Obesity Help Costa Mesa Conference: Plastics Anyone
While at the OH Costa Mesa conference we had a chance to speak with a couple reconstructive surgeons, as well as one of their patients.
First up is Dr. Timothy Katzen of Body By Katzen. Dr Katzen talks about how to chose a reconstructive surgeon.
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We also spoke with Michael A. Bain, MD about getting insurance approval for your reconstructive surgery.
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Next, it’s the patient’s perspective on reconstructive surgery, and post weight loss surgery pregnancy, with Kari McLoughlin.
Episode 57: Behold The Holy Loofah!
In Episode 57 our Freak of the Week is one of our favorite Twitter follows. We take a look at how to save some money on clothes as you lose weight. We talk a bit about post weight loss surgery saggy skin. And wrap things up with a review of a new product from the folks at Bariatric Advantage.
NOTE – Turns out Mike sucks at math and will no longer be allowed to do any calculations in the future! The probiotics are 20 cents per tablet not 2 cents per tablet. We have apprehended him and turned him in to the appropriate authorities. They promise to send him to the local adult school for a remedial mathematics refresher course!
Carry on citizens, nothing more to see here!
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- This weeks Freak of the Week is SarahWillBeSkinny.
- Sarah had a Roux-En-Y on March 12th, 2009.
- You’ll be going through clothes fast after weight loss surgery.
- Stay away from expensive clothes until your weight loss slows down.
- Pick simple styles like sweaters, t-shirts and loose blouses. They’ll be wearable longer.
- Pick up some belts to help you get a little more life out of your pants.
- Turn up the heat in the dryer to shrink up your jeans.
- Some of the cheaper places you can find clothes.
- For higher end clothes look at your local consignment shops.
- You need to pay attention to the dosage of over the counter medications a well.
- You have little control over how your skin will react after weight loss.
- Your skins elasticity can be affected by age, genetics, how much you lose and how quickly, sun exposure, nutrition, hydration and smoking.
- Loofah your skin daily to encourage elasticity.
- Take a long bath and add some sea salt.
- Eating certain raw foods may help your skins elasticity.
- Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize.
- Exercise can also help fill out the sagging skin.
- Bariatric Advantage Probiotics can help to maintain health normal flora in the digestive system.
- The probiotics have a great strawberry flavor and quickly dissolve as you chew.
- Shvidi – That’s Georgian for goodbye!
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Read MoreEpisode 44- Need Some Motivation?
In episode 44 of your favorite weight loss surgery show we send out a shout for more freaks! We take a look at the total body lift in our ongoing series on reconstructive surgery. If you need a few things to motivate you to move yo ass, we gottem. And we wrap things up with a great iPod and iPhone app to help you track your caloric intake and exercise.
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- This weeks “Freak of the Week” is…Hey…we need more freaks of the week!
- We know you guys are watching, send in your photos and why you are a freak.
- How about a reconstructive surgery cocktail? We are looking at body lifts.
- Upper and lower body lifts are a combination of surgeries. Combined, you have a full body lift.
- Recovery time from Body Lifts can be significant.
- We offer up some advice on how to get motivated to move yo ass.
- Suggestions range from journaling your reasons, enlisting a friend, to actually rewarding yourself financially for exercising.
- We introduce you to a new apple app called “Lose it”.
- A mobile calorie/exercise application similar to the daily plate
- It’s free for the first six months of it release so go for it now.
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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.
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- 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 41: Don’t be a Scale Ho!
In episode 41 we have a brand new Freak of the Week. We continue our look into reconstructive surgery as we examine the New Bra-Line Back Lift procedure. Tell you how you can keep from becoming a Scale Ho. And finish things off by announcing the winner of our summer dessert recipe contest.
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- This weeks “Freak of the Week” is Patti55444
- Patti says she’s a freak because it beats not being one.
- We look at another reconstructive surgery… The New Bra-Line Back Lift.
- The New Bra-Line Back Lift removes rolls and bulges on your back.
- This plastic surgery hides the scar under the bra line.
- The New Bra-Line Back Lift costs around $7,500 to $10,000
- Do you have a love/hate relationship with your scale?
- You may come back from surgery weighing more than when you went in.
- Stay off the scale for at least 2 weeks after surgery.
- Weigh yourself only once a week for the first couple of months.
- Don’t be a scale ho – addicted to your scale.
- Use the same scale for accuracy.
- Weigh yourself at the same time of day.
- The last thing you need is a scale controlling your emotions.
- We pick the winner of our summer dessert contest.
