Re: Certification in Adult Weight Mngmt- is it useful?

January 9, 2009

Yes, because you learn about current research and counseling skills. It has been very useful to me.

Shoemaker

From: ajkx9d@...Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 17:45:18 +0000Subject: Certification in Adult Weight Mngmt- is it useful?

I have been considering getting my Certification in Adult Weight Managemnt. I work full time in a bariatric clinic. I do RYGB, band, and sleeve preop and postop evaluation. We also hold 6 month classes for those who require medically supervised weight loss by their insurance. We also began having monthly classes for patient with a BMI > 60 to help them develop general life skills to deal with selecting foods in day-to-day life and how to successfully maintain weight loss. a majority of our population is low-income and lack many diet skills. I've only been in bariatrics for about 7 months and have learned a ton from all the RD's in the group.My question is, for those of you have your certification have you found it beneficial (or not) when working with the morbidly obese? How so?Thank you,Abby Klemme, RD, LDMissouri Bariatric ServicesColumbia, MO Windows Live™: Keep your life in sync. See how it works.

January 9, 2009

Hi Abby,

I recently attended the adult weight management course in Ohio November of this past year. 75% of my patients are either gastric bypass or lapband, but I also work with weight loss clients, diabetics, eating disorders etc. I found this course extremely beneficial for many reasons. They really provide you with tools on educating and counseling clients especially for those that are more challenging. Once I came back and started counseling, I implemented some of their suggestions and found that it was very effective. They really focus on the weight management piece and what it requires which is huge for pts that are reaching 18 months out and struggling with weight re-gain or poor food choices.

There is a small segment on the different types of weight loss surgery procedures which was beneficial, but out of the 3 day course it only contributed to ~2 hours. Topics that were discussed were: behavioral management of obesity, role of physical activity in weight loss, formulas as treatment options, popular fad diets and weight loss programs, they discussed the nutrition care process, OTC dietary supplements and nutrition management of bariatric surgery patients.

There is a lot of work that has to be done before and after the conference. YOu have to complete a self study module and you need to take an exam to get accepted into the program. Once you complete the program you need to take an exam that requires you to receive an 80% or higher in order to receive certification. It was a lot of work, but well worth it in my opinion. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have! Good Luck!

LaFleur RD, LD

SMMC

207-283-7148.

From: abbyklemme <ajkx9d@...> Sent: Friday, January 9, 2009 12:45:18 PMSubject: Certification in Adult Weight Mngmt- is it useful?

I have been considering getting my Certification in Adult Weight Managemnt. I work full time in a bariatric clinic. I do RYGB, band, and sleeve preop and postop evaluation. We also hold 6 month classes for those who require medically supervised weight loss by their insurance. We also began having monthly classes for patient with a BMI > 60 to help them develop general life skills to deal with selecting foods in day-to-day life and how to successfully maintain weight loss. a majority of our population is low-income and lack many diet skills. I've only been in bariatrics for about 7 months and have learned a ton from all the RD's in the group.My question is, for those of you have your certification have you found it beneficial (or not) when working with the morbidly obese? How so?Thank you,Abby Klemme, RD, LDMissouri Bariatric ServicesColumbia,

MO

January 9, 2009

I attended the course last December and I found it to be greatly helpful and enjoyed it!

I w

McCarthy, M.S., R.D., L.D.N.Registered Dietitian

Center for Lap-Band Surgery

Mercy Hospital2525 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL

office: 312-567-8793

cell: 773-307-3160

mccarthy112781@...

From: ODonnell <jlod2@...>Subject: Re: Certification in Adult Weight Mngmt- is it useful? Date: Friday, January 9, 2009, 12:01 PM

Hi Abby,

I recently attended the adult weight management course in Ohio November of this past year. 75% of my patients are either gastric bypass or lapband, but I also work with weight loss clients, diabetics, eating disorders etc. I found this course extremely beneficial for many reasons. They really provide you with tools on educating and counseling clients especially for those that are more challenging. Once I came back and started counseling, I implemented some of their suggestions and found that it was very effective. They really focus on the weight management piece and what it requires which is huge for pts that are reaching 18 months out and struggling with weight re-gain or poor food choices.

There is a small segment on the different types of weight loss surgery procedures which was beneficial, but out of the 3 day course it only contributed to ~2 hours. Topics that were discussed were: behavioral management of obesity, role of physical activity in weight loss, formulas as treatment options, popular fad diets and weight loss programs, they discussed the nutrition care process, OTC dietary supplements and nutrition management of bariatric surgery patients.

There is a lot of work that has to be done before and after the conference. YOu have to complete a self study module and you need to take an exam to get accepted into the program. Once you complete the program you need to take an exam that requires you to receive an 80% or higher in order to receive certification. It was a lot of work, but well worth it in my opinion. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have! Good Luck!

