Episode 116: Portion Distortion in Fooderica
In this week’s episode of BariatricTV we feature our first revision Drop Zone Freak. In the Dumping Ground we take a look at portion distortion in Fooderica. Then, in Altered Reality, we talk about reactive hypoglycemia in long term post ops. Finally, we wrap things up in the Freak On segment with a gal that’s providing positive support for lap band patients.
HIGHLIGHTS
- The Drop Zone segment features Leslie, but you may know her as Punkbright.
- Are you suffering from portion distortion?
- Over time the portions of food we are being served has grown drastically.
- Is this increase in portion due to the food industry selling you larger and larger portions of food?
- In Fooderica everything is bigger.
- Fooderica citizen 76521 needs a bit of reprogramming
- We take a look at how food portions have increased in the last 20 years.
- So what does a normal portion of food look like?
- If you’re feeling sleepy and weak between meals you might be experiencing Reactive Hypoglycemia
- Reactive Hypoglycemia is caused by low sugar in the blood.
- Reactive Hypoglycemia can be confused with dumping syndrome.
- If you are experiencing this go see your doctor to get a diagnosis.
- We introduce you to Tamika Bryant.
- Tamika is a lapband patient who is full of positive support
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Episode 109: Gifts For Us
In this weeks episode of BariatricTV we feature a baby post op freak. Then in the Dumping Ground we look at some wonderful gifts sent to us by our viewers. In Altered Reality we discuss mindless eating. And we wrap things up in the Freak On segment with viewer generated snack ideas for Super Bowl Sunday.
HIGHLIGHTS
- The Drop Zone segment features Heather Lundquist
- We got gifts from our viewers!
- The first gift is a bariatric voodoo doll
- The doll was made by Terre Holada
- The next gift was made by Tammy Edwards, or Tammy on the forums
- Tammy stitched up some swell aprons for Lynnda and Toni
- Are you mindlessly eating after your bariatric surgery?
- When you are eating after weight loss surgery you should concentrate just on eating
- Pick certain location like the dining room table, or a restaurant where you will eat
- Don’t pick places like your car or your desk at work to eat.
- Instead of eating to stuff down feelings allow yourself to feel those emotions.
- We have some viewer generated post weight loss surgery Super Bowl snacks.
- For starters we suggest a few things for dipping.
- From Kristopia we have Crock Pot Turkey Meatballs
- From Kierie we have Hot Knockers
- From T2Nashville we have two dishes. The first is Chicken Ball
- The second snack from T2 Nashville is Southern Baked Bowlhockeybasebasket Dip.
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Read MoreEpisode 103: Go Choke on a Fruit Cake!
In this weeks episode of BariatricTV our Drop Zone Freak has tons of energy and is ready to tackle her day. In The Dumping Ground, we answer the question “Is it okay to bring a healthy dish to a holiday gathering?” In Altered Reality, we ask if you have an addiction to your television set. And finally we ask for you to help out. We need you to send us other awesome people in the WLS community to highlight in the Freak On segment.
HIGHLIGHTS
- The Drop Zone segment features Kristen aka Kristi-Bisti
- Are you taking weight loss surgery friendly snacks to your holiday party?
- Are your friends chastising you over your snack choice?
- There are often folks at a holiday party that appreciated a healthy snack
- TV addiction, Toni had it bad!
- Toni moved her television out of the living room to break her addiction.
- We need you help in finding weight loss surgery friendly websites to highlight.
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Read MoreEpisode 101: Everyone Loves Cupcakes
In this weeks episode of BariatricTV our Drop Zone Freak is a long time friend of the show. We then take a look at some of our flub ups from the Obesity Help Houston Conference. In Altered Reality we decide that weight loss surgery is not a cure for your food addiction. And then we wrap things up with a killer sugar free cupcake recipe from our good friend T2nashville.
HIGHLIGHTS
- The Drop Zone segment features Ian
- We look at some bloopers from the Obesity Help Houston Conference
- Dr Guillermo Alvarez bring his own marching band to the show.
