Heads up........

It's a bit away but for Support Group in April we are going to have a "Size Swap"! A chance to go shopping for free! WHO DOESN'T WANT THAT!? Basically bring clothes that don't fit you anymore and think that another New Uer would want. It will be fun to get a few "new" pieces of clothing and also a great jump start to Spring cleaning! :) Who knows...maybe at the end of the night there will be a fashion show!?

February Recipe of the Month

Easy Oven Stew

¾ pound beef round steak, trimmed and cubed
1 t canola oil
4 medium unpeeled potatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes
5 medium carrots, cut into 1 ½ inch chunks
1 celery rib, cut into 1” chunks
1 large onion, cut into 1 chunks
1 – 14 ½ oz can chunky stewed tomatoes
3 T quick-cooking tapioca
1 t browning sauce
½ t black pepper
1 c frozen peas

In a dutch oven, brown the meat in the oil
Add the next 8 ingredients.
Cover and bake @ 300 degrees for 4-5 hours, stirring twice.
Add the peas during the final 30 minutes of baking.

Serves 6
Each serving provides 340 calories, 9 g fat, 45 g carbohydrate, 17 g protein.



Lean Tip:
To choose lean meats, look for the words round or loin, clues that a cut of meat comes from the leanest part of the animal.

February Support Group

Disclaimer: Please disregard the following announcement if you are constantly on cloud 9, have no worries in the world, are a SUPER human, or a newborn.

As for everyone else... listen up! :)

Dr. Andelin, who some of you may have had for your physchological evaluation, will be discussing stress management at Support Group this month. Plan on coming it should be really good information in which many could use. (Sure know I could!)

Thursday the 25th at 7:00 pm here at the clinic!

See ya soon!

Super Bowl! Super Snacks! Super Size Me!

Just for fun, we analyzed a popular recipe for a dip. By the time, we added in some chips, the total calories came to 6704! That is enough calories for 5 1/2 days for most of us. We were more than a little shocked to see it provided 402 grams of fat - enough fat for 20 days! We were even more surprised to see that this "snack" provided 653 grams of carbohydrate - enough carbs for more than 5 days!

So what do we recommend for the big day coming up -

• Watch from the treadmill


• Plan to have a healthy meal during halftime - avoid the "snack" concept


• Drink water or calorie free non-carbonated beverages during the game


• Plan an active day before and after the big game

And if the Saints win, don't mention it to Lesley.

Enjoy the weekend,

Your Friend @ New U

Hip Hip Horray!!

It's almost graduation day--- for some of you! If you had surgery anytime from February of 2008 to January of 2009 it's your turn! (The more recent New Uers will get their turn next January!) Graduation will be held at the Cancer Center at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday January 28th. I need before and after pictures to show U off! :) Either mail them to the clinic at PO Box 2077 Idaho Falls, ID 83403 MOB 102, drop them off, or email them (easiest!) to lesley.rominger@hcahealthcare.com . You don't want to miss this event- it's sure to inspire. For those of you that have not had surgery yet or not at the graduation stage come and experience what you have to look forward to and hear stories of great achievement! See you there!

Support Group for 2010... Save the dates! :)

2010 Support Group Schedule
Please join us for surgical weight loss surgery support group.
Group meets the 4th Thursday of every month at the New U Clinic at 7:00 p.m. Graduation and our Holiday Celebration will be held in the Cancer Center across the street on the corner of Channing and Sunnyside. Check the blog frequently too.

January 28th: Graduation
February 25th: Guest Speaker
March 25th: Guest Speaker
April 22nd: Size Swap Event
May 27th: Field Trip to the Grocery Store
June 24th: Guest Speaker- Carol Anderson Ph.D
July 22nd: Outdoor Fun
August 26th: Fair-time Festivities
September 23rd: Guest Speaker
October 28th: Guest Speaker
November 18th: Holiday Celebration (This is the 3rd Thursday)

You are always welcome to bring your spouse or other support person(s) to group. If you have any questions or need directions, call the New U Clinic at 529-7373

Schedule as outlined is subject to change at any time.

Slim Fast Recall

For all of you that drink Slim Fast in the "Ready to drink" cans be advised that you should discard them immediately! There is a recall for possible bacteria contamination which can cause diarrhea and possibly nausea and/or vomiting- all of which no one wants!! Plus as you all know vomiting is a big concern for us! By calling the number they will send you a refund for the cans which you have had to destroy!! Be sure to let anyone else that you know about this.... it would be one heck of a way to spend the holidays! The following link will take you to the official press release on the recall as well as what to do!

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm192978.htm