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Support Groups

Education & Nutrition Classes
“Weight No Longer” One Day Seminar
Moving Forward in the New Year Redefining the History of YOU!
Back To Basics Class!
Mindfulness in Eating / Therapeutic Support and Skills Group
“Weight No Longer” Free Group Coaching Class & Support Group Lose weight with inspiration and encouragement
Young Adult Medical / Surgical Weight Loss Program (<21 y.o.)
Pregnancy After Bariatric Surgery Program on the 4th Monday of the month 6:30-8pm
Plateau Buster Program
Registered Dietitian Consultations Available
Bariatric Menu Planning Tele-Conference
Personal Exercise Training
Back to Basics Teleconference
Bariatric Exercise Classes

 

 

Education & Nutrition Classes
Note: Please see our monthly Bariatric Newsletter for dates, times and how to register for our classes.

Pre-Op Classes are held on Wednesday’s from 8AM - 10AM except for every 2nd and 4th Wednesday’s are held from 5PM-7PM. 

• Morning Classes are held in the Bariatric Center located at 4545 E. 9th Ave. Ste 650, Denver, Colorado 80220. 
• Evening classes are at the Learning Center at Rose - Please Park at the Wolf Building (4600 Hale Parkway) when you come through the doors go to the end of the hall and left.  Go through the sliding doors to enter the hosptial, the Learning Center is on the right.

Please call the Nutrition line at 303-320-7673 to register, check the exact dates, times and to RSVP in case of any changes to the current schedule.  You must register for class inorder to particpate.

Post-Op Classes are every Wednesday

• 1st Fill Classes 11AM-12PM
• Band Post-op Classes 10-11AM
• Bypass/Sleeve Post-op Nutrition Classes
  • 1 Week Pre-Select 1pm
  • 3 Weeks Soft Food-2pm
  • 6 Weeks Solid Food-3pm
     
• Classes are held in the Bariatric Center located at 4545 E. 9th Ave. Ste 650, Denver, Colorado 80220. 

If you have any questions concerning any of our programs, you may contact:
Terri Lipsey-Nave -Community Education 303-320-2118 or terri.lipsey@healthONEcares.com

“Weight No Longer” One Day Seminar

Most experts agree that there is a strong need for a pre-treatment program, as well as a post-treatment program focused
on lifestyle behaviors. Offering Coaching to our patients shows that we live up to our commitment of assuming responsibility
for everything that affects our patients care. This class is designed for those that are struggling with plateaus, emotional
eating, those wanting to take themselves on and reach their goals from maintaining and losing weight, career, relationships,
health and nutrition and much more. You’re going to love this class!!

• Learn how to maintain a Healthy Self Esteem
• Discover solutions to your weight loss problems
• Learn how to create a #10 Relationship with yourself and others
• Learn how to take emphasis off of FOOD & CALORIES
• Learn how to conquer your Fears
• Find out what’s really eating you!

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Moving Forward in the New Year Redefining the History of YOU!

In this class you learn how to:

• Become conscious of unconscious thoughts leading to negative, self sabotaging behaviors
• Identify and diminish the power of the critic/the voice inside your head (the one that tells you how rotten you are)
• Deciphering bodily hunger from emotional hunger
• Become the “observer” of your emotions without acting on them
• Change the channel on YOUR emotional dial
• Connect with your power and create a plan to move forward
   

Back To Basics Class!
Date: Held monthly (See Newsletter)
Description: This class is designed as an overview & in depth nutrition class.
There are 4 parts to this class:
    1. Nutrition
    2. Exercise
    3. Rules of the Tool
    4. Behavior
It was created to reinforce your new lifestyle and to establish good habits after Weight Loss Surgery.

Other Program Offerings

Mindfulness in Eating / Therapeutic Support and Skills Group
Presented by: Hilary Silver, LCSW, CAC II & Paula DeFrisco, LCSW. Hillary has been working with some of our bariatric patients as they get ready for bariatric surgery and she has developed this program with you in mind. This is not located at Rose Hospital.
Hilary and Paula will present mindfulness and emotional regulation skills. Groups will be therapeutic and discussion oriented. Participants will learn new skills and share personal experiences. Journaling assignments will be given.

“Weight No Longer” Free Group Coaching Class & Support Group Lose weight with inspiration and encouragement

• Have you gained some unwanted pounds back ,and scared that you might put all the weight back on?
• Are you having a hard time getting your mind in the right space for success?
• Are you wondering how to remain successful in this journey of losing weight?
• Could you use some support from a Coach and Bariatric friends?
   

If you said yes to any of these questions, this Support Group/Coaching class is for you!

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Young Adult Medical / Surgical Weight Loss Program (<21 y.o.)

