UMC Health System - Physician Notes

MANY OBESE PATIENTS who have failed to lose weight through diet and exercise find hope in bariatric surgery. Although Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy are safe, effective weight-loss options, they aren't right for every patient. ReShape may offer a solution for those with a body mass index of 30 to 40 who aren't interested in or don't qualify for bariatric surgery. THE 20-MINUTE OUTPATIENT PROCEDURE ReShape is performed in an outpatient setting. During the procedure, physicians insert specially connected balloons into the stomach via an upper endoscopy and fill the balloons with saline. e benefits of balloon placement are two-fold: e amount of food patients can physically eat at one time is limited, and the balloons promote feelings of fullness and satiety. e balloons remain in place for six months. During this time and for six months after the balloons are removed, patients participate in a support program. Each patient receives a fitness tracker, a portion- controlled plate and a scale, and visits the office monthly for coaching. "We've performed ReShape in 15 people so far with fantastic results," said Sameer Islam, M.D., M.B.A., gastroenterologist at UMC Southwest Gastroenterology. "e majority of our patients lose 25 to 30 pounds within the first month. Even more importantly, they make lasting changes for healthier, more fulfilling lives." TEMPORARY PROCEDURE, L ASTING RESULTS RESHAPE TM , A MINIMALLY INVASIVE PROCEDURE AVAILABLE AT UMC SOUTHWEST GASTROENTEROLOGY, HELPS PATIENTS ACHIEVE RESULTS SIMILAR TO THOSE OF BARIATRIC SURGERY WITHOUT PERMANENTLY ALTERING THEIR ANATOMY. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT RESHAPE, VISIT UMCHEALTHSYSTEM.COM. YOU DON'T HAVE TO RUN MARATHONS TO SET A HEALTHY EXAMPLE FOR YOUR PATIENTS. HEARING ABOUT DOC TORS who participate in triathlons or go to spin class every single morning can be daunting if your schedule doesn't, at first glance, seem to have room for regular exercise and training. Fortunately, you have more opportunities to exercise than you may realize. Splitting your daily 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise into 10- or 15-minute segments is an option for busy individuals and will still provide heart- health benefits. Whether it's a brisk walk at lunch, doing calisthenics in your office or even hitting the gym for a 20-minute session before your shift, there are pockets of time you can use to keep yourself in tip- top shape. Other options include: + Taking the stairs at a brisk pace, which raises your heart rate, and parking farther away from your destination + Wearing a pedometer or fitness tracker to work toward reaching at least 10,000 steps per day + Bringing along your buddies, as exercise routines are easier to stick to when you all hold each other accountable An important benefit of fitting exercise into your busy schedule is the effect it can have on your patients. If patients are concerned about whether they actually have time for physical activity, seeing that their doctor makes time for it just might convince them. T H E T A L K TEMPORARY PROCEDURE, TEMPORARY PROCEDURE, WALKING LOOKING FOR GROUP CL ASSES TO INCORPORATE EXERCISE INTO YOUR DAY? VISIT UMCHEALTHSYSTEM. COM TO LEARN ABOUT CL ASSES AND AC TIVITIES OFFERED AT THE UMC AC TIVITIES CENTER. UMCHEALTHSYSTEM.COM 3

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