February, 2010

Episode 67: Bariatric Brigade

In Episode 67 LadyK get’s into her husbands pants. After losing the weight do you still think of yourself as obese? We take a look at going to the all you can eat buffet after weight loss surgery. And show you a killer recipe for a bariatric friendly apple crisp.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • This weeks “I Freakin Did It” is LadyK. She got into her hubbies pants!
  • After loosing all your weight do you feel like a visitor in your own body?
  • Do you feel like your lying to someone if you don’t tell them you used to be overweight?
  • For people you are now meeting for the first time, this thin you, is you.
  • Lynnda tells a story of how she first realized that people now see her as thin.
  • Before weight loss surgery buffet’s were the bomb-diggity
  • After your weight loss surgery your family probably still loses these places.
  • You can still go to a buffet, you just need a plan.
  • In Bariatric Brigade Sergent Shepherd explains to private Towe the buffet battle plan
  • A great recipe for bariatric friendly apple crisp.

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Episode 66: Rainy Day Protein

In Episode 66 we have a lighthouse climbing “I Freakin Did It” We talk a little bit about picking flowers after weight loss surgery. Give you some tips on how to find a new clothing style. And review a new protein powder from the folks at Building Blocks Vitamins.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • This weeks “I Freakin Did It” climbed a lighthouse!
  • We get a lot of questions about picking flowers.
  • Picking flowers is really a metaphor for defecating after weight loss surgery.
  • Picking flowers will changes after surgery.
  • Immediately after surgery you may not pick flowers everyday.
  • Your flowers may smell different or bad, depending on what you feed them
  • Your flower’s could be hard to pick, or won’t stay in their pots. Seek help if necessary.
  • We give some great tips on helping you define your style.
  • Look at magazines and books. Keep the ones you like and a style will emerge..
  • Ask a muse to help with clothing selections..
  • Start of with a few key pieces so you don’t feel overwhelmed.
  • We do a awesome product review of Building Blocks Protein.
  • They are introducing a new flavor: Chocolate Mint.
  • The girls give this protein drink two thumbs up.

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Episode 65: Glazed Donut With a Jack and Coke Chaser

In Episode 65 we have a snowboarding “I Freakin Did It!” A viewer says we’re not “Bariatricly Correct” and they’re right! We take a look at why you’re hungry even after weight loss surgery, And we review a site that all about… well… reviews!

HIGHLIGHTS

  • This weeks it’s a snowboarding “I Freakin Did It”.
  • Someone on the forums recently mention that we’re not Bariatricly Correct.
  • The advice we give is what works for us, and what we’ve heard from long term postops.
  • Remember that you have to do what works for you.
  • If you’re in the 18 months though, follow the rules.
  • But remember that some things are non negotiable like protein, water, vitamins, exercise and support.
  • If you’re a few months to a year out from your weight loss surgery you may find you’re hungry and wanting to snack.
  • Take a look at why you’re eating, is it emotional?
  • Could be that you are actually hungry. Are you eating enough, are you taking your vitamins?.
  • For Lynnda eating something spicy helps.
  • For Toni drinking something can help.
  • We do a review of a review website.
  • The site is run by Melsreturn, T2Nashville and a guy named Steve

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