September, 2010

Episode 91: Ice Ice Baby

Posted by on Sep 16, 2010 in Long Term, Reviews | 6 comments

On this week’s BariatricTV, we bring you the winner of the “Name the Before and After Segment” contest. We discuss an alternative to the medical ID bracelet.  Talk about how not taking your supplements, can lead to weight gain. And finish things up by bringing you a new website from a non surgically altered freak call Snack Girl.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • The winner of the Name the Before and After Segment is…..
  • Beth Baker, otherwise known as Trimoon. Congrats Beth.
  • We talk about the other repercussions of not taking you supplements after weight loss surgery.
  • You may become more snackier.
  • But don’t just take our word for it..Take your supplements for a week and see how you feel.
  • Use your cell phone as a Medical ID.
  • Program it with and ICE, or In Case of Emergency contact
  • And we want you to get to know Snack Girl.
  • Check out her list of not so healthy snacks.

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Protein Cooking Episode 10: Protein Drinks

Posted by on Sep 15, 2010 in Recipes | 2 comments

Once again weight loss surgery Protein Cooking With McNee. Actually this time there’s not much cooking, it’s more mixing! Of protein drinks that is.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • McNee mixes up a weight loss surgery friendly recipe
  • It’s protein drinks

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Patrina’s Journey Episode 11: Blue Jeans Baby

Posted by on Sep 13, 2010 in Honeymoon Period | 8 comments

Patrina’s back and looking great! Since her weight loss surgery she’s gotten her arse into a set of jeans! She’s still having a little trouble understanding how much room her body really takes up.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Patrina shows off her new jeans.
  • Patrina is having some issues realizing how much room she takes up.
  • She found that she can fit on a booth.
  • She’s buying smaller clothes.
  • The post weight loss surgery diet is getting a little old.
  • Do you have some suggestions for Patrina for meals with a bit more pizzaz?

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Episode 90: The Long Beach Walk From Obesity

Posted by on Sep 9, 2010 in Road Trips | 4 comments

On this week’s BariatricTV we went on a road trip. On Saturday September 4th we joined hundreds walkers for the Long Beach Walk From Obesity.  We grabbed some interviews with some walkers, a couple sponsors and even a WLS celebrity. Also while we were in Long Beach we managed to hook up Katie Jay who’s the Director of the National Association for Weight Loss Surgery. In addition to being a successful patient, Katie shares her success with others through her website as well as retreats and seminars for other pre and postoperative patients.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • We cover the Long Beach Walk From Obesity
  • We interview Ken a Sharon Devor
  • We interview Yehuda Groden
  • We interview Dr. Mal Fobi, Medical Director for Surgical Treatment of Obesity at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Long Beach
  • We interview Sabrina Louis
  • We interview forum member Ian McGagh aka Baka
  • We interview Edward Sinson Social Network Representative at Bariatric Advantage
  • We interview WLS celebrity Gastric Bypass Barbie
  • We interview Vic Giaconia, President of Celebrate Vitamins
  • We interview forum member Paula Johnson aka LadyK
  • We interview Joe Nadglowski, President and CEO of the Obesity Action Coalition
  • We interview with Katie Jay, Director of the National Association for Weight Loss Surgery

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Episode 89: What to Eat When Eating Out

Posted by on Sep 2, 2010 in Food issues, Reviews, Surgery Types | 4 comments

On this week’s BariatricTV our “I Freakin Did It” is an Iron Woman! We take at look what to eat at the more popular chain restaurants. There’s a new surgical method for weight loss surgery that requires no incisions at all! And we review a couple new non fruit flavored vitamin products from the folks at Bariatric Advantage.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • This weeks I Freakin Did It MacMadame. She’s an Iron Woman
  • Alison posted in the forum that she wanted some suggestion on what to eat at the major chain restaurants after weight loss surgery.
  • First stay clear of the supper sized menu!
  • TGI Fridays has a great Strawberry Fields Forever Salad, as well as great French Onion Soup.
  • If your at Olive Garden try the Minestrone soup, the Venetian Apricot Chicken or Steak Tuscano wit grilled veggies.
  • Boston Market has great Rotisserie Chicken.
  • If you’re at Chili’s give the Quesadilla Explosion salad a go, but share it with someone as it’s HUGE!!!
  • Denny’s now offers a grilled chicken dinner, or Lynnda’s favorite, the Prime Rib and Bleu Cheese Salad.
  • Many states are now requiring restaurants to post nutritional information, be sure to ask for it.
  • In August 2010 surgeons removed 80% of a woman’s stomach through her mouth.
  • The procedure was a modified Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy.
  • This form of weight loss surgery is new so potential risks are not yet known
  • We review some non fruit flavored vitamin offerings from Bariatric Advantage

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