The Queen's Comprehensive Weight Management Program

Aloha Queen's CWMP patients,
Just a friendly reminder to join us for our virtual support group today, Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 12:00 Noon. This month our psychologist Dr. Kelly Coleman will be revisiting the "Habits for Success". This was a topic discussed earlier this year but has been requested again. If there is time left after the presentation she will also be doing a Part 2 of Emotional Eating: Numbing with Food. Hope to see you all soon! Please see below for the zoom link and meeting ID.

Bariatric Support Group Details
Location: Online via ZOOM
At time of meeting, join by entering Meeting ID: 691-7546-808 on Zoom App or Zoom Website OR
Click the following link: https://zoom.us/j/6917546808

Join us for support group today, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 12:00 Noon. Our topic for this month's group is "Staying on Track: Navigating Nutrition". Group will be led by our psychologist and registered dietitian, Dr. Kelly Coleman. She will be reviewing the post surgical nutrition recommendations along with tips for how to navigate the confusing world of the food industry. With so many food products on the market and misleading labels it is sometimes difficult to know what to eat. Hope to see you all this afternoon. At time of meeting, join by entering Meeting ID: 691-7546-808 on Zoom App or Zoom Website OR Click the following link: https://zoom.us/j/6917546808

Well deserved CWMP team!

The Queen’s Medical Center is pleased to announce that its Bariatric Surgery Center has been accredited as a Comprehensive Center by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®), a joint Quality Program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).

The accreditation ensures that metabolic and bariatric patients receive multidisciplinary and high quality medical care at a nationally accredited program which meets the highest standards for patient safety and improves outcomes and long-term success.

The accreditation process included meeting criteria for staffing, training, support groups, quality improvement initiatives, and patient care pathways. In addition, a site visit was conducted to review and examine the Center’s clinical outcomes data to measure overall performance.

“This is a tremendous honor for the Comprehensive Weight Management Program (CWMP) and Queen’s. Since 2004, the CWMP has been providing exceptional care to the people of Hawaii and this accreditation validates the tremendous efforts of our team,” said Cedric Lorenzo, M.D., Medical Director of the Comprehensive Weight Management Program at The Queen’s Medical Center.

The accreditation is valid until August 20, 2024.

Established in 2004, Queen’s Comprehensive Weight Management Program is Hawaii’s most strategic weight loss program, offering both surgical and non-surgical weight loss options. Staff will guide you on a safe and sustainable path to long-term weight loss and management success. Non-surgical weight loss options are available including dietary counseling, personalized meal and exercise plans, and prescription medications to control appetite. Advanced bariatric care includes minimally-invasive techniques leading to fewer complications and a faster recovery time.

For more information call 808-691-7546 at The Queen’s Medical Center or visit www.queens.org/services/weight-management/.

B A R I A T R I C - S U P P O R T - G R O U P ! Join us for bariatric support group next Wednesday, December 15 as we look ahead to 2022. Let’s call out new year resolution myths and face reality about staying on track with our health goals through 2022!
✼ Title: NEW YEAR RESOLUTION MYTHS VS REALITY
✼ Date: Wednesday, December 15, 2021
✼ Time: 5-6PM
✼ Virtual Platform: ZOOM - Please email [email protected] for ZOOM ID.
*Please note that due to the holidays, support group in November and December will take place on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. We hope to see you there!

N E W - B A R I A T R I C - S U P P O R T - G R O U P ! Has it been more than one year since your bariatric surgery? Do you sometimes or often struggle to be consistent with your health habits? Are you struggling with weight regain? Consider joining CWMP's new support group starting Tuesday, November 30th and put your health into focus as you make your way through the holiday season and into the new year.
✼ Title: Back On Track
✼ Description: 6-week educational and support group for bariatric patients who have experienced at least one year post-surgery.
✼ Date: Tuesdays, Nov 30, Dec 7, 14, 21, 28 and Jan 4
✼ Time: 12-12:45PM
✼ Virtual Platform: ZOOM
✼ Registration: Email [email protected] to find out more and to enroll. This is a CLOSED group to only those who preregister and commit to a 6-week session which helps participants build powerful supportive connections. We hope you join us!

