In episode 56 the Freak of the Week has gone global! Well spend a time talking about sex after weight loss surgery. Look at dealing with prescriptions, and over the counter drugs, post surgery. And review a great new calcium offering from the folks at Celebrate Vitamins.

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HIGHLIGHTS

• This weeks Freak of the Week is Diane or greebo115.
• Diane had a Roux-En-Y on August 8th, 2008.
• After asking viewers what they wanted to talk about, turns out it’s SEX.
• Weight loss can lead to an increase in testosterone in men.
• Many women report being more amorous after surgery. This is probably due to feeling better as a woman’s sex drive is not as linked to hormones
• Some women report a decrease in sex drive due to self confidence. This many times has to do with loose skin and sagging bits.
• Many patients may already be taking medications for their co-morbidities.
• Tell your doctor about and medications you are taking.
• Your dosage may need to be adjusted as you loose weight.
• You need to pay attention to the dosage of over the counter medications a well.
• We got some free samples from Celebrate Vitamins, and we bought some too!.
• The Calcet Creamy Bites taste like tiny little cakes.
• The creamy bites can give you a full days dose of calcium in 2 pieces.

LINKS

• Celebrate Vitamins
• Bariatric Advantage BTV eStore
• BariatricTV.com Forums

In episode 55 we start things off with a scrappy FOW from the smallest state in the union. Offer up a few ideas on how to eat less after weight loss surgery. For you female freaks we give you some ideas on how to dress for your body shape. And close things out with a great new protein product that’s sure to Inspire you!

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HIGHLIGHTS

• This weeks Freak of the Week is riweasle or Carrie.
• Carrie had a Roux-En-Y on December 20th, 2007 .
• Are you past the first few months and starting to worry you’re eating to much?
• What type of environment are you eating in?
• Take time to enjoy every bite.
• Use smaller plates cups and bowls.
• Correctly measure and pre-portion your food.
• Know your food weaknesses.
• Keep a journal of your food intake.
• Pack in the protein.
• Eat a real breakfast.
• Can you look sexy with a 36-24-36 body? Hells yes!
• Use colors to emphasize or de-emphasize features
• Ideas for dressing for your shape, an hourglass, apple,  pear  or rectangle.
• Peanut butter cookies, fudge, ice cream sandwiches, have Toni and Lynnda gone crazy?
• We reviews some FREE SAMPLES of Inspire protein.
• Inspire mixes with 4 ounces of water for 25 to 30 grams of protein.

LINKS

• BariatricEating.com
• Bariatric Advantage BTV eStore
• BariatricTV.com Forums

Episode 54 brings us a brand new Freak of the Week. We’ll also take a look at post weight loss surgery blood work, you’re getting it done, right? There’s some new Federal Trade Commission rules that we’ll be following. And we’ll wrap things up with the remaining 10 most common mistakes that weight loss surgery patients make.

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HIGHLIGHTS

• This weeks Freak of the Week is TaylorD.
• Taylor’s had 3 weight loss surgeries.
• Lynnda wants your blood!
• Did you get our post surgery blood work done?
• Even if you follow all the rules you could have deficiencies in your blood.
• Toni is working on fixing an iron deficiency.
• You doc will most likely do a comprehensive metabolic panel.
• You may want to also get a bone density scan.
• There’s new FTC guidelines for product reviews and recommendations.
• We have to let you know if we get FREE crap to review.
• We have to let you know if we get money from sponsors. Uh….we get money from sponsors, that’s why they’re called sponsors.
• The last 10 of the 21 most common mistakes that weight loss surgery patients.
• The list came from Katie Jay of NAWLS.com

LINKS

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