Partial presentation on weight loss surgery recovery

1. YOUR SUCCESS

2. Goals
Warning signs
Important tips
Post operative phases of diet progression
Emotional eating tools
Water
Nutrition
Timeline of weight loss surgery
Post surgical medical issues
Being active
WHAT WE
WILL TALK
ABOUT
TODAY

3. WHO WE ARE

4. THE KEY TO SUCESS IS TO START
BEFORE YOU'RE READY
Marie Forleo

5. YOUR
GOALS
Your goals should never be
about the number of the scale.
The journey is about changing
your life. It's about getting
healthier, being more active, and
appreciating who you really are.

6. WARNING
SIGNS
Fevers higher than 100.5
Chills
Sweats
Flu-like symptoms
Increasing abdominal pain
Reddening wounds
Persistant nausea and vomiting
Shortness of breath
Difficulty breathing
Chest pain
Cramping leg pain
Excessive drainage from sounds
Inability to tolerate liquids

7. SIP, SIP, SIP
Important Tips for Successful
Weight Loss
You should consume a minimum of 2-2.5
litres (64-80 fluid ounces) of liquids per day.
This should be done slowly and throughout
the day.

8. NO GRAZING!
Solid foods should only be eaten 3 times
per day. Snacking between meals or
"grazing" on small amounts of food
throughout the day will sabotage your
weight loss. THIS WILL CAUSE YOU TO
CONSUME TOO MANY CALORIES.
Important Tips for Successful
Weight Loss

9. PROTEIN POWER
& HEALTHY FATS
Don't be afraid of healthy fats! Fats
help you feel full and gives your
body the energy it needs.
50%-75% of all calories consumed
should be protein-based.
I M P O R T A N T T I P S F O R
S U C C E S S F U L W E I G H T L O S S

10. NO liquids 15-30 minutes before and 45-60 minutes after eating solid foods or meals.
If you have the habit of drinking while you eat solid foods - STOP!
DON'T FLUSH YOUR FOOD
I M P O R T A N T T I P S F O R S U C C E S S F U L W E I G H T L O S S

11. SUGAR =
WEIGHT GAIN
Smoothies
Slushies
Cookies
Candy bars
Pasta
Potatoes
Rice
Cereals
I M P O R T A N T T I P S F O R S U C C E S S F U L
W E I G H T L O S S

12. Soft signals being full:
D O N ' T S T U F F
Y O U R S E L F
I M P O R T A N T T I P S F O R S U C C E S S F U L
W E I G H T L O S S
A heavy sigh
A twinge
Small burp
Yawning
Taking a deep breath
A hiccup
Nose running
Feeling satisfied

13. GET ACTIVE NOW
Find activities you enjoy such as belly dancing,
yoga, martial arts, squash etc. Research shows
that exercise alone will NOT help you lose
weight, but it significantly increases your
success at maintaining your weight loss!
IMPORTANT TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL
WEIGHT LOSS

14. It’s normal to go up or down 5-10 lbs due to water
retention (usually caused by excessive sodium).
Use the pauses you will inevitably have as a tool
to correct your behaviours - not as a punishment
or an excuse to stop following the program.
P L A T E A U S ,
P A U S E S &
S T A L L S :
D O N ’ T F R E A K
O U T !
I M P O R T A N T T I P S F O R S U C C E S S F U L
W E I G H T L O S S

15. I M P O R T A N T T I P S F O R
S U C C E S S F U L
W E I G H T L O S S
ESA Health has provided you with an
excellent tracking tool - your Follow Up
Tool on your Online Patient Account. Filling
out your follow up forms is not only good
for you, it’s mandatory!
STAY ON
TRACK!

16. THE 10
WEIGHT LOSS
COMMANDMENTS

17. BUILDING A
SUPPORTIVE
NETWORK
Help your friends and family members
understand why you’ve chosen a surgical
solution.
Both before and after surgery we have
plenty of support for you. We strongly
encourage all our patients to attend our
support groups.
It’s important for you to know that you are
not alone. There are knowledgeable,
friendly people available to support and
help you.