LaFleur RD, LD

SMMC

207-283-7148.

From: abbyklemme <ajkx9dsbcglobal (DOT) net>BariatricNutritionD ietitiansSent: Friday, January 9, 2009 12:45:18 PMSubject: [bariatricNutrition Dietitians] Certification in Adult Weight Mngmt- is it useful?

I have been considering getting my Certification in Adult Weight Managemnt. I work full time in a bariatric clinic. I do RYGB, band, and sleeve preop and postop evaluation. We also hold 6 month classes for those who require medically supervised weight loss by their insurance. We also began having monthly classes for patient with a BMI > 60 to help them develop general life skills to deal with selecting foods in day-to-day life and how to successfully maintain weight loss. a majority of our population is low-income and lack many diet skills. I've only been in bariatrics for about 7 months and have learned a ton from all the RD's in the group.My question is, for those of you have your certification have you found it beneficial (or not) when working with the morbidly obese? How so?Thank you,Abby Klemme, RD, LDMissouri Bariatric ServicesColumbia,

MO

January 9, 2009

I attended the course last December and I found it to be greatly helpful and enjoyed it!

I would recommend it.

McCarthy, M.S., R.D., L.D.N.Registered Dietitian

Center for Lap-Band Surgery

Mercy Hospital2525 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL

office: 312-567-8793

cell: 773-307-3160

mccarthy112781@...

From: ODonnell <jlod2@...>Subject: Re: Certification in Adult Weight Mngmt- is it useful? Date: Friday, January 9, 2009, 12:01 PM

Hi Abby,

I recently attended the adult weight management course in Ohio November of this past year. 75% of my patients are either gastric bypass or lapband, but I also work with weight loss clients, diabetics, eating disorders etc. I found this course extremely beneficial for many reasons. They really provide you with tools on educating and counseling clients especially for those that are more challenging. Once I came back and started counseling, I implemented some of their suggestions and found that it was very effective. They really focus on the weight management piece and what it requires which is huge for pts that are reaching 18 months out and struggling with weight re-gain or poor food choices.

There is a small segment on the different types of weight loss surgery procedures which was beneficial, but out of the 3 day course it only contributed to ~2 hours. Topics that were discussed were: behavioral management of obesity, role of physical activity in weight loss, formulas as treatment options, popular fad diets and weight loss programs, they discussed the nutrition care process, OTC dietary supplements and nutrition management of bariatric surgery patients.

There is a lot of work that has to be done before and after the conference. YOu have to complete a self study module and you need to take an exam to get accepted into the program. Once you complete the program you need to take an exam that requires you to receive an 80% or higher in order to receive certification. It was a lot of work, but well worth it in my opinion. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have! Good Luck!

LaFleur RD, LD

SMMC

207-283-7148.

From: abbyklemme <ajkx9dsbcglobal (DOT) net>BariatricNutritionD ietitiansSent: Friday, January 9, 2009 12:45:18 PMSubject: [bariatricNutrition Dietitians] Certification in Adult Weight Mngmt- is it useful?

I have been considering getting my Certification in Adult Weight Managemnt. I work full time in a bariatric clinic. I do RYGB, band, and sleeve preop and postop evaluation. We also hold 6 month classes for those who require medically supervised weight loss by their insurance. We also began having monthly classes for patient with a BMI > 60 to help them develop general life skills to deal with selecting foods in day-to-day life and how to successfully maintain weight loss. a majority of our population is low-income and lack many diet skills. I've only been in bariatrics for about 7 months and have learned a ton from all the RD's in the group.My question is, for those of you have your certification have you found it beneficial (or not) when working with the morbidly obese? How so?Thank you,Abby Klemme, RD, LDMissouri Bariatric ServicesColumbia,

MO

January 9, 2009

I attended the course last December and I found it to be greatly helpful and enjoyed it!

I would recommend

McCarthy, M.S., R.D., L.D.N.Registered Dietitian

Center for Lap-Band Surgery

Mercy Hospital2525 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL

office: 312-567-8793

cell: 773-307-3160

mccarthy112781@...

From: ODonnell <jlod2@...>Subject: Re: Certification in Adult Weight Mngmt- is it useful? Date: Friday, January 9, 2009, 12:01 PM

Hi Abby,

I recently attended the adult weight management course in Ohio November of this past year. 75% of my patients are either gastric bypass or lapband, but I also work with weight loss clients, diabetics, eating disorders etc. I found this course extremely beneficial for many reasons. They really provide you with tools on educating and counseling clients especially for those that are more challenging. Once I came back and started counseling, I implemented some of their suggestions and found that it was very effective. They really focus on the weight management piece and what it requires which is huge for pts that are reaching 18 months out and struggling with weight re-gain or poor food choices.

