Bariatric Center Services Include: 1. Dedicated and specially- trained bariatric surgery healthcare team of surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses and technicians 2. Patient navigator to guide patients and families through the weight-management process 3. Counseling provided by a trained nutritionist 4. An exercise routine and goals specific to patients’ unique lifestyles created by a physical therapist Surgery Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass are the two surgeries most commonly performed nowadays. Both procedures are done with a minimally invasive approach that minimizes postoperative pain and allows for a prompt recovery. The size of the stomach is reduced and patients feel full sooner with less food, so they eat less. In the case of gastric bypass surgery, the now-reduced stomach is reconnected to the small bowel. In the case of both surgeries, patients consume less calories and fat. “The best candidates for this type of surgery are patients who are severely obese and have unsuccessfully tried other weight loss methods without any long-term success,” says Dr. Macias, who specializes in minimally invasive surgical procedures including weight loss procedures as well as surgery to treat gastroesophageal reflux. With minimally invasive surgery, the surgeon makes four to six small incisions, rather than one large incision. Having bariatric surgery is a process, he explains. Before undergoing surgery, patients receive nutritional and psychological counseling. Saint Peter’s offers one-on-one counseling for patients before and after bariatric surgery. During the initial sessions, the nutritionist discusses diet, health conditions, current medications and past attempts to lose weight. Patients also receive information about nutrition following surgery. Throughout the process patients are strongly encouraged to attend free bariatric support group meetings. Two separate groups meet the second Thursday of every month; discussions are led in English and Spanish. People who have a body mass index of more than 35 are considered obese and are at a greater risk of either developing chronic disease, or if they are already suffering from a chronic condition such as diabetes, worsening their health to the point of being at risk for early death. Bariatric surgery, also referred to as weight loss surgery, is an option for individuals who find themselves living with the complications of obesity. The team at The Bariatric Center at Saint Peter’s University Hospital has developed a comprehensive weight loss program that includes nutritional counseling by a registered dietitian, behavioral coaching with a psychologist, and a fitness program developed by a physical therapist, in addition to surgery. “The multidisciplinary team at Saint Peter’s University Hospital provides all the tools needed in order to succeed in the patient’s quest for a new, healthy lifestyle,” says C. Aitor Macias, surgical director of The Bariatric Center at Saint Peter’s. May 2019 Bariatric Surgery Using Minimally Invasive Techniques For more information on The Bariatric Center at Saint Peter’s call 732.745.8555 or visit saintpetershcs.com/bariatrics for answers to frequently asked questions. Facts According to the most recent National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), 18.5 percent of children and 39.6 percent of adults had obesity in 2015-2016. These are the highest rates ever documented by NHANES. Rates have increased significantly since 1999- 2000, when 13.9 percent of children and 30.5 percent of adults were obese. Combined, 107 million adults and children living in the United States today are overweight or obese. cdc.gov/obesity/data/adult.html 107 million adults and children living in the United States are overweight or obese.
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Bariatric Center Services Include: 1. Dedicated and specially-
trained bariatric surgery healthcare team of surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses and technicians
2. Patient navigator to guide patients and families through the weight-management process
3. Counseling provided by a trained nutritionist
4. An exercise routine and goals specific to patients’ unique lifestyles created by a physical therapist
SurgeryLaparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass are the two surgeries most commonly performed nowadays. Both procedures are done with a minimally invasive approach that minimizes postoperative pain and allows for a prompt recovery. The size of the stomach is reduced and patients feel full sooner with less food, so they eat less. In the case of gastric bypass surgery, the now-reduced stomach is reconnected to the small bowel. In the case of both surgeries, patients consume less calories and fat.
“The best candidates for this
type of surgery are patients who
are severely obese and have
unsuccessfully tried other weight
loss methods without any long-term
success,” says Dr. Macias, who
specializes in minimally invasive
surgical procedures including
weight loss procedures as well as
surgery to treat gastroesophageal
reflux. With minimally invasive
surgery, the surgeon makes four to
six small incisions, rather than one
large incision.
