Episode 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 102: Bariatric Stocking Stuffers
In this weeks episode of BariatricTV our Drop Zone Freak is feeling more confident in her new self. In The Dumping Ground we offer up some great bariatric friendly stocking stuffers. Are you feeling a little blue? Then have a look at the Altered Reality segment of this weeks show. We offer up some great suggestions for mood altering foods. And then, in the Freak On segment, we introduce you to a true running man.
HIGHLIGHTS
- The Drop Zone segment features Melissa Helms
- We look at some weight loss surgery friendly ideas for stocking stuffers
- Starbucks gift cards are always a good choice.
- Or a nice gift card holder.
- Maybe some sugar free mints
- If you’re feeling a bit down we offer up a few ideas on mood altering foods
- Yes, one of those mood altering foods is chocolate!
- We introduce you to the amazing Dan Benintendi
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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 100: Cecil The Drama Llama
This week it’s our 100th episode! We start things off with a Drop Zone Freak that rode all the rides. Then we thank you for all of your support over the last 100 shows. In the Altered Reality segment we head on down to the farm where Cecil the Drama Llama shows Sheeple how to troll the newbs. And we wrap things up with a quick and easy recipe for all those Thanksgiving leftovers.
HIGHLIGHTS
- The Drop Zone segment features AuntB
- A huge thank you to all of you that have supported the show over the last 100 episodes.
- Cecil the Drama Llama shows Sheeple how to troll the newbs.
- Toni has a quick and easy recipe for your Thanksgiving leftovers.
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Read MoreEpisode 96 – Secrets Anyone?
In this week’s episode of BariatricTV we start off with a 136lb drop in the Drop Zone. It’s our Birthday so we have an announcement to make. We talk about when a pound should be worth more then a pound. And wrap things up with a site about secrets.
HIGHLIGHTS
- The Drop Zone segment features Donna Sipe
- Wait…Drop Zone segment interrupted by a BTV News Flash
- Revival is now sponsoring the Drop Zone. Thanks Revival and Thanks Shannon..
- We also announce the opening of our BTV Online Store.
- We are selling protein, vitamins, calcium, and iron from our awesome sponsors.
- So when is a pound worth more then a pound? When you make it so.
- You should place a higher value on single pounds the lower you get in your weight.
- After losing a significant amount, even one or two pounds will make a significant difference.
- And do you want to hear other WLSers’ secrets?
- Go to WeightySecrets.com
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Read MoreEpisode 94: Scaring The Newbies
In this weeks episode of BariatricTV we have a Drop Zone freak that you can really get your arms around. We take a look at another freak that is running for a cause. Talk a little bit about the “Scaring the Newbies” drama that’s been going on in the WLS online community. And wrap things up with a consumer guide to weight loss surgery.
HIGHLIGHTS
- The Drop Zone segment features Joel Sopp
- Lynnda and Toni both want to be runners, but hate running!
- Tom Blanchard is running the New York Marathon on November 7th and is looking for your sponsorship.
- All donations will go to the Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America.
- You can donate on Tom’s site, or mail your donations to the WLSFA at the address below.
- There’s been some drama in the weight loss surgery online community about scaring the newbies.
- It all started after an article that claimed a higher suicide rate in post weight loss surgery patients.
- Here at BTV we think that any information is good information.
- We do a review of a great site that is a consumer guide to weight loss surgery
LINKS
- BariatricTV Forums
- Discount Code for Houston Texas OH Conference
- Tom’s NYC Marathon site
- Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America
- Higher rate of suicide on post weight loss surgery patients
- Your Bariatric Surgery Guide
WLSFA Address
Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America
11230 Gold Express Drive #310-409
Gold River, CA 95670
Episode 88: You Know… We Can Eat a Sandwich
On this weeks episode of BariatricTV our I Freakin Did It did some new things on her summer vacation. We talk about how your obesity could have been due to more than simple overeating. We then take a look how you should be focusing on more than just numbers. And we finish things off with The Earl of Sandwich, as his evil plans are foiled by an Oroweat sandwich thin.
*UPDATE* Thanks to forum member inaturnadound for pointing out to us that on the east coast the Oroweat Sandwich Thin is sold under the name Arnold Sandwich Thin. We’ve added a link below for their site for you east coast freaks!
HIGHLIGHTS
- This weeks I Freakin Did It is Debbie. Also known as yourWLbuddy
- Debbie did some new things on her summer vacation.
- Are you spending too much time concentrating on numbers after weight loss surgery?