B A R I A T R I C - S U P P O R T - G R O U P ! Join us for bariatric support group this Wednesday, November 17th as we all head into the holiday season. You’ll be invited to reflect on your health journey over this past year and identify a path to stay on track with health habits throughout the holiday season!
✼ Title: CLAIM YOUR HEALTHY HOLIDAY SEASON!
✼ Date: Wednesday, November 17, 2021
✼ Time: 5-6PM
✼ Virtual Platform: ZOOM - Please email [email protected] for ZOOM ID.
*Please note that due to the holidays, support group in November and December will take place on the 3rd Wednesday of the month and will resume on the 4th Wednesday of the month in January. We hope to see you there!

B A R I A T R I C - S U P P O R T - G R O U P ! Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, October 27, 2021 for our bariatric support group. We will discuss how cultivating our personal power can help us to stay on track with health habits for the long-run! We hope to see you there!
✼ Title: Cultivating Your Power Within
✼ Date: Wednesday, October 27, 2021
✼ Time: 5-6PM
✼ Virtual Platform: ZOOM - Please email [email protected] for ZOOM ID.

B A R I A T R I C - S U P P O R T - G R O U P ! Join us next Wednesday, September 22nd as Dr. Kelly Coleman, CWMP Lead Psychologist, has partnered with dietitian Megan Moore and will present some of her services and cookbook along with other ways to gain support and find resources online. Patients are encouraged to bring their own resources to share with the group that they have enjoyed or found helpful. Anything from YouTube Channels, Instagram Accounts, Facebook Groups, Bloggers, Podcasts, Online Groups, Book Recommendations, Workout videos, Apps, etc. We hope to see you there!
✼ Title: Online Resources and Virtual Support
✼ Date: Wednesday, September 22, 2021
✼ Time: 5-6PM
✼ Virtual Platform: ZOOM - Please email [email protected] for ZOOM ID.

B A R I A T R I C - S U P P O R T - G R O U P ! Join us next Wednesday, August 25th, as Dr. Gregory Gatchell, CWMP Bariatrician, discusses the benefits of sleep and how you can take advantage of your circadian rhythm for improved weight loss and better overall health. We hope to see you there!
✼ Title: Lose Weight While You Sleep 😴
✼ Date: Wednesday, August 25, 2021
✼ Time: 5-6PM
✼ Virtual Platform: ZOOM - Please email [email protected] for ZOOM ID.

The Queen's Comprehensive Weight Management Program Hawaii's most experienced and dedicated weight loss team, offering surgical and medically supervised

B A R I A T R I C - S U P P O R T - G R O U P - Join us this Wednesday as our very own Dr. Cedric Lorenzo, Medical Director of CWMP, presents the facts around common bariatric surgery myths. Just listen in or bring your questions around myths that you have yet to fully understand -- your questions will likely help others who are needing to hear the answers too. We hope to see you there!

✼ Title: Myths vs. Realities of Bariatric Surgery
✼ Date: Wednesday, July 28, 2021
✼ Time: 5-6PM
✼ Virtual Platform: ZOOM - Please email [email protected] for ZOOM ID & Passcode.

B A R I A T R I C - S U P P O R T - G R O U P
Join us for a 🥒 RECIPE EXCHANGE at this month's support group! Share a favorite bariatric-friendly meal or snack recipe & let us know what you enjoy about it (e.g., easy, quick, local ingredients, freezes well). An additional challenge: Let us know how you have altered a family favorite recipe into one that is bariatric friendly! Or share in the comments below & we'll share the list in our group.

❖ TOPIC: Recipe Exchange
❖ DATE: Wednesday, June 23, 2021
❖ TIME: 5-6PM

For information on how to join our ZOOM meeting, please email [email protected]. We hope to see you there!

B A R I A T R I C - S U P P O R T - G R O U P
Join us tonight for our monthly bariatric support group. Have you been wanting to build a long-lasting strength building routine? Join us for a discussion on tips on how to get started and how to stick with it!
TOPIC: Keep a Long-Lasting Strength Building Routine
Date: Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Time: 5-6PM
For information on how to join our ZOOM meeting, please email [email protected].
We hope to see you there!

