Support Chat Radio 48: The Military is Paying for Weight Loss Surgery
In Episode 48 we look at a few stories on the news, including one on the military paying for weight loss surgery.
THIS WEEKS STORIES:
Weight-loss surgery aids transplant candidates
Military spends $363,000,000 on weight loss surgery.
FDA reconsiders weight loss drug qnexa
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Read MoreSupport Chat Radio 47: WLS Award Winners
In Episode 47 we chat with the winners of the Diva Taunia Backstage Pass Radio Show WLS Awards. Congrats to all that won, and a big thanks to those that called in to join us.
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Read MoreSupport Chat Radio 43: Can You Be a Fat Politician?
In Episode 40 we were joined by McNee and Patrina for a fun filled hour of weight loss surgery discussion and issues. On this episode we talk about the following stories form this weeks news…
Stories we discussed
- Christie White House bid talk spurs obesity debate
- Children undergo weight loss surgeries in Qatar hospital
- Body contouring rare after weight-loss surgery
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Read MoreSupport Chat Radio 41: After Weight Loss Surgery, Poop Happens!
In Episode 41 we were joined by Lisa and Patrina for a fun filled hour of weight loss surgery discussion and issues. On this episode we talk about the following stories from this weeks news…
Stories we discussed
- What ‘Fat Talk’ Does For Your Body Image
- Poop, Weight Loss Surgery & Toilets
- Duodenal switch bested gastric bypass for weight loss
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Read MoreSupport Chat Radio 40: Start Treating Obesity as a Disease
In Episode 40 we were joined by McNee for a fun filled hour of weight loss surgery discussion and issues. On this episode we talk about the following stories form this weeks news…
Stories we discussed
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Read MoreSupport Chat Radio 39: Portion Paralysis After Weight Loss Surgery
In Episode 39 we were joined by LeeAnn aka ArmyWife for a fun filled hour of weight loss surgery discussion and issues. On this episode we talk about the following stories form this weeks news…
Stories we discussed
- For the Overweight, Bad Advice by the Spoonful
- Should all obese people lose weight?
- Do you suffer from Portion Paralysis?
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Read MoreSupport Chat Radio 38: Chatting With a Fuming Foodie
In Episode 38 we were joined by McNee and Diva Taunia to discuss a recent article in the Miami New Times regarding weight loss surgery being the easy way out. To our surprise we were joined by Ily Goyanes, aka Fuming Foodie, who was the author of the article. What transpired was a fun and educational discussion around the subject of Weight Loss Surgery.
Stories we discussed
- Weight Loss Surgery is the Easy Way Out
- Diva Taunia’s response to this article
- Rob “McNee” Portinga’s response
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Read MoreSupport Chat Radio 36: More on the Post Weight Loss Surgery Why Now Syndrome
In Episode 36 we were joined by Burnett and McNee for a fun filled hour of weight loss surgery discussion and issues. On this episode we talk a bit more about the Why Me Syndrome. And we discuss a few things in the weight loss surgery news.
Stories we discussed
- Can’t Diet? We’re Hard-Wired to Eat Junk Food
- Weight-loss Programs not Helping the Obese Expert Says
- Bariatric surgery: When do the benefits outweigh the risks?
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- ASMBS Integrated Health Nutritional Guidelines for the Surgical Weight Loss Patient (Nutritional supplement info starts on page 84)
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Read MoreSome Changes For The Radio Show
In an effort to lessen the amount of ads that U-Stream has been hitting everyone with we are trying a new streaming provider. Because of this the webpage to listen to the show has changed. The new web page can be found here.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bariatrictv
The process for joining the Skype chat has changed as well. You will now be able to call in via Skype. However to do this you must be a registered listener at Blog Talk Radio. To register go to the following webpage
https://secure.blogtalkradio.com/register.aspx
On that page you will fill out the top section to become a member.
Once the show goes live you will see a Skype button next to the call in phone number. Clicking this button will initiate a Skype call to us. Please wait for us to ask you to call so that we can keep from overloading the Skype connection. You can also use the phone number from a regular phone, but unlike the Skype call long distance charges will apply. The Skype call is free.
Our hope is that this will all go smoothly and we will have an affordable option for having a show that is not filled with ads. You should expect to get one ad at the top of the show and that’s it!
Show Times are as follows
Monday Nights
- 6pm Pacific
- 7pm Mountain
- 8pm Central
- 9pm Eastern
Support Chat Radio 35: Does Personality Play a Role in Your Weight?
In Episode 35 we were joined by Patrina McBride, Andrea Ulberg and McNee for a fun filled hour of weight loss surgery discussion and issues. On this episode McNee tells us all about his experience running the Warrior Dash! And we discuss a few things in the weight loss surgery news.
