Bariatric Center Georgetown Community Hospital

Goal Getters

2010 will be a banner year for our program; join us and se how our popular Goal Getters Support Group can be your ticket to greater success.  We invite our patients, both pre- and post-op, to attend as many of these meetings as possible, because we all know that the best support comes from those who are walking the same path.

Here's what you can look forward to in 2010:



January 

 

5th at 10:00 am     Wendy Fort with Ethicon will demonstrate the www.RealizeMySuccess.com website.  This site has been updated to allow ALL weight loss surgery patients to have access.


18th at 6:00 pm       Crystal Christopher will lead this meeting.She'll talk about goal-setting and may even have a fun activity for you to participate in!

 

February

 

4th at 10:00 am       Joann Powell will present "Breaking the Fast" by cooking some protein-rich recipes for breakfast!


22nd at 6:00 pm       Lead by Kathy Hanley, MA, PA-C.  Kathy is a medical provider with a background in Behavioral Health Education and Communication, and will focus on translating hopes into reasonable goals, and doable behaviors.  She will teach you and reinforce how to create and use a blueprint for your weight management success, and keep or get back on track.

 

Click Here to see an announcement of Kathy's topic.

 

Click Here to view and print off the survey for this meeting.

 

Click Here to view and see the worksheet for this meeting.

 

March

 

9th at 10:00 am       Amy Crist, MS, RD, LD will lead this meeting.  Amy is our Registered Dietitian and nutrition guru.  If you have questions about protein, carbs, calories or food in general, make sure to attend this meeting.


29th at 6:00 pm       Jeff Bingham, Exercise Physiologist.  If you are ready to add physical activity into you life but are concerned about where to start, attend this meeting.  Jeff will talk about exercise and answer questions about what to do, where to start, and what to track.

 

April

 

8th at 10:00 am       Our Director of Bariatric Behavioral Services, Lisa West-Smith, PhD, LCSW, will lead this meeting.  Dr. West-Smith is an experienced psychotherapist with extensive clinical, research and academic background in Bariatrics and eating disorders.  Her Goal Getters meetings are especially valuable for patients who are struggling with emotional eating, chronic worry, depressed mood, social anxiety, body image issues, relationship changes or other mental health concerns related to life adjustment after surgery.  Dr. West-Smith's sessions are designed to help you learn skills to deal with emotional challenges so that they do not interfere with your long-term success after surgery.  This meeting will focus on Healthy Relationships after Weight Loss Surgery; Top Ten Things You Need to Know.


26th at 6:00 pm       Joann Powell will be present "Beans, Beans, Good for Your Heart" - and will demonstrate recipes using beans as the main ingredient.

 

May

 

4th at 10:00 am       Lead by Kathy Hanley, MA, PA-C.  Kathy is a medical provider with a background in Behavioral Health Education and Communication, and will focus on translating hopes into reasonable goals, and doable behaviors.  She will teach you and reinforce how to create and use a blueprint for your weight management success, and keep or get back on track.

 


24th at 6:00 pm       Crystal Christopher will lead this meeting.She'll talk about goal-setting and may even have a fun activity for you to participate in!

 

June

 

10th at 10:00 am      Steven Napier, LPN, will lead this group on the subject, "How to Dress Your New Body".  He'll have experts in the field of fashion and make-up here to help out.


28th at 6:00 pm       Amy Crist, MS, RD, LD will lead this meeting.  Amy is our Registered Dietitian and nutrition guru.  If you have questions about protein, carbs, calories or food in general, make sure to attend this meeting.

 

July

 

13th at 10:00 am      Crystal Christopher will lead this meeting.She'll talk about goal-setting and may even have a fun activity for you to participate in!


26th at 6:00 pm       Our Director of Bariatric Behavioral Services, Lisa West-Smith, PhD, LCSW, will lead this meeting.  Dr. West-Smith is an experienced psychotherapist with extensive clinical, research and academic background in Bariatrics and eating disorders.  Her Goal Getters meetings are especially valuable for patients who are struggling with emotional eating, chronic worry, depressed mood, social anxiety, body image issues, relationship changes or other mental health concerns related to life adjustment after surgery.  Dr. West-Smith's sessions are designed to help you learn skills to deal with emotional challenges so that they do not interfere with your long-term success after surgery.  This meeting will focus on Good "Mood Management" for Food & for Life!

 

August

 

5th at 10:00 am       Joann Powell will Talk about "Why Fresh is Best" and will demo some recipes using fresh ingredients.  Yum!


23rd at 6:00 pm       Jeff Bingham, Exercise Physiologist.  If you are ready to add physical activity into you life but are concerned about where to start, attend this meeting.  Jeff will talk about exercise and answer questions about what to do, where to start, and what to track.

 

September

 

7th at 10:00 am       Amy Crist, MS, RD, LD will lead this meeting.  Amy is our Registered Dietitian and nutrition guru.  If you have questions about protein, carbs, calories or food in general, make sure to attend this meeting.


27th at 6:00 pm       Lead by Kathy Hanley, MA, PA-C.  Kathy is a medical provider with a background in Behavioral Health Education and Communication, and will focus on translating hopes into reasonable goals, and doable behaviors.  She will teach you and reinforce how to create and use a blueprint for your weight management success, and keep or get back on track.

 

October

 

7th at 10:00 am       Our Director of Bariatric Behavioral Services, Lisa West-Smith, PhD, LCSW, will lead this meeting.  Dr. West-Smith is an experienced psychotherapist with extensive clinical, research and academic background in Bariatrics and eating disorders.  Her Goal Getters meetings are especially valuable for patients who are struggling with emotional eating, chronic worry, depressed mood, social anxiety, body image issues, relationship changes or other mental health concerns related to life adjustment after surgery.  Dr. West-Smith's sessions are designed to help you learn skills to deal with emotional challenges so that they do not interfere with your long-term success after surgery.  This meeting will focus on New Body Stories: Body Image & Life Changes after Weight Loss Surgery.

18th at 6:00 pm       Joann Powell will demonstrate how to cook healthier for Thanksgiving.  Be sure to attend for great tips on making those side dishes more bariatric-friendly!

 

November

 

2nd at 10:00 am       Lead by Kathy Hanley, MA, PA-C.  Kathy is a medical provider with a background in Behavioral Health Education and Communication, and will focus on translating hopes into reasonable goals, and doable behaviors.  She will teach you and reinforce how to create and use a blueprint for your weight management success, and keep or get back on track.

 


22nd at 6:00 pm       Amy Crist, MS, RD, LD will lead this meeting.  Amy is our Registered Dietitian and nutrition guru.  If you have questions about protein, carbs, calories or food in general, make sure to attend this meeting.

 

December

 

2nd at 10:00 am       Crystal Christopher will lead this meeting.She'll talk about goal-setting and may even have a fun activity for you to participate in!


27th at 6:00 pm       Crystal Christopher will lead this meeting.She'll talk about goal-setting and may even have a fun activity for you to participate in!