Weight Loss Surgery Post-Surgery Nutrition and Diet

Question 1

How much protein should bariatric surgery patients aim to consume daily in the long term?

Accepted Answer

60–80 grams

Answer

30–40 grams

Answer

100–120 grams

Answer

150+ grams

Question 2

Which vitamin deficiency is most commonly seen after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass due to reduced intrinsic factor?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin B12

Answer

Vitamin A

Answer

Vitamin D

Answer

Vitamin E

Question 3

What is the recommended minimum daily fluid intake for bariatric surgery patients?

Accepted Answer

64 oz (1.9 liters)

Answer

32 oz (1 liter)

Answer

48 oz (1.4 liters)

Answer

96 oz (2.8 liters)

Question 4

Why are carbonated beverages discouraged after bariatric surgery?

Accepted Answer

They may stretch the gastric pouch and cause discomfort

Answer

They contain too much sugar

Answer

They cause acid reflux

Answer

They interfere with vitamin absorption

Question 5

At what stage of the post-surgery diet progression do patients typically begin eating soft/pureed foods?

Accepted Answer

Weeks 2–4

Answer

Days 1–2

Answer

Days 3–7

Answer

Months 2–3

Question 6

Which mineral deficiency can result in hair loss and impaired wound healing after bariatric surgery?

Accepted Answer

Zinc

Answer

Calcium

Answer

Iron

Answer

Magnesium