Bariatric Basics
Mindful Elves
Holiday Strategy 1
Holiday Strategy 2
100

The protein goal for bariatric surgery patients?

What is 60-70 grams?

100

What are 2 distractions that can influence food choices and amount of food eaten?

TV or Phone Scrolling 

100

What is one way to prevent overeating during the holidays?

Having regular meals and snacks (3 meals and 2 snacks)

100

Considering strategies, setting goals, and tracking progress to stay on track during the holidays. 

What is making a plan?

200

The daily fluid goal after bariatric surgery.

What is 48-64 oz? 

200

How long should meals take to assist with fullness cues?

30 minutes 

200

The first food group I should focus on putting on my plate at holiday gatherings is?

protein

200

What is a good baking substitute for heavy cream?

skim milk

300

What vitamins will bariatric patients take for life after surgery?

Multi-Vitamin, Calcium and Vitamin D, and B12

300

Mindful eating

What is being aware and conscious of what you are putting in your body? 

300

True or False: Within a year of surgery, alcohol can be enjoyed in small amounts during the holidays 

False 

300
What is a good way and to increase energy and endorphins during the holidays? How often and how much?

Exercise, 30 minutes/5 days per week

400

What are the recommendations for the amount of sugar and fat per serving of different foods? 

<5grams of fat and <10grams of sugar

400

When waking in the morning, what is the time recommendation for having breakfast?

1 hour 

400

If you are 3 weeks out from bariatric surgery, what consistency should your Turkey be?

Blended/pureed 

400
True or False: I am 3 weeks out from surgery, so its okay to resume my coffee w/ holiday creamer

False

500

The practice ensures we get enough nutrients and prevents dumping syndrome 

What is seperating eating and drinking with a 30 minute pause after eating 

500

What is a fullness cue 

hiccups 

500

This is a strategy to have options that work for you at a holiday social event 

What is bring a dish to share?

500

What are 2 ways to keep meal times slow at a holiday gathering?

Set plate or fork down nearby if standing and mingling. Find a quiet space where you can sit down and chew thoroughly.

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