Episode 161 – Weight Loss Surgery Friendly Holiday Trifle
In this weeks episode of BariatricTV we kick things off in The Dumping Ground with an update on whats up with BTV. Then in Altered Reality we discuss the ofter heard saying “100 pounds gone forever!!!” The we have some quick tips on how to deal with the holiday buffets. And we wrap things up with a recipe for a tasty holiday trifle.
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ASMBS Researchers
As we do each year when we cover ASMBS we do interviews with various researchers who present studies at the conference. This year there were lots of interesting studies with information ranging from success rates in patients based on race, to studies showing the effectiveness of the VSG. To find out more just have a look at the videos below.
Dr. Ramsey Dallal
Dr. Helen Heneghan
Dr. John Morton
Dr. Alfonso Torquati
Dr. Wilson
Dr. Ponce
Dr. Robin Blackstone
ASMBS 2012 Part 2
Here’s a few more vendors from the 2012 ASMBS conference that we spoke with.
Connie Stapleton
Ferretts Iron
Obesity Action Coalition
Post-Op and a Doc
Calcet Creamy Bites
BariWare
Obesity Help
Vitalady
ASMBS 2012 Part 1
Although things have been a bit crazy here at BTV lately we did have time to attend the 2012 ASMBS conference. The conference was here in San Diego and as always we got to chat with some great vendors and researchers that were part of the conference. Over the next few days we’ll be uploading the interviews that we did. Enjoy and please feel free to add your thoughts in the comment section.
Bariatric Advantage
Celebrate Vitamins
Building Blocks Vitamins
Wellesse Liquid Supplements
New Whey
Twinlab
WLSFA Meet and Greet Part 2
This week week we’re going to continue with our coverage of the 2012 Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America (WLSFA) Meet and Greet in Las Vegas, Nevada. This week we have interviews with the folks from Click who have a product announcement that many of you have been asking for for some time.
We also spent a little time talking with Amy from Slimpressions to get the low down on all of her products. And we’ll finish things off with a quick interview with a company that provides a product to help with one of the less talked about issues of gas after weight loss surgery.
Click
Slimpressions
Flat D
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WLSFA Meet and Greet 2012 Part 1
This week instead of our normal show we are bringing you some coverage of the 2012 Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America (WLSFA) Meet and Greet in Las Vegas, Nevada. This year we spent a little more time chatting with you, the fans of BTV, and a little less time filming. However we did take time to speak to the vendors at the show so that you can see some of the new and interesting products coming out this year.
We, of course, interviewed our favorite sponsors about their new products, but we also found some new and interesting products for the weight loss surgery patient. Just have a look and leave us a comment to let us know which ones are your favorite.
Bariatric Advantage
Celebrate Vitamins
Wellesse
Big Train
BariWare
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Episode 160: The Weight Loss Surgery F Word
In this weeks episode of BariatricTV we have a Drop Zone Freak who kept it short and sweet. Then in the Dumping Ground we talk about the weight loss surgery “F” word, it’s not the word you’re thinking of!
We then follow things up with an Altered Reality segment on dealing with naughty foods, and a Quick Tip that may help you eat less. Then we wrap things up in the Freak On segment with an announcement about what were doing at next weeks WLSFA Meet and Greet.
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Episode 159: Mental Challenges After Weight Loss Surgery
In this weeks episode of BariatricTV we have a Drop Zone Freak who can keep on walking. Then in the Dumping Ground we take a look at hoe to recognize if you are having vitamin deficiencies.
We then follow things up with an Altered Reality segment on dealing with mental challenges after weight loss surgery, and a Quick Tip on snacking. Then we wrap things up with a quick and easy recipe for a single oatmeal cookie.
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Episode 158: Snacking After Weight Loss Surgery
In this weeks episode of BariatricTV, we start it off with an amazing banded inspiration. Then we give you some of the low down on the upcoming WLSFA Meet and Greet. You are going aren’t you?
