Weight Loss and Metabolic Center

10/07/2022

Please join us for the support group meeting via ZOOM.

Topic: Baylor College of Medicine Weight Loss Surgery Support Group
Time: Saturday, 10/8 @ 10:30-12:00pm

You may contact our office at 713-798-6673 for the connection information.

08/12/2022

Rachel Griehs is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Baylor College of Medicine Weight Loss Surgery Support Group
Time: Saturday, 8/13 @ 10:30-12:00pm

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://bcm.zoom.us/j/92898642882?pwd=OHJQL3UvOStBVHdhNGQ5MktkUWh5Zz09
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07/08/2022

Rachel Griehs is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Baylor College of Medicine Weight Loss Surgery Support Group
Time: Saturday, 7/9 @ 10:30-12:00pm

Please contact our office at 713-798-6673 for the ZOOM connection information.

06/10/2022

Rachel Griehs is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Baylor College of Medicine Weight Loss Surgery Support Group
Time: Saturday, 6/11 @ 10:30-12:00pm

Please contact our office at 713-798-6673 for the ZOOM connection information.

04/06/2022

Rachel Griehs is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Baylor College of Medicine Weight Loss Surgery Support Group
Time: Saturday, April 9 @ 10:30-12:00pm

Please join us on Saturday as we have another exciting discussion on all things weight loss surgery. This is your time to pick the brains of other pre-op patients, post-op patients, surgeons, and dietitians. I hope you can join us!

Please call 713-798-6673 for the ZOOM connection information.

03/10/2022

Rachel Griehs is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Baylor College of Medicine Weight Loss Surgery Support Group
Time: Saturday, 3/12 @ 10:30-12:00pm

Please join us for a lively discussion on all things pre and post surgery!

Please call us at 713-798-6673 for the ZOOM connection information

03/10/2022

Season 1 Episode 1

03/09/2022

Wishing Rachel a Happy Registered Dietitian Day 🥳

https://www.eatright.org/food/resources/national-nutrition-month/registered-dietitian-nutritionist-day

03/07/2022

Looking for a quick, easy and healthy recipe to warm up a cold winter day? Try this Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Stoup - https://www.bariatricfoodcoach.com/instant-pot-chicken-enchilada/

Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Stoup quick bariatric friendly recipe after Gastric Sleeve or Bypass in the pressure cooker focusing on lean protein.

03/04/2022

If you are looking for new recipes to try, check out this bariatric cookbook: Eating Well after Weight Loss Surgery by Patt Levine and Michele Bontempo

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/103560.Eating_Well_After_Weight_Loss_Surgery

03/02/2022

March is National Nutrition Month! Check out the Eat Right website to learn more about food, health and fitness for the whole family.

https://www.eatright.org/

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is your source for science-based food and nutrition information.

03/01/2022

Celebrate Mardi Gras with this Bariatric Friendly Gumbo!

https://www.bariatricfoodcoach.com/bariatric-friendly-gumbo-rice-free/

Bariatric Friendly Gumbo! (Rice Free) Weight-loss surgery patients are going to LOVE this recipe! Warm, hearty and protein packed! Whether you’ve had (or will be having) Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass or other Gastric surgeries…be sure to save this one for good! Pregnancy cravings are the real d...

02/23/2022

Dr. Brown from the BCM Weight Loss Center discusses Eating disorders and bariatric surgery: How they intersect

Dr. Rheanna Ata Brown discusses warning signs, treatments and how bariatric surgery handles eating disorders in patients.

02/23/2022

February is Cancer Prevention Month. Check out this blog to learn more about fatty liver disease and its link to cancer.

https://blogs.bcm.edu/2020/02/25/understanding-fatty-liver-disease-key-to-liver-cancer-prevention/

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What is the link between liver disease and liver cancer? Dr. Fasiha Kanwal explains how to reduce your risk.

02/21/2022

Dr. Samer Mattar explains how bariatric surgery can lead to improvement in the lives of diabetic patients.

02/21/2022

Dining out can be challenging after . Here are some tips to help navigate the next time you dine out.

https://www.yourweightmatters.org/dining-out-dilemmas-tips-to-make-healthier-restaurant-choices/

If can be stressful to navigate the social experience of dining out with trying to maintain a healthy diet. Here are some dining out tips.

02/18/2022

Mornings can be busy. Check out this easy and healthy make ahead recipe for breakfast bowls.

https://bariatricmealprep.com/easy-bariatric-meal-prep-breakfast-bowls/

These bariatric meal prep breakfast bowls are the perfect on the go meal after surgery. They are perfectly portioned into 1 cup containers.

02/16/2022

Here are some tips to make your next trip to the grocery store easy and healthy.

https://www.yourweightmatters.org/grocery-shopping-guidelines-for-healthy-easy-trips-to-the-store/

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These grocery shopping guidelines can help you more efficiently shop for foods to make healthy, balanced meals on a budget for you/your family.

02/14/2022

Celebrate Valentine's Day with this Guilt Free Chocolate Mousse from Bariatric Cookery.

https://www.bariatriccookery.com/valentines-day-share-love/

02/13/2022

A former Super Bowl Champion has been down the road of recovery for years for kidney disease. He took his healing to a new level when he underwent bariatric surgery to lose weight through Baylor College of Medicine.

02/09/2022

Rachel Griehs is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Baylor College of Medicine Weight Loss Surgery Support Group
Time: Saturday, February 12 @ 10:30-12:00pm

It’s support group Saturday. Please join us and talk about all things pre- and post-op weight loss surgery. We will have an open forum discussion—those of you who are post-surgery, may be extremely helpful in giving guidance to those who are in the process. These are always great discussions. I hope you will be there.