B A R I A T R I C - S U P P O R T - G R O U P
Join us this Wednesday for our monthly bariatric support group. Learn how kitchen appliances & gadgets can shorten traditional cook times and help make meals healthy and delicious!
TOPIC: Kitchen Appliances & Gadgets for Bariatric Lifestyles
Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Time: 5-6PM
At time of meeting,
1. Go to https://zoom.us/my/qcwmp or
2. On ZOOM App, enter Meeting ID: 808 691 7546
We hope to see you there!

2 0 2 1 - B A R I A T R I C - S U P P O R T - G R O U P S. All Pre- and Post- Surgery patients - we hope to see you at our monthly support groups in 2021! Expect to learn about popular bariatric topics relevant to our times. And if you choose to join us, know that you're empowering our community by just being there!

Email [email protected] to be added to our email list for up-to-date information on all of our support services.

2 0 2 1 - T A L K - S T O R Y - C I R C L E S. Join us in 2021 for these unique circles where you learn you're not alone and feel how nourishing a supportive community can be. When staying connected to all of who we are, while in community with others, we can expect to restore an innate drive for consistent, long-lasting health habits. FREE to all CWMP patients - we hope to see you there!

Email [email protected] for up-to-date information on all of our support services.

2 0 2 1 - H E A L T H Y - L I F E S T Y L E - C L A S S E S. Happy New Year all! We truly hope this finds you and yours safe and supported. We are excited to continue to offer all CWMP patients FREE classes throughout 2021. Join us all year long in making consistent, long-lasting healthful habits! We hope to see you there. **Click on pics below to view the full 2-page flyer.**

Email [email protected] to join our mailing list for up-to-date information on all of our support services.

B A R I A T R I C - S U P P O R T - G R O U P
Join us this Wednesday for our monthly bariatric support group.
TOPIC: Simplifying Exercise at Home
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Time: 5-6PM
At time of meeting,
1. Go to https://zoom.us/my/qcwmp or
2. On ZOOM App, enter Meeting ID: 808 691 7546
We hope to see you there!

B A R I A T R I C - S U P P O R T - G R O U P
Join us this Wednesday for our monthly bariatric support group.

TOPIC: Navigating the Holidays During a Pandemic. We can't afford to "wing it" - we must be intentional about how we plan to stay safe and maintain our health habits because only then can we be resilient to the added on stressors we are facing. We hope you join us!

Date: Wednesday, October 28th, 2020
Time: 5-6PM

At time of meeting,
1. Go to https://zoom.us/my/qcwmp or
2. On ZOOM App, enter Meeting ID: 808 691 7546

We hope to see you there!

B A R I A T R I C - S U P P O R T - G R O U P - T O N I G H T
Join us tonight, September 23rd from 5-6PM for our monthly bariatric support group.

Tonights topic: Awareness Creates Change - How to Get Unstuck and Improve Our Health Habits. When we’re aware, we notice what’s working and what’s not. We adjust our beliefs and our behavior naturally. With the right questions, we can create understanding which naturally moves us to change. Join us in practicing an easy tool to ask the right questions!

At time of meeting:
1. Go to : https://zoom.us/my/qcwmp or
2. On ZOOM App, enter Meeting ID: 808 691 7546

We hope to see you there!

B A R I A T R I C - S U P P O R T - G R O U P - T O N I G H T
Join us tonight, August 26th from 5-6PM for our monthly bariatric support group. We will offer tips on how to find joy and increase our sense of aliveness in our exercise routines. Let joyful movement in stressful times be your COVID-19 self-care!

At time of meeting:
1. Go to : https://zoom.us/my/qcwmp or
2. On ZOOM App, enter Meeting ID: 808 691 7546

B O R E D O M - E A T I N G - D U R I N G - A - P A N D E M I C ! ! !

Please join us today, Wednesday, July 22, 5-6PM for our monthly bariatric support group. Together we will address the hot topic of Boredom Eating During A Pandemic. Let's touch on the reality we have been facing with this pandemic, how many of us have turned to food to cope, shed any self-judgement or shaming around this, and discuss some helpful tools for our challenging times.

TODAY, WEDNESDAY, JULY 22
5-6PM

At time of meeting, go to: https://zoom.us/my/qcwmp
Or enter Meeting ID # 808 691 7546 on ZOOM APP.

