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St. Vincent Healthcare Bariatrics Lifestyles Quiz

First Name Last Name Email 1. Approximately how large will your portion sizes be after surgery? 2 cups 1/2 cups to 1 cup total 1/4 cup As much as you can handle 2. How long do you have to space out fluids and food post op? You don't have to wait 15 mins 1 hour 30 mins 3. What is it called when you have immediate diarrhea or nausea/vomiting after eating a high sugar or high fat food post op? Flushing Sickness Dumping syndrome Flash syndrome 4. What macronutrient is most important to incorporate in EVERY meal after bariatric surgery? Protein Fat Carbs Vitamin A 5. How many ounces of water (at least) should you aim for every day after surgery? 64 ounces 20 ounces At least one water bottle 100 ounces 6. You can have carbonated beverages after surgery. True False 7. What kind of exercise should you be prioritizing after surgery to condition the body? Running Purposeful, structured exercise Difficult exercise I don't need to exercise 8. How are you most likely to maintain your muscle mass after surgery? Getting adequate protein in diet and working on strength/ resistance training Eating more calories Eating protein every 30 minutes Drinking your water and working out at the gym 9. You can have alcohol 4 months after surgery. True False 10. ___________ SIGNIFICANTLY increases your risk of complications after bariatric surgery. Having a sedentary lifestyle Smoking Staying hydrated Walking 11. How long before bariatric surgery do you need to abstain from tobacco and marijuana use? 3 weeks 1 day 1.5 yeas 3 months 12. Alcohol poisoning as well as addiction are a higher risk for post-bariatric surgery patients. True False 13. How long after surgery must you abstain from marijuana and alcohol use? When you are done with the 7 week post-op diet At lesat 3 months At least 6 months At least 1 year 14. Bariatric surgery will change your life in many ways and can be a difficult (yet rewarding) journey both mentally and physically. Having a good support system such as family, friends, other patients going through the same process (facebook group), and True False