There is a small segment on the different types of weight loss surgery procedures which was beneficial, but out of the 3 day course it only contributed to ~2 hours. Topics that were discussed were: behavioral management of obesity, role of physical activity in weight loss, formulas as treatment options, popular fad diets and weight loss programs, they discussed the nutrition care process, OTC dietary supplements and nutrition management of bariatric surgery patients.

There is a lot of work that has to be done before and after the conference. YOu have to complete a self study module and you need to take an exam to get accepted into the program. Once you complete the program you need to take an exam that requires you to receive an 80% or higher in order to receive certification. It was a lot of work, but well worth it in my opinion. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have! Good Luck!

LaFleur RD, LD

SMMC

207-283-7148.

From: abbyklemme <ajkx9dsbcglobal (DOT) net>BariatricNutritionD ietitiansSent: Friday, January 9, 2009 12:45:18 PMSubject: [bariatricNutrition Dietitians] Certification in Adult Weight Mngmt- is it useful?

I have been considering getting my Certification in Adult Weight Managemnt. I work full time in a bariatric clinic. I do RYGB, band, and sleeve preop and postop evaluation. We also hold 6 month classes for those who require medically supervised weight loss by their insurance. We also began having monthly classes for patient with a BMI > 60 to help them develop general life skills to deal with selecting foods in day-to-day life and how to successfully maintain weight loss. a majority of our population is low-income and lack many diet skills. I've only been in bariatrics for about 7 months and have learned a ton from all the RD's in the group.My question is, for those of you have your certification have you found it beneficial (or not) when working with the morbidly obese? How so?Thank you,Abby Klemme, RD, LDMissouri Bariatric ServicesColumbia,

MO

January 9, 2009

I attended the course last December and I found it to be greatly helpful and enjoyed it!

McCarthy, M.S., R.D., L.D.N.Registered Dietitian

Center for Lap-Band Surgery

Mercy Hospital2525 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL

office: 312-567-8793

cell: 773-307-3160

mccarthy112781@...

From: ODonnell <jlod2@...>Subject: Re: Certification in Adult Weight Mngmt- is it useful? Date: Friday, January 9, 2009, 12:01 PM

Hi Abby,

I recently attended the adult weight management course in Ohio November of this past year. 75% of my patients are either gastric bypass or lapband, but I also work with weight loss clients, diabetics, eating disorders etc. I found this course extremely beneficial for many reasons. They really provide you with tools on educating and counseling clients especially for those that are more challenging. Once I came back and started counseling, I implemented some of their suggestions and found that it was very effective. They really focus on the weight management piece and what it requires which is huge for pts that are reaching 18 months out and struggling with weight re-gain or poor food choices.

There is a small segment on the different types of weight loss surgery procedures which was beneficial, but out of the 3 day course it only contributed to ~2 hours. Topics that were discussed were: behavioral management of obesity, role of physical activity in weight loss, formulas as treatment options, popular fad diets and weight loss programs, they discussed the nutrition care process, OTC dietary supplements and nutrition management of bariatric surgery patients.

There is a lot of work that has to be done before and after the conference. YOu have to complete a self study module and you need to take an exam to get accepted into the program. Once you complete the program you need to take an exam that requires you to receive an 80% or higher in order to receive certification. It was a lot of work, but well worth it in my opinion. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have! Good Luck!

LaFleur RD, LD

SMMC

207-283-7148.

From: abbyklemme <ajkx9dsbcglobal (DOT) net>BariatricNutritionD ietitiansSent: Friday, January 9, 2009 12:45:18 PMSubject: [bariatricNutrition Dietitians] Certification in Adult Weight Mngmt- is it useful?

I have been considering getting my Certification in Adult Weight Managemnt. I work full time in a bariatric clinic. I do RYGB, band, and sleeve preop and postop evaluation. We also hold 6 month classes for those who require medically supervised weight loss by their insurance. We also began having monthly classes for patient with a BMI > 60 to help them develop general life skills to deal with selecting foods in day-to-day life and how to successfully maintain weight loss. a majority of our population is low-income and lack many diet skills. I've only been in bariatrics for about 7 months and have learned a ton from all the RD's in the group.My question is, for those of you have your certification have you found it beneficial (or not) when working with the morbidly obese? How so?Thank you,Abby Klemme, RD, LDMissouri Bariatric ServicesColumbia,

MO

January 9, 2009

I attended the course last December and I found it to be greatly helpful and enjoyed it!

I would

McCarthy, M.S., R.D., L.D.N.Registered Dietitian

Center for Lap-Band Surgery

Mercy Hospital2525 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL

office: 312-567-8793

cell: 773-307-3160

mccarthy112781@...