Pre- and Post- Bariatric Surgery patients are welcome!
We hope to see you there!

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T A L K - S T O R Y - C I R C L E S !!! We are excited to announce a NEW, FREE support service to all CWMP patients. Please join us, starting next Tuesday, July 21, 2020, 12-1PM.

At time of meeting, click: https://zoom.us/my/qcwmp
or enter Meeting ID 808 691 7546 on ZOOM App.

We hope to see you there!

Join us next week, THURSDAY, June 25th, 2020, 12NOON - 1PM for an interactive workshop on Your Culture and Health Habits.

Join by ZOOM: https://zoom.us/my/qcwmp
Or enter Meeting ID # 808 691 7546

At the end of this meeting, there will be a special announcement about a new FREE support service for all CWMP patients. We hope you'll join us!

Join us tomorrow, WEDNESDAY, June 17th, 2020, 12NOON - 1PM for a discussion on Diet Culture and Your Health Habits.

Join by ZOOM: https://zoom.us/my/qcwmp
Or enter Meeting ID # 808 691 7546

At the end of this meeting, there will be a special announcment about a new FREE support service for all CWMP patients. We hope you'll join us!

Have you felt difficulty tending to your health habits lately? Join us for a discussion on how stress works in our bodies and how being in overwhelm might be impacting your ability to tend to consistent health behaviors. Moreover, learn skills to move out of overwhelm, leaving you with more presence and joy in your life and health journey.

Monday, June 8, 2020
12NOON - 1PM

Join by ZOOM: https://zoom.us/my/qcwmp

This workshop will be led by Lori Esaki, Behavioral Health Specialist. We hope you'll join us!

Please consider attending the LIVE Healthy Lifestyles class today (Mon) at 12NOON, if that is available to you. It's the last class in our 8-week FREE program to all CWMP patients and it relies on live audience to interact about the following:

- What is going well in your health journey?
- In what ways or areas do you need support in your health journey?
- Do you have any questions or comments about any of the content in the Healthy Lifestyles classes?
- What was your experience with these classes and what would you like to see in future classes?

It is not necessary for you to have attended previous classes to join today and engage in this discussion. It also will not be recorded to protect your confidentiality. We hope you'll join us!

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We're hosting virtual Support Group twice this week, on Wednesday, April 22nd at 5 PM and Saturday, April 25th at 10 AM! For both sessions, we'll be talking about ways that you can support your immune system. Email us at [email protected] to receive the link to join. Stay healthy, stay safe!

H E A L T H Y - L I F E S T Y L E S - C L A S S - A L E R T: We updated our ZOOM meeting address on April 6th and I just learned that some of you didn't get the MEMO! I am so sorry for any inconvenience and/or annoyance from that. If you would like access to the recordings of previous classes, write to [email protected]. And please join us in upcoming classes - we meet Mondays 12-1PM at https://zoom.us/my/qcwmp. Thank you for your understanding and we hope you all are staying healthy.

The Queen's POB 1 Pharmacy is having a sale on bariatric vitamins this week! Most items are 25% off, including Bariatric Advantage Multi EA, Celebrate Multi-Complete 45, FloraVantage Probiotic, and Calcium Soft Chews!

Sale excludes meal replacements, protein powders and clearance items. Call Alma at the Queen's POB 1 Pharmacy for more details: (808) 691-4745.

Feeling overwhelmed? Feeling like you're being flooded with information and opinions at every turn?

When is the last time you created some personal space? Not physical space! We are hopefully getting more than enough of that lately. I’m talking about emotional and mental space, ya know like, quiet time, to hear your own voice. You have worked hard to improve your health and you deserve to protect it, yes, even during a pandemic. Check in with yourself. Are you getting enough sleep? Do you need to put the phone down and get to bed on time? Are you meeting your protein goals? Do you need to return to a routine including weekly meal planning, prepping and packing your meals? Is your energy leaking in so many directions that you need to reassess your priorities and say “no” somewhere in your life?

Protect yourself and your health habits. You're worth it.

If you are craving a community all about saying "YES" to you and your health habits, message us to be invited to our PRIVATE Facebook Group. We can be a virtual "quiet place" for you to tune inward.