- Is weight loss surgery a cure for your food addiction?
- A great sugar free cupcake recipe from T2nashville
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Read MoreEpisode 99 – Surviving Turkey Day
In this week’s episode of BariatricTV we start things off with a Drop Zone Freak that is is always smiling. We then try to give you some healthy tips for surviving Thanksgiving post weight loss surgery. In Altered Realities, the girls talk about how to deal with regain. Finally we wrap things up with a great SF dessert that the whole family will love!
HIGHLIGHTS
- The Drop Zone segment features ArmyWife, otherwise known as LeAnne.
- Can you survive turkey day after weight loss surgery?
- Don’t cook and graze. You’ll be full when dinner comes around..
- Since socializing is a big part of Thanksgiving, cut your food up so you don’t mistakenly forget to chew chew chew..
- We added some small tips to make your dinner favorites just a tad bit healthier.
- We’ve all heard that everyone gains all the weight back after weight loss surgery.
- We offer up tips to help with that. .
- Check with your doctor if you are gaining weight. There could be other reasons – Don’t be embarrassed.
- Most importantly..Remember..you have the tool and you were successful with it once before!
- Creamy Cheesecake Pumpkin Mousse, anyone?
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Episode 97: Bossy Pouch!
In this week’s episode of BariatricTV we start things off with two Drop Zone Freaks in the happiest place on earth. We then ask the question “Is your pouch the boss of everyone?” In Altered Realities we take a look at how your outlook on your surgery can change as you move farther out. And then we wrap things up with a website that’s all about bringing a party to your pouch!
HIGHLIGHTS
- The Drop Zone segment features Ron and Paula
- Does your pouch, band or sleeve make all the rules in the house?
- Asking your loved ones to change their lifestyle because you had weight loss surgery isn’t fair.
- Sooner or later you will have to face a world full of temptation.
- You need to learn that you control your cravings, they don’t control you.
- A few years after your weight loss surgery you’ll be amazed at how your perspectives change.
- Newbies can sometime chastise old timers for not appreciating their weight loss.
- Old Timers can sometimes be brutal to newbies by insisting they have “No clue what they are talking bout!” .
- Having weight loss surgery is difficult, let’s support each other!
- A quick review of 2 bariatric friendly web sites in one
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Read MoreEpisode 95: He’s Got a Thing For Me
In this week’s episode of BariatricTV we have a Mother of a Drop Zone Freak. We take a look at some ways to lessen the effects of a dump. We look at some ways to add flavor to dishes you can eat early on after weight loss surgery. And, finally, wrap things up as the Coffee Talk Girls take a look at a new protein powder.
HIGHLIGHTS
- The Drop Zone segment features Toni’s Mom Dixie
- Is there anything you can do to lessen the effects of dumping once it has started?
- Some say that eating something high in protein can help with a dump.
- Some studies show that additional fiber can help with dumping syndrome.
- It will also be helpful to lie down to lessen the effects of a dump.
- Are you a newbie and getting a little bored with what you can eat right after weight loss surgery?
- The only way to get past food boredom is with flavor.
- You can flavor up your broths with cheese.
- You can also use sauces like Soy or HP.
- We offer up a few flavor adds for cottage cheese.
- You will also need some sugar free syrups.
- The Coffee Talk girls do a review of a new protein powder from Bariatric Advantage
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Read MoreEpisode 89: What to Eat When Eating Out
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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- BariatricTV Forums
- Discount Code for Houston Texas OH Conference
- Story on through the mouth weight loss surgery
- Bariatric Advantage vitamins in the eStore
Episode 86: Your Bariatric Summer Vacation
On this weeks episode of BariatricTV, we’re on vacation!!! So we’ve decided to do a vacation themed show. We start things off with an ‘I Freakin Did It’ that involves a staple of summer swimwear. We enter the Dumping Ground with a few ideas for summer vacation snacks. We alter your reality about where you’ll want to go on vacation post weight loss surgery. And we wind things up with a review of a new vitamin product that can help lighten the load when packing for your vacation.
