Myth or Fact
You should never eat carbs again after bariatric surgery.
What is a myth?
This helps prevent overeating by giving your brain time to recognize fullness.
What is eating slowly?
This is one of the best beginner exercises after surgery.
What is walking?
Name one high-protein snack option
What is Greek yogurt, eggs, cottage cheese, protein shake? (some examples)
This type of support can help you stay motivated after surgery.
What is a support group?
Weight regain can happen if healthy habits are not maintained.
What is a fact? Surgery is only a TOOL!
You should chew each bite about this many times.
What is 20-30 times?
This type of exercise helps build muscle and boost metabolism.
What is strength training?
This is the best order to eat your meal.
What is protein food first, then vegetables, then fruit or whole grains.
This is a non-scale victory patients may notice after surgery.
What is more energy, smaller clothing size, improved labs, easier movement, decrease in medication, improved health conditions?
You will need to take vitamins and minerals life-long after bariatric surgery.
What is a fact?
True of False - grazing during the day is a good way to get in the daily nutrition I need.
False- Grazing does not fill our stomach and may cause us to eat more during the day then if we stick to small meals and pre-planned snacks.
You should aim for this many minutes of activity per week.
What is 150 minutes?
This symptom may happen if you don’t get enough protein after surgery.
What is muscle loss?
Weight loss surgery is a tool, but you still need these things for success
What is...(healthy eating, exercise, and/or vitamins and minerals for life - some examples)?
Cardio or aerobic exercises (ex. walking, bike, treadmill) is all we need to do for exercise as long as we do it 5 days per week.
What is a myth? Strength training is also needed after surgery to help preserve muscle mass.
You should avoid this activity while eating because it can lead to mindless overeating.
What is watching TV or scrolling on your phone?
Name one benefit of regular exercise after surgery.
What is weight loss maintenance, improved mood, more energy? (some examples)
This meal mistake can make it hard to meet protein goals.
What is filling up on carbohydrates first?
Missing follow-up appointments can make it harder to monitor this.
What are nutrition status, vitamin levels, or long-term success? (examples)
Skipping meals helps you lose weight faster after surgery.
What is a myth?
Name two behaviors that can help prevent dumping syndrome.
What is avoid sugary foods, avoid greasy or fried foods, eat slowly, avoid drinking with meals, choose protein first? (examples)
We should be doing this type of exercise minimum 2 - 3 days per week.
What is strength training?
These should contain less than 5 grams of sugar per serving.
What is a protein shake?
This habit can help you notice emotional eating triggers or mindless eating.
What is journaling or food logging?