- In our online chat we came up with a list of things you can focus on.
- To be successful you need to come to terms with why you were obese in the first place.
- It’s easy to blame obesity on lack of self control and discipline, but that are many other reasons as well.
- Understanding what contributed to your obesity plays a big part in curing it.
- The Earl of Sandwich wants to keep his invention from you freaks.
- An Oroweat Sandwich Thin means you too can enjoy a sandwich.
- A few suggestions for sandwiches to make with Oroweat Sandwich thins.
LINKS
- BariatricTV Forums
- Discount Code for Houston Texas OH Conference
- Oroweat Sandwich Thins
- Arnold Sandwich Thins
Episode 85: Sergeant Shepherd is Back!
On this weeks episode of BariatricTV, our “I freakin did it” is walking walking walking, our favorite Sergeant Shepherd tells you all about how weight loss surgery is not the easy way out, strange and weird emotions are perfectly normal after surgery, and we have miles to go for a review.
HIGHLIGHTS
- This weeks “I Freakin Did It” is Linda Eaves. She is walking and staying hydrated.
- We pay a visit to Bariatric Brigade where Sergeant Shepherd show Private Towe how surgery is not the easy way out.
- Things will change after surgery.
- Right after surgery your body will be dealing with a nutritional deficit.
- You fat cells will release stored estrogen.
- As your estrogen then lowers your body will release MAO.
- After weight loss surgery you may have unexplained bouts of anger or sadness.
- We review a great site called Miles To Go.
LINKS
- BariatricTV Forums
- Discount Code for Cincinnati Ohio OH Conference
- Discount Code for Houston Texas OH Conference
- Episode 6
- Miles To Go
Episode 81: It’s Like a Flavor Explosion Under Your Tongue
On this weeks episode of BariatricTV alphashan15 gets some clothes from a roommate. Are you still behaving like you’re morbidly obese? How about a book to help you look thinner? And we finish things up with a review of a tasty, and quick way, to get your b12 from the folks at Celebrate Vitamins.
HIGHLIGHTS
- This weeks “I Freakin Did It” is alphashan15. She got some clothes from a former roommate, and they fit!
- Are you still behaving like you’re morbidly obese even after your weight loss surgery?
- One of the ways around acting like you’re still obese is to be aware that your doing it.
- Pay attention to how you’re walking, are you walking like you’re heavy?
- Do you really need to find that next bench to sit down and rest when you’re walking?
- Are you giving up too early during your exercise?
- Toni has even noticed that she still has the personal social space of a 300 pound woman.
- We take a look at a book from Charla Krupp that can help you never look fat again.
- Toni shares a tip to help with flabby arms from Charla’s book.
- We do a quick review of the new B12 Quick Melt from Celebrate Vitamins.
LINKS
- BTV Forums
- Charla Krupp Website
- Celebrate B12 Quick Melts
- Discount Code for Cincinnati Ohio OH Conference
- Discount Code for Houston Texas OH Conference
Episode 80: Have Some Puddin, Puddin
On this weeks episode of BTV, PamelaDV did it to her hair! Are you freaking out as your weight loss surgery date gets closer? We take a look at the “Clean your plate” syndrome. And finish things up with a tasty recipe for rice pudding from our good friend, Linda Farnsworth.
HIGHLIGHTS
- This weeks “I Freakin Did It” is PamelaDV. She shortened her hair up after her weight loss surgery.
- Are you starting to freak out as your surgery date gets closer?
- Lynnda kicked a hole in the wall the day of her surgery.
- Talk about how you’re feeling, it will help!
- You can come to our forums to discuss your fears about weight loss surgery.
- Ho many of you are dealing with the “Clean your plate” syndrome?
- After your weight loss surgery you might feel compelled to clean your plate, but you won’t be able to do it.
- Try starting to throw away some of the food on your plate prior to surgery.
- Lynnda make a great recipe for rice pudding that came from our friend Linda Farnsworth.
LINKS
- BTV Forums
- Rice Pudding Recipe
- Linda Farnsworth’s site
- Discount Code for Cincinnati Ohio OH Conference
- Discount Code for Houston Texas OH Conference
Episode 76: Post Surgical Sleepies
On this weeks episode of your favorite weight loss surgery interweb show we have an “I Freakin Did It” in a bikini! Next we take a look at some ideas to control your stress. After all we know what stress can do to our eating habits. In Altered Realities we take a look at problems sleeping after weight loss surgery. Then we wrap things up with a look at some snazzy medical alert jewelry.