Stories we discussed
- Study Finds Personality Plays Role In Body Weight
- GP practices ‘need obesity specialists’
- Food May Act Physiologically Like A ‘Drug Of Choice’ For Some
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Read MoreSupport Chat Radio 34: The Sexual Lifestyles of the Swedish
In Episode 34 Mikes is back and running the board. We were joined by Melting Mama who gave us the inside scoop on the Seattle OH Conference, Patrina McBride who, among other things, revealed to us the sexual lifestyle trends of those from Sweden. And by Andrea Ulberg who, although she is Swedish, was amazed at the sexual lifestyle she is apparently supposed to be leading.
And yes we did even discuss a few weight loss surgery related issues, including the following stories..
- Weight-loss surgery cost-effective for all obese
- The Stigma of Bariatric Surgery
- Southerners, poor have highest rates of obesity
***NOTE*** There is some adult language and conversation on this episode. Please consider this if the kids are around.
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Read MoreSupport Chat Radio 33: Mike’s Coming Back to a S#%t Storm
In Episode 33 Mike’s out of town so Toni takes over the controls and runs the show. What did her and Lynnda talk about? Hell I don’t know I was out of town!!
***NOTE*** There is some adult language and conversation on this episode. Please consider this if the kids are around.
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Read MoreSupport Chat Radio 31: Ghrelin After Weight Loss Surgery
In Episode 32 we talk about a few stories on the bariatric news.
- What the potato study says about how you can avoid creeping weight gain
- Your gut controls your weight in more ways than you think
- Weight Loss Surgery Fights Diabetes in Multiple Ways
We were joined this week by McNee.
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Read MoreSuppor Chat Radio 31: Danielle Drops In
In Episode 31 we talk about a few stories on the bariatric news, and them Danielle drops in for a minute to let us know how she’s doing. We’re also joined by Patrina McBride who bring a Canadian perspective on weight loss surgery.
- Steady progress: Mother, daughter lose combined 274 pounds
- Binge Eater to Bulimic: How Weight-Loss Surgery Can Trigger Eating Disorders?
We were joined this week by McNee and Patrina
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Read MoreSupport Chat Radio 30: Allison Always Brings The Sex
In Episode 30 we start things off by updating you on Danielle’s (Prompter Girl) surgery which she had this morning. Next we dive into a few stories in weight loss surgery news.
- Bariatric Surgery Becoming Family Affair / Family Members Support Each Other In Weight Loss Efforts
- In conjunction with an Open Letter to Congress – the OAC and Allergan launch a national PSA campaign
- Weight loss following bariatric surgery may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s
We were joined this week by McNee, Andrea Ullberg, Baka, and Allison – who brought the sex
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- Join the OAC
- Email your receipt to McNee
- OAC Public Service Announcement
- Sign the C.H,O.I.C.E Open Letter to Congress
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Read MoreSupport Chat Radio 29: Duct Tape Your Bewbs
In Episode 29 we talk about a few of the things in the weight loss surgery news. We also talk a bit about the upcoming meet and greet in Las Vegas.
- Is Obesity Bias Evolutionary?
- Just 20% of obesity surgery patients are men
- Fat Stigma Spreads Around the Globe
We were joined this week by McNee, Andrea Ullberg, Baka, and Kristopia
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Read MoreSupport Chat Radio 28: Badonkadonk Jeans
In Episode 28 we talk about a few of the things in the weight loss surgery news.
- Liposuction does not permanently remove fat.
- Is Obesity a Laughing Matter?
- One Size Fits Nobody: Seeking a Steady 4 or a 10
We were joined this week by McNee, Andrea Ullberg, Antonia from the WLSFA, Army Wife, and Baka
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Read MoreSupport Chat Radio 27: Get Yourself Some Truck Nuts
In Episode 27 we talk about a few of the things in the weight loss surgery news.
- Food Addiction Acts in Brain as Drug Addiction Does
- Making sure your surgeon doesn’t leave anything behind
- Are Weight Loss and Common Sense at War?
We were joined this week by McNee, Andrea Ullberg and Trimoon and Burnette
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Read MoreSupport Chat Radio 26: Back From New York
In Episode 26 we talk about a few of the things we experienced on our trip to New York. The trip was paid for by Ethicon Endo Surgery and we stayed a couple extra days just to be tourists. We also talk about a couple stories in the news.
We were joined this week by McNee, Andrea Ullberg and Ian
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Read MoreSupport Chat Radio 25: Beth, Can We Grab Your Ass?
In Episode 25 we dedicate the whole show to anarchy. That’s right we had nothing planned due to a sick producer so we just talked about whatever.
We were joined this week by Trimoon and Melting Mama.
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