HIGHLIGHTS
- This weeks “I Freakin Did It” is Greebo115. She sports her new bikini top.
- We get asked a lot about snacking on vacation. So here’s a few weight loss surgery friendly snacks.
- A few weight loss surgery friendly snacks if you’re going to the beach or the water park.
- A few weight loss surgery friendly snack ideas to take to your favorite sporting event.
- Some low carb, low fat trail mix if you’re going biking or hiking.
- And if you’re going to that family reunion, have a look in our forum for recipes that are weight loss surgery and family friendly.
- After weight loss surgery you’ll want to do things a little different.
- You’ll want more active activities on your vacation after surgery
- Stick to your routine on vacation, it will help you stay on track once the vacation is over.
- We do a quick review of Celebrate Vitamin’s new ENS line.
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- Recipes in the BariatricTV Forums
- Discount Code for Cincinnati Ohio OH Conference
- Discount Code for Houston Texas OH Conference
- Celebrate Vitamins New ENS
Episode 84: Pouch Slapped!
On this weeks episode of BariatricTV, our “I freakin did it” is a two timer. We take a look at what it means to be Pouch Slapped! We then take a look at how making you SPEW can be a good thing. And we round things out with a quick look at a site that claims to have the truth about gastric bypass.
HIGHLIGHTS
- This weeks “I Freakin Did It” is Cyndy40. She’s run not one, but two 5k’s.
- Have you ever been Pouch Slapped.
- A Pouch Slap is a reminder when you get all cocky with your pouch.
- A Pouch Slap doesn’t just happen to folks with pouches, it can happen with any type of weight loss surgery.
- Post weight loss surgery we suggest that you SPEW!
- SPEW will help you control the one thing you can control, YOU.
- We do a quick review of a site that tells you the gastric bypass truth.
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- BariatricTV Forums
- Discount Code for Cincinnati Ohio OH Conference
- Discount Code for Houston Texas OH Conference
- Gastric Bypass Truth
Episode 79: Strictly Strictures
On this weeks episode of your favorite weight loss surgery video show we have an I Freakin Did It that involves “Tubby Boy Pants.” We take a look at a complication know as a stricture. From there we discuss some of the other complication that can happen after weight loss surgery. And then finish things up with some talk about food on the forums.
HIGHLIGHTS
- This weeks “I Freakin Did It” is Baka and his self proclaimed “Tubby Boy Pants”
- We’ve had a few forum members post about strictures.
- If you’re having trouble getting food down you should go see your doctor, you may have a stricture.
- Strictures happen in 1% to 10% of patients.
- Strictures are caused by an over abundance of scar tissue.
- We take a look at other post weight loss surgery complications.
- These complications can be minor or major. Do your research and be prepared.
- There are plenty of recipes on our forums.
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- BTV Forums
- Recipes on the BTV Forums
- Discount Code for Cincinnati Ohio OH Conference
- Discount Code for Houston Texas OH Conference
Episode 67: Bariatric Brigade
In Episode 67 LadyK get’s into her husbands pants. After losing the weight do you still think of yourself as obese? We take a look at going to the all you can eat buffet after weight loss surgery. And show you a killer recipe for a bariatric friendly apple crisp.
HIGHLIGHTS
- This weeks “I Freakin Did It” is LadyK. She got into her hubbies pants!
- After loosing all your weight do you feel like a visitor in your own body?
- Do you feel like your lying to someone if you don’t tell them you used to be overweight?
- For people you are now meeting for the first time, this thin you, is you.
- Lynnda tells a story of how she first realized that people now see her as thin.
- Before weight loss surgery buffet’s were the bomb-diggity
- After your weight loss surgery your family probably still loses these places.
- You can still go to a buffet, you just need a plan.
- In Bariatric Brigade Sergent Shepherd explains to private Towe the buffet battle plan
- A great recipe for bariatric friendly apple crisp.
