In episode 52 we celebrate a very special Freak of the Week. We answer the one question we get asked the most. Talk a little about how the show has altered our reality. And we wrap things up with some thoughts about what’s next for BariatricTV.com

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HIGHLIGHTS

• This weeks “Freak of the Week” is….. All of you in our BTV Forums.
• We often use ideas from our forum members on the show.
• A quick shout out to Kristopia for being our most prolific poster.
• And a shout out to T2 Nashville for being a great product recomender.
• And let’s not forget the men on the forums for bringing us a dude perspective of weigh loss surgery.
• The question we were asked the most this year was, “Why do you do BTV?”.
• BariatricTV was a way to provide an online support group for folks that didn’t have local resources.
• We also wanted to provide a lighter look at weight loss surgery since everything else out there was so serious.
• Doing a weekly show forces Toni and Lynnda to stay on track.
• Our main reason for doing BTV can be summed up in an email we received from a forum member.
• How has BariatricTV altered our reality.
• Watching your journey helped to keep us on track.
• We also learned a ton this year.
• We learned about the Stomaphyx and the Toga procedure.
• Whats up for BariatricTV for the next year?
• We have a DVD coming out for you.
• We want ideas on additional shows you want to see. Maybe a cooking show, or a fashion show? You tell us.

LINKS

• Building Blocks Vitamins
• Bariatric Advantage BTV eStore
• BariatricTV.com Forums
• Building Blocks Vitamins Free Samples

In episode 51 we have a new Freak of the Week of course. We take a look at some weight loss surgery myths. Discuss some of the issues with post weight loss surgery relationships. And introduce you to a new sponsor, Building Blocks Vitamins.

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HIGHLIGHTS

• This weeks “Freak of the Week” is….. Candice1973.
• Candice had her surgery in December 2008 and has lost 123 lbs!
• Lynnda was reading Weight Loss Surgery, A Lighter Look by Dr. Terry Simpson
• This book includes some popular weight loss surgery myths.
• We talk a little bit about post weight loss surgery relationships, especially with the person closest to you.
• Some post weight loss surgery patients will go from Stay at Home, ready at the beck and call, to hardly being home at all.
• You have to watch out for “going a little bonkers”.
• Learning to compromise with your “unaltered” loved one is key to a rock steady relationship.
• Sometimes you gotta shake things up a little, and that includes our daily requirements.
• We are pleased to announce Building Blocks Vitamins as news Sponsors to Bariatrictv.com
• Great choices in bariatric specific vitamins mean you should find something you like.
• Building Blocks Vitamins provide free samples so you can try before you buy.

LINKS

• Building Blocks Vitamins
• BariatricTV.com Forums
• Building Blocks Vitamins Free Samples

In Episode 50 we take a look at post weight loss surgery plugged ears. Talk about some of the ways to deal with freakin plateaus. Introduce you to a protein drink you can Believe in. And wrap it up with an answer to the question, will Toni ever sing on the show?

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HIGHLIGHTS

• This weeks “Freak of the Week” is….. JoyceV.
• Joyce had an RNY in May of 2008 and has lost 161 lbs!
• Are you having problems with clogged ears after weight loss surgery?
• Your weight loss could be causing issue with your eustation tubes
• It could be your blood vessels are swelling and restricting your eustation tubes.
• We’re not really sure why these ear issues happen, but they do.
• Are you in a weight loss plateau that just wont budge.
• Plateaus are something everyone experiences.
• A plateau is your body taking a deep breath before loosing again.
• A plateau is an indicator that you may need to mix things up a bit.
• Try new and different exercises.
• Try new and different foods.
• Remember that you control the plateau.
• A new protein drink called Believe.
• You can get Believe at www.BariatricEating.com
• Each Believe protein drink has 20 grams of protein.
• The name of Toni’s new band.

LINKS

• BariatricTV Forums
• BariatricEating.com

In Episode 49 we have a non altered Freak of the Week. We offer up a few tips on how to stay hydrated after surgery. Dispel the myth about all weight loss surgery patients having excessive gas. And freak on with a web site that we couldn’t believe we hadn’t highlighted before.

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HIGHLIGHTS

• This weeks “Freak of the Week” is….. Ed.
• What would we do without Ed and his free samples?
• Don’t have a post weight loss surgery freak out!
• Feelings of “What have I done” are natural
• Follow your doctors instructions.
• Get in your fluids. Don’t get dehydrated.
• Your post surgery anatomy means you’ll have to sip your fluids..
• Keep a water bottle with you.
• keep a pitcher and glass at your desk.
• Sip during your daily commute.
• The post surgery flatulence myth.
• Not all weight loss surgery patients suffer from excessive flatulence.
• What is flatulence.
• Maybe what you’re eating could be causing the gas.
• Crap in, crappy smell out.
• Try Devrom to help with flatulence.
• A web site from one of our original fans.
• Check out www.recoveringfatty.com

LINKS

• BariatricTV Forums
• Recoveringfatty.com