Protein, Carbs and Fat, Oh My!
Why is protein important after surgery?
What is Healing, muscle maintenance, staying full ?
This type of exercise is important for maintaining muscle mass after weight loss surgery.
What is strength ( resistance) training?
This eating habit helps prevent discomfort and overeating after bariatric surgery.
Answer: What is chewing food thoroughly?
This emotional or behavioral challenge may occur after surgery and is why support groups are strongly encouraged.
Answer: What is transfer addiction or emotional eating? ?
What can happen if you don’t take your vitamins?
What is Deficiencies, fatigue, hair loss, anemia ?
This is a common sign of not getting enough protein after surgery.
What is hair loss, fatigue, or muscle loss ?
How soon after bariatric surgery are most patients encouraged to start walking?
What is the same day or withing 24-48 hours after surgery?
About how much food fits in the stomach early post-op bariatric surgery.
What is About ½ cup ?
This common bariatric rule encourages patients to stop eating once they feel this sensation.
Answer: What is feeling satisfied/full?
This is the condition where the body has difficulty absorbing nutrients, often seen after certain bariatric surgeries.
What is malabsorption?
Most bariatric patients are advised to aim for this many grams of protein per day.
What is 60-80 grams?
Optimal goal for cardio exercise: days per week and length of time.
What is 3-5 days per week for thirty minutes to one hour to equal 150 mins?
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After bariatric surgery, meals are usually measured in what?
What is Ounces or tablespoons ?
This surgical procedure reroutes part of the digestive tract and is considered both restrictive and malabsorptive.
Answer: What is Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass?
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This victory might include fitting into smaller clothes, crossing legs comfortably, or reducing medications
Answer: What is an NSV (Non-Scale Victory)?
Name one high-quality protein food that is usually well tolerated after surgery.
What is eggs, fish, chicken, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, or protein shakes?
( Name at least one high quality protein to obtain points)
This term describes short bursts of intense exercise followed by rest periods.
What is HIIT? ( High Intensity Interval Training)
Patients are encouraged to prioritize this nutrient first during meals to support healing and muscle preservation.
Answer: What is protein?
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Ozempic, Victoza, Wegovy, Saxenda, Mounjaro, and Zepbound, used primarily for managing Type 2 diabetes and aiding weight loss.
What are Common GLP-1 medications?
This vitamin is commonly deficient after bariatric surgery and is important for preventing anemia and nerve damage.
Answer: What is Vitamin B12?
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Protein is especially important during rapid weight loss after bariatric surgery.
What is to preserve muscle mass and promote healing?
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Name one sign that a patient may be overexercising after bariatric surgery.
What is persistent fatigue, dizziness, pain, or injury?
This complication can occur when food gets “stuck” because patients eat too quickly or do not chew enough.
Answer: What is food impaction?
Eating to many refined carbs after bariatric surgery can sloe weight loss and cause this symptom.
What is Dumping Syndrome?
Note: Eating foods high in sugar and fat can lead to this medical condition. Like: ice-cream, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts can also lead to increase cravings and weight regain.
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This vitamin type requires fat for absorption and may be affected after bariatric surgery.
What are fat- soluble vitamins ( A,D,E,K) ?