18. Altered Metabolism
Low Blood Sugar
Excess Calories
Addiction Transfer
A WORD
ON ALCOHOL
ADDICITON

19. GUIDELINES FOR
DRINKING
Avoid alcohol for the first six months.
Always avoid carbonated beverages & sugary drink mixers.
Even small amounts of alcohol can cause intoxication & low blood sugar.
Never drink and drive.
Alcohol inhibits good judgement & you are much more likely to make poor food
choices.
Stick to red wines.
Be aware of the calorie content of alcohol.
If you find yourself drinking regularly to cope with emotions or stress, seek help by
consulting with your doctor.

20. A WORD ON CALORIES
Every pound of fat on your body equals approximately 3500 calories. It’s your job as a
patient to use up as much of this energy reserve as possible! ESA Health’s postoperative
calorie objectives are science-based and are designed to achieve rapid weight loss so you
will be healthier in both the short-term and the long-term.
One last thought: Some of our male
patients worry that they will lose muscle
mass. This is not the case.

21. THE POST OPERATIVE
PHASES OF DIET
PROGRESSION
C O M P A N Y . C O M

22. WARNING
EATING SOFT OR SOLID FOODS TOO
EARLY IS POTENTIALLY LIFE-
THREATENING
We are aware that a few surgeons let their
patients advance to soft or solid foods
more rapidly. ESA Health is strongly
opposed to this because soft or solid foods
in the first weeks forces the stomach to
work much harder and may lead to
forceful vomiting or retching.

23. CLEAR
LIQUIDS:
400-600
CALORIES
Keep track of your daily intake to be certain
you get enough liquids. If it’s hot or humid
outside and you are sweating, you will need
to increase your fluids by 10-20%. If your
urine is dark or your mouth is dry or if you
feel dizzy, you are not drinking enough.

24. The liquid phases are your best and
quickest weight loss opportunity! You will
lose much more weight in this phase than
in any other time on this exciting journey.
Embrace this phase, as this weight loss
is the easiest! Some patients ask if they can
stay on full fluids longer than required -
YES!!!
FULL LIQUIDS:
400-600
CALORIES

25. CHOCOLATE
MINT
SMOOTHIE
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (no added
sugar)
- 1 scoop chocolate whey protein powder
- 1/2 - 1 cup water to taste
- 1-2 drops of Mint extract
- Stevia to taste
Must be very thin and runny
Blend, or mix thoroughly

26. Always remember that with any new food
that you try, eat a small amount at first and
see how your stomach handles it. Proceed to
eat slowly throughout your entire
S O F T F O O D S :
6 0 0 - 8 0 0
C A L O R I E S

27. Applesauce
Ripe Banana
Melon Cubes
Watermelon Cubes (NO SEEDS)
Avocado
D A I R Y
V E G E T A B L E S
F R U I T
Cottage Cheese Ricotta Cheese
Greek Yogurt Plain Fat-free or 2%
Soft cheeses
Dr. Pompa’s Smoothies (Thicker)
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Cabbage
Brussels sprouts
Peas (NOT snap peas)

28. Overcooked brown or wild rice,
lentils
Overcooked buckwheat, bulgar,
kamut, quinoa, barley
Overcooked oatmeal
M E A T S
C E R E A L S
Canned tuna, shrimp or salmon
Canned chicken, ham, turkey
Baked or poached fish
Tofu
Soups
Cream Soup with soft vegetables and soft
meats or fish
Eggs

29. Spaghetti or tomato sauce
Light, low fat mayonnaise
Ketchup
Light Soy Sauce
Smooth mustards
Barbeque sauce
Sour Cream
Finely ground herbs and mild spices
Butter/margarine
D E S S E R T S
C O N D I M E N T S & S A U C E S
Frozen juice popsicles (sugar-free)
Sugar free fudgsicles, yogurt bars,
popsicles containing milk
Jell-O Dessert
Frozen Yogurt
Custard
Pudding (sugar-free)

30. Breakfast
1 soft poached egg
Stop eating when full!
Lunch
¼ cup Low fat, small curd cottage cheese
with 1 tbsp spaghetti sauce
Stop eating when full!
Dinner
1/3 can of tuna mixed with1 tbsp low-fat dill
salad dressing and lemon to taste
Stop eating when full!
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