HIGHLIGHTS
- This weeks “I Freakin Did It” is “nature girl” and her bikini.
- Are you dealing with stress after weight loss surgery?
- Many times this stress can lead to bad choices when it comes to staying on program.
- We give you a few ideas to overcome the feeling of being overwhelmed.
- Are you having trouble sleeping after weight loss surgery?
- A good nights sleep is critical for weight loss surgery patients.
- If you’re dealing with long term sleepless nights, call your doctor!
- We take a look at some beautiful medical alert jewelry from Laurenshope.com
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Read MoreEpisode 71: The Stones Man
In Episode 71 our “I Freakin Did It” did it in a booth. Are you more susceptible to kidney stones after weight loss surgery? A couple more tips on how to feel more attractive after surgery. And a bariatric friendly recipe for fried rice.
HIGHLIGHTS
- This weeks “I Freakin Did It” is Kiersti. It’s a booth thing.
- Are you more susceptible to kidney stones after weight loss surgery?
- Gastric Bypass can change your urine composition.
- The first indicator of a kidney stone may be pain.
- Staying well hydrated can help prevent kidney stones.
- We give you a couple more tips on feeling more attractive.
- Shy people consistently rate themselves as unattractive.
- Forcing yourself to approach someone and make them feel better, can make you feel better too.
- Do an inner makeover by stopping your negative self talk.
- Try to make your negative self talk more neutral.
- A quick post weight loss surgery recipe for fried rice.
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Read MoreEpisode 69: The Return of Coffee Talk
In Episode 69 our “I Freakin Did It” did a 5K. Did you know we have an online support group chat? We need a little help from you to keep it going. We talk a little about whether you feel attractive after your weight loss. And we wrap things up with the return of Coffee Talk, and a review of a great new product.
HIGHLIGHTS
- This weeks “I Freakin Did It” is Devilwmn. She ran a freakin 5K!
- By viewer request we recently started an online support group in our chat room.
- We need some feedback from you on what you want to see in this support group chat.
- We’ve created a section called “Online Chat Support Group” in the forum for your feedback
- We also need to name this chat group so why not a contest, the winning name gets some free goods!
- Do you feel less attractive after losing weight?
- The weight loss can be so dramatic that you become hyper aware of the physical effects.
- We have some helpful suggestions to help you feel attractive.
- Who are you comparing yourself to?
- Those that are closest to you can affect your feelings the most.
- You may need to have a conversation with your partner about their comments.
- Coffee Talk returns.
- The Coffee Talk gals do a review of the new Bariatric Advantage ProJoes.
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Read MoreEpisode 68: Ever Heard of Carnie Wilson?
In Episode 68 we have 120 pins worth of “I Freakin Did It”. We take a look at depression after weight loss surgery. We talk a little bit about Carnie Wilson, if you haven’t heard the name before – Carnie was one of the first of the modern celebrities to undergo weight loss surgery. And we wrap things up with review on the empire that is .. Diva Taunia.
HIGHLIGHTS
- This weeks “I Freakin Did It” is Captio2000. He bowled a perfect 300 game!
- Weight loss surgery can play havoc on your emotions.
- A 2008 study found the suicide rate in weight loss surgery patients to be 5 times that of the general population.
- Most people go into surgery with a great attitude about it.
- After weight loss surgery, reality may not live up to the fantasy and some patients find they are dealing with depression.
- Depression is a medical issue and there is nothing to be ashamed of if you’re dealing with it.
- Seek help for depression, do not isolate.
- If you’re not given information on depression before surgery, ask your doctor for it.
- Have you ever heard of Carnie Wilson?
- Carnie Wilson was one of the reasons Lynnda started looking into surgery.
- Carnie has always been front and center in the weight loss surgery community.
- She’s also taken a few knocks from the media because of it.
- Lynnda shares a memory of meeting Carnie Wilson.
- Recently Carnie Wilson’s new show “Unstapled” was discussed on Diva Taunia’s YouTube channel.
- We say good luck Carnie, we hope you get all the love and support you need.
- We do a quick review of the very entertaining Diva Taunia.
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- Official Carnie Wilson Site
- Carnie Wilson: Unstapled Site
- Diva Taunia’s blog
- Diva Taunia’s YouYube Channel
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 65: Glazed Donut With a Jack and Coke Chaser
In Episode 65 we have a snowboarding “I Freakin Did It!” A viewer says we’re not “Bariatricly Correct” and they’re right! We take a look at why you’re hungry even after weight loss surgery, And we review a site that all about… well… reviews!
