If someone you love has recently undergone weight-loss surgery of any kind, your task of
finding the perfect holiday gift isn’t as difficult as you might think. As the bariatric patient
on your holiday shopping list begins his or her new and improved healthy lifestyle, the
following gift ideas can provide support and assistance toward weight-loss success.
DIGITAL FOOD SCALE
Modern food scales are better than ever at helping with portion control and managing healthy food options. A great help
when keeping a journal and perfecting bariatric recipes, today’s
food scales have some pretty amazing options such as a feature
that automatically deducts the weight of your plate.
HIGH-TECH BATHROOM SCALES
Any old bathroom scale will help track weight loss, but several
brands of high-tech scales can do even more. Not only can a
bariatric patient keep track of pounds lost, but also body mass,
weight memory and daily caloric reference.
DIGITAL CAMERA
The weight loss journey of a bariatric patient is often recorded
in photographs, allowing the results to be documented and
shared with others. A digital camera is vital in recording every
milestone along the path to healthy living, making it a great
choice for gift giving. Some cameras are also equipped with
video functions, making them even more helpful.
GYM MEMBERSHIP
A gym membership is a wonderful gift idea for anyone who is
trying to get healthy through weight loss. Some memberships
include access to spas and saunas, swimming pools and even child
care, making this an ideal choice for bariatric patients of all ages.
GASOLINE GIFT CARD
Most weight-loss surgery patients have to keep monthly
appointments with their bariatric doctor, and this can mean
traveling more than two hours. Follow-up appointments,
weigh-ins, visiting support groups and trips to specialty stores
are just some of the reasons a gas card could be beneficial for
bariatric patients.
CLOTHING-STORE GIFT CARD
This is a struggle every weight-loss surgery patient experiences
with both negative and positive feelings. While thrilled to see
the weight coming off, bariatric patients struggle daily with
ill-fitting clothing, as nothing seems to fit. With a gift card to
a clothing retailer, your recipient will be thrilled to add a few
basics to his or her wardrobe. Of course, nothing makes weight
loss sweeter than buying a smaller size.
KITCHEN GADGETS
There are a lot of great gift ideas in the kitchen for those
who have undergone weight-loss surgery. A good foodstorage system, such as a Foodsaver, can help with fresh food
preservation and portion control. Other helpful options include
high-quality water bottles, shaker bottles designed for protein
shakes, premeasured food containers and measuring cups and
spoons. Bento and other portion-oriented lunch containers are
also helpful when making meals on the go.
BARIATRIC-APPROVED COOKBOOKS
After weight-loss surgery, your gift recipient may feel as if he
or she is learning how to cook all over again. Finding recipes
that are low in fat and low in sugar or sugar free can be
quite daunting, not to mention time consuming. Purchasing
bariatric-approved cookbooks will help save time and improve
meal planning, making it an exceptional gift idea.
VITAMINS, SUPPLEMENTS AND
CARRYING CASES
After bariatric surgery, vitamins and supplements are no longer
a choice, but a necessity, since the stomach can no longer
absorb all the nutrients your body needs. A carrying case or pill
organizer can be a lifesaver to the bariatric patient, and gifts of
vitamins and supplements can save some serious cash.