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Read MoreEpisode 63: Buck Up Little Camper
In Episode 63 we have our first “I Freakin Did It” freak! We share some tips on how to get back on track after the Holidays. Then take a look at the post weight loss surgery game of talking smack about yourself. And finish out the show with a quick omelet recipe made in a mug.
HIGHLIGHTS
- We have our first freak for the “I Feakin Did It” segment.
- Have a look at The DivineMissT in her new red sweater.
- During the holidays there was food everywhere!
- You may have over indulged a bit like we did.
- A few tips to get back on track with your weight loss.
- What if we could record the things we think about ourselves?
- Would you find it’s nothing but negative self talk?
- While you compare yourself to others, they are comparing themselves to you.
- Could it be that your images of beauty is a little clouded due to television and magazines?
- Try comparing yourself to those less fortunate, and see the real truth.
- A quick recipe for a bariatric friendly omelet in a mug.
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Read MoreEpisode 62: The Green Eyes of Jealousy
In Episode 62 we start things off with something about support groups. Without some type of support your shot at success goes down. Next we’ll take a look at the green eyed jealousy monster. Are you dealing with it from friends or family? And then we’ll wrap things up with a few healthy snack choices to get you through the winter months.
HIGHLIGHTS
- We need your non scale victories for the “I Freakin Did It” segment
- Your NSV can be something simple that you can do post weight loss
- Send us a picture or a link to a youtube video.
- Are you going to your post weight loss surgery support group?
- Support groups are essential to your long term success
- Your support group can help you with information you need to know.
- Your support group can help you with staying motivated to keep the weight off.
- The trend in online support groups is being niche.
- Are you dealing with friends or family that are jealous of your weight loss?
- Don’t fall into the “People Pleaser” trap and be apologetic about your weight loss success.
- A few healthy snack ideas for winter
- For starters try some protein hot coco.
- Try popping a jello sugar free pudding cup in the microwave.
- How about a warm cinnamon caramel apple snack?
- How about a mini pizza!
- A simple quesadilla is always good.
- And there is always a warm cup of soup. It’s easy peasy!
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Read MoreEpisode 58: Ever Feel Like Goldilocks?
In Episode 58 our Freak of the Week is a long term post op who had surgery in 2002. We share some strategies for making it though the holidays. Talk a little about your constantly changing palate. And then wrap things up with a new website that carries loads of food products for freaks.
HIGHLIGHTS
- This weeks Freak of the Week is ctosti.
- Sarah had a Roux-En-Y on October 9th, 2002.
- It’s the holidays, are you all stressed out!?!?!
- The holidays bring plenty of opportunities to screw up your post weight loss surgery program
- Here’s a few strategies to keep you from gaining weight during the holidays.
- The “Ho Ho Hold it you’re done, calorie expense account.”
- Trim back on all the trimmings to shave off some calories.
- The Snuggie Clutch!
- Be a Food Snob. Especially since you only get to eat a little
- The “Feliz Navi Don’t Skip a Friggin Meal!”
- I’m Dreaming of Something Besides Food.
- Feeling like Goldilocks when it comes to your post weight loss surgery palate?
- What was just right today, is too cold or too hot tomorrow.
- Just keep trying things. Sooner or later it will work itself out.
- We review some goodies from the folks at BariatricFoodProducts.com
- They offer 8 categories of over 100 bariatric friendly products.
- Their cheddar chips are great for a crunch craving.
- We taste test some of their goods.
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- Bariatric Advantage BTV eStore
- BariatricFoodProducts.com
- BariatricTV Best of Season One DVD
- Gastric Bypass Barbie
Episode 48: Little Miss Snackity Snack
On this weeks episode of your favorite weight loss surgery video show, we take a look at late night snacking, Talk about some ways to boost your self esteem. And learn you how to make a low carb chicken quesadilla.
HIGHLIGHTS
- This weeks “Freak of the Week” is….. Debbie.
- Debbie has lost 190lbs since her surgery and she is the S#@&!