From: ODonnell <jlod2@...>Subject: Re: Certification in Adult Weight Mngmt- is it useful? Date: Friday, January 9, 2009, 12:01 PM

Hi Abby,

I recently attended the adult weight management course in Ohio November of this past year. 75% of my patients are either gastric bypass or lapband, but I also work with weight loss clients, diabetics, eating disorders etc. I found this course extremely beneficial for many reasons. They really provide you with tools on educating and counseling clients especially for those that are more challenging. Once I came back and started counseling, I implemented some of their suggestions and found that it was very effective. They really focus on the weight management piece and what it requires which is huge for pts that are reaching 18 months out and struggling with weight re-gain or poor food choices.

There is a small segment on the different types of weight loss surgery procedures which was beneficial, but out of the 3 day course it only contributed to ~2 hours. Topics that were discussed were: behavioral management of obesity, role of physical activity in weight loss, formulas as treatment options, popular fad diets and weight loss programs, they discussed the nutrition care process, OTC dietary supplements and nutrition management of bariatric surgery patients.

There is a lot of work that has to be done before and after the conference. YOu have to complete a self study module and you need to take an exam to get accepted into the program. Once you complete the program you need to take an exam that requires you to receive an 80% or higher in order to receive certification. It was a lot of work, but well worth it in my opinion. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have! Good Luck!

LaFleur RD, LD

SMMC

207-283-7148.

From: abbyklemme <ajkx9dsbcglobal (DOT) net>BariatricNutritionD ietitiansSent: Friday, January 9, 2009 12:45:18 PMSubject: [bariatricNutrition Dietitians] Certification in Adult Weight Mngmt- is it useful?

I have been considering getting my Certification in Adult Weight Managemnt. I work full time in a bariatric clinic. I do RYGB, band, and sleeve preop and postop evaluation. We also hold 6 month classes for those who require medically supervised weight loss by their insurance. We also began having monthly classes for patient with a BMI > 60 to help them develop general life skills to deal with selecting foods in day-to-day life and how to successfully maintain weight loss. a majority of our population is low-income and lack many diet skills. I've only been in bariatrics for about 7 months and have learned a ton from all the RD's in the group.My question is, for those of you have your certification have you found it beneficial (or not) when working with the morbidly obese? How so?Thank you,Abby Klemme, RD, LDMissouri Bariatric ServicesColumbia,

MO

January 9, 2009

I believe the answer to your question really depends on your own professional level of experience in wt mgmt. If you are relatively new as an RD or new to the field, it may be worth your time and expense. Other than that, it may be more of a review.

New York Bariatrics

Certification in Adult Weight Mngmt- is it useful?

I have been considering getting my Certification in Adult Weight

Managemnt. I work full time in a bariatric clinic. I do RYGB, band,

and sleeve preop and postop evaluation. We also hold 6 month classes

for those who require medically supervised weight loss by their

insurance. We also began having monthly classes for patient with a BMI

> 60 to help them develop general life skills to deal with selecting

foods in day-to-day life and how to successfully maintain weight loss.

a majority of our population is low-income and lack many diet skills.

I've only been in bariatrics for about 7 months and have learned a ton

from all the RD's in the group.

My question is, for those of you have your certification have you

found it beneficial (or not) when working with the morbidly obese? How

so?

Thank you,

Abby Klemme, RD, LD

Missouri Bariatric Services

Columbia, MO

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January 9, 2009

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Registered Dietitian

Spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association

Phone: 770.752.4984

Fax: 770.752.8543

From: randy_jennifer@...Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 12:53:38 -0500Subject: RE: Certification in Adult Weight Mngmt- is it useful?

Yes, because you learn about current research and counseling skills. It has been very useful to me.

Shoemaker

From: ajkx9dsbcglobal (DOT) netDate: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 17:45:18 +0000Subject: Certification in Adult Weight Mngmt- is it useful?

I have been considering getting my Certification in Adult Weight Managemnt. I work full time in a bariatric clinic. I do RYGB, band, and sleeve preop and postop evaluation. We also hold 6 month classes for those who require medically supervised weight loss by their insurance. We also began having monthly classes for patient with a BMI > 60 to help them develop general life skills to deal with selecting foods in day-to-day life and how to successfully maintain weight loss. a majority of our population is low-income and lack many diet skills. I've only been in bariatrics for about 7 months and have learned a ton from all the RD's in the group.My question is, for those of you have your certification have you found it beneficial (or not) when working with the morbidly obese? How so?Thank you,Abby Klemme, RD, LDMissouri Bariatric ServicesColumbia, MO Windows Live™: Keep your life in sync. See how it works.

January 9, 2009

I just attended the course in Ohio as well and found it to be very stimulating. I've been in weight management for a long time and in bariatrics for 4 years, but it was good to get the evidence based info. It is alot of work, but that's what makes it worthwhile.

June Zaragoza, RD/LD

Bariatric Coordinator

Vista

Waukegan, IL