Dear Friends and Family of LapSF and The Surgical Weight Loss Center of Hawaii,

We hope this newsletter finds you all healthy and happy! Thank you to all of the Sacramento and Stockton patients who came out last Saturday! Plastic surgeons Dr. Stan Poulos and Dr. Ingvar Hvistendahal were so impressed with the success of our patients. We hope the patients in Sacramento enjoyed getting their photographs taken.

Check it out: Jeannette found some new foods for the soft foods phase and Tara has some helpful tips to stay motivated. Reminder: The first-time Maui seminar and support group is Friday, March 7th from 6-8pm at the Maui Beach Hotel!

Don't forget! New Maui seminar and support group March 7th! First-Ever Maui Seminar and Support Group! The Surgical Weight Loss Center of Hawaii is excited to announce the addition of a Maui seminar and support group. When: March 7th, 6-8pm Where: Maui Beach Hotel 170 Kaahumanu Avenue, Kahului, HI 96732 Details: The first hour will be an informational seminar for pre-op patients, the second hour dedicated to post-op patients. Free parking. Please email Nicole at nicole@lapsf.com for ideas or topic suggestions Calendar of Events

Getting Back on Track: Tips from Tara Griffith, MFT Successful weight loss surgery patients rely on strategies to keep their weight loss and maintenance goals on track. Tip #1 Go back to basics: Think about the way you ate and exercised right after your surgery. Have you kept those habits going? Returning to your initial post-op behavior can kick-start your weight loss. Tip #2 Be proactive: Do you know when you are eating next and when you will be exercising tomorrow? If not, begin to establish a routine for your meals and fitness plan so life's stressors don't throw you off track. *Source: OH Magazine, Jan/Feb 08 Do you need to get back on track? Call and schedule your next follow-up with Tara

Walking Buddies Wanted! I have had several patients in the Honolulu area ask me if there are any patients that are looking for a walking partner. If anyone is interested in Honolulu or other locations, please email me at nicole@lapsf.com Go to fitday.com and track your diet and exercise

Nutrition News by Jeannette Kotrys, RD New Nutrition Products Offered Through LapSF: Are you finished with your liquid phase diet after surgery? Are you getting hungry for some “real foods” that are packed with protein? Well, we have some new products to offer to all patients who are easing into the soft food phase. All the products offered are Dietitian approved and contain a minimum of 12 gm protein per serving. Below is a list of food items offered: Healthwise High Protein Oatmeal 15 gm protein, 110 calories, 10 gm carbohydrates Flavors: Regular, Apples and Cinnamon, Maple Brown Sugar WonderSlim Soups 12-15 gm protein, 90-140 calories, 10-12 carbs Flavors: Vegetarian Chili with Beans, Vegetarian Sloppy Joe ProtiDiet 15 gm protein, 90 calories, 2 gm carbohydrates Flavors: Bacon and Cheese Omelette ProtiDiet 15 gm protein, 100 calories, 8 gm carbs Flavors: Natural Flavor ProtiDiet 15 gm protein, 140 calories, 19 gm carbs Flavors: Spagettini Bolognese Please call the office to place your order today!

Sacramento patients: Directions to order your before/after pictures The pictures will be done by next Saturday. The photographer will post them on her website and under YOUR PHOTOS tab will be the Groups. The password is B4AFTER all caps and they will all be numbered. www.bucheliphotography.com

Sincerely,

Dr. Gregg Jossart ~ Dr. Paul Cirangle
Laparoscopic Associates of San Francisco
2100 Webster Street, Suite 110
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 561-1310/(415) 561-1713 fax
www.LapSF.com
weightloss@lapsf.com