Episode 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.
HIGHLIGHTS
- 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 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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Read MoreEpisode 32: The Weight Loss Saboteur
In this weeks episode of your favorite weight loss surgery show we have a FOW with a cute coat, expose the Weight Loss Saboteur, take a look at the week before surgery and introduce you to a self professed Lap Band King!
HIGHLIGHTS
- This weeks “Freak of the Week” is Sirenscry
- Why? Cause she can reach all her 2000 parts.
- We introduce you to our version of the Weight Loss Saboteur.
- The pusher…who pushes the sweets and fattening foods.
- The Underminer…whose negativity is always abound
- The Stuffer, who wants to continue to stuff you with food..
- Sometimes those closest to us becomes our saboteur.
- We give some tips on how to deal with the Weight loss Saboteur.
- So you are down to your last week before surgery? What will it be like?
- You may want to give up caffeine a few weeks in advance.
- Avoid the last meal syndrome.
- Having a stressful week before surgery..is normal.
- We highlight another website for bandsters…Lapbandking.com
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Read MoreEpisode 31: Long term maintenance
In episode 31 of your weekly weight loss surgery show, we have a FOW straight from the windy city, discuss the horror of bathing suit shopping, give you some tips on how to maintain your weight loss long term and review the web site of one of our viewers.
HIGHLIGHTS
- This weeks “Freak of the Week” is Mark in Chicago
- He gives us a whole lot of reasons for being a freak.
- We run down our list for tips to maintain weight loss long term.
- Watch out for the creeping weight!
- Bathing suit shopping….can be rather traumatic.
- Tip: Realize that nobody else will be looking at you as hard as you do.
- Try not to be so critical of yourself.
- We give you one of our viewers websites..cause we like the name.
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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!
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 MoreEpisode 29: What The Heck is a Stomaphyx?
In this weeks episode – of your favorite weight loss surgery show – we have our first dude FOW! We take a look at the Stomaphyx procedure, talk about why you may be getting treated different after losing weight and look at the top 10 reasons why weight loss surgery isn’t the easy way out.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Our first dude freak of the week is TheLazyC
- He’s lost 105 pounds
- Stomaphyx is a revisional procedure for Roux-en-y gastric bypass patients
- Reduces the size of the pouch and stoma
- Stomaphyx is performed endoscopically (through the mouth)
- Do you get treated differently after weight loss surgery?
- Maybe the skinnier you is more open and welcoming to others
- The top 10 reasons why weight loss surgery is not the easy way out
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Read MoreEpisode 28: Toga, Toga, Toga!
On this weeks episode, How about a preop FOW? Ever heard of the Toga Procedure? When and how do you tell folks you’re having surgery?And a look, and taste, of the new Bariatric Advantage Chocolate Calcium Chews.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Our Freak of the week is….Paula…cause she has the shirt.
- We never heard of the Toga system so we decided to take a look.
- It’s a promising new restrictive weight loss surgery…with no surgical incisions
- It’s performed endoscopically….through the mouth.
- We talk about our own experience telling people we were going to have weight loss surgery.
- Who, what and when you tell others about your surgery…should totally be up to you.
- We do a product review of the new Bariatric Advantage Calcium Chews!
- Stay tuned and watch Lynnda catch one in her mouth.
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Read MoreEpisode 15: The Easy Way Out
In Episode 15 we take a look at the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, discuss whether or not weight loss surgery is the easy way out and take a look at a program designed to have you running a 5k in nine short weeks.
HIGHLIGHTS
- We take a look at the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG).
- Restrictive form of surgery.
- 85% of stomach removed.
- VSG reduces ghrelin hormone.
- VSG keep pylorus valve intact.
- Advantages and disadvantages to VSG.
- Weight Loss Surgery, the easy way out?
- It’s easy to gain weight back.
- How will you use the opportunity?
- A program to get you running a 5k in nine weeks.
- Training sessions for iPod or MP3 Player.
- Couch to 5k iPhone app
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Read MoreBariatricTV- Episode 8: Insulting the CEO.
In episode 8, we answer a question on what to pack for the hospital, discuss drinking during the holidays, and highlight a great one stop shop for Bariatric products.
Show Notes Episode 8
HIGHLIGHTS
- Melsreturn wins some Click and a tee shirt
- What to take to the hospital for your bariatric surgery
- Don’t over pack
- Take comfortable clothes to wear home from the hospital
- Dealing with drinking during the holidays
- Talk to your doctor about drinking
- Don’t be a cheap drunk at the corporate holiday party
- Avoid drinks high in sugar
- A review of BariatricEating.com
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