HIGHLIGHTS
- This weeks it’s a snowboarding “I Freakin Did It”.
- Someone on the forums recently mention that we’re not Bariatricly Correct.
- The advice we give is what works for us, and what we’ve heard from long term postops.
- Remember that you have to do what works for you.
- If you’re in the 18 months though, follow the rules.
- But remember that some things are non negotiable like protein, water, vitamins, exercise and support.
- If you’re a few months to a year out from your weight loss surgery you may find you’re hungry and wanting to snack.
- Take a look at why you’re eating, is it emotional?
- Could be that you are actually hungry. Are you eating enough, are you taking your vitamins?.
- For Lynnda eating something spicy helps.
- For Toni drinking something can help.
- We do a review of a review website.
- The site is run by Melsreturn, T2Nashville and a guy named Steve
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Read MoreEpisode 64: Dating After Weight Loss Surgery
In Episode 64 we have a speeding “I Freakin Did It!” Are you single and starting to date? Should you talk about your surgery? Is the key to enjoying exercise all in your head? And we review a bariatric friendly food product that’s “Life Changing!”
HIGHLIGHTS
- Our “I Feakin Did It” segment cover a freak that’s full of speed.
- We’ve received a lot of request for info on dating after weight loss surgery.
- Toni and Lynnda have been married forever so that had to do a little research on the topic.
- Do you tell the person your dating that you’ve had weight loss surgery?
- You might not want to tell them on the first date.
- We also get asked where to find dates. We figure the produce section is your best bet
- Some simple rules for online dating?
- What about finding a date in a singles bar?
- Exercise is an import part of being successful after gastric bypass surgery.
- Could your hatred of exercise be all in your head?
- Pay attention to how your body feels after exercise.
- Start off slow so you don’t injure yourself.
- Spend a few week developing a habit of daily exercise.
- Some say daily exercise can make your sex life better
- We do a quick review of Oroweat Sandwich Thins.
- They’re life changing!
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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 60: I Freakin Did It!!!
In Episode 60 our Freak of the Week is JaviC. We introduce a brand new segment here on BTV. Take a look at your fear of the gym. And share a recipe for a traditional Italian dish made in a Crock Pot!
HIGHLIGHTS
- This weeks Freak of the Week is JaviC
- He had a Roux-En-Y on March 3rd, 2009.
- We introduce a new segment to BariatricTV.
- We want to hear about your NSV’s (Non Scale Victories).
- T2 Nashville sent us some pics of when she went Bungee Jumping.
- Our new segment is called I Freakin Did It!
- Send us your pics of your NSV.
- Post your NSV videos on YouTube and email us the link.
- With the new year you can find some great bargains on gym memberships.
- Why does the gym have to be so intimidating?
- You’ll find that most members are actually helpful and nice.
- Talk to the gym staff and see if they’ll set up an orientation for you.
- Look into hiring one of the gyms personal trainers.
- A weight loss surgery friendly lasagna recipe that you can cook in your Crock Pot.
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Read MoreEpisode 53: How’s About a Clothing Exchange!
In episode 53 we find out who’s the biggest BTV pimp. Take a look at post weight loss surgery clothing exchanges. Look at some ways to handle post surgery attention. And we wrap things up with a list to help you avoid failure.
HIGHLIGHTS
- We unveil the winner of the BTV Freak Finder contest.
- And the winner is… Well you’ll just have to watch.
- After surgery you need to get rid of some of those clothes that no longer fit.
- You could always donate those clothes to a local charity.
- Another way to gt rid of them is a clothing exchange.
- Talk to your support group coordinator about setting up an exchange for the group.
- Be sure to set ground rules for your clothing exchange.
- Set up a special space for your exchange, use long tables with sizing signage.
- After weight loss surgery, you’re going to get unwanted attention.
- Your well within your rights to ignore those that give you unwanted attention.
- Be prepared for uninvited attention from the opposite sex.
- Toni found a flyer in her order of Bariatric Advantage stuff.
- The 21 mistakes that bariatric patients make.
- This week we’ll do the first 11.
- The list came from Katie Jay of NAWLS.com
LINKS
- Building Blocks Vitamins
- Bariatric Advantage BTV eStore
- NAWLS.com
- BariatricTV.com Forums
- Building Blocks Vitamins Free Samples
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