Dr. Taylor's staff is available for questions you may have. Please see the frequently asked questions below or contact our office if you need more information.

How will I achieve the best results?
Setting a goal is one thing but achieving that goal requires the synthesis of all of the four components that make up a human life: lifestyle, physical state, mental state, and spirituality. Nutrition, exercise and counseling support have proven to provide the most assistance with success.

What will my diet be like once I am home?
Once you returned home from the hospital, you realized that the surgeon had done his job very well, but he didn't come home with you (yet I'm sure you would love for this to have been an option). Once you began adjusting to your new lifestyle, it probably didn't take long to figure out that your world had definitely changed...a wonderful change, but one that was (and still is) very overwhelming.

What will my diet be like in the following months?
Attendance and participation in all of the follow-up nutrition classes will dramatically improve a patient's ability to achieve overall success. During the initial nutrition class, we provide a tremendous amount of information regarding what and how patients are supposed to eat from the first day after surgery all the way through the rest of their days. As time passes, it is difficult for most people to remember all of what was taught and therefore reinforcement of the concepts and ideas Lane Regional Medical Center promotes are vital for continued success. By attending the nutrition classes patients are given the opportunity to interact with one another on a more intimate level in the presence of a professional nutritionist.

What's so important about protein?
Protein is the only macronutrient that the body is unable to manufacture and produce from 'scratch,' therefore it must be obtained from an outside source. To be more specific, the nine essential amino acids that are the building blocks to protein need to be obtained from food. With only a small amount of space in the new stomach, patients are advised only to put in what is most nutritious and will contribute to overall good health and well-being. Eating a minimum of sixty grams of protein will minimize or prevent muscle loss and muscle wasting.

What about the exercise?
Incorporating exercise into your lifestyle is important, but you need to evaluate the type of lifestyle you have. Many of us have hectic, fast-paced lifestyles that leave us with very little time for extra-curricular activities. Set realistic goals as you design your exercise program. Be sure to incorporate strength, flexibility as well as cardiovascular activities from the start. All three facets: strength, flexibility and cardiovascular are the keys to a well-rounded fitness program.