Long Term

Videos With Info For Long Term Post-Ops

Episode 130: Your Cheating Pouch

Posted by on Jul 21, 2011 in Food issues, Long Term, Recipes | 14 comments

In this week’s episode of BariatricTV we have a Drop Zone Freak who gave us a break. In the Dumping Ground we take a look at tailbone pain after weight loss surgery. Then, in Altered Reality, we discuss your cheating pouch, yes you have one.  And we wrap things up in the Freak On segment with a quick weight loss surgery friendly dessert recipe.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • The Drop Zone segment features Kim May.
  • After weight loss surgery are you experiencing tailbone pain?
  • As your weight redistributes your tailbone could start to hurt.
  • Try sitting on a pillow to stop some of the pain.
  • Also try building some muscle mass in your buttocks.
  • If you’re at home try a few squats. At the gym, do a stair climber or bike.
  • If you’ve had an RnY, chances are you have a cheating pouch.
  • Your pouch will tempt you into eating things, and you may have no problems at all with the new foods.
  • That same food that gave you no problem will, one day, change it’s mind. It’ll get stuck and give you the foamies. It’s all your cheating pouch.
  • Some days your cheating pouch will be bottomless, other days it won’t let you eat more than a couple bites.
  • Some days the cheating pouch will tempt you to eat things you shouldn’t.
  • Toni whips up a weight loss friendly dessert that’s fun for the whole family to make!

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Episode 128: Sex After Weight Loss Surgery, Sell it Baby!

Posted by on Jul 7, 2011 in Honeymoon Period, Long Term, Reviews | 7 comments

In this week’s episode of BariatricTV we have a Drop Zone Freak who’s living life to the fullest extent. In the Dumping Ground we wrap up our OAC membership drive contest and award the Keurig Gourmet Coffee System. Then, in Altered Reality, we talk about sex after weight loss surgery… Maybe you’re just not selling it! Finally, we wrap things up in the Freak On segment with a review of a web site that’s great for any lap band patient.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • The Drop Zone segment features Lisa.
  • It time to end our OAC membership drive and award the contest winner.
  • The winner is Gwen G. from California
  • When you’re being intimate with your partner are you selling it – or not?
  • Are you pointing out all the flaws that have been left behind by your weight loss surgery?
  • When someone gives you a compliment don’t point out your flaws.
  • Do you overlook a physical flaw with someone you’re with?
  • We do a review of BandedLiving.com

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Episode 126: ICE CREAM!!!!

Posted by on Jun 24, 2011 in Long Term, Recipes, Reviews | 3 comments

In this week’s episode of BariatricTV we have a Drop Zone Freak who shares a birthday with BTV. In the Dumping Ground segment we report back on our visit to DC where we discussed weight loss surgery issues with the nation’s legislators. Then, in Altered Reality, we take a look at problems that can come from a deficiency of Vitamin A. Finally, we wrap things up in the Freak On segment with a tasty protein Dreamsicle.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • The Drop Zone segment features Liz Shellhammer.
  • After we finished our coverage of ASMBS we went to Washington DC.
  • We were invited to DC by the Obesity Action Coalition for their “Day on the Hill”
  • The number one task was to get legislators to add obesity treatment as part of the Essential Benefits Package of healthcare reform.
  • You can help by contacting your legislator on this issue and the OAC has made it simple for you by CLICKING HERE
  • You can also help by joining the OAC. Don’t forget to use membership code BTV2011
  • A Vitamin A deficiency can cause issues with vision after weight loss surgery.
  • We discuss some of the symptoms of Vitamin A deficiency.
  • It is possible to take too much vitamin A
  • Bariatric Advantage has released a new Orange Cream meal replacement, and it makes a killer Dreamsicle!

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Episode 125: Bariatric Disaster Kit

Posted by on Jun 3, 2011 in Long Term, Psychological Issues, Reviews | 4 comments

In this week’s episode of BariatricTV we have a Drop Zone Freak who’s getting in her husbands shirt. In the Dumping Ground segment we take a look at what a post weight loss surgery patient should have in their disaster kit. Then, in Altered Reality, we discuss relationships after weight loss surgery. Finally, we wrap things up in the Freak On segment by reviewing a site of someone who’s not had the best experience with weight loss surgery.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • The Drop Zone segment features Terre Holada
  • Things you’ll need in your post weight loss surgery disaster kit.
  • Relationships can be strained after weight loss surgery.
  • Sometimes it’s a good thing when these relationships end.
  • If a patient was heavy at the time they entered their relationship, there is an 80% to 85% chance the relationship will end within 2 years of surgery.
  • We do a review of a website of a patient that isn’t thrilled with weight loss surgery.