Next we follow things up with a look at snacking, are you doing it the right way? And a Quick Tip on asthma after weight loss surgery. You may find as you loose weight you can breath easier.
And we wrap up the show with a few tips on getting over that stall, when it comes to your exercise routine you may need to pick up the pace!
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- BTV Forums
- WLSFA Meet and Greet
- Banded Wendy’s YouTube Channel
- Want a hair flower just like Lynnda’s?
Episode 157: Weight Loss Surgery Trip Around The World
In this weeks episode of BariatricTV, we start it off with a Drop Zone Freak that says there’s more to life than just breathing in and out. After that we talk a bit about Sarah Halbrook’s recent appearance on the TLC Network show The Real Skinny.
Next it’s time for BTV’s weight loss surgery trip around the world. In this segment we take a look at some of the healthier eating habits that abound in other countries. By adopting some of these habits you may find it easier to lose, and maintain, your weight.
And finally we finish things up with a review of a new protein bar from the folks at Supreme Protein, or and Toni named them in a previous episode “Super Me!”
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Episode 156: Sarah Has Been Shot!
In this weeks episode of BariatricTV, we start things off with an inspirational freak that many of you know. And for those of you that don’t know her you’re bound to love her. After that we slide on into Altered Reality with some tips on how you can help a friend who may be in trouble after weight loss surgery.
Next it’s a brand new Move Yo Ass segment with some non work out workout tips to help you with your work out. Just watch it, it’ll all make sense. Then we get some breaking news from BTV News anchor Bram Lightningdale. It appears that long time friend of BTV Ms. Sarah Halbrook has been shot!!
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Episode 155: Sneezing and Hiccuping After Weight Loss Surgery
In this weeks episode of BariatricTV, we start things off with a Drop Zone Freak that I bet ya know. And we get to tell ya that she just reached goal!
After that we we slide into Altered Reality where we take a look at numbers. You might be putting a little bit to much emphasis on numbers after weight loss surgery. Then we head into the Dumping Ground where we take a look at the age old question of, to tell or not to tell?, about your weight loss surgery.
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Episode 154: 100 Free Weight Loss Surgery Supplements
In this weeks episode of BariatricTV, we start things off with a Inspirational Sister in Law. Then we talk about avoiding stress eating after weight loss surgery.
After that we introduce you to our newest sponsor who’s bringing you tasty liquid vitamins and supplements. Next Lynnda has a quick tip on getting more water in during your commute. And we round things out in the Soup to Nuts segment with a discussion about dreaded “REGAIN” after weight loss surgery.
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- BTV Forums
- 13 Do It Yourself Home Spa Tricks
- 7 Days of Spa at Home
- Wellesse Bariatric Liquid Solutions
Episode 153: Weight Loss Surgery ReviewzaPalooza!
In this weeks episode of BariatricTV we start things off with a Drop Zone Freak that’s able bodied. Then we alter your reality by looking at some ways of staying warm after weight loss surgery. Then Toni has a quick tip on keeping the moisture out of your vitamins.
Next we jump into what we are calling ReviewzaPalooza! We take a look at compression garments for women and men. Then we take Toni on a quest for protein with a review of Quest Protein Bars.
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- BTV Forums
- Eggface’s article mentioning hand warmers
- Slimpressions
- Lipo in a Box
- Spanx for Men
- Quest Protein Bars
Episode 152: Mother of all Weight Loss Surgery Meet and Greets
In this weeks episode of BariatricTV Toni pays off on a bet with a brand new t-shirt. And speaking of t-shirts we have our first winner of a BTV Bling Shirt in the new segment “Who Inspires You.” After that we give you the low down on The Mother of all Meet and Greets that will be taking place again this year in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In the Figure it Out segment we take a look at sagging skin after weight loss surgery. We have a tip that could help you get rid of your worries. And then in the Freak On segment we whip up a recipe that Toni modified a bit to make it weight loss surgery friendly. It will be the perfect sweet sweet, for your sweetheart!