Please call 713-798-6673 for the ZOOM connection information.

02/09/2022

February is National American 💗 Month. Check out these stress management tips from the American 💗 Association

https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management

Stress affects each of us in different ways. The American Heart Association offers advice on how to deal with stress.

02/07/2022

Here are some small changes to make to your fitness plan to help with long-term fitness goals!

https://blogs.bcm.edu/2022/01/20/make-small-long-term-changes-to-your-fitness-resolutions-this-year/

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Dr. Irvin Sulapas recommends making small, gradual changes to help you stick to your New Year’s exercise routine resolution.

02/04/2022

Finding comfort in food is common, and it's part of a practice called emotional eating. Check out Geneen Roth's book to learn more about emotional eating and ways to "Breaking Free from Emotional Eating"

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39169.Breaking_Free_from_Emotional_Eating

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There is an end to the anguish of emotional eating -- and this book explainshow to achieve it. Geneen Roth, whose Feeding the Hungry Hear...

02/02/2022

Happy Groundhog Day! Did Phil see his shadow?

01/31/2022

This is an inspiring story! Way to go Gaylon!

A former Super Bowl Champion has been down the road of recovery for years for kidney disease. He took his healing to a new level when he underwent bariatric surgery to lose weight through Baylor College of Medicine.

01/31/2022

Calcium is an important nutrient for bone health.
Check out this article on Calcium – Are You Getting Enough?

https://www.yourweightmatters.org/calcium-are-you-getting-enough/

Calcium is a very important mineral that your body needs. Are you getting enough? Learn more about calcium including what it does and where to find it.

01/31/2022

Sometimes we get into a rut when it comes to preparing home cooked meals. Here are some ways to change things up by Celebrating Culture through Healthy and Diverse Foods

https://www.yourweightmatters.org/celebrating-culture-through-healthy-and-diverse-foods/

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There are so many fun ways to incorporate culture into your healthy lifestyle when it comes to food. Here are some tips and ideas.

01/29/2022

Sabra Mitchell struggled with both her weight and acid reflux for years. Never did she...

01/28/2022

Having a playlist can be great when you are . What are some songs that motivate you?


YWM Workout Playlist – February 2016
https://www.yourweightmatters.org/ywm-workout-playlist-february-2016/

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Looking for upbeat workout music? We’ve created a playlist for you to listen to while you exercise this month.

01/26/2022

Are you having a hard time falling or staying asleep? You are not alone, Dr. Philip Alapat shares tips to help you get a full night’s rest.

https://blogs.bcm.edu/2017/11/01/feeling-tired-nap-necessary-practice-quality-sleep-habits-daily/

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Dr. Philip Alapat says naps can be beneficial, but practicing high-quality sleeping habits should always be the priority.

01/25/2022

Check out our weight loss program to see if this is the next step for you.

Join us for a Baylor Medicine seminar to discover what bariatric surgery is, who is a candidate, and what are the pros and cons of going forward.

Attending a weight loss seminar is the FIRST STEP in our weight loss pathway, and is a requirement for all weight loss surgery patients.

01/20/2022

Wearable technology has come a long way. What wearable technology do you use in your daily life? Checkout this article to learn more on the health benefits of this technology.

https://blogs.bcm.edu/2021/11/10/what-is-the-future-of-wearable-technology-in-healthcare/

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Dr. Bijan Najafi shares his thoughts on the future of wearable technology, health research and more.

01/18/2022

Do you or someone you know have diabetes? Check out this blog to learn more about what you should know when living with diabetes.

https://blogs.bcm.edu/2018/06/06/living-with-young-adult-diabetes-what-you-should-know/

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Dr. Siripoom McKay with the Young Adult Diabetes Clinic shares advice for caregivers and diabetes patients who are transitioning out of the pediatric healthcare system into an adult environment.

01/17/2022

In Remembrance of the Martin Luther King Jr. "Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase."

01/15/2022

Looking for a easy recipe to keep you warm this winter? Check out this recipe: Instant Pot Chicken and Vegetable Stew - https://www.bariatricfoodcoach.com/instant-pot-chicken-and-vegetable-stew/ via

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Instant Pot Chicken and Vegetable Stew packed with protein and veggies for post-op bariatric surgery patients. Can be made in a slow cooker.

01/12/2022

Smoking Cessation is one requirement before at Baylor, check out this blog to learn benefits to stop smoking.

https://blogs.bcm.edu/2021/08/26/why-should-i-stop-smoking/

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A to***co treatment specialist discusses the health effects of smoking, screening, and ways to quit.

01/10/2022

Looking for a good Bariatric Cookbook? Checkout our dietitian, Rachel's, recommendation: Fresh Start Bariatric Cookbook.

https://bit.ly/3CT0AWG

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Rediscover the pleasure of comfort food after weight-loss surgery.The Fresh Start Bariatric Cookbook helps you learn how to put a surgery-safe twist on your favorite recipes, instead of giving them up for good. The recipes in this bariatric cookbook are simple enough to make every day, and include a...

01/07/2022

Rachel Griehs is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Baylor College of Medicine Weight Loss Surgery Support Group
Time: Saturday, January 8 @ 10:30-12:00pm

Please join us for the support group Saturday. We are pleased that Joel Patlan can join us. He is a senior exercise physiologist with the Comprehensive Healthcare Clinic at Baylor Medicine. He is going to identify what is physical activity and its benefits. He will discuss methods that are useful when starting out and how they should be executed.

I hope you can join us. It will be a great meeting!

If you are interested in joining the meeting, please contact our office at 713-798-6673 for connection information.

01/06/2022

The new year encourages creative resolutions after indulging throughout the holidays. Nutritional goals, when set in moderation, can have a lasting effect...