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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Read MoreReRun of Episode 6 – Hey Lucy, I’m Home!!
Good Old Episode 6. One of my favorites. Lynnda was brilliant.. She and I both have a hard time watching the earlier episodes because hey…we just weren’t that comfortable in front of the camera and reading from a telemprompter.
This show has the segment on WLS Puberty. How many of us got to experience this wonderful side “benefit” of weight loss surgery?
As always, thanks for watching. – Toni
Show Notes Episode 6
HIGHLIGHTS
- Advice from your bariatric vitamin girl.
- Ask your doctor about specific vitamin regiments
- Tips for avoiding forgetting your vitamins
- Have you been getting your yearly blood work?
- A resource for medical recommendations on living with bariatric surgery
- WLS Puberty
- A solution for the muffin top
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Read MoreEpisode 148: Defeating The Free Radicals
In this weeks episode of BariatricTV we have a Doc Who Rocks who even forgoes vacation! In the Dumping Ground we ask for your input and show ideas for when the show returns in January. In Altered Reality we talk about a rarely talked about eating disorder that can occur after weight loss surgery. And we wrap things up in the Freak On segment with a review of Building Blocks Vitamins Anti-Ox.
NOTE: We mentioned in the show that Building Blocks Vitamins was the only manufacturer with an Antioxidant formula. That may have been a bit misleading so we want to clear it up. Bariatric Advantage has informed us that their multi-vitamins have been made with an antioxidant formulation since 2002. Sorry for the confusion.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Our Doc Who Rocks is Dr. Isabelle Raiche From Ottawa Civic Hospital.
- We ask you for some new show ideas for when we return in January.
- Some people never get past the soft food stage when it comes to their eating after weight loss surgery.
- After surgery your body needs a variety of different foods. Not just soft, or slider, foods.
- If you have trouble with certain foods experiment with how you prepare them.
- Don’t over cook lean meats after weight loss surgery
- We do a review of Building Blocks Vitamins Anto-Ox
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Read MoreEpisode 147: Holiday Drinking After Weight Loss Surgery
In this weeks episode of BariatricTV we have a Drop Zone Freak who’s gone to the dogs! We take a look at drinking (booze) during the holiday season after you’ve had weight loss surgery. Then Toni shares some things you might not know about your weight that she found in a Readers Digest. And we wrap the show up with a review of a long term freak’s website, that’s all about accountability.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Our Drop Zone Freak is Toby.
- We get asked alot about drinking alcohol during the holidays.
- If you have issues with cross addictions and feel you NEED a drink, get some help – please.
- If you’re less than a year out from surgery, don’t drink as you’re still healing.
- If you’re going to drink after weight loss surgery be responsible about it.
- Toni found a great article in Readers Digest about a few things you might not know about weight.
- There’s a total of 13 things you might not know that can contribute to your weight, from genetics to viruses (or is that virii?).
- We do a quick review of Ron Havens’ blog.
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- BTVStore
- Big Train Fit Frappe
- 13 Things You Never Knew About Your Weight Article
- Ron Havens blog site
Support Chat Radio 48: The Military is Paying for Weight Loss Surgery
In Episode 48 we look at a few stories on the news, including one on the military paying for weight loss surgery.
THIS WEEKS STORIES:
Weight-loss surgery aids transplant candidates
Military spends $363,000,000 on weight loss surgery.
FDA reconsiders weight loss drug qnexa
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Read MoreEpisode 146: Award Winning Weight Loss Surgery Recipe
In this weeks episode of BariatricTV we have a a Doc That Rocks – who’s a cardiologist? In the Dumping Ground we have a special BTV announcement. We discuss some tips on how to deal with the upcoming holiday season. Then we wrap things up with a 2011 WLS Award Winner – a recipe from Waning Woman.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Our Doc Who Rocks this week is Dr. Peter McCullough, submitted by Aunt B.
- And our BTV announcement is…we are taking a little break to bring you a new and improved show and website
- You can help us out and win some BTV bucks
- Need help getting through the holidays?
- Gift yourself with exercise.
- Utilize portion control
- Experiment with low sugar low carb recipes
- And a recipe from Waning Woman that won a 2011 WLS Award from Diva Taunia
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Read MoreSupport Chat Radio 47: WLS Award Winners
In Episode 47 we chat with the winners of the Diva Taunia Backstage Pass Radio Show WLS Awards. Congrats to all that won, and a big thanks to those that called in to join us.
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