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Episode 151: Weight Loss Surgery, From Soup to Nuts
In this weeks episode of BariatricTV we start things off with an amazing Drop Zone Freak who has one powerful sentence. After that we bring you another brand new segment for 2012. In Soup to Nuts we’ll be covering the various stages of weight loss surgery. This time we take a look at the preop stage with a suggestion or two on where to do some research.
This weeks Quick Tip is a way to help you judge proper food proportions after weight loss surgery. Then we move into Altered Reality where we take a look at one of the best lean proteins you can sink your teeth into… it’s fish! And we wrap thing up with a review of the multiple calcium options from Building Blocks Vitamins.
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Episode 150: Helping Friends With Weight Loss Surgery
In this weeks episode of BariatricTV we start things off with a brand new contest. Tell us about your weight loss surgery inspirations and you could get a free BTV t-shirt. Then we slide on into Altered Reality where we discuss dealing with the fall out when your friend is denied for weight loss surgery. What can you do when this happens? Next, we have the first ever Move Yo Ass segment. Here we’ll talk about the importance of warming up before starting your exercise routine. And finally, we wrap things up in the Freak On segment with review of a quick ‘shake-n-go’ protein meal replacement from the folks at Bariatric Advantage.
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Episode 149: We’re Back for 2012
In this weeks episode of BariatricTV we start the year off with some new graphics, new segments and even an updated cooking set. We’ll begin things with our first Drop Zone Freak of 2012 who’s a long time viewer from New Orleans. Then we’ll discuss some of the changes we have coming for 2012 in The Dumping Ground. After that we have a brand new segment called “Figure it Out” where we’ll discuss some of the body issues you may me having after weight loss surgery. This week we’ll discuss the dreaded Double Butt! Next we’ll delve, or as Toni says “We’ll Dwelve” into a new segment call “Quick Tip” in this segment well give you a tip for your post weight loss surgery life in 30 seconds. And finally, we’ll wrap things up with a cooking segment where we’ll show you two recipes you can take to your superbowl party.
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Re-Run of That’s a spicey meatball!
For you newbies looking for easy meal fixin’s, this is a great episode. AND it was fun to shoot.
In Episode 18, we end our highlighting of the different bariatric surgeries by taking a look at the RNY. Then we’ll introduce you to a great site to help you track your daily food and exercise and finish things up with a some meatballs!
HIGHLIGHTS
- We start things off with an exciting announcement
- Lets look at our final surgery, the RNY.
- Pros and Cons of the RNY.
- Both Lynnda and Toni had this surgery and are satisfied
- We look at a website our forum members recommended for tracking exercise and food.
- We offer up some WLS pouch friendly recipes with one thing in common…the meatball
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Read MoreRerun of Episode 30 – Perfectly Perky Peaks
This one had to be rerun. It’s got the infamous cottage cheese pancakes. Yes I know the ingredients sound strange but you won’t regret trying this recipe. Not to mention watching Lynnda almost bash herself with a breast. We hope you enjoy it…again.
On this weeks re-run episode, our FOW needed some love, we talked about the post surgery breasteses, and life after weight loss surgery ain’t for wussies! Then we cook up a batch of yummy cottage cheese pancakes!
HIGHLIGHTS
- This weeks “Freak of the Week” needs some loving – Sephia
- She’s having a hard time…and has 7 kids…Wow oh Wow.
- This ones for the ladies….your breasts after weight loss surgery
- Your breasts are fatty tissue, and you are trying to lose the fat.
- A proper fitting bra can do wonders for your self esteem.
- Do you think all your problems will be solved after weight loss surgery?
- Surgery only works on your stomach, not on your head.
- While losing the weight, you may want to concentrate on what is REALLY causing your problems.
- Lynnda cooks us up some cottage cheese pancakes.
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