penn Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Program at a free information session about weight-loss surgery in Philadelphia.

There, you will hear about your weight-loss surgery options, and how Penn can help you lose weight and get healthy for good.

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My Recipe Makeover: Velvety Butternut Squash Soup

Kathryn Naphy is a mom of two who’s maintained her 100+ weight loss since 2006, when she had weight-loss surgery with Matt Kirkland, MD, bariatric surgeon at Penn Medicine in 2006. In this blog, she shares some of her gift ideas for those who’ve had weight-loss surgery.

Read more about her story here, join her on her blog, Eating After Gastric Bypass or follow her on Twitter. Also, learn more about weight-loss surgery at Penn Medicine at a free information session.

Velvety Butternut Squash Soup

Ingredients

• 4 cups chicken stock
• 4 cups butternut squash, cut in cubes
• 3 large carrots, chopped
• 1 small onion, diced
• 5 stalks celery, diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 – 5 oz can evaporated milk
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• Salt
• Pepper

Directions

1. Spray a large baking sheet with vegetable oil. Arrange squash and carrots on the baking sheet.
2. Roast squash and carrots in a preheated 425-degree oven for 20 minutes.
3. In a large stock pot. Saute onion, celery and garlic in 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat for several minutes.
4. Stir in spices, and cook 1 minute longer; remove from heat. Add roasted squash and carrots to the stock pot.
5. Add in broth, and evaporated milk cover, and cook over low heat about 20 minutes. Working in batches, run soup through a blender, or use an immersion blender until smooth.
6. Serve soup (about 1 1/2 cups per serving) Garnish with a dollop of Greek yogurt and pumpkin seeds.

Tip from Kate: I always stir in some unflavored protein powder into my portion when I make soups!

Yield: 6 servings
Serving size: Approximately 1 1/2 cups
Nutritional Information: Each serving contains approximately 170 calories, 6g fat, 8g protein, 12g sugar.
Original Recipe by Better Bariatric, LLC

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Penn Weight-Loss Information Sessions in December

For many people trying to lose weight, taking the first step can be the most difficult part of the process.

Whether it’s getting out of the door to head to the gym, or deciding to choose a healthier option at mealtime, once you take that first step, it can be easier to gain momentum toward a healthier lifestyle.

Weight-Loss Information Sessions at Penn Medicine for November, 2013

Choosing to have weight-loss surgery is not an easy decision, but learning all of the facts is easy with Penn’s free weight-loss information sessions.

At a weight-loss information session, patients learn about the various options for weight-loss surgery and get to meet with the surgeons and clinicians who will help them every step of the way.

Learning about weight-loss surgery and getting all the information firsthand from experts at Penn Medicine can be empowering, and help you make a healthy decision that can have lifelong positive effects.

Mark your calendars for the following information sessions at Penn Medicine in November.

• 12/2 at 6 pm: Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
• 12/4 at 6 pm: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine)
• 12/9 at 6 pm: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine)
• 12/11 at 6 pm: Pennsylvania Hospital
• 12/12 at 7 pm: Penn Medicine at Valley Forge
• 12/16 at 6 pm: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine)
• 12/17 at 7 pm: Penn Medicine Radnor
• 12/18 at 7 pm: Penn Medicine at Cherry Hill
• 12/19 at 7 pm: Penn Medicine at Bucks County
• 12/21 at 10:30 am: Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
• 12/30 at 10 am: Pennsylvania Hospital

Register for a Weight-Loss Information Session at Penn

Learn more about weight-loss surgery at Penn during this free session and meet physicians and team members from the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program

Register for a weight-loss information session here.

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Healthy Hanukkah Recipe: Zucchini-Potato Latkes with Tzatziki

Registered dietitian and bariatric program nutritionist Danielle Rosenfeld, MS, RD, LDN, gives a shares a healthy makeover for latkes, which are traditionally high in calories and fat. Learn more about Penn's bariatric program at a free information session.

Hanukkah is a time filled with family, celebration and of course, good eats. Latkes are always a staple at my family Hanukkah party, but traditional latkes are very high in calories and fat, especially when fried in oil and loaded with sour cream or sweetened applesauce. This year, let’s try a new spin on this Hanukkah favorite.

This zucchini-potato latke recipe has nearly three times more fiber than traditional latkes thanks to the nutrient-dense zucchini and whole wheat breadcrumbs. Consider swapping sweet potatoes for white potatoes to give an extra fiber boost. It is also packed with protein—nearly 14 grams per serving compared with 6.8 grams in traditional potato latkes. The increased protein comes from the low fat cheese and yogurt used in the tzatziki sauce. The fat content is much lower in this recipe since we are not deep frying the latkes. Baking is a great way to cut down on calories in any recipe! Hope you enjoy.

Zucchini-Potato Latkes with Tzatziki

4 servings | Active Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients

• 1 pound zucchini,shredded
• 2 cups shredded cooked potato
• 2 medium shallots, minced, divided
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 cups fresh whole-wheat breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt
• 1/2 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and shredded
• 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 450° F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
2. Toss zucchini, potato, 3 tablespoons shallot and egg in a large bowl. Add breadcrumbs, feta, 1 tablespoon dill, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; toss to combine. Form the mixture into 12 patties.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 6 patties, cover and cook until crispy and browned on one side, 2 to 5 minutes. Carefully transfer the latkes to the prepared pan, browned-side down. Repeat with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and patties.
4. Transfer the latkes to the oven and bake until firm and heated through, 10 to 12 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, prepare tzatziki: Combine yogurt, cucumber, vinegar, the remaining minced shallot, 1 tablespoon dill and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl. Serve the latkes with the tzatziki on the side.

Recipe from EatingWell August/September 2006, The EatingWell Healthy in a Hurry Cookbook (2006)

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