 Like us on Facebook and enter to win monthly prizes from our WBI Health Store! This month we are giving away Vitamin D.
BE A FACEBOOK FAN and WIN VITAMIN D!
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WBI Health Store
 Great Healthy Snacks! The WBI Health store now carries beef and chicken jerky! We have 3 flavors of beef--cranberry/blueberry, apple/cherry, and teriyaki, and 3 flavors of chicken jerky- Italian, black bean salsa, and teriyaki. At 50 calories each, 8-12 grams of protein and only 0-2 grams of sugar, these jerky sticks can be a great snack on the go! Keep a couple in your purse, car, office and elsewhere to never be caught off guard without a healthy snack option. They are $1.65 per jerky stick, come and try all the flavors to find your favorites!
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 Aug. 1st Dr. Kozar will be giving his expert opinion about being successful after bariatric surgery. Bring your questions! Coming Soon! Pyschologist Dr. Shoenberger will be speaking at the Reno support group. Check calendar for details.
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Monthly Store Giveaway to Fans on Facebook!
Western Bariatric is giving away merchandise from our WBI Health Store every month for the rest of the year. All you have to do is "like" us on Facebook and you will be automatically entered to win. Winners will be announced on Facebook the last day of the month. In honor of July and the summer season, we are giving away Vitamin D this month. Vitamin D is a must for osteo (bone) support. Many people are deficient in this vitamin due to diet or lack of exposure to sunlight. Those who are post bariatric may have even more demand for additional supplements. Visit the store in our lobby for all of your vitamin needs. |
Exercise has Positive Long-term Effects for Those with Chronic Health Conditions
Saint Mary's Fitness Center launches new Medical Exercise Program
 Exercise has long been associated with improved health outcomes, especially for those with existing medical conditions. To emphasize the importance of exercise on wellness, Saint Mary's Center for Health and Fitness will offer the region's first comprehensive Medical Exercise Program. The program will provide participants with support and education to enhance vitality and overall health. "This new program will provide individuals with resources to better manage their health conditions. Participants will follow a customized diet and exercise plan that is designed to relieve symptoms associated with their specific condition," said Joseph Brandl, MD, director of cardiac surgery for Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. "Incorporating a diet and fitness routine post-rehab has proven highly beneficial and we look forward to offering this program to the community." Developed by a team of medical and fitness professionals, the Medical Exercise Program features effective and integrative strategies...More |
Patient Spotlight
Wayne and Robin Carter~Gastric Bypass & Gastric Band
A total of 267 lbs lost between them!
Wayne and Robin were childhood sweethearts 37 years ago! Both of them have seen and enjoyed the journey of their gradual weight gain. Life consisted of eating out at fast food restaurants after school, then graduated to wining and dining and clubbing and drinking and then finally marriage and four beautiful babies. Wayne started as a 32/34 pant and Robin was a size 9/10. With 37 years behind them, Wayne was at his largest wearing a size 48 pant and 3xl shirt and Robin was wearing a size 28. They had surgery 6 weeks apart from each other; Wayne had gastric bypass and Robin had Lap-Band surgery. Today they feel so blessed due to the greatest of help from WBI. Both of them are back to their high school sizes. They grew together and lost the weight together. They no longer have diabetes, high cholesterol and shortness of breath. Wayne has achieved a life long dream this year when he umpired the Nevada State 4A Baseball Championship games in Las Vegas. Robin has started her own music management company "Carter Management." The two of them, along with their four children are healthy and enjoying life. "Western Bariatric Institute saved our lives."
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Tip and Goal of the Month
By Kristine Shoenberger, WBI Dietitian
Tip of the Month:
Get outside this month and soak up some vitamin D from the sun!
Sunlight is the best source of vitamin D, and this is a vitamin that most of us need more of. Vitamin D helps prevent a host of diseases and conditions, like cancer, osteoporosis and dementia, just to name a few. So get out into the sun for your health! If you aren't in the sun most days, take a daily vitamin D supplement, available at the WBI store.
Goal of the Month: To get more Vitamin D, exercise outside as many days as you can this month- walking, swimming, hiking, canoeing, tennis, rollerblading, anything!
Studies even show that exercising outdoors is not only great for your physical health, it also improves your mental health as well. Outdoor exercise can boost your mood and your energy while decreasing depression, anxiety and anger. So get outside to feel better overall!
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