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Episode 118: It’s a Twofer Giveaway

Posted by on Mar 31, 2011 in Honeymoon Period, Long Term | 8 comments

In this week’s episode of BariatricTV we feature a Drop Zone Freak with a twin! In the Dumping Ground segment we dive into Spring with a contest winner, and launch a new contest that’s a twofer. Then, in Altered Reality, we talk about the need for support. Not just from friends and family, but from your fellow Freaks. Finally, we wrap things up with a Freak On segment about the WLSFA’s first surgery recipient.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • The Drop Zone segment features Rosemary.
  • This week in the Dumping Ground we get to give stuff away!!
  • First we are giving away a bag from BariatricEating.com to Erin Gordon Hosler.
  • Toni introduces the BariatricTV.com Gift Basket
  • It’s time for our annual Spring Forum Membership Drive.
  • We are asking you to send any of your friends who might enjoy the BTV Forums our way.
  • Have your friends register on the forum site and mention who referred them when they register.
  • The person with the most referrals, and one of the new members from a random draw, will each get a BariatricTV.com Gift Basket
  • After surgery it’s not all easy peasy.
  • Your surgery is only a tool to assist you in losing weight.
  • You’re going to need support from family and friends after weight loss surgery.
  • More importantly you’ll need support of other weight loss surgery patients.
  • Your family can’t truly understand what you’re going through but a fellow Freak can.
  • The first recipient of the WLSFA surgical grant received her weight loss surgery last week.
  • Connie Bailey was the first recipient.
  • Connie was part of a documentary we produced for the WLSFA
  • Connie is the twin sister of this weeks Drop Zone Freak, Rosemary
  • We point you to a couple of places on the web where you can follow Connie’s progress.

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Episode 116: Portion Distortion in Fooderica

Posted by on Mar 17, 2011 in Food issues, Long Term, Reviews | 10 comments

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 115: Xbox Kinect Dance Central

Posted by on Mar 11, 2011 in Honeymoon Period, Long Term, Recipes | 7 comments

In this week’s episode of BariatricTV we feature a Drop Zone Freak that’s hit the trifecta of post surgery satisfaction. In the Dumping Ground we announce our winners of the BariatricTV Commercial Contest, and then we announce a new contest. Then, in Altered Reality, we take a look at a fun new way to Move Yo Ass with the Xbox Kinect and Dance Central. Finally, we wrap things up in the Freak On segment with a tasty recipe for Spinach Cakes.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • The Drop Zone segment features Noelle.
  • We announce our winners of the BTV Commercial Contest
  • The winners are YouTuber’s MyBandedLife and njoylifewhylugotit
  • We announce another contest for our Facebook friends
  • If you’re looking for a fun way to Move Yo Ass might we suggest an Xbox with Kinect and a copy of Dance Central
  • The Kinect allows you to use your body as the controller
  • Dance Central teaches you each dance move one at a time
  • Then you string the moves together for a full dance routine
  • Your performance is scored and and you can unlock more songs to dance to
  • There is even a multi player dance off feature to Dance Central
  • Toni and Danielle have a dance off
  • Toni mixes up some tasty Spinach Cakes

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Episode 114: Pork Verde

Posted by on Mar 3, 2011 in Honeymoon Period, Long Term, Psychological Issues, Recipes | 9 comments

In this week’s episode of BariatricTV we feature a Drop Zone Freak with splattering paint filled balls. In the Dumping Ground we look at how prepping for the gym may go a long way to getting you there. Then in Altered Reality we discuss how your eating habits may be affecting your pets. And we wrap things up in the Freak On segment with a killer recipe for Pork Verde.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • The Drop Zone segment features Rob Portinga.
  • Are you finding you need motivation to get to the gym after weight loss surgery?
  • Maybe part of getting to the gym could be preparing for the gym
  • Toni shares how she packs for the gym on Sunday night so she always has her stuff ready
  • Toni also makes sure she schedules her gym time on her calender
  • Are your pets gaining weight as a result of your weight loss surgery?
  • Obese pets can suffer from the same debilitating problems that obese people suffer from.
  • We found some resources to see if your pet is obese.
  • Toni cooks up some Pork Verde. It’s a quick and easy post weight loss surgery recipe.

