May, 2010

Protein Cooking Episode 5: Protein Bars

Posted by on May 11, 2010 in Recipes | 6 comments

Tired of buying protein bars? Try making one of your own!

Also as a side note please give Toni a hand for building up her editor chops. She’s learning the big girl edit system and this is her first edit on it. I think she did a swell job!

HIGHLIGHTS

  • McNee cooks a weight loss surgery friendly recipe
  • It’s protein bars

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Episode 77: Little Chocolaty Nugget of Heaven

Posted by on May 6, 2010 in Long Term, Reviews | 3 comments

On this weeks episode of your favorite weight loss surgery interweb show we have an “I Freakin Did It” that did something for the first time ever! Next we take a look at a discount we have for those of you planning to attend an Obesity Help conference.  In Altered Realities we look at having to change doctors. Then we wrap things up with a review of a little chocolaty nugget of heaven.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • This weeks “I Freakin Did It” is “bigtoys27″ she bought a dress for the first time ever.
  • This month we’ll be covering all the action from the Costa Mesa Obesity Help conference.
  • If you plan to go to an Obesity Help conference use the coupon code “BariatricTV” to save $25.00 off registration.
  • The coupon code will also work for the Ohio and Texas conference.
  • What to do if you need to find a new doctor after weight loss surgery.
  • Check with your primary care doctor and see if he can can handle your post surgical needs.
  • Talk to other patients about their doctor.
  • Or ask us!
  • If you look for another bariatric surgeon, look for one that works for an ASMBS COE.
  • Also consider the new doctor’s office staff, you may be dealing with them more than the doctor.
  • choose a doctor you feel comfortable with.
  • We review the new Chocolate Calcet Creamy Bite
  • We ask our friends what they think of them.

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Protein Cooking Episode 4: McNee’s Got Balls!

Posted by on May 4, 2010 in Recipes | 5 comments

It everyone’s protein packed favorite, MEATBALLS!!!

HIGHLIGHTS

  • McNee cooks a weight loss surgery friendly recipe
  • It’s meatballs!

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Patrina’s Journey Episode 4: The Week Before

Posted by on May 1, 2010 in Honeymoon Period, Pre-Op | 3 comments

In episode 4 Patrina goes to her preop appointment. She also discusses some of the paperwork she needs to fill out. And of course what’s going on in her head a week before surgery

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Driving to Patrinas preop appointment, it seems she’s forgot something.
  • Meet Dr. McCormick as he gives Patrina his okay for wight loss surgery.
  • Patrina talks about some of the paperwork she’ll need to fill out
  • Some final thoughts about what’s going through Patrina’s head before surgery.
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