April, 2010

Patrina’s Journey Episode 2: Who is Patrina?

Posted by on Apr 16, 2010 in Honeymoon Period, Pre-Op | 6 comments

In episode 2 of Patrina’s Journey: Stripped Bare we take a look at just who Patrina is. We also take a look at the pre weight loss surgery requirements that she is following.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Patrina lives in Ontario, Canada.
  • Patrina introduces us to the kids, and the hubby.
  • Patrina will be having Roux-en-Y  on April 30th
  • Prior to weight loss surgery Patrina will be on the Optifast shakes.
  • She looks at the nutrition in the Optifast.
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Episode 74: More Live Fun

Posted by on Apr 15, 2010 in Weightloss Surgery Videos | 7 comments

This week we did another live show due to crazy schedules with everyone. On this weeks show, we bring up a whole host of topics, foods and suggestions. Enjoy!

HIGHLIGHTS

  • We start out with how to mix powdered protein. Make a paste first then it will mix smoother with the liquids.
  • We congratulate Lynnda on turning 40 something.
  • We introduce the new non profit organization Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America.
  • We show you the product called “Instant Arm Lift”…NOT that it works.
  • Lynnda shares her favorite Weight Loss Surgery Book by Susan Maria Leach called Before and After.
  • We share some craving alternatives like pudding and Kayes Naturals.
  • Toni shares her new favorite product – Thomas’ Bagel Thins
  • We do a little something different with Sugar Free Jello pudding
  • The Girls discuss Rob/McNee and Patrina’s videos.
  • Toni talks about Bariatric Advantages Pro Joes and how they help her stop afternoon snacking.
  • The girls talk about a new study that show that women that have WLS have an 80% reduction of risk of some pregnancy complications.
  • We experience some sound difficulties for a few minutes
  • Toni discusses Melting Mama’s blog about a women on Obesity Help who claimed that many morbidly obese have body odor issues.
  • Lynnda discusses an article about “fake” weight loss surgery. Basically they hypnotize people to think they underwent surgery.
  • Toni offers up advice on who to deal with not so positive posts in the forum.
  • We discuss various events that are coming up in the weight loss surgery community

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Patrina’s Journey Episode 1: I’m Approved!

Posted by on Apr 9, 2010 in Honeymoon Period, Pre-Op | 12 comments

Here it is folks the first episode of Patrina’s Journey: Stripped Bare. In this episode  Patrina gets her approval for weight loss surgery.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Patrina decides what to wear to the doctors appointment.
  • The papers are signed.
  • The weight loss surgery is approved!
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Episode 73: Toni Takes Over!

Posted by on Apr 8, 2010 in Long Term | 5 comments

With Mike being sick and Lynnda moving, Toni decided to hijack the show. So this one is all her, folks she conceived it, she shot it, she edited it, basically she did it all! Toni starts off with our “I Freakin Did It” and this week it’s a long time viewer from the UK. Next, Toni introduces a new program we want to start that pairs up post surgical forum members with those just starting their journey. We are also starting some new shows and the first is a cooking show with long time viewer Rob aka McNee. Toni then introduces you to a new non profit organization created by YouTuber Antonia Take Two. Lastly Toni talks about our newest show to hit the web. We’ll be following a viewers journey starting with the moment her surgery is approved.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • This weeks “I Freakin Did It” is greebo115 she simply rode a bike!
  • We’re starting a program to pair up post ops with those just starting their journey.
  • If you have a name for this program email it our way.
  • We have a new show starring Rob aka McNee
  • YouTuber Antonia Take Two has started a new WLS Non Profit
  • Our other new show will follow the journey of a new preop. We’ll start with her surgery approval.

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Episode 72: Making Time For You

Posted by on Apr 2, 2010 in Honeymoon Period, Long Term, Reviews | 2 comments

In Episode 72 our “I Freakin Did It” involves a Manatee. Are you setting time aside to do things for you? Are you drinking alcohol after weight loss surgery? It could be more problematic then you think. And a web site that has more than a years worth of recipes for your Crock Pot.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • This weeks “I Freakin Did It” is SkinnyPanda, she went Manatee watching.
  • Do you set time aside in your daily schedule for you?
  • To increase your happiness you may need to find more time for you.
  • You may find that making time for you may help you lose weight as well.
  • Make YOU first on your schedule.
  • Make a list of the things you want to do.
  • You can make more time for you by being less of a perfectionist.
  • We share a couple scenarios of some not so good outcomes of drinking after weight loss surgery.
  • Can bariatric surgery alter the way your body absorbs, or metabolizes, alcohol?
  • We give you some stats from a Bariatric Times article from 2009.
  • We also look at a study from Great Britain that shows a higher level of alcohol absorption in gastric bypass patients.
  • We take a look at a website that is loaded with recipes for your Crock Pot.

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