90 Seconds to Success
Get a daily dose of inspiration and encouragement from Craig Thompson, founder of the WLS Channel. Now 11+ years post-op, Craig speaks from the heart about the mental and emotional baggage carried by people who struggle with obesity. His single servings of sound wisdom can help you begin to think and act differently, and to take positive steps toward a better life, wherever you are in your weight loss journey!
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Eating Right Every Bite
Chef Dave becomes the sixth member of the Weight Loss Surgery Channel faculty, which includes Craig Thompson, host of 90 Seconds to Success; Dr. David Provost, one of the country’s foremost bariatric surgeons; Executive Producer Leslie J. Thompson, host of WLS News; public speaker Yvonne McCarthy, host of the talk show WLS Journeys; and Beth Sheldon-Badore, YouTube star and host of the Weight Loss Surgery Channel’s newest show, Melting Mama’s Reality Bites.
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Melting Mamas Reality Bites
What is life REALLY like after weight loss surgery? Beth Sheldon-Badore, better known as “Melting Mama,” is here to give viewers the full scoop. From hiding all that extra skin to learning WLS etiquette while eating out, developing a resentment against Paula Deen, and dealing with a fat mind in a thin body – Beth tells it like it is! She also serves up a helpful product review in every episode (often sampling the goodies herself), and closes each show with the kind of comical stream-of-consciousness rant that has made her a YouTube superstar. You don’t want to miss it!
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The Big Do-Over
The Big Do-Over, an upbeat program featuring fresh advice on beauty, fashion, fitness and living well after weight loss surgery. It’s not about getting a make-over; that’s just touching up what you already have. It’s about making the most of your second chance at living, with step-by-step instructions that will keep you looking and feeling your best. Preston offers viewers a show full of practical and fun advice on how to create a new road map for themselves, and embrace life as if they had never been seriously overweight at all.
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WLS Family Dynamics
For people who struggle with morbid obesity, weight loss surgery can seem like the answer to prayer. But, a common misconception is that once they achieve a "normal" weight, their life will become "normal", as well. This is rarely the case, since obesity is often a symptom of deeper emotional issues. Join host Leslie J. Thompson as she gains insight from seasoned counselors and relationship experts about how to build trust and foster positive communication with friends and loved ones before and after undergoing WLS.
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WLS Journeys
Join host Yvonne McCarthy, a.k.a., "Bariatric Girl", as she speaks frankly with post-operative patients about life before and after weight loss surgery. Some guests are only a couple of years out from their procedure, while others are celebrating nearly a decade of success. But, as her candid, one-on-one interviews reveal, weight loss surgery is far from the "easy way out" in the struggle to overcome life-threatening obesity.
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WLS News
Hosted by veteran journalist Leslie J. Thompson, WLS News covers breaking stories in the world of weight loss surgery, including the latest research findings about the effect that bariatric surgery can have on resolving obesity and related health risks, as well as special events for members of the weight loss surgery community. Tune in for the information you need to determine the impact that weight loss surgery can have on your life.
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