- The winner is….
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Read MoreEpisode 40: New From Wendelton Industries!
In episode 40, of your favorite weight loss surgery video show, we have a Freak of the Week that’s had things a bit rough but is now on the mend. We’ll take a look at the post weight loss panniculectomy. Spend a little time talking about how surgery can benefit your entire family. And we’ll introduce you to a new healthy product from the good folks at Wendelton Industries.
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- This weeks “Freak of the Week” is Jocklyn..also know as imzinchworm
- Jocklyn’s had a few complications but still has a great attitude.
- We look at another reconstructive surgery… The panniculectomy.
- The panniculetomy removes hanging fat and skin from the tummy area.
- Be sure to find a surgeon highly qualified to do this surgery.
- In extreme cases the panniculetomy can be considered a medical necessity .
- If you are experiencing adverse effects from hanging skin after weight loss, your health insurance may cover your panniculectomy.
- How does weight loss surgery affect your family .
- Weight loss surgery has risks, but we forget that there are also risks with being obese.
- Your family will benefit from healthier nutrition.
- Your family will also benefit from you having more energy to get out and experience the world.
- Share with us, in our forums, how your family benefited from your weight loss surgery.
- This week we have an exciting new product from our friends at Wendelton Industries.
- The Omega Master 9000 has a patented Omega 3 extraction process.
- Fish not included with the Omega Master 9000.
- With Bariatric Advantage Omega 3 Chews you just unwrap and chew.
- Order up some Bariatric Advantage Omega 3 Chews from the BTV eStore.
- The Bariatric Advantage Omega 3 Chews are more convenient than the Omega Master 9000.
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Read MoreEpisode 39: Bariatric Friendly Chinese Food
In episode 39 of your favorite weight loss surgery video show we have our newest Freak of the Week, take a look at a reconstructive surgical procedure designed to clip your batwings, introduce you to the OAC and make a killer Chinese food recipe from local famous dude, Sam the Cooking Guy!
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- This weeks “Freak of the Week” is Amy..also know as Nature girl
- She’s a motorcycle driving, fly fishing, card making Freak.
- We look at another reconstructive surgery..The brachioplasty…you know…for bat wings.
- Be sure to find a surgeon highly qualified to do this surgery.
- We highlight the Obesity Action Coalition or OAC.
- If you want to give back to the Weight loss surgery community, this is the way to do it.
- We introduce you freaks to Sam, the cooking guy!! He rocks and so does his recipes.
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Read MoreEpisode 37 – Do You Like Gadgets?
In episode 37 we have a new Freak of the Week, we take a look at post weight loss surgery breast lifts, offer up our picks for post weight loss surgery gadgets and introduce you to a comprehensive site on weight loss surgery.
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- This weeks “Freak of the Week” is lgsal or Lynnette.
- She stars in her own sequel to Rocky!
- We look at lifting your boobs high in our next plastic surgery segment.
- Be sure to find a surgeon that is good at lifts, but also knows weight loss surgery patients.
- We talk about our favorite post weight loss surgery gadgets like a magic bullet, areo latte, and our IPODS!
- We discuss a very comprehensive web site about weight loss surgery.
- It also shows current research studies being done with regards to weight loss surgery
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Read MoreEpisode 34: Duh…Feeling kinda Stoopid?
This week we crown one of our own an honorary FOW. Take our first look at post gastric bypass plastic surgery. Discuss the phenomenon of feeling a bit stupid after surgery – and finish things up with a cool summer dessert recipe.
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- This weeks “Freak of the Week” is Mike or Big Mickey.
- Why? Cause he makes Lynnda and Toni look like they know what they are doing.
- We’ve decided to start a series on plastic surgery.
- We answer the most asked question. That is “when should I have plastic surgery after weight loss surgery?”
- We give you most plastic surgeons guidelines, which is to wait at least 18 months to two years after your weight loss surgery.
- If you have questions regarding plastic surgery, send us email or post it on the forum and we’ll do our best to get you the right answers.
- Feeling stupid after weight loss surgery?
- We do eat a lot of brain foods like chicken, tuna, salmon, legumes, egg, cheese, and yogurt
- 60% of our brain is made up of fat?
- Maybe the serotonin levels in our brain is effected by our low carb diet?
- It’s fruit season in California and we give you a great recipe using blueberries, strawberries and a past recipe.
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Read MoreEpisode 30: Perfectly Perky Peaks
On this weeks episode, our FOW needs some love, we talk 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!
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- 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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