- Late night snacking is bad for you.
- Study shows that if you eat out of your normal schedule, you can gain weight.
- After years of obesity, our self esteem takes a beating so we offer up some solutions.
- Public Speaking…speak at your support groups. Helps you as you help others.
- Taking some risks can also help with your self esteem.
- Believe that you are a success. Get rid of feelings that you took the easy way out.
- We offer up a low carb chicken quesadilla with a twist.
- The secret ingredient is feta cheese.
- Don’t forget our Pimp BTV contest.
- BONUS: Did you catch us this week on The Band Banter Talk Show
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Read MoreEpisode 45: Cake won’t heal what hurts you!
In this weeks show we have an international Freak of the Week. We take a look at the 12 types of emotional eating. Look at helping you deal with the guilt of wasting food. And finally, introduce you to a cool refreshing way to get in your daily vitamins.
HIGHLIGHTS
- This weeks “Freak of the Week” is….. Kate from the UK.
- She’s an international Freak.
- We run off a list of 12 Emotional Eating types.
- Recognizing your triggers will help you avoid Emotional Eating.
- Were you told to clean your plate?
- Honestly, eating everything off of your plate..doesn’t help starving children…anywhere.
- Order what will satisfy you. Deprivation will only make you regret having surgery.
- We have a great recipe using Celebrate’s ENS Vitamins
- We show you a different way to take your vitamins. We introduce to you a new recipe for Vitamin Popcicles.
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Read MoreEpisode 43 – Carb Monster
In Episode 43 we, of course, have a new FOW. We take a look at the tummy tuck during our series on reconstructive surgery. Talk about defeating that Carb Monster when it rears it’s ugly head. And share a killer recipe site from one of our favorite cooking bloggers.
HIGHLIGHTS
- This weeks “Freak of the Week” is Kate
- Kate describes her decision to have weight loss surgery.
- We talk about a reconstructive surgery…the tummy tuck.
- Are you feeling a little snacky lately? Finding yourself eating more carbs?
- Did you know 75% of all people could be carb addicted.
- We explain the difference between simple and complex carbs.
- To detox from carbs, eat like you did when you first had surgery.
- Within a few days, you’ll feel better and not crave carbs as much.
- We introduce our viewers to Linda Farnsworth’s website.
- Linda has some of the best bariatric friendly recipes on the internet.
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Read MoreEpisode 42 – Food Porn!!
In Episode 42 we have a bandster as our new Freak of the Week. We take a look at post surgery guilt. Find out if there really is such a thing as food porn. And share a recipe for a chocolaty version of the Muffin in a Minute, but this time its only 35 seconds!
HIGHLIGHTS
- This weeks “Freak of the Week” is Cindy40
- Cindy is a new kind of freak who loves, exercise, eating right, and loves her band.
- Do you find yourself constantly feeling guilty by not being perfect?
- Feeling guilty only makes it harder. Don’t expect perfection. Expect to make mistakes.
- Getting rid of guilty feelings makes it easier to stay on track.
- Lets talk about food porn. Foods that get stuck in your head.
- Certain foods can cause a form of “arousal”.
- The “amygdala” can effect overeating. In over eaters, it can remain active even after getting what it desires.
- Studies also show in obese and over eaters, in the primal part of the brain, the object of their desire can be increased.
- We share another great recipe for a chocolate dessert that you can cook in 35 seconds.
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Read MoreEpisode 38: Greedy Eyes
In episode 38, we have another RNY freak, take a look at the phenomenon of Greedy Eyes, talk about the final straw in the decision to have surgery, and introduce you to a Plus Sized Barbie.
HIGHLIGHTS
- This weeks “Freak of the Week” is Sandietay38.
- She claims to be an imperfect perfectionist.
- What the heck are greedy eyes? Basically…our eyes are bigger then our stomach.
- Remember, every day is a new day to get it right.
- Lynnda and Toni discuss when they finally decided to have surgery
- Plus Sized Barbie has some pretty awesome recipes on her site.
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