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\n@linlin.shao.dietitian @tlcsurgery  \n[linlin@tlcsurgery.com](linlin@tlcsurgery.com)[ ](linlin@tlcsurgery.com)713-493-7700 office 281-836-4153 direct 281-971-4065 fax  \nTopics to Cover  \n• Nutrition Class  \n• Protein and Vitamin Requirements  \n• Pre and Post-Surgery Diet  \n• First Bite Class (post-surgery)  \n• Complications after surgery  \n• Strategies for Success  \nvYou can access this packet on [our website](our website www.tlcsurgery.com)[ ](our website www.tlcsurgery.com)[www.tlcsurgery.com](our website www.tlcsurgery.com)  \nv PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THROUGH ENTIRE PACKET! It contains many answers to your questions!  \nv PLEASE USE THIS PACKET AS YOUR GO-TO NUTRITION GUIDELINES  \nv DO NOT USE GUIDELINES FOUND ONLINE, OR GIVEN TO YOU AT THE HOSPITAL  \nvEMAIL/CALL ME IF YOU SEE DISCREPANCIES OR HAVE QUESTIONS  \n[linlin@tlcsurgery.com](linlin@tlcsurgery.com)  \n713-493-7700  \nLearn To Read Nutrition Labels  \n-Always READ the BACK of the food label  \n- Determine the serving size . Choose foods with:  \n- Sugar less than 10g  \nper  \n-  \nserving  \nFiber more than 3g  \nper  \nserving  \n• Quick and Easy “5 and 20 Rule”  \n• Look at % Daily Value  \n• Nutrients with a % near  \n• 5% is low = there is not a lot of it  \n• 20% is high = there is high amount of it!  \n-Check out [www.calorieking.com](www.calorieking.com) for nutrition information on foods 2  \nAre these good Bariatric food options?   \nNutrition info from [www.calorieking.com](www.calorieking.com)  \nLearn To Read Nutrition Labels: SUGAR!  \n- Look at ADDED Sugars  \n- Most packaged/processed foods will contain too much extra sugar!  \n- This is the sugar that was intentionally added into food for flavor  \n- An apple (no added sugar) vs. Apple Jacks cereal (added sugar)  \n- Choose foods with LESS THAN 10 GRAMS “Added Sugar”  \n- 4 grams sugar = 1 packet of sugar = 1 teaspoon of sugar  \n- Per day:  \n- Women: less than 6 tsp sugar (24g added sugar)  \n- Men: less than 9 tsp sugar (36g added sugar)  \n3 packets of sugar  \nLearn To Read Nutrition Labels: HIGH FIBER FOODS  \n• Whole grain, Whole wheat as 1st ingredient  \n• Cereals, crackers  \n• Avoid “Enriched flour” = White Flour  \n• Aim for at least 3 grams of fiber  \n• Other nutritious whole grains  \n• brown rice, quinoa, barley, farro, oats, millet  \n• Beans and lentils  \n• If not gluten sensitive, don’t BUY gluten free foods!  \n• Gluten is a protein found in wheat  \n• Gluten Free is not healthier!  \n• Instead of wheat flour, other flours are used: corn, potato, white rice  \n• Still may be high in carbohydrates!  \nBe Aware of Your Behaviors Related to Food  \nDo you have a trigger food, environment, or time of day, that may lead to unwanted eating?  \nEmotional Eating  \n- Eating to distract us from negative feelings (trigger), snacking when you feel stressed/angry/sad/grieving/bored  \n- Ex: keep candy/chips/tempting foods nearby to help cope with negative feelings  \nMindless Eating  \n- Eating while engaging in other activities . This leads to over-eating, eating beyond fullness  \n- Ex: Snacking out of the container while watching TV  \nHabitual Eating  \n- Automatic daily habits, trained yourself into an unhealthy routine based on triggers  \n- Ex: Morning Time (trigger) having Starbucks; afternoon slump (trigger) munchies at the vending machine; Driving past fast food (trigger) picking up fast food on the way home; Evening TV couch session (trigger) includes snacking  \nBe Aware of Your Behaviors Related to Food  \nThese habits can return and may lead to weight regain  \n- Strongly consider talking to a psychologist/therapist to discuss Cognitive Behavior Therapy/Behavior Modifications Weight Loss Surgery does not fix these habits related to food; it does not fix these behaviors .  \nIt is important to recognize “thinking” vs .“feeling” hungry Ask yourself: is it Stomach hunger or Head hunger??  \nD’Shawn McCane, 832-723-5906 (dmccane@merimnao)  \n[mccanecounselinglpc.com","cbCaim9dkrsE4Nqf","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaim9dkrsE4Nqf","pdf",19423529,187,"English","# Topics to Cover\n## Nutrition Class\n## Protein and Vitamin Requirements\n## Pre and Post-Surgery Diet\n## First Bite Class (post-surgery)\n## Complications after surgery\n## Strategies for Success\n\n# Learn To Read Nutrition Labels\n## 5 and 20 Rule and Daily Value\n## Sugar: Added Sugar limits\n## High Fiber Foods\n\n# Be Aware of Your Behaviors Related to Food\n## Emotional Eating\n## Mindless Eating\n## Habitual Eating\n## Stomach hunger vs. head hunger\n\n# Before Bariatric Surgery\n## Bariatric checklist and labs\n## Start bariatric vitamins\n## Protein supplements and clear liquids\n\n# Medical “FYIs” Before Surgery\n## Stop supplements and manage sleep apnea\n## Stop smoking and nicotine products\n## Pre-op weight loss guidance","[{\"question\":\"What topics are covered in this nutrition class for weight loss surgery preparation?\",\"answer\":\"The packet covers nutrition class basics, protein and vitamin requirements, pre- and post-surgery diet, the first bite class after surgery, complications after surgery, and strategies for success.\"},{\"question\":\"How should patients use nutrition labels to choose foods before surgery?\",\"answer\":\"Patients are instructed to read the back of labels, check serving size, choose foods with less than 10g sugar per serving and aim for more than 3g fiber per serving, and review % Daily Value to identify low (5%) versus high (20%) nutrient content.\"},{\"question\":\"What behavioral eating issues should patients watch for?\",\"answer\":\"The packet highlights emotional eating, mindless eating, and habitual eating as triggers that can lead to overeating and possible weight regain, and it encourages patients to distinguish stomach hunger from head hunger.\"},{\"question\":\"What medical actions are recommended before bariatric surgery?\",\"answer\":\"Patients are told to stop herbal and dietary supplements one week before surgery, stop smoking at least one month before and never again after surgery, use CPAP regularly if they have sleep apnea, and discuss the risks and preparation steps with the surgeon at the pre-op appointment.\"}]","Nutrition Class for Weight Loss Surgery Preparation | PDF",1790532346,471]