Episode 133: Post Weight Loss Surgery Justification
In this week’s episode of BariatricTV we have a Drop Zone Freak who’s living life the way we’re meant to. In the Dumping Ground we answer a forum question about traveling post weight loss surgery. In the Altered Reality section we take a look at justifying your food choices by taking a trip to the Holy Church of the Justification. And we wrap things up in the Freak On segment with a look into our trip to the Southern California Weight Loss Surgery Meet and Greet.
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- The Drop Zone segment features Linda or trbsmom on the BTV forums
- We answer a forum post from Cheryl Damon about traveling after weight loss surgery.
- First we look at dealing with vitamins while traveling
- Toni has never been stopped at security for taking vitamins.
- For protein powders place some in a zip lock baggie, roll it up and place it into a blender bottle
- If you need RTD’s just ship them to the hotel you will be staying at
- Do you justify your foods after weight loss surgery?
- We take a look at our visit to the Southern California Weight Loss Surgery Meet Greet.
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Read MoreBTV is back from our travels…..
… but EXHAUSTED!
After ASMBS we flew to DC as guests of the OAC. Yesterday (Monday) we walked all over “The Hill’ as part of a group meeting with legislators to get the OAC’s message out there.
The group of folks unleashed on “The Hill”
The California Contingent consisted of (from left to right) Michelle (The World According to Eggface), Toni (BariatricTV.com) Sandi (Banded Living), Lynnda (BariatricTV.com) and Antonia (Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America)
Number one priority yesterday was to get Obesity added to the Essential Benefits Package that is being discussed currently. The OAC wants it added specifically to the language of any healthcare/benefits wording that comes out of the legislature – on par with prevention/treatments for cancers, mental health, drug therapies/addictions, etc..
Our morning ‘under the umbrellas’ briefing
I have to say that I have never been that ‘up close and personal’ with some of the workings of our government. Walking from the HOUSE to the SENATE was so tiring.. From the Hart building to Cannon House to Rayburn for a briefing back over to Hart then back to Rayburn.. then we had to run to get to the airport to get back home.
The California contingent up close and personal at Senator Barbara Boxer’s office.
Hopefully what we did yesterday does help in some small way.. I know that I have a new, and even bigger respect, for what the OAC does for anyone struggling with.. or anyone who knows someone struggling with, obesity.
For that reason – and many more – I urge you to join the OAC (if you haven’t already).. $20.00 for the year.
http://www.obesityaction.org/membership/overview.php
Remember to use code: BTV2011 to be entered in to win a chance at our drawing for a Keurig Home Brewing System.
Read MoreASMBS 2011 Day 2 Open
On day two of the ASMBS conference we paid a visit to even more vendors on the show floor. From hand lotions, to vitamins, to post weight loss compression garments we saw it all.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Day two of the 28 Annual Meeting of the ASMBS
ASMBS 2011 Decrease in Migraine Headaches After Weight Loss Surgery
Dr. Isaac Samuel speaks with us about his study that showed a decrease in migraine headaches after weight loss surgery.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Key research from the 28 Annual Meeting of the ASMBS
ASMBS 2011 How Long You Stay in the Hospital After Weight Loss Surgery Can Effect Your Health
Dr. John Morton had two studies presented at the conference and we had a chance to speak with him about both. The first looked at how the length of stay in the hospital after laproscopic gastric bypass can effect the mortality rate of the patient. And the second showed how lowering BMI prior to surgery can have a advantageous effect on positive outcomes post surgery.
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- Key research from the 28 Annual Meeting of the ASMBS
ASMBS The Outgoing ASMBS President
As the outgoing President of the ASMBS Dr. Bruce Wolfe spoke with us about his keynote speech regarding difficulty in gaining access to surgery for those that need it. We also spoke about how we as patients can help in this endeavor.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Key research from the 28 Annual Meeting of the ASMBS
ASMBS 2011 Surgical Review Corporation (Centers of Excellence)
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- 28 Annual Meeting of the ASMBS
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Read MoreASMBS 2011 Bariatric Advantage
Bariatric Advantage
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- 28 Annual Meeting of the ASMBS
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Read MoreASMBS 2011 ASMBS Names a New President
Each year that we go to the ASMBS Meeting we have the honor of speaking with key leaders and researchers in bariatric medicine. This year was no exception as we started things off by talking with Robin Blackstone who is the incoming president of the ASMBS. She spoke with us about the mission of educating primary care providers when it comes to bringing up the subject of weight loss surgery with their patients. We also discussed how patients can help when it comes to advocating for access to weight loss surgery.
Robin Blackstone MD, FACS
HIGHLIGHTS
- Key research from the 28 Annual Meeting of the ASMBS
ASMBS 2011 Day One Open
It’s that time of year again Freaks. The time when all of the manufacturers in the bariatric world release their new products at the annual meeting of the ASMBS. As always we were there to cover it. From new supplements, to cool ways to portion your food, to dealing with post weight loss surgery odor, there was a ton of new stuff to be seen. We did a ton of interviews and you can find them all by typing ASMBS 2011 in the search box in the right had column over there ——>
Day 1 Open
HIGHLIGHTS
- 28 Annual Meeting of the ASMBS
ASMBS 2011 Infertility in Female Bariatric Patients
Dr. Mohammad Jamal was the author of a study that looked at infertility in female bariatric patients.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Key research from the 28 Annual Meeting of the ASMBS
ASMBS 2011 Depression in Bariatric Patients
Dr. Jonathan Finks was the author of a study that looked at depression in bariatric patients
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- Key research from the 28 Annual Meeting of the ASMBS
ASMBS 2011 Risk for Heart Attack and Stroke in Bariatric Patients
Dr. Jonathan Scott was the author of a study that looked at the risk for heart attack and strokes in bariatric patients
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- Key research from the 28 Annual Meeting of the ASMBS
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Read MoreASMBS 2011 Six Major Factors in Mortality After Bariatric Surgery
Dr. Ninh Nguyen was the author of a study that looked at the 6 major factor in mortality after bariatric surgery
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- Key research from the 28 Annual Meeting of the ASMBS
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