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Episode 112: Dispelling Some DS Myths

Posted by on Feb 17, 2011 in Long Term, Recipes, Surgery Types | 10 comments

In this week’s episode of BariatricTV we feature our first Best Drop Zone Freak. In the Dumping Ground we talk about dealing with bounce back weight gain. Then in Altered Reality we dispel some myths regarding the Duodenal Switch. And we wrap things up in the Freak On segment with a killer recipe for weight loss surgery friendly deep dish pizza.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • The Drop Zone segment features Dennis Best.
  • What is bounce back after bariatric surgery?
  • Most people who have had weight loss surgery get down to their lowest weight then gain back a bit.
  • 5, 10 or even 15 pounds may be normal, but it you continue to gain you need to look at your habits.
  • Thanks to MariaC we’ve had an influx of Duodenal Switch patients in our forums.
  • We’ve learned a bit from them about the myths around this bariatric surgery.
  • When doing your research on weight loss surgery don’t forget to have a look at the Duodenal Switch.
  • The DS is the most malabsorbtive of the big 4 surgery types so you need to commit to the lifestyle change
  • If you’re interested in this surgery find someone with a DS to talk to.
  • We whip up a weight loss surgery friendly deep dish pizza!

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Episode 111: The Sunshine Vitamin

Posted by on Feb 10, 2011 in Long Term, Reviews | 6 comments

In this week’s episode of BariatricTV we feature a Drop Zone Freak with her very own acronym. In the Dumping Ground we launch a new contest to find out just how creative you really are. Then in Altered Reality we examine a deficiency that seems to be popping up in post weight loss surgery patients, Vitamin D. And we round things out in the Freak On segment with Andrea’s WLS Vitagartens Lab Tracker Workbook.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • The Drop Zone segment features LIPO’s Maryellen Ruggiero.
  • It’s time for a new contest!!
  • To enter the contest make your own BariatricTV.com commercial.
  • Post your commercial as a video response to this weeks show on our YouTube Channel.
  • Your commercial should be about 30 seconds and include our name, our web address and our slogan
  • The winner will receive a case of DaVinci sugar free syrups and a container of Click protein drink mix.
  • Are you getting your Vitamin D in?
  • Vitamin D deficiency in post bariatric surgery patients seems to be a new phenomenon.
  • Vitamin D is converted to its active form through sunlight.
  • Vitamin D promotes absorption of phosphorus, and helps deliver calcium to bones and teeth.
  • We do a quick review of the Lab Tracker Workbook from WLS Vitagarten.

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Episode 108: Your Old Pal Mac

Posted by on Jan 20, 2011 in Long Term, Reviews | 14 comments

In this weeks episode of BariatricTV we feature a Drop Zone Freak with bobbles on her head. In the Dumping Ground we let you in on where Obesity Help will be having their events this year. . In Altered Reality we take a look at one of weight loss surgeries dirty little secrets… Regain! And we wrap things up with Operation Beautiful.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • The Drop Zone segment features  Erin Hostler.
  • Obesity Help has announced their event schedule for 2011.
  • In July they will be in Seattle.
  • In September OH will be in New York
  • In November the Obesity Help event will be in New Orleans.
  • Yes you can regain after weight loss surgery.
  • Some estimates say 20% of surgical weight loss patients will have significant regain.
  • This can happen by eating around your surgery.
  • If you don’t take a look at what’s going on in your head, regain could happen to you.
  • Don’t we embarrassed to ask for help, it you regain after weight loss surgery.
  • We take a look at Operation Beautiful.

