March, 2010

Episode 68: Ever Heard of Carnie Wilson?

Posted by on Mar 4, 2010 in Long Term, Psychological Issues, Reviews | 12 comments

In Episode 68 we have 120 pins worth of “I Freakin Did It”.  We take a look at depression after weight loss surgery. We talk a little bit about Carnie Wilson, if you haven’t heard the name before – Carnie was one of the first of the modern celebrities to undergo weight loss surgery. And we wrap things up with review on the empire that is .. Diva Taunia.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • This weeks “I Freakin Did It” is Captio2000. He bowled a perfect 300 game!
  • Weight loss surgery can play havoc on your emotions.
  • A 2008 study found the suicide rate in weight loss surgery patients to be 5 times that of the general population.
  • Most people go into surgery with a great attitude about it.
  • After weight loss surgery, reality may not live up to the fantasy and some patients find they are dealing with depression.
  • Depression is a medical issue and there is nothing to be ashamed of if you’re dealing with it.
  • Seek help for depression, do not isolate.
  • If you’re not given information on depression before surgery, ask your doctor for it.
  • Have you ever heard of Carnie Wilson?
  • Carnie Wilson was one of the reasons Lynnda started looking into surgery.
  • Carnie has always been front and center in the weight loss surgery community.
  • She’s also taken a few knocks from the media because of it.
  • Lynnda shares a memory of meeting Carnie Wilson.
  • Recently Carnie Wilson’s new show “Unstapled” was discussed on Diva Taunia’s YouTube channel.
  • We say good luck Carnie, we hope you get all the love and support you need.
  • We do a quick review of the very entertaining Diva Taunia.

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