Halloween Treats That Don't Trick Your Waistline After Weight-Loss Surgery

It’s that time of year again! Halloween! It can be hard to resist all the tempting candy lined up on store shelves. How do you stay on track after your long-term weight-loss surgery, and still celebrate and partake in delicious treats?

New York Bariatric Group Nutritionist, Sharon George shares some healthy tips to make sure your treats don’t trick your waistline.

  1. Pick a treat that takes time to eat. Avoid treats that you “pop” in your mouth. Take the time to enjoy the smell and taste of what you are eating.
  2. Have a little dark chocolate paired with a great protein like almonds or cashews.
  3. Count and be mindful. “Fun sized” or “miniature” candy bars add up, packing in calories and sugar.
  4. Eat before you go to a party and bring a healthy snack with you to share.
  5. Always donate leftover candy!
  6. Don’t forget your plan and your routine. Continue to eat meals three times a day rich in protein and vegetables. Halloween is just another day! Don’t sacrifice all the hard work you have done for one day!

LOW SUGAR OPTIONS POST-BARIATRIC SURGERY 

The sugars from sweets provide low nutritional value, have high glycemic index which quickly elevate blood sugar levels and are high in calories. If you can’t resist having a treat, choose a low sugar and low calorie option.

  • - Blow Pop (60 calories/17g Carbs)
  • - Tootsie Roll Pop (60 calories/10g Sugar)
  • - Small Sour Patch Kids (120 calories/22g sugar)
  • - Mini AirHeads Bar (140 calories/19g sugar)
  • - Fun size Peanut M&M’s (90 calories/9g sugar)
  • - Fun size Snickers bar (80 calories/11g sugar)
  • - One Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup (110 calories/12g sugar)
  • - The overall winner: 1 roll of Smarties (25 calories/6.9g sugar)

NUTRITION AND YOU AT NYBG

The Dietitian team at NYBG is there to support patients when they are facing dietary challenges pre-and post-surgery. The team is available for a patient’s entire weight loss journey, offering nutritional education to help patients reach their weight-loss goals. They help each person create a post-bariatric surgery diet and assist them in developing lifestyle changes to reach long-term weight-loss success. 

NYBG: YOUR WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY PARTNER

When it’s time to start a successful weight-loss transformation, it’s time to call NYBG! 

Bariatric surgery is a safe, effective long-term weight-loss solution that helps thousands of people lose weight and keep it off. Many studies show that patients maintain 50% to 70% loss of excess weight 10+ years after bariatric surgery.

We’re the best practice around and our numbers prove it:

  • - 23 skilled surgeons who are leaders in bariatrics, 4 Plastic Surgeons, 21 PA’s, and 1 Colorectal Surgeon.
  • - 30,000 successful procedures performed with more every day
  • - The #1 gastric balloon practice by volume – most balloons placed in the United States
  • - Access to online seminars, support groups, cooking demos, and Q&A sessions
  • - 100s of videos for patients explaining procedures, answering common questions, and showcasing previous patients
  • -  Multiple offices located in three states; NY, NJ, CT
  • - Since 2000, we boast over 20 years of success!

All of our hospitals are Metabolic Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) accredited facilities, which is a prestigious designation bestowed upon only the top quality bariatric programs.
 Stop waiting; start achieving better health today. Together, we’ve got this!

New York Bariatric Group is implementing and enforcing strict guidelines put out by the Center of Disease Control and the Department of Health in order to keep our staff and patients safe.


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Halloween Treats That Don't Trick Your Waistline After Weight-Loss Surgery

Thomas

Lost 145lbs

Thomas' success story

I went in for surgery. An hour later, I came out a new man.

Everybody treated me like a king. The day of surgery, I was excited. The hospital couldn’t be any nicer. I went in for surgery. An hour later, I came out a new man. My recovery was awesome. I was out of bed that day. My wife and kids were my motivation on getting this surgery. They are my whole life. I’m happy I’m going to be around for them.

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Nicole

Lost 76lbs

Nicole's success story

I hit my goal weight ... and I feel fabulous

I had the gastric bypass. I am Type 2 Diabetic and I wanted to gain control of my sugar. I hit my goal weight in about 5 and half months and I feel fabulous. The procedure has completely changed my life for the better because it has empowered me as a middle aged woman that I can really do everything and anything that I want to do. I don't put an age on anything. I don't say I'm too old for something.

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Robert

Lost 76lbs

Robert's success story

I was tired of the way I looked. I was tired of the way I felt.

I knew if I didn't change something soon, I was going to be in a lot of trouble. The consultation process was a lot easier than I expected. I was met with open arms. I was treated like I was the only patient here. Not only did they answer all of my questions, they had questions for me to make sure I was the right candidate for the surgery. After surgery and that weight started dropping off, my life started changing for the better.

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Samantha

Lost 92lbs

Samantha's success story

I feel like a completely different person.

I had the gastric sleeve procedure. The driving factor behind me getting this procedure was my health. I didn't feel good physically or mentally. I had joint pains, even standing was difficult sometimes. Emotionally, this surgery completely turned my life around. I have so much more confidence. So much more happiness. I feel like a completely different person. I feel stronger. I feel able to accomplish more.

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Eileen

Lost 99lbs

Eileen's success story

It saved my life.

The driving factor behind me getting my procedure was that I couldn't get up off the floor with my granddaughter. That was my why. That was my big reason for having this surgery done. After surgery, it was a little bit of a struggle with what to eat. What you put in your mouth that you don't even think about. You don't think about what you're eating or how you're eating and portion size. It's what I do now every single day. The procedure has changed my life in so many ways. It saved my life.

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Brittany

Lost 126lbs

Brittany's success story

I am totally comfortable in my own skin.

I think I always grew up identifying myself as less than other people because I was fat. I decided to tackle that and just live my life. I had a sleeve gastrectomy. It changed how I view myself. How I communicate with people. I'm able to be much more of myself and live the life I always thought I should have been living. I am totally comfortable in my own skin. You have the tools you need to succeed here.

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Desiree

Lost 157lbs

Desiree's success story

I have a brand new life. I can do things I couldn't do before.

I had a vertical sleeve gastrectomy because I had just become diabetic, and I had hypertension for many years. I lost a total of 157 pounds in 11 months. I have a brand new life. I can do things I couldn't do before. Everyone at New York Bariatric Group has been wonderful. They are kind. They are understanding. They make you feel comfortable. They will guide you every step of the way on your journey so that you can be successful.

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