Riverside Community Hospital

Use Exercise as a Tool

Some people love to exercise.  As weight loss surgery (WLS) returns their bodies to a healthier, more able form, they embrace exercise with a renewed vigor.  Other people do not love exercise, but know that if is considered an essential part of an effective WLS program.

If you are not fond of exercise, it’s time to work on changing your mind about it.  Exercise is your lifeline.  It will make your weight loss and maintenance much, much easier.  To make it more palatable, try something entertaining.  You can put on music and dance, ride a bike, buy an exercise video that appeals to you, garden, listen to a book on tape while you walk, or find a friend to walk with.  Exercise does not have to be torture.

Jay, K. and Persing, J. (2007). Small bites: Daily inspirations for weight loss surgery patients. 
     Wilmington, NC: Pink Sky Publishing, Inc.

For More About Losing Weight And Taking Care Of Your New Baby, Read Through These Resources

Our recent articles have discussed weight loss surgery, delivering and breastfeeding a new baby, and how Riverside Community Hospital’s free classes and meetings can help you navigate these occurrences. Visit these links or call our Consult-A-Nurse healthcare referral line at (951) 788-3463 for more in-depth information:

• The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases’ Weight-Control Information Network explains how having the support of friends or relatives can help you stay physically active.
• Visit the National Institutes of Health online for a comprehensive list of questions to ask your doctor about life after bariatric surgery.
• For information on avoiding nutritional deficiencies after bariatric weight loss, visit this page from Anemia.org.
• Find out about the latest research findings regarding the health benefits of weight loss surgery at the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery.
• For a descriptive diagram of the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedure, visit this page from MedlinePlus.
• This article from WomensHealth.gov explains how breastfeeding benefits infants, their mothers, and society as a whole.
• Visit this page from the National Resources Defense Council to learn about the lifelong benefits of nursing for both mothers and babies.
• Breastfeeding your baby can protect him or her against infection, allergies, and even future dental cavities! Head to the La Leche League International website for more facts about nursing.
• Learn how certain breathing patterns can help ease you through labor and delivery on this page from the American Pregnancy Association.
• Find an overview of gestational diabetes, including why it occurs and how it can affect a fetus, at the American Diabetes Association. 

What is Gestational Diabetes?

Gestational diabetes, a temporary condition which affects five to seven percent of pregnant women, is brought on by certain hormonal changes. During pregnancy, the pancreas sometimes cannot produce enough insulin for the body to properly absorb glucose, resulting in high blood sugar levels. Fortunately, this condition can be controlled through careful attention to diet and exercise, with controlled gestational diabetes having no ill effects on either mother or baby. For more information on the causes of gestational diabetes, check out this video.

The OB/GYNs affiliated with Riverside Community Hospital can help you handle gestational diabetes as well as other pregnancy-related conditions. Call our Consult-A-Nurse healthcare referral line at (951) 788-3463 for physician referrals and answers to your health-related questions. 

To Our Patients and Visitors...

Dear Patients and Visitors,

As of August 29th, Caltrans will begin construction on the 14th Street Bridge as part of the bridge widening project.  On September 14th, traffic will be shifted to one side of the bridge and only one lane will be available in each direction. To assist our patients in avoiding traffic congestion, we have provided alternative routes for patients and visitors to access the hospital. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.  For questions or concerns, please call 951.788.3000 or visit the CalTrans website at www.caltrans8.info and click on “News and Document Center.

Helpful and Safety Tips:

• Use an alternate route to the hospital to get around the construction.
•  Leave early and plan accordingly
•  If you do decide to use the 14th Street Bridge, please pay attention to construction signs and workers. 

Alternative Route from the 60 FWY

1. From 60 Fwy, exit Market St. towards Downtown Riverside.
    
2. Stay on Market which turns into Magnolia Ave.
    
3. Cross over 14th street and arrive at your destination. 

Alternative Route from 91 Westbound

1. From 91 Fwy, exit Mission Inn Blvd. right.
    
2. Make a left on Market which turns into Magnolia Ave.
    
3. Cross over 14th street and arrive at your destination. 

Alternative Route from 91 Eastbound

1. From 91 Fwy, exit Central Avenue left.
    
2. Make a right on Magnolia Avenue and continue past RCC.
    
3. Arrive at your destination.

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