Having bariatric surgery is a
process, he explains. Before
undergoing surgery, patients receive
nutritional and psychological
counseling. Saint Peter’s offers
one-on-one counseling for patients
before and after bariatric surgery.
During the initial sessions, the
nutritionist discusses diet, health
conditions, current medications
and past attempts to lose weight.
Patients also receive information
about nutrition following surgery.
Throughout the process patients
are strongly encouraged to attend
free bariatric support group
meetings. Two separate groups meet the second Thursday of every month;
discussions are led in English and Spanish.
People who have a body mass index of more than 35 are considered obese and are at a greater risk of either
developing chronic disease, or if they are already suffering from a chronic condition such as diabetes, worsening
their health to the point of being at risk for early death. Bariatric surgery, also referred to as weight loss surgery, is an
option for individuals who find themselves living with the complications of obesity.
The team at The Bariatric Center at Saint Peter’s University Hospital has developed a comprehensive weight loss
program that includes nutritional counseling by a registered dietitian, behavioral coaching with a psychologist, and
a fitness program developed by a physical therapist, in addition to surgery. “The multidisciplinary team at Saint
Peter’s University Hospital provides all the tools needed in order to succeed in the patient’s quest for a new, healthy
lifestyle,” says C. Aitor Macias, surgical director of The Bariatric Center at Saint Peter’s.
May
2019
Bariatric Surgery Using Minimally Invasive Techniques
For more information on The Bariatric Center at Saint Peter’s call 732.745.8555 or visit saintpetershcs.com/bariatrics
for answers to frequently asked questions.
FactsAccording to the most recent National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), 18.5 percent of children and 39.6 percent of
adults had obesity in 2015-2016. These are the highest rates ever documented by NHANES.
Rates have increased significantly since 1999-2000, when 13.9 percent of children and 30.5 percent of adults were obese. Combined, 107 million adults and children living in the United
States today are overweight or obese. cdc.gov/obesity/data/adult.html
1999-2000
2015-2016
Children
Children
Adults
Adults
18.5%
39.6%
13.9%
30.5%
Obesity Comparison 1999 vs 2015
107 millionadults and children
living in the United Statesare overweight or obese.
Community CalendarFor more information or to register for a program, call the contact number listed or visit saintpetershcs.com/Events Most programs are FREE unless noted; please call for information.
Cancer SupportBone Marrow Transplant Support GroupFor patients who have had an allogeneic transplant. In person: May 16 • 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Rutgers Cancer Institute of New JerseyBy phone: May 6 • 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM732.235.8522 • FREE
Breast Cancer Support GroupMay 6 and 20 • 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMRegistration required.Rutgers Cancer Institute of New JerseyDeborah Leif, MSW, LCSW732.235.7011 • FREE
Gynecologic Cancer Support GroupIn partnership with the Cancer Support Community Central NJ May 14 • 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMRutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey732.235.6792 • FREE
Living with Cancer Support GroupMay 8 and 22 • 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMRutgers Cancer Institute of New JerseyBarbara Hale, LCSW • 732.235.7557 • FREE
Support GroupsBariatric Support GroupMay 9 • 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Spanish6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EnglishBilingual sessions • FREECall Daniela Velastegui, MS, RDN, CSGat 732.339.7450 for information.
Bereavement Support GroupMay 2 and 16 • 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMCall Pastoral Care at 732.745.8600, x8565 for more information. • FREE
Craniofacial Teen GirlsFor ages 11 to 17 • Meets Sundays, monthly. Group resumes in September.Call 732.745.8600, x8113 for information.
Epilepsy Education Support GroupMay 9 • 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMDefining epilepsy, seizures; “Hope and Trust” slide presentation. Light refreshmentsCall 732.339.7870 for more information.
