3Gum, carbonation,and straw use areallowed again [thislong, in months]after surg.20[] chewsper bite, []mins permeal.AlcoholThis should not beconsumed until atleast 1 year aftersurgery; source ofempty kcal and sugarwith side effect morelikely.DelitrayThe best buffetline option in termsof bang for buckon the bariatricdiet: veggie, deli,fruit tray?FruitThe last food[group] to eat ata meal, withinyourrecommendedportion sizeWaterInstead of eggnog,cider, champagne, orother kcal-drivenbeverages choose []or even tea if allowedper diet stage.30The time (inmins) to waitbefore/ aftermeals to drinkany fluids.60-80The amountof protein toconsume, atleast, daily(in gm).FluidThis shouldbe avoided30 minsbefore andafter meals.CauliflowermashLow-CHO/starchsubstitute formashedpotatoesSocializingGames, activities,and [] are all greatoptions to fill timewith family andfriends besideseating or grazing atholiday gatherings.0The amount ofadded sugars (ingm) you shouldconsume, whenread on a nutritionfacts label48-64Therecommendedamount of fluidto consume, atleast, daily (in floz).ProteinThe 1st food[group] to eat ata meal withinyourrecommendedportion size.Non-starchyveggiesThe 2nd food[group] to eat ata meal withinyourrecommendedportion sizePortionsShould bemeasured.¼-1 C permeal, 3xdaily.45Recommendedamount of exerciseper day (in mins) ofaerobic activity/walking – start 5mins, to 15, and workup to goal.DopamineThe feel-goodhormone that can besated by a spa trip ornon-food gift aseasily as the pastryat the end of thebuffet line.NoLearn thisword. Don’tfeel guiltyusing it whennecessary.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).AddedsugarsThis will be found infoods includingsoda, candy, cake,cookies, pies, tarts,ice cream, andeven sauces likeBBQ.FoodNever skip this intakeof this, especiallyduring the holiday time.It is important andavoids overdoing,especially during theholidays whentemptations may arise.SteviaUse 3/4 C of thisin place ofstandard sugar inrecipes forbariatric-friendlyalternative (NAS).MindfulnessTerm to describe fullawareness/acknowledgementof situation – in ourcase, attention toevery bite and itseffect.3Gum, carbonation,and straw use areallowed again [thislong, in months]after surg.20[] chewsper bite, []mins permeal.AlcoholThis should not beconsumed until atleast 1 year aftersurgery; source ofempty kcal and sugarwith side effect morelikely.DelitrayThe best buffetline option in termsof bang for buckon the bariatricdiet: veggie, deli,fruit tray?FruitThe last food[group] to eat ata meal, withinyourrecommendedportion sizeWaterInstead of eggnog,cider, champagne, orother kcal-drivenbeverages choose []or even tea if allowedper diet stage.30The time (inmins) to waitbefore/ aftermeals to drinkany fluids.60-80The amountof protein toconsume, atleast, daily(in gm).FluidThis shouldbe avoided30 minsbefore andafter meals.CauliflowermashLow-CHO/starchsubstitute formashedpotatoesSocializingGames, activities,and [] are all greatoptions to fill timewith family andfriends besideseating or grazing atholiday gatherings.0The amount ofadded sugars (ingm) you shouldconsume, whenread on a nutritionfacts label48-64Therecommendedamount of fluidto consume, atleast, daily (in floz).ProteinThe 1st food[group] to eat ata meal withinyourrecommendedportion size.Non-starchyveggiesThe 2nd food[group] to eat ata meal withinyourrecommendedportion sizePortionsShould bemeasured.¼-1 C permeal, 3xdaily.45Recommendedamount of exerciseper day (in mins) ofaerobic activity/walking – start 5mins, to 15, and workup to goal.DopamineThe feel-goodhormone that can besated by a spa trip ornon-food gift aseasily as the pastryat the end of thebuffet line.NoLearn thisword. Don’tfeel guiltyusing it whennecessary.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).AddedsugarsThis will be found infoods includingsoda, candy, cake,cookies, pies, tarts,ice cream, andeven sauces likeBBQ.FoodNever skip this intakeof this, especiallyduring the holiday time.It is important andavoids overdoing,especially during theholidays whentemptations may arise.SteviaUse 3/4 C of thisin place ofstandard sugar inrecipes forbariatric-friendlyalternative (NAS).MindfulnessTerm to describe fullawareness/acknowledgementof situation – in ourcase, attention toevery bite and itseffect.

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. Gum, carbonation, and straw use are allowed again [this long, in months] after surg.
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  2. [] chews per bite, [] mins per meal.
    20
  3. This should not be consumed until at least 1 year after surgery; source of empty kcal and sugar with side effect more likely.
    Alcohol
  4. The best buffet line option in terms of bang for buck on the bariatric diet: veggie, deli, fruit tray?
    Deli tray
  5. The last food [group] to eat at a meal, within your recommended portion size
    Fruit
  6. Instead of eggnog, cider, champagne, or other kcal-driven beverages choose [] or even tea if allowed per diet stage.
    Water
  7. The time (in mins) to wait before/ after meals to drink any fluids.
    30
  8. The amount of protein to consume, at least, daily (in gm).
    60-80
  9. This should be avoided 30 mins before and after meals.
    Fluid
  10. Low-CHO/ starch substitute for mashed potatoes
    Cauliflower mash
  11. Games, activities, and [] are all great options to fill time with family and friends besides eating or grazing at holiday gatherings.
    Socializing
  12. The amount of added sugars (in gm) you should consume, when read on a nutrition facts label
    0
  13. The recommended amount of fluid to consume, at least, daily (in fl oz).
    48-64
  14. The 1st food [group] to eat at a meal within your recommended portion size.
    Protein
  15. The 2nd food [group] to eat at a meal within your recommended portion size
    Non-starchy veggies
  16. Should be measured. ¼-1 C per meal, 3x daily.
    Portions
  17. Recommended amount of exercise per day (in mins) of aerobic activity/ walking – start 5 mins, to 15, and work up to goal.
    45
  18. 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
  19. Learn this word. Don’t feel guilty using it when necessary.
    No
  20. 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
  21. This will be found in foods including soda, candy, cake, cookies, pies, tarts, ice cream, and even sauces like BBQ.
    Added sugars
  22. 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
  23. Use 3/4 C of this in place of standard sugar in recipes for bariatric-friendly alternative (NAS).
    Stevia
  24. Term to describe full awareness/ acknowledgement of situation – in our case, attention to every bite and its effect.
    Mindfulness