BariatricTV

Episode 56: Let’s Talk About Sex.

25 Nov, 2009 2 Comments

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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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.

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Episode 55: MEAT!!!

19 Nov, 2009 4 Comments

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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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.

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Episode 54: I Vant Your Blood

12 Nov, 2009 5 Comments

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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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

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Episode 53: How’s About a Clothing Exchange!

5 Nov, 2009 5 Comments

In episode 53 we find out who’s the biggest BTV pimp. Take a look at post weight loss surgery clothing exchanges. Look at some ways to handle post surgery attention. And we wrap things up with a list to help you avoid failure.

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We unveil the winner of the BTV Freak Finder contest.
And the winner is… Well you’ll just have to watch.
After surgery you need to get rid of some of those clothes that no longer fit.
You could always donate those clothes to a local charity.
Another way to gt rid of them is a clothing exchange.
Talk to your support group coordinator about setting up an exchange for the group.
Be sure to set ground rules for your clothing exchange.
Set up a special space for your exchange, use long tables with sizing signage.
After weight loss surgery, you’re going to get unwanted attention.
Your well within your rights to ignore those that give you unwanted attention.
Be prepared for uninvited attention from the opposite sex.
Toni found a flyer in her order of Bariatric Advantage stuff.
The 21 mistakes that bariatric patients make.
This week we’ll do the first 11.
The list came from Katie Jay of NAWLS.com

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