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Bariatric Plate Method
Holiday Strategy 1
Holiday Strategy 2
Rule of 20s
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The initial daily protein goal after weight loss surgery.

What is 60-80 grams?

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A way to eat a balanced meal that can help with weight loss and maintenance after bariatric surgery.

What is the Bariatric Plate Method?

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Daily tracking of food, hydration, and exercise in a notebook, journal, or app.

How to stay accountable after bariatric surgery? 

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

What is making a plan?

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The minimum amount of time you should take to eat each meal.

What is 20 minutes?  

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The daily fluid goal after bariatric surgery.

What is 64 oz? 

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The Bariatric plate is 50% _______ and is eaten first at every meal.

 What is protein?


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A portion control strategy to help you eat less.

What is a small 6" plate?

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Using skim milk in place of heavy cream and replacing sugars with unsweetened applesauce in cooking and baking.

What is using healthy substitutes?

200

The number of times to chew each bite.

What is 20 times?

300

These are taken daily for life after weight loss surgery to avoid nutritional deficiencies. 


What are bariatric multivitamins and calcium citrate?

300

The point at which you always stop eating.

What is when you feel full?

300

Planning time for this during the holidays helps burn off extra calories and relieve stress.

What is exercise?

300

Maintaining healthy habits (don't skip meals), eat slowly, being mindful of portions, and focusing on protein are all examples. 

What are strategies to manage the holidays after bariatric surgery?

300

The time between each bite when you place your utensil down.

What is 20 seconds? 

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The building block for the body that you always eat first at every meal.

What is protein?

400

The eating order to follow after bariatric surgery is always _____, then _______, then _____, and lastly ________ if not full.

What is protein, vegetables, fruit, and whole grains?

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 Use of healthier alternative ingredients when making popular holiday dishes. 

What is healthy holiday cooking?

400

Asking for gifts that support your healthy goals and lifestyle, like cookbook for bariatric patients, kitchen supplies, or a gift card to your favorite store.

What is make a bariatric friendly holiday wish list?

400

The amount of time it takes for your brain to send a signal to the stomach to let you know you're full.

What is 20 minutes?

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The practice that must be followed when eating after bariatric surgery as it can cause nausea, vomiting, dumping syndrome, and potential weight gain.

What is avoiding drinking while eating and 30 minuets after eating.

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Carbohydrates such as starchy vegetables, legumes, and whole grains are examples of _______ _______ and are a healthier form due to nutritional value.

What are complex carbohydrates?

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This should be taken to all holiday events and provides you with at least one healthy option to enjoy.

What is bring a healthy dish to share?

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Due to the quick absorption, low tolerance, and high sugar content, this common ingredient in holiday beverages should be avoided for 12 months after weight loss surgery and used in moderation thereafter.

What is alcohol?

500

Feel full, lose weight, and prevent dumping syndrome. 

How can eating slowly help you?