Episode 27: We Don’t Need No Expectations.
In episode 27 we have a new FOW, answer your request for video commenting, take a look at post weight loss surgery expectations and do a quick review of Celebrate Vitamins.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Our Freak of the week is….Tammy or T2Nashville.
- We’ve added new functionality to BTV…you can post Video responses.
- We’ll be putting a “how to” video on our site later on this week.
- Expectations…we all have them.
- You need to manage your expectations by adjusting them constantly.
- We are celebrating with Celebrate Vitamins.
- Toni talks about her new passionate love affair with Celebrate Vitamins.
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Read MoreEpisode 26: Am I going Bald?
Are you worried about hair loss after weight loss surgery? We’ll discuss just that in this weeks Dumping Ground. Give you some great tips for eating out in Altered Realities and highlight a great website aimed straight at the lapband community. And of course we’ll introduce you to the newest Freak of the Week!
HIGHLIGHTS
- Our Freak of the week is….wtrglady.
- Am I going bald? We discuss hair loss after weight loss surgery.
- Fact: Hair loss occurs in at last 1/3 of weight loss surgery patients.
- Hair loss starts to show at about 3 months and could last until about 6 months.
- Some patients report that zinc helps with the hair loss.
- We discuss dining out at restaurants after weight loss surgery.
- We introduce you to the mother load of info for Bandsters.
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Read MoreEpisode 25: Minuscule Post Mastication Pouch
In Episode 25 of your favorite weight loss surgery videocast we’ll announce a new sponsor, introduce a new Freak of the Week, get the last question answered from Smart Forme, give you some tips on dealing with concerned waiters and ask you for some recommendations.
HIGHLIGHTS
- We announce our newest sponsor…Celebrate Vitamins
- Our Freak of the week is….Adorablelady72.
- Why is she the freak of the week? She’s Canadian…eh!
- QueenMarylady asks Gene about yummy-ness and Quality Control.
- Gene says their criteria for releasing a product is small serving size, highest protein, taste and convenience.
- In altered reality, we discuss the huge amount of leftovers on you plate when dining out.
- You say it…Minuscule Post Mastication Pouch!!
- Lynnda and Toni are a few years out…so help them out with NEW product recommendations.
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Read MoreEpisode 24: Fun with Foamies
In Episode 24 we explain what causes the foamies after weight loss surgery, take a look at body image and cook up a muffin in a minute.
HIGHLIGHTS
- So we finally answer the question “What are the foamies?”
- Foamies happen if you take too big of a bite or over fill your stomach.
- In other words…..Spit happens.
- One of the biggest altered realities is how we view ourselves after surgery.
- We talk about body image or how we view ourselves.
- Extreme cases of missed perceptions are called Body Dysmorphia Disorder.
- One solution that can help with this is “Dress for Success”.
- Smaller versions of your “Fat Clothes” do nothing for you and your perception.
- We finally introduce you to the muffin in a minute…if we can say it.
- Lynnda shows you how to make one. It’s so easy!
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Read MoreEpisode 23: Dude..take your vitamins!
In episode 23 of your favorite weight loss surgery show, we announce the first Freak of the Week, get another question answered from Smart Forme, take a look at weight loss surgery patients gone wild and highlight some great tasting bariatric specific vitamins.
HIGHLIGHTS
- And our first freak of the week is…..Ms. Yvonne.
- There is a whole lotta freakiness going on in this episode.
- And another question is answered from Gene Lyman, President of Smart Forme.
- Weena asks if weight loss results are different if you don’t take your protein supplements?
- Do you know someone who went a little crazy after their WLS?
- Some of the toughest moments you’ll go through has nothing to do with eating, but relationships after WLS.
- Be mindful of your behavior and be patient with your loved ones.
- Are you taking your vitamins?
- Lynnda loves her Bariatric Advantage vitamins.
- You need to put your health first, so take your vitamins!!
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