Indiana Bariatric

The seminar was full of information regarding the different surgeries, pros and cons, lifestyle changes and basic steps to get started. When the seminar was finished we had the chance to speak with employees from Clarian Bariatrics. I instantly felt a warm sense of welcome and was astonished by the compassion of each person I talked to. The thought of discovering a place where people truly understood my situation and were eager to help was almost unbelievable.

The next few weeks I had long conversations with my husband and the reality of having surgery. We agreed that this would be kept between the two of us at this point. I was not ready to hear the reactions of my friends and family members because I just knew it would be negative. I had many hours of research and paperwork under my belt but I decided it would be in my best interest to attend support group. I wanted to hear the good, the bad and the ugly right from the horses mouth. 

This decision was easier said than done! I had never attended any type of group meetings like this.  The first night I decided to attend group I was as nervous as I was the day I entered high school!   How on earth was I going to walk into a room full of people I don’t know? How will they accept an outsider? Will I be judged by my appearance? What do I wear? What do I say? Where do I sit? What the heck was I thinking?

Check back next week for more of my story! In the meantime leave me questions you have about anything including:  Indianapolis Gastric Bypass, Gastric Bypass Surgery Cost, Indianapolis Bariatric Centers, Stomach Stapling Surgery and Indiana Bariatric Doctors.

In the coming weeks, I will be posting some tips by fitness expert Erin Light. Erin is the owner of FIT-Biz! Wellness and a reporter for RTV6. Erin is an expert in Indiana weight loss and working with Indiana bariatric surgeons and Indiana bariatric patients to improve outcomes for those undergoing weight loss surgery. Enjoy!

You hold the ingredients that make a healthy lifestyle. Health isn’t found in a magazine or book…it comes from the choices you make and how you value them. 

Someone once said the definition of madness is doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results. This same concept is true when following a life-long exercise program---you will surely go mad if you do the same workout your entire life and never see results!  In order to change your fitness level, you have to set goals and adapt your program. 

Think about what you want to accomplish and then plan on how you are going to get there. Your goals are within reach, and when you step back and take a look at them, you can help yourself find ways to get there.  Setting goals can also be a great motivational tool to keep you dedicated to staying healthy and fit. 

There is a simple formula that can help you set them, and it is SMART to follow.  Make sure they are Specific, Measurable, Accurate, Realistic, and Timely so they will inspire you into action.  Our goals should get us excited and make us feel accomplished---not tired and defeated.  Try this method to start:  Set a weekly goal and strive to accomplish at least 60 percent of it.  At the end of the week, evaluate any obstacles that came up, work to problem-solve them, and then set a new weekly goal based on what you learned.  Continue to try your best and you will see continued success.

Last week, I talked about what a huge difference a few choice foods can make in helping your nutrition. All Indianapolis bariatric physicians and Indiana bariatric centers will talk about what a huge part nutrition plays in making bariatric surgery successful.

While knowing which foods are good for weight loss surgery patients is great, it is much easier when you have some delicious recipes to try out! Below are two of my favorites that can spice up salmon and incorporate blueberries.

I know that some of the ingredients can sound different, but trust me. These recipes are very good...and good for you! Don't be afraid to try new things to accompany the new you!

Raspberry Vinaigrette Baked Salmon with Blueberry Salsa

1-2 cups raspberry vinaigrette (Kraft® Light Done Right brand works best)
Zest from ½ an orange
4 salmon filets (3 to 4 oz each)
1 cup fresh spinach leaves
½ red onion, sliced thinly
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
4 orange slices

1.) Preheat oven to 400°.

2.) In a small, shallow dish (you could also use a hefty plastic bag) place salmon filets; cover with raspberry vinaigrette and orange zest.  Let marinate 30 minutes.  

3.) On a baking sheet lined with foil and sprayed with cooking spray, place 4 ( ¼ cup) beds of spinach for the salmon.  Top each bed of spinach with 3-4 slices of onion, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.  Remove salmon filets from marinade and lay on beds of spinach (skin side down). Top salmon with salt, pepper, three onion slices, and an orange slice. 

4.) Bake until fish flakes easily with a fork, ~15-20 minutes
*General rule: 10 minutes of baking time for every inch of the thickest part of the fish

5.) Remove salmon from oven; let rest 5 – 10 minutes before serving.  Serve spinach and salmon with blueberry salsa on top (optional), and enjoy! 

Nutrition Facts:  Serves: 4; Serving size: 4 oz; Calories: 210; Protein: 23 g; Fat: 7 g; Carbs: 10;
*Nutrition facts calculated without Blueberry Salsa.

Blueberry Salsa

1 cup fresh blueberries
¼ cup crushed pineapple, drained
1 small kiwi, peeled if you wish, and diced into cubes
¼ cup chopped cucumber (do not peel him!)
2 Tbsp diced red or green onion
1 tsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp orange zest
1 Tbsp juice from orange
1 tsp Splenda®  
salt and fresh ground pepper (to taste)

In small bowl, combine all ingredients in order.  Spoon over baked salmon and serve.