BariatricTV

Episode 60: I Freakin Did It!!!

25 Dec, 2009 9 Comments

In Episode 60 our Freak of the Week is JaviC. We introduce a brand new segment here on BTV. Take a look at your fear of the gym. And share a recipe for a traditional Italian dish made in a Crock Pot!

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This weeks Freak of the Week is JaviC
He had a Roux-En-Y on March 3rd, 2009.
We introduce a new segment to BariatricTV.
We want to hear about your NSV’s (Non Scale Victories).
T2 Nashville sent us some pics of when she went Bungee Jumping.
Our new segment is called I Freakin Did It!
Send us your pics of your NSV.
Post your NSV videos on YouTube and email us the link.
With the new year you can find some great bargains on gym memberships.
Why does the gym have to be so intimidating?
You’ll find that most members are actually helpful and nice.
Talk to the gym staff and see if they’ll set up an orientation for you.
Look into hiring one of the gyms personal trainers.
A weight loss surgery friendly lasagna recipe that you can cook in your Crock Pot.

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Episode 59: Iron Deficiencies Ain’t Fun

17 Dec, 2009 4 Comments

In Episode 59 our Freak of the Week is a Gastric Bypass Barbie. We talk a little about how Toni’s been dealing with an iron deficiency. Give you some advice on how to get the Christmas presents you want. And wrap things up with a fudge recipe from that culinary mad scientist known as Eggface.

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This weeks Freak of the Week is GastricBypassBarbie.
She had a Roux-En-Y on December 10th, 2007.
Toni’s surrounded by vitamins.
Even though some folks take their vitamins, they still have deficiencies.
Toni talks about some of the signs that she was low on iron.
Toni found out she was iron deficient from a blood test at her doctors office.
What Toni is doing to help combat her low iron.
Yes, she had to have an iron infusion.
When asked what you want for the holidays, are you a people pleaser?
You’re going to have to tell them what you want if you want to get it.
Sometimes your subtle hints can be too subtle!
Toni whips up a batch of Cafe’ Mocha Protein Fudge.
A huge thank you to Eggface for letting us use her recipe!

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Episode 58: Ever Feel Like Goldilocks?

10 Dec, 2009 4 Comments

In Episode 58 our Freak of the Week is a long term post op who had surgery in 2002. We share some strategies for making it though the holidays. Talk a little about your constantly changing palate. And then wrap things up with a new website that carries loads of food products for freaks.

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This weeks Freak of the Week is ctosti.
Sarah had a Roux-En-Y on October 9th, 2002.
It’s the holidays, are you all stressed out!?!?!
The holidays bring plenty of opportunities to screw up your post weight loss surgery program
Here’s a few strategies to keep you from gaining weight during the holidays.
The “Ho Ho Hold it you’re done, calorie expense account.”
Trim back on all the trimmings to shave off some calories.
The Snuggie Clutch!
Be a Food Snob. Especially since you only get to eat a little
The “Feliz Navi Don’t Skip a Friggin Meal!”
I’m Dreaming of Something Besides Food.
Feeling like Goldilocks when it comes to your post weight loss surgery palate?
What was just right today, is too cold or too hot tomorrow.
Just keep trying things. Sooner or later it will work itself out.
We review some goodies from the folks at BariatricFoodProducts.com
They offer 8 categories of over 100 bariatric friendly products.
Their cheddar chips are great for a crunch craving.
We taste test some of their goods.

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Episode 57: Behold The Holy Loofah!

3 Dec, 2009 3 Comments

In Episode 57 our Freak of the Week is one of our favorite Twitter follows. We take a look at how to save some money on clothes as you lose weight. We talk a bit about post weight loss surgery saggy skin. And wrap things up with a review of a new product from the folks at Bariatric Advantage.

NOTE – Turns out Mike sucks at math and will no longer be allowed to do any calculations in the future! The probiotics are 20 cents per tablet not 2 cents per tablet. We have apprehended him and turned him in to the appropriate authorities. They promise to send him to the local adult school for a remedial mathematics refresher course!

Carry on citizens, nothing more to see here!

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This weeks Freak of the Week is SarahWillBeSkinny.
Sarah had a Roux-En-Y on March 12th, 2009.
You’ll be going through clothes fast after weight loss surgery.
Stay away from expensive clothes until your weight loss slows down.
Pick simple styles like sweaters, t-shirts and loose blouses. They’ll be wearable longer.
Pick up some belts to help you get a little more life out of your pants.
Turn up the heat in the dryer to shrink up your jeans.
Some of the cheaper places you can find clothes.
For higher end clothes look at your local consignment shops.
You need to pay attention to the dosage of over the counter medications a well.
You have little control over how your skin will react after weight loss.
Your skins elasticity can be affected by age, genetics, how much you lose and how quickly, sun exposure, nutrition, hydration and smoking.
Loofah your skin daily to encourage elasticity.
Take a long bath and add some sea salt.
Eating certain raw foods may help your skins elasticity.
Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize.
Exercise can also help fill out the sagging skin.
Bariatric Advantage Probiotics can help to maintain health normal flora in the digestive system.
The probiotics have a great strawberry flavor and quickly dissolve as you chew.
Shvidi – That’s Georgian for goodbye!

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