The problem of childhood obesity in the United States has grown considerably in recent years. Between 16 and 33 percent of children and adolescents are obese. Obesity is among the easiest medical conditions to recognize but most difficult to treat. Unhealthy weight gain due to poor diet and lack of exercise is responsible for over 300,000 deaths each year. The annual cost to society for obesity is estimated at nearly $100 billion. Overweight children are much more likely to become overweight adults unless they adopt and maintain healthier patterns of eating and exercise.
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Our Three main Goals are:
    1. Promote healthy Body Image
    2. Parental Support & Education about food and physical activity
    3. Nutritional and Behavior modification series

Pregnancy After Bariatric Surgery Program on the 4th Monday of the month 6:30-8pm

Pregnancy is not recommended within the first year following Bariatric surgery as this is a time of many changes with great nutritional demands on the body. Weight management is a concern for all Bariatric patients. Nutritional concerns are addressed throughout the pregnancy and appropriate weight gains are monitored.
Goals of the Bariatric Program

• Achieving healthy pregnancy and newborn
• Healthy pre-pregnant state
• Healthy pregnancy
• Healthy newborn
• Weight and Health Management after delivery
   

Plateau Buster Program
Purpose of the Program
Note: You must have completed initial 1:1 consultation with Nutritionist prior to attending. Please R.S.V.P
To provide the patient with an aggressive plan to break through the weight loss plateau they are experiencing. Plateaus are common to anybody who’s been on the same diet and exercise plan for a while. This process has been created by our Bariatric Team of experts to get you back on track. The patient will learn techniques to break free of a plateau, find resources and tips to help you, and learn how to cope with the changes.
Criteria

• Post op patients that are greater than 6 months out from their surgery date.
• Patients who have repeatedly missed office visits
• Patients who are experiencing a plateau (< 1 lb/week x 4-6-weeks)
   

Alternative Option after your first consultation:

• Attend small group consult twice a month.

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Registered Dietitian Consultations Available
A dietitian or dietician is an expert in food and nutrition. Dietitians help promote good health through proper eating. They develop modified diets participate in research, and educate individuals and groups on good nutritional habits. The goals of the dietary department are to provide medical nutritional intervention, for our patients. You may contact our Dietitians for a one on one consult.
Bariatric Menu Planning –
A class from the series is offered every month. New Members WELCOME anytime – Come check it out!
Review the Rules of the Tool
Learn New Recipes and How to Modify your Favorites

• Creative Planning Techniques and Tips
• Different Topic Offered Each Month!
   

Teleconference Classes OPEN to ALL

Bariatric Menu Planning Tele-Conference
Topics include:

• Review the Rules of the Tool
• Learn New Recipes and How to Modify your Favorites
• Creative Planning Techniques and Tips
   

Personal Exercise Training
Craig Shires is one of our Bariatric Personal Trainers and he has developed a unique approach to help you with your workouts. He can help you develop your exercise program. Each month there will be a Tele-Conference Exercise Forum where you can talk to Craig and discuss questions related to exercise. This group is FREE! There will also be the availability to use Craig on a one to one basis via the internet and Tele-Conference format.

Back to Basics Teleconference
Description: This class is designed as an overview & in depth nutrition class. We encourage this class at >3 months & as a yearly refresher.
There are 4 parts to this class:
    1. Nutrition
    2. Exercise
    3. Rules of the Tool
    4. Behavior
It was created to reinforce your new lifestyle and to establish good habits after Weight Loss Surgery.

Bariatric Exercise Classes

Area: ROSE MEDICAL CENTER
Instructor: Jessica is right here on campus to support you in reaching your fitness goals. It’s exciting and fun!

Description: Neil Wolkodoff, PhD and director at Rose Center for Health & Sports Science offers bariatric exercise/lifestyle program that involves determining your fitness level both pre and post op to develop an exercise strategy to maximize your weight loss efforts. This private facility offers one on one counseling and is located in the Founders building at 4700 Hale Parkway.

Area: NORTH
Description: Craig offers Low impact Nordic Walking every Sunday 8-9am Advanced, 9-10am Beginner. Class is designed to increase your caloric expenditure by utilizing and engaging your entire body. For more details regarding Nordic Walking and its many benefits please contact Adventure Fitness Training and ask for Craig. First class is FREE.

Area: SOUTH
Description: Darrin offers one on one personal training session for Bariatric Clients, and has been part of the Rose Bariatric Program for 2 years.

Area: SOUTH / EAST/LITTLETON
Description: Cherokee’s main objective is to make keeping fit and healthy, easy and affordable. I also provide nutritional advice, help with event training – all you need to achieve your goals.

Area: WEST
Jill’s group classes are a fantastic way to achieve the No Boundaries experience.

Plus, you get a great workout and a chance to socialize and bond with others who want a similar workout!

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