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Eposide 106: Fed or Dread

Posted by on Jan 6, 2011 in Long Term, Psychological Issues, Reviews | 2 comments

In this weeks episode of BariatricTV we feature our first DS’er in the Drop Zone. In the Dumping Ground a feeling of dread, means Toni’s well fed. In Altered Reality we take a look at some hidden costs of weight loss surgery. And we wrap things up by bringing you a FABULOUSLY banded freak.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • The Drop Zone segment features Tom Blanchard
  • Toni was feeling more anxious after her weight loss surgery
  • After spending some time documenting when it was happening a pattern emerged
  • Toni was getting these feelings of dread after she ate too much
  • Are there unexpected costs to weight loss surgery?
  • We’re not just talking about bariatric vitamins and protein drinks
  • What about complications after weight loss surgery? Will your insurance cover those?
  • What about complications if you paid for your weight loss surgery out of pocket?
  • If you have long term complications will your insurance cover them?
  • As you lose weight you may want a gym membership.
  • One of the most expensive costs can be post weight loss surgery plastic surgery.
  • We take a look at a great YouTube channel for lapband freaks.
  • The channel belongs to Bandedwendy

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Episode 99 – Surviving Turkey Day

Posted by on Nov 18, 2010 in Food issues, Long Term, Recipes | 8 comments

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!

Posted by on Nov 4, 2010 in Food issues, Long Term, Reviews, Weightloss Surgery Videos | 3 comments

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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Episode 93: Bariatric Book Review

Posted by on Sep 30, 2010 in Long Term, Reviews | 8 comments

On this week’s show our Drop Zone feature is all about ing’ing. We review a book written by a gastric bypass patient that’s 30 years out from surgery. Have a look at the best way you can give back to the weight loss surgery community. And wrap things up with a review of a B-12 supplement that’s a blast of minty goodness!

NOTE: Please note that we made a mistake on one of the links mentioned in the video. The site for Andrew’s book is www.andrewLEONleclair.com Our apologies to Andrew for making this mistake.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • The Drop Zone segment features Debbie or yourWLbuddy
  • We do a quick review of “One Foot on Front of the Other, A Man’s Journey Away From Obesity”
  • This book is a very inspiring story about a mans battle with his weight early on in life.
  • If you’re looking for a book specifically about weight loss surgery, and post op life, this is not that book.
  • On one of our Monday chats we discussed how you can give back to the weight loss surgery community.
  • The best way you can give back is to be a successful patient.
  • We do a review of Building Blocks Vitamins B-12 spray.

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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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Episode 87: Pirate Mike

Posted by on Aug 19, 2010 in Long Term, Reviews | 12 comments

On this weeks episode of BariatricTV Mike straps into the hot seat as Lynnda is off taking her daughter to her first day at college. We start things off by announcing a new segment, and a contest to come up with a name for it. We then take a look and why your loved ones may be gaining weight while you’re losing. And then we wrap things up with a review of a tasty, yet not to bad for ya, pirate snack.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • This weeks Lynnda is off to take her daughter to college.
  • We have a new segment to highlight your before and after photos.
  • We also have a contest to make our new segment. The winner gets a $50 gift certificate for the vitamins of their choice.
  • Are your loved ones gaining weight while you loose?
  • Are you offering all your leftovers to your loved ones?
  • Maybe your baking, or buying things that you can only have one bite if “For Them!!”
  • Or it could be that you are still cooking big meals, and they are taking up the extra slack.
  • We do a quick review of a snack a called Pirate Booty

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Episode 86: Your Bariatric Summer Vacation

Posted by on Aug 12, 2010 in Food issues, Long Term, Reviews | 2 comments

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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Episode 84: Pouch Slapped!

Posted by on Jul 30, 2010 in Food issues, Honeymoon Period, Long Term, Reviews | 8 comments

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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Episode 83 – Weee’re Baack!!!!!

Posted by on Jul 22, 2010 in Honeymoon Period, Long Term, Pre-Op, Reviews | 10 comments

On this weeks episode of BariatricTV, our “I freaken did it” did it, off the rack. Then the girls talk about just how long you lose weight after weigh loss surgery, give you tips on staying hydrated through the summer, and review a very new and tasty form of Iron from the folks at Bariatric Advantage.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • This weeks “I Freakin Did It” is Fab Kate. She bought a bathing suit, right of the rack.
  • One question we get asked a lot is how long will you lose weight after surgery?
  • This depends on many factors like your starting weight, how much you have to lose and how you stick to your plan.
  • Eventually you have to set a goal and learn to maintain after that.
  • If you lose to much, you should speak to your doctor.
  • During the summer it’s extremely important to stay hydrated, not only to lose weight but for overall good health.
  • Drink water, not just Sugar Free drinks. Fit drinking water into a schedule..
  • Drink on your commute to and from work or school.
  • When exercising or doing any activity, bring a long a bigger bottle of water.
  • We review new shoes…I mean chews from Bariatric Advantage..

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