RMAP and Sugarhouse Counseling Center are teaming up to make 2012 a great year for you!

Beginning in January, 2012 our monthly support group will take on a new look and feel. RMAP will begin offering Group Therapy from Leslee Miller, a licensed clinical social worker who had weight loss surgery six years ago. Leslee has been working closely with RMAP for the past several years to provide both individual and group therapy for our patients in her own private practice. We believe it will be very beneficial to our patients to begin providing group therapy for all patients who wish to be supported in this way. This service is included as part of each patient’s Education Program.

We have teamed up to offer three different support groups to fit the individual needs of our patients. Each patient desiring to participate will be assigned to one of the three groups based on where they are in their weight loss journey. We will meet in these groups every month, except March, July and November where we will combine for a big event!

One important change this year to Support Groups is that they are limited to RMAP patients ONLY, patient supporters will not be eligible to attend group, aside from the Support Group Events held in March, July and November.

Stage I – Early Weight Loss Group. This group will be for patients who have had surgery but are less than six months out from their surgery date. This group will focus intently on supporting and helping new patients as they adjust to the many changes they face after surgery. Questions and concerns about the early stage of weight loss will be answered.
This group will be held on the second Wednesday of each month from 7:00 until 8:30 p.m., starting January 11th, 2012

Stage II – Weight Loss Group. This group will be for patients who are six months out from their surgery date and still in the weight loss phase. This group will focus on identifying habits, thinking errors, self-defeating beliefs, and unresolved emotional issues which, if left untreated, are likely to sabotage the patient’s long-term success. Patient’s will be encouraged to meet their weight loss goal and will be carefully directed in how to approach the maintenance phase successfully.
This group will be held on the third Wednesday of each month from 7:00 until 8:30 p.m., starting January 18th, 2012

Stage III – Maintenance Group. This group will be for patients who are finished with the weight loss phase and are in the maintenance phase. This group will focus intently on helping patients adjust to maintenance without excessive weight gain. Questions and concerns about the lifetime commitment to weight loss maintenance will be the focus.
This group will be held on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 7:00 until 8:30 p.m., starting January 25th, 2012

All group therapy meetings will be held at the office of RMAP, in Suite 4200 and are included in your Education Program, paid with your bariatric program fee at the time of surgery.

Pre-registration is necessary prior to attending group. Please fill out the registration form, found here, and send it back to our office,
1. E-mail your form to Carley.Mills@rmapinc.com
2. Fax your form to (801) 268-3997 Attn: Carley
3. Mail or bring your form to Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians
Attn: Carley
1160 East 3900 South, Suite 4100
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
We must receive this form before attendance

We look forward to an exciting, life changing year!

As we approach the colder months of fall and winter, flu season will be kicking into full swing. October 2009 has already seen record numbers of flu cases in doctor’s offices. We would like to remind you that the H1N1 flu is still something of which to be aware.

With simple precautions, we can reduce the spread of the influenza to others.

If you are experiencing signs such as a sore throat, cough, fever (but not always present in H1N1), and muscle soreness you should limit your exposure to others.  With the exception of visits to your primary care physician, or the hospital, you should reschedule non urgent visits outside your home.

Visits to our office should be rescheduled if you are experiencing the above symptoms.

A new website has been established to better guide you if a visit to see your primary care doctor is necessary and if you should stay home from work/school:

        Flu.gov 

If you are still unsure if you should reschedule your Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians appointment or not, please don’t hesitate to contact our office at (801) 268-3800.

Make sure to wash your hands frequently throughout the day, and/or carry hand sanitizer with you. Remember, that after 10 consecutive uses of hand sanitizer, it is no longer effective and a hand wash is necessary. Drink plenty of water throughout the day, get adequate rest (8 hours/day), and eat properly.

Time to take care of you and yours!

Thank you for visiting Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians’ Blog! Here you can find answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), and to hear recaps of monthly support group meetings. Our hope is to make the blog another opportunity for you to gain more education, find motivation to continue on with your weight loss journey, and to connect with our office.

Check back often for updates!