 WIN TICKETS! Bariatric Advantage is giving away ten pairs of FREE tickets to the Obesity Prevention Foundation Luncheon. ($245 value) Bariatric Advantage is a proud sponsor of the 2011 Luncheon and Benefit. Winners will be chosen May 6th. All you have to do is enter! ENTER TO WIN!
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FDA Expands Recommendation for Lap-Band
The Food and Drug Administration this month announced that it is following the recommendation of the Scientific Advisory Panel in expanding the approved uses of the LAP-BAND for less seriously obese individuals. The move changes the FDA approval for the LAP-BAND to now include people with a body mass index greater than 35 or those greater than a BMI of 30 who have obesity related health conditions. More
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Welcome Marla Salnave
at our front desk!
"I am a native Nevadan. I have always loved working with people and have been very interested in the medical field since I was a child. I somewhat followed my late father's footsteps who was a dedicated and respected Sparks fireman for twenty-seven years. I enjoy spending time with my two boys Mikey, who is twelve and Mitchell who is five. We love anything having to do with horses, quads, and sports. I have a great respect for Western Surgical Group/Western Bariatric Insitute and am very thankful to be a part of the group."
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Western Bariatric Institute
645 North Arlington Ave, Ste 525
Reno, NV 89503
775-326-9152 office
877-985-6771 Seminar Hotline
Contact us
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Life Inspired:
A Day of Fine Dining and Fashion
World-Class Culinary, Celebrity guest speaker and live music all a part of the fundraiser at Rancharrah on Saturday, May 21st
Two Events. One Message.
Attend the Luncheon & Fashion Show
or Join us for the Fashion Show only.
Both benefit the Obesity Prevention Foundation.
Click on the image above to find out more about both events and to buy tickets.
If you have any questions or wish to purchase your tickets by phone, please call Darolyn at 775-326-9171.
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Join the OPF Team at Rock-n-River
 | | Nita Acost runs her first 10K at Rock-n-River 2010. |
Move your body to raise awareness for childhood obesity by joining the Obesity Prevention Foundation team at the Rock-N-River race, under the Reno arch on Sunday, May 1. Your minimum donation will include the Rock-n-River race registration, a Rock-n-River technical shirt and an OPF technical shirt to wear on race day. And new this year, $20 of your donation will benefit the OPF Wellness Scholarship Program. The Scholarship was created to educate children 12-18 years old through a 12-week, medically-supervised weight loss course designed to give a child and their families everything needed to be successful including nutritional education, tools and resources to live a long healthy life.
Join the OPF team today!
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Patient Spotlight
Lisa Lawrence~Lap-Band Surgery-Lost 80 lbs
Today I am down 80 lbs and feel great. Getting the lap-band was like walking through a time warp for me. I feel like I can do anything I want now. Here is my weight loss journey the past four years. I went into my primary physician for a yearly check-up. With that he ordered blood work for me. The next week he called me to go to his office as soon as possible. I went to his office to get my results and he wanted to admit me. I was in shock and completely floored. He had his nurse take my blood sugar in his office and it was not as bad as he thought it was. But of course I had eaten that day unlike when I did the lab work. So I was prompted to check my sugar levels after meals and snacks. As it turns out, I was diagnosed as a borderline diabetic. Continued
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Tip and Goal of the Month
By Kristine Shoenberger, MS, RD
 Tip of the Month:
View treats as just that- treats. They should be special and occasional, not every day.
Treats are not just desserts, or sweet foods. Treats can be anything other than healthy foods- foods you like, but know aren't the best for you, your weight, or your health. Treats can have a place in your lifestyle, but it should be an occasional occurrence. Treats on a daily basis (or several times a day!) just equals a junk-filled diet.
Goal for the Month:
If you bought Girl Scout cookies, set boundaries and guidelines to keep the calories in check.
Girl Scout cookies only come around once a year, but if your pantry is now stocked with 7 boxes of them, the calories can really add up fast. To avoid too many cookie calories at once, see the tip of the month, and set rules for how often, how many, when, and maybe plan on giving some away.
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