MyGOAL Autism Family Support GroupMay 18 • 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM877.886.9462 • FREE
SHARE Support Group(for those who have suffered miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death)May 13 • 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMSister Marie de Pazzi Conference Center, Room 2. Irina Mariano-Brown, MSW, LCSW732.745.8522 • FREE
Spouse/Partner Caregiver Support GroupMay 9 • 1:30 PM – 3:00 PMParker Adult Day Center, Monroe 200 Overlook Drive, Monroe Township Stephanie Fitzsimmons, EdD, MSN, RN, APRN-BC • 732.745.8600, x8662 • FREE
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Community Health ServicesFor more information about screenings and educational programs, or the CHS corporate flu shot program, please call 732.745.8600, x8903
Community Health Services mobile health vanWelcomes patients on Friday, May 17 and Monday, May 20 in the parking lot of Sacred Heart Church/ Holy Family Parish located at 56 Throop Street in New Brunswick.
Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar ScreeningsMay 1 • 10:00 AM – 11:30 AMSouth River Food Bank, South River • FREEMay 3 • 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Maher Manor, Old BridgeFree – Residents only. • FREEMay 3 • 2:30 PM – 3:30 PMDeForest B. Soaries Jr. Residences at Somerset, Somerset • FREEMay 10 • 11:30 AM – 12:30 PMElijah’s Promise Soup Kitchen New Brunswick • FREEMay 29 • 12:30 PM – 1:30 PMSHIPS 1 Soup Kitchen At Saint John’s, Somerville • FREE
Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar/Cholesterol May 2 • 11:00 AM – 1:00 PMFamily Health Center, New Brunswick FREE
Bone Density ScreeningMay 7 • 10:30 AM – NoonThe Club Adult Community, East Brunswick
Community PresentationsSleep Presentation May 10 • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AMNew Brunswick Senior Center, New Brunswick
Health FairsAnnual Spring Health Fairs for Residents of the Adult Communities in Monroe Thursday, May 9 Concordia Adult Community Tuesday, May 14Stonebridge Adult CommunityThursday, May 16Clearbrook Adult Community Thursday, May 30 The Ponds Adult Community Friday, June 14Rossmoor Adult Community Thursday, June 20Encore Adult Community
Stroke Awareness Month FREE ScreeningsMay 1 • 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMSister Marie de Pazzi Conference CenterMay 2 • 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Saint Peter’s Family Health Center, 123 How Lane, New Brunswick
Skin Cancer ScreeningMay 6 • 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMWoodbridge Health Center, Woodbridge
NEW!
NEW!
NEW Location
National Sisters Together Move More, Eat Better Program
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING FOLLOWED
BY LECTUREBlood pressure/blood sugar and
cholesterol screenings provided by Community Health Services.
Saturday, May 2 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Sister Marie de Pazzi Conference Center
•Osteoporosis DayFREE SCREENINGSThursday, May 16
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM Sister Marie de Pazzi Conference Center
Thursday, May 23 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Saint Peter’s University Hospital Family Health Center,
123 How Lane, New Brunswick
SAVE THE DATEMeet the Midwife
Monday, June 3 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Antenatal Testing Unit Waiting Room First floor Women and Children’s
Pavilion
Diabetes Support Group
Wednesday, June 12 10:30 AM —11:30 AM
FREESaint Peter’s University Hospital
Center for Ambulatory Resources (CARES)
Saint Peter’s Community Golf
Outing & Networking Luncheon
Tuesday, June 18Forsgate Country Club Monroe Township, NJ
Benefiting the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at
The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s
For more info call 732.745.8542
Diabetes Education*Diabetes Self-Management EducationMondays or TuesdaysRegistration and doctor’s prescription required. 732.339.7630
Gestational Diabetes Self-Management EducationWednesdays or ThursdaysRegistration and doctor’s prescription required. 732.339.7630
Type I Diabetes Support Group for Children and their FamiliesSaint Peter’s University Hospital Center for Ambulatory Resources (CARES) Call 732.745.8600, x8610 for more information. FREE
Parent EducationFor information, fees and registration, visit saintpetershcs.com/parented or call Parent Education at 732.745.8579.
