Posted on 27 March 2009
Greetings!
How did you celebrate reaching your goal weight? A beach vacation? A new tattoo? In the latest episode of Melting Mama’s Reality Bites, Beth addresses the sometimes peculiar ways that WLS post-ops mark the milestone, and fesses up to her own impetuous decision when she hit goal. Plus, she’ll address the troublesome topic of camouflaging extra skin after weight loss, and also turn you on to a tasty protein drink that will put a little extra kick in your step in her latest product review. Ready for a belly laugh? Tune in now to see Melting Mama in action!
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Medical Updates
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| WLS News – March 27, 2009
 Check out WLS News this week to learn how excess abdominal fat can affect fertility in women, and how new scientific developments may lead to a magic bullet to treat obesity. We’ll also explore the harm that obesity can cause children as young as three years old, as well as how excess weight and related co-morbidities can speed the onset of dementia. Plus we’ll find out whether an innovative gene therapy might provide a new treatment option for adults who struggle with their weight. And reporter Yvonne McCarthy, host of WLS Journeys, will highlight a wonderful website devoted to helping women eat right and practice better self-care.
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| Online Support |
 Bite-Sized Servings of Encouragement
Need a little pick-me-up? Feel like you just can’t get your head on straight ever since your surgery? Then be sure to tune into 90 Seconds to Success every day as Craig Thompson shares an inspiring message to help you stay healthy and happy, wherever you are in your weight loss journey! Now 12 years post-op, Craig offers guidance and support from the heart to members of the weight loss surgery community, and you’re sure to find his daily message inspiring!
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Social Networking
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 Have You Checked Out Our Facebook Page Yet?
Connect with other friends and fans of the Weight Loss Surgery Channel on Facebook! Meet our faculty members, share stories with other pre- and post-op weight loss surgery patients from across the country, write on our wall, and upload your photos for all to see!
These are just a few ways you can take advantage of the exciting social networking technology that Facebook offers. Just do a search for WLS Channel, and let’s be friends!
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Congratulations to Chef Dave, who was recently featured in the Food and Cooking section of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Known as the world’s first bariatric chef, Dave Fouts turned the recipes he developed after his own weight loss surgery into a full-time career helping other post-op patients enjoy delicious and nutritious meals that are easy to make. Miss the scoop from the Sentinel? Click here to read the full article. And stay tuned to the Weight Loss Surgery Channel for the debut of Chef Dave’s new cooking show, Eating Right Every Bite, coming later this spring!
Sincerely,
Craig Thompson
12 Years PostOp RNY
President
Weight Loss Surgery Channel
Posted on 20 March 2009
Greetings!
Tune into the March 20, 2009, edition of WLS News to learn about the connection between excess weight and erectile dysfunction, and discover the impact that carrying those extra pounds can have on your breathing. We’ll also explain how teenage obesity can be as bad as smoking, and take a look at the risk of joint replacement surgery for super-obese patients. Plus we’ll showcase a new seven-step program designed to help children who suffer from obesity move toward a healthy life. And reporter Yvonne McCarthy, host of WLS Journeys, will announce a special contest for weight loss surgery video bloggers. Tune in now to see this week’s newscast!
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| Online Support |
| Get a Daily Dose of Inspiration
Start your day right, with a bite-size serving of encouragement from Craig Thompson, host of 90 Seconds to Success! Now 12 years post-op, Craig offers guidance and support from the heart to members of the weight loss surgery community. Regardless of the kind of procedure you had or where you are at in your weight loss journey, Craig will inspire and challenge you to live your best life each and every day, starting right now!
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| Welcome Our Newest Faculty Member |
 Dr. William P. Adams, Jr.
Dr. Bill Adams is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and has published numerous papers on reconstructive surgery, as well as presented multiple lectures at international conferences and symposia. He has helped hundreds of patients restore the appearance of their bodies and regain their self-confidence after significant weight loss, whether as a result of bariatric surgery or other means. Dr. Adams’ areas of expertise include cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery (including breast augmentation and minimal scar breast lift), rhinoplasty, body contouring, tummy tucks, and liposuction, including ultrasound assisted lipoplasty. He is one of the nation’s leading authorities on breast implants, including cohesive gel implants, and body contouring procedures.
