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The postoperative vitamin regimen for after bariatric surgery.
What is a bariatric multivitamin with iron, vitamin B12, and calcium?
This nutrient helps the body heal and build muscle.
What is protein?
How many meals a day should a bariatric patient have?
What are 3 meals (or 5-6 small ones)?
The main causes of nausea and vomiting after bariatric surgery. [Name at least 2]
What are: taking big bites, poor chewing, over-eating, over-drinking, too much sugar/fat, drinking while eating, taking vitamins on empty stomach, and dehydration?
In order to get beneficial exercise, you must raise this.
What is your heart rate?
This form of calcium is the best for bariatric patients.
What is calcium citrate?
After surgery, patients should eat at least __ grams protein.
What is 60-90?
Bariatric patients need to chew very well. How long should it take to eat a small meal?
What is 20-30 minutes?
Eating and drinking need to be separated after bariatric surgery. What is the name of this rule?.
What is the 30/30 rule?
For weight maintenance and good health, we should aim to get this many minutes of exercise per week.
What is 150 minutes? (30 minutes x 5 days per week)
The form of multivitamins that should be avoided due to their sugar content and incomplete supplementation.
What is a gummy vitamin?
Examples of foods that contain protein. [Name at least 3]
What are poultry, fish & seafood, meat, dairy, eggs, cottage cheese, beans, lentils, tofu, protein supplements?
How much should a bariatric patient be able to eat 6-months post-op?
What is about 1/2 cup (will vary depending on actual food eaten)?
In what order should food be eaten after having bariatric surgery?
What is Protein 1st, Non-starchy vegetables 2nd, and then fruit or starch 3rd?
Physical activity plans should include these 3 types of exercise.
What are aerobic (cardio), resistance (strength), and flexibility (stretching)?
These TWO vitamins compete for absorption and need to be separated by at least 2 hours
What is calcium and iron?
The number of calories in 1 gram of protein.
What is 4?
Alcohol is high in calories and absorbed more rapidly after bariatric surgery. How long should alcohol be avoided after surgery?
What is the first year/one year?
Eating foods high in sugar and fat can lead to this medical condition after bariatric surgery.
What is dumping syndrome?
To prevent dehydration, patients should drink plenty of water. What is the minimum amount of water recommended?
What is 64 fl oz?
Bariatric vitamins need to be taken in what form in the first 2-3 months after surgery.
What is chewable, liquid, crushable or powder in form?
1 egg or 1 ounce of meat/chicken/fish is equal to about how many grams of protein?
What is 7 grams?
Your stomach will be sensitive for the first 3-6 months. What are some known offending foods? [Name at least 3]
What are tough red meats, dry chicken, doughy bread, carbonation, fibrous vegetables, string fruits, lettuce, raw vegetables, fruits with seeds, nuts, rubbery seafood etc.?
Name the 4 diet stages to follow after having bariatric surgery?
What are the clear liquid, full liquid, soft and regular stages?
Physical activity can reduce your risk of this age-related bone disease.
What is osteoporosis?