Protein, Carbs and Fat, Oh My!
These building blocks are essential for healing, maintaining muscle strength and hair.
(Hint...you are required to get extra with your supplements)
What is protein?
Activity such as walking, biking, running or swimming. Activity improves heart health and endurance
What is aerobic/cardiovascular exercise?
2 bottles or 3? All this water just makes me pee!! This recommended fluid intake per day can be harder to meet right after surgery but is still important for bariatric patients long-term.
What is 64 oz ?
Name at least 3 post op issues to call the office
What is Shortness of breath/ Chest pain
Abnormal heart rate/ Fever
Nausea/Vomiting/ Wound healing issues
Excessive diarrhea/ Constipation issues
Dehydration/Dark Urine ?
Ginger and spice, like everything nice...You will see this provider at a lot of your bariatric Post-op visits. She will get you back on the right track with words of encouragement and tough love if needed too. She is considered Dr. Jean-Pierre's right handed in the office.....
Who is Katrice Harris, NP?
GOALS, GOALS, GOALS! Can you meet you recommend protein intake for Women, Men?
or DS patients 80-100
What is 60-80 grams for women 80-100 grams for men?
DS patients 80-100
The use of resistance bands, TRX band, body weight, free weights or machines can be described as...
What is strength training?
Chewable vitamin/supplements after surgery should be taken for this recommended length of time unless instructed by provider
What is 3 months?
Then you can switch to capsules if you want...I like the chewables!
It's the middle of the day, You notice that your fluid intake has been down, you haven't been going to the bathroom as often as normal. Now you notice that you urine looks really dark like sweet tea or cola. What should you do ?
What is call Dr. Jean-Pierre office?
Ready and finish with all your clearances and excited to schedule surgery. This person is waiting for you to call the office to talk about your planning your big day!!
The range of carbohydrates (in grams) per day a patients can have?
What is 45-90 grams ?
Optimal goal for aerobic activity or exercise per week, per our wonderful exercise physiologist.
What is 150 minutes
or 30 min/ 5 times per week?
Can't wait to enjoy that pureed stage?? Anything would be better than just liquids..now what was the appropriate portion size for pureed stage?
What is 1-4 to 1/2 cup?
Vaping? Still smoking?? Even Nicorette gum???
The amount of time a patient should be nicotine free before being tested for bariatric surgery?
What is 6 weeks?
If positive we will have to cancel you up coming surgery :(
Not all days will be good days. Always ready with a beautiful smile, and a Kleenex if you need it. Who you should seek for assistance when those bad eating habits return, or body image issues and emotional eating
Who is Dr. Tonette Robinson ?
(And Centers of Best Health with more Behavior therapist)
Essential for body function but need to be limited due to high caloric density
What are fats?
Short bursts of intense activity performed at intervals
What is HIIT? High Intensity Interval Training
Excessive snacking (often mindless) and/or less than 2 hours between eating occasions
What is grazing?
Bariatric patients are no longer able to take NSAIDs medications( ie. Motrin) because of this
What is ulcers?
Ummmm....Wondering if you can eat that favorite dish yet? Or excited because you found a new recipe but you're just not sure how your tummy will feel. She may be who are you most scared or excited to speak to
Who is Emily Gardner, RD?
Emily.Gardner@wellstar.org
When reading your food labels you need to understand that not all calories are the same. These are for example the calories per gram of a carb, protein, and fat
What is 4, 4, 9?
Most bariatric surgery patients may NEVER actually reach this, which is know as the Healthy BMI range
What is 18.5-24.9kg/m2?
Although you might enjoy rushing down these at the water park, these Slides (Slider foods) tend to lead to consumption of high calorie and carbohydrates without contributing to a sense of fullness.
What are pretzels, crackers (saltines, graham, Ritz, etc.) filled cracker snacks such as Ritz Bits, popcorn, cheese snacks (Cheetos) or cheese crackers, tortilla chips with salsa, potato chips, sugar-free cookies, cakes, and candy ?
If you find yourself rushing to the bathroom after eating something you KNOW you shouldn't have...you might remember that your severe diarrhea, nausea, rapid heart rate, light-headiness,flushing and stomach cramps is known as
What is dumping syndrome?
Feeling crummy? Constipated? Vomiting? Fever?
These ladies are always ready when you call to help you walk thru your problems and advise you what you should do
Who is Lisa Acton, CMA? or Who is Katherine Pirnik, RN?