Our Policy

Protein

• 5-7 meals per day
• each meal should consist of 5-20 grams of protein(>60gm per day)
• lean meats, low fat or non fat dairy products
• minimal nuts or peanut butter

Water

• 48oz – 60oz of water per day
• flavored water, crystal light, propel
• try to avoid caffeine  

Multi-vitamin

• must be chewable
• must have chelated minerals
• must include high levels of B12, Calcium, Vitamin D, Folate, Biotin*
*Bariatric Fusion

Exercise

• every patient should start an exercise program
• 3-5 days per week
• program should consist of cardio, core, balance and resistance training

Bariatric Fusion Protein Favorites

There are many foods that are good sources of protein. These include fish & seafood, white-meat, poultry, milk, cheese, yogurt, eggs, beans, and soy. The following table the foods and their protein counts.

Benefits of eating small frequent meals on metabolism:

1. Frequent eating increases metabolism due to the fact that it takes energy to digest food. Some calories are burned just through the process of breaking down and absorbing food which is called the thermic effect. Therefore eating more meals a day results in more calories burned all day long just through digestion.
2. Eating small meals increases metabolism. The body can only burn so many calories at a time, so the calories it can burn are burned as energy and the excess calories go to fat cells. So after a small meal is burned as energy, the body is ready to burn more calories at a faster rate.
3. Eating frequently allows blood sugar levels to be held constant and prevents hunger cravings.

Benefits of drinking enough water:

1. Better digestion- Water is necessary for the body to digest and absorb vitamins and nutrients, such as fiber and protein.
2. Flushes out toxins - Water detoxifies the liver and kidneys, and carries away waste from the body. Also keeps toxins out of the skin, making it look healthier.
3. Increases energy and reduces ailments- When you are dehydrated your blood is thicker and your body has to work hard to circulate the blood. Headaches, dizziness, and fatigue can occur because of it. Staying hydrated allows you to be more alert and energized.
4. Helps you lose weight - Drinking adequate water will fill you up so that you don't overeat. Also, feelings of hunger and thirst are very similar to the body. Sometimes when the body is dehydrated it signals hunger when it actually just needs water. Proper hydration reduces these "fake" hunger pangs.

Bariatric Fusion's Top 50 Reasons to Exercise

1. Improves your mood
2. Strengthens heart and lungs, allowing you to breathe easier
3. Promotes better, quality sleep
4. Increases energy
5. Increases self-esteem
6. Increases mental focus
7. Reduces the risk of premature death
8. Reduces the risk of developing and/or dying from heart disease
9. Reduces high blood pressure or the risk of developing high blood pressure
10. Reduces high cholesterol or the risk of developing high cholesterol
11. Reduces the risk of developing colon cancer
12. Reduces the risk of developing diabetes
13. Decreases risk of a heart attack
14. Decreases risk of osteoporosis
15. Reduces risk of breast cancer by up to 60%
16. Increases strength and stamina
17. Reduces depression and anxiety
18. Decreases stress levels
19. Improves digestion
20. Improves body shape
21. Tones and firms muscles
22. Provides more muscular definition
23. Enables weight loss and keeps it off
24. Makes you limber
25. Burns extra calories
26. Increases lean muscle tissue in the body
27. Improves appetite for healthy foods
28. Alleviates menstrual cramps
29. Alters and improves muscle chemistry
30. Increases metabolic rate
31. Enhance coordination and balance
32. Improves posture
33. Eases and possibly eliminates back problems and pain
34. Makes the body use calories more efficiently
35. Lowers resting heart rate
36. Increases muscle size through an increase in muscle fibers
37. Improves body composition
38. Increases body density
39. Decreases fat tissue more easily
40. Makes body more agile
41. Reduces joint discomfort
42. Improves athletic performance
43. Enriches sexual activity
44. May add a few years to your life
45. Increases your range of motion and flexibility
46. Enhances immune system
47. Increases enzymes in the body which burn fat
48. Enhances oxygen transport throughout the body
49. Improves liver functioning
50. Helps to alleviate varicose veins