DopamineThe feel-goodhormone that can besated by a spa trip ornon-food gift aseasily as the pastryat the end of thebuffet line.WaterInstead of eggnog,cider, champagne, orother kcal-drivenbeverages choose []or even tea if allowedper diet stage.ProteinThe 1st food[group] to eat ata meal withinyourrecommendedportion size.SteviaUse 3/4 C of thisin place ofstandard sugar inrecipes forbariatric-friendlyalternative (NAS).45Recommendedamount of exerciseper day (in mins) ofaerobic activity/walking – start 5mins, to 15, and workup to goal.0The amount ofadded sugars (ingm) you shouldconsume, whenread on a nutritionfacts labelAlcoholThis should not beconsumed until atleast 1 year aftersurgery; source ofempty kcal and sugarwith side effect morelikely.FluidThis shouldbe avoided30 minsbefore andafter meals.DelitrayThe best buffetline option in termsof bang for buckon the bariatricdiet: veggie, deli,fruit tray?GreekyogurtThis can be used in placeof butter, sour cream, oil,mayo, cream cheese inholiday recipes for ahealthier and protein-basedingredient swap (1/4,equal, ¾, equal, equal,equal exchanges).Non-starchyveggiesThe 2nd food[group] to eat ata meal withinyourrecommendedportion sizeAddedsugarsThis will be found infoods includingsoda, candy, cake,cookies, pies, tarts,ice cream, andeven sauces likeBBQ.CauliflowermashLow-CHO/starchsubstitute formashedpotatoesMindfulnessTerm to describe fullawareness/acknowledgementof situation – in ourcase, attention toevery bite and itseffect.SocializingGames, activities,and [] are all greatoptions to fill timewith family andfriends besideseating or grazing atholiday gatherings.PortionsShould bemeasured.¼-1 C permeal, 3xdaily.3Gum, carbonation,and straw use areallowed again [thislong, in months]after surg.20[] chewsper bite, []mins permeal.60-80The amountof protein toconsume, atleast, daily(in gm).FoodNever skip this intakeof this, especiallyduring the holiday time.It is important andavoids overdoing,especially during theholidays whentemptations may arise.30The time (inmins) to waitbefore/ aftermeals to drinkany fluids.48-64Therecommendedamount of fluidto consume, atleast, daily (in floz).FruitThe last food[group] to eat ata meal, withinyourrecommendedportion sizeNoLearn thisword. Don’tfeel guiltyusing it whennecessary.DopamineThe feel-goodhormone that can besated by a spa trip ornon-food gift aseasily as the pastryat the end of thebuffet line.WaterInstead of eggnog,cider, champagne, orother kcal-drivenbeverages choose []or even tea if allowedper diet stage.ProteinThe 1st food[group] to eat ata meal withinyourrecommendedportion size.SteviaUse 3/4 C of thisin place ofstandard sugar inrecipes forbariatric-friendlyalternative (NAS).45Recommendedamount of exerciseper day (in mins) ofaerobic activity/walking – start 5mins, to 15, and workup to goal.0The amount ofadded sugars (ingm) you shouldconsume, whenread on a nutritionfacts labelAlcoholThis should not beconsumed until atleast 1 year aftersurgery; source ofempty kcal and sugarwith side effect morelikely.FluidThis shouldbe avoided30 minsbefore andafter meals.DelitrayThe best buffetline option in termsof bang for buckon the bariatricdiet: veggie, deli,fruit tray?GreekyogurtThis can be used in placeof butter, sour cream, oil,mayo, cream cheese inholiday recipes for ahealthier and protein-basedingredient swap (1/4,equal, ¾, equal, equal,equal exchanges).Non-starchyveggiesThe 2nd food[group] to eat ata meal withinyourrecommendedportion sizeAddedsugarsThis will be found infoods includingsoda, candy, cake,cookies, pies, tarts,ice cream, andeven sauces likeBBQ.CauliflowermashLow-CHO/starchsubstitute formashedpotatoesMindfulnessTerm to describe fullawareness/acknowledgementof situation – in ourcase, attention toevery bite and itseffect.SocializingGames, activities,and [] are all greatoptions to fill timewith family andfriends besideseating or grazing atholiday gatherings.PortionsShould bemeasured.¼-1 C permeal, 3xdaily.3Gum, carbonation,and straw use areallowed again [thislong, in months]after surg.20[] chewsper bite, []mins permeal.60-80The amountof protein toconsume, atleast, daily(in gm).FoodNever skip this intakeof this, especiallyduring the holiday time.It is important andavoids overdoing,especially during theholidays whentemptations may arise.30The time (inmins) to waitbefore/ aftermeals to drinkany fluids.48-64Therecommendedamount of fluidto consume, atleast, daily (in floz).FruitThe last food[group] to eat ata meal, withinyourrecommendedportion sizeNoLearn thisword. Don’tfeel guiltyusing it whennecessary.

Holiday Bariatric Bingo - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. The feel-good hormone that can be sated by a spa trip or non-food gift as easily as the pastry at the end of the buffet line.
    Dopamine
  2. Instead of eggnog, cider, champagne, or other kcal-driven beverages choose [] or even tea if allowed per diet stage.
    Water
  3. The 1st food [group] to eat at a meal within your recommended portion size.
    Protein
  4. Use 3/4 C of this in place of standard sugar in recipes for bariatric-friendly alternative (NAS).
    Stevia
  5. Recommended amount of exercise per day (in mins) of aerobic activity/ walking – start 5 mins, to 15, and work up to goal.
    45
  6. The amount of added sugars (in gm) you should consume, when read on a nutrition facts label
    0
  7. This should not be consumed until at least 1 year after surgery; source of empty kcal and sugar with side effect more likely.
    Alcohol
  8. This should be avoided 30 mins before and after meals.
    Fluid
  9. The best buffet line option in terms of bang for buck on the bariatric diet: veggie, deli, fruit tray?
    Deli tray
  10. This can be used in place of butter, sour cream, oil, mayo, cream cheese in holiday recipes for a healthier and protein-based ingredient swap (1/4, equal, ¾, equal, equal, equal exchanges).
    Greek yogurt
  11. The 2nd food [group] to eat at a meal within your recommended portion size
    Non-starchy veggies
  12. This will be found in foods including soda, candy, cake, cookies, pies, tarts, ice cream, and even sauces like BBQ.
    Added sugars
  13. Low-CHO/ starch substitute for mashed potatoes
    Cauliflower mash
  14. Term to describe full awareness/ acknowledgement of situation – in our case, attention to every bite and its effect.
    Mindfulness
  15. Games, activities, and [] are all great options to fill time with family and friends besides eating or grazing at holiday gatherings.
    Socializing
  16. Should be measured. ¼-1 C per meal, 3x daily.
    Portions
  17. Gum, carbonation, and straw use are allowed again [this long, in months] after surg.
    3
  18. [] chews per bite, [] mins per meal.
    20
  19. The amount of protein to consume, at least, daily (in gm).
    60-80
  20. Never skip this intake of this, especially during the holiday time. It is important and avoids overdoing, especially during the holidays when temptations may arise.
    Food
  21. The time (in mins) to wait before/ after meals to drink any fluids.
    30
  22. The recommended amount of fluid to consume, at least, daily (in fl oz).
    48-64
  23. The last food [group] to eat at a meal, within your recommended portion size
    Fruit
  24. Learn this word. Don’t feel guilty using it when necessary.
    No