Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery Center of Excellence at MUSC : Support Programs : Bariatric Bootcamp

All post-op gastric bypass or gastric sleeve patients who interested in learning more about good nutrition to maximize weight loss after surgery.

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Spouses or supporters are welcome but must also register and pay the fee.

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We will focus our discussions on:
-A review of your new anatomy after weight loss surgery
-Tips on how to maximize the mechanics of your weight loss surgery
-Review of the food groups, including hands-on measuring of appropriate portions, taste-testing and cooking tips
-Products we love, Grocery shopping, and eating out
-Exercise goals and realistic expectations
-Tools for monitoring long-term success

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Measuring out cooked chicken breasts to
determine ounces per serving

Counting how many cups of raw veggies it takes
to equal a 1 ounce serving of tortilla chips

Some of the samples we picked up at each
Food Group Station... tasty!

Hands on experiment with added fats

Picking up a protein packed 100 calorie snack

Some of our patients eager to learn!

Measuring meats and evaluating meat choices

Nina presenting tips on eating out after surgery