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| Be Our Friend on Facebook |
Connect with Other Weight Loss Surgery Channel Viewers!
Come join the fun by connecting with friends and fans of the Weight Loss Surgery Channel on Facebook! Meet our faculty members, share stories with other pre- and post-op weight loss surgery patients from across the country, write on our wall, and upload your photos for all to see!
These are just a few ways you can take advantage of the exciting social networking technology that Facebook offers. Just do a search for WLS Channel, and let’s be friends!
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Congratulations to Tom Blanchard, who was the lucky winner of our iTunes contest! Tom will receive a $50 Amazon gift card for posting his review of the Weight Loss Surgery Channel programs that are now available as podcasts for download on iTunes. If you haven’t checked ‘em out yet, you can see our iTunes podcasts here!
Sincerely,
Craig Thompson
12 Years PostOp RNY
President
Weight Loss Surgery Channel
Posted on 13 March 2009
Greetings!
In the latest episode of Melting Mama’s Reality Bites, host Beth Sheldon-Badore wants you to get up of your rumpus maximus and get moving post-op, even if your stitches are still smarting from surgery. Plus, she’ll take a swig of a new liquid protein supplement and let you know whether it really tastes like fruit punch or…well, you’ll just have to tune in. Why are you still reading? Click on over to see what Melting Mama’s got in store! |
| Stay Informed |
| WLS News March 13, 2009
In this week’s edition of WLS News, we’ll highlight a promising new partnership in the fight against childhood obesity, and take a ride with a company that makes bikes built for heavy-set pedal-pushers. We’ll also cover a new clinical trial for gastric bypass revision surgery, find out why women store fat differently than men, and investigate whether all those fad diets have any lasting impact when it comes to weight loss. And, naturally, WLS Journeys host Yvonne McCarthy will be on hand to enlighten viewers about an outstanding new website for weight loss surgery support. It’s all in this week’s newscast — check it out!
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| WLS Events |
Pre- and Post-Op Band Patients Gather for National Conference
 Got your tickets yet? The 2009 National Gastric Band Conference is just two weeks away! The focus of this year’s event is “Living the WLS Lifestyle”, and speakers will address topics such as post-op eating, fitness, and emotional changes for patients who are considering or have had the Lap-Band® or Realize Band procedure. The goal is to educate all weight loss surgery patients on the tools for success, so their determination and motivation will result in a lasting transformation and a healthy new life.
Loyal followers of the Weight Loss Surgery Channel are eligible for a special discount on event tickets. Just click here for the Conference Link and enter Username: limited1 and Password: offer. See you in the Big Apple!
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| Catch us on iTunes |
You Can Win $50 Just for Watching!
 We are proud to announce that the Weight Loss Surgery Channel has added several of our shows for free download on iTunes. And, to celebrate, we’re giving away $50 this week to one lucky viewer!
For your chance to win, just visit our iTunes podcasts, watch any show, and leave a comment on iTunes about the program. Then send us a note at info@weightlosssurgerychannel.com telling us which show you commented on, and the name under which it appears. On Thursday, March 19th, we will choose one comment at random and send that person a $50 Amazon gift card. We’ll also announce the winner in next week’s eNewsletter.
So, download 90 Seconds to Success on your iPod, put Melting Mama in your pocket, catch up on the WLS News during your morning workout, or tune into iTunes see Yvonne McCarthy on WLS Journeys…We’ll not only brighten your day, but we could fatten your wallet, too!
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Thanks for your continued support of the Weight Loss Surgery Channel, and remember, we want to hear from you! Drop us a line anytime at info@weightlosssurgerychannel.com or post a comment on the site, and let us know what you think of the programming. Our mission is to help everyone in the WLS community stay healthy and happy, wherever they are in their weight loss journey. We value your input as we strive toward that goal!
Sincerely,
Craig Thompson
12 Years PostOp RNY
President
Weight Loss Surgery Channel
Posted on 06 March 2009
Greetings!
On the March 6, 2009, edition of WLS News, we’ll tell you about former President Clinton’s new campaign to fight childhood obesity. We’ll also show you a special kind of balloon that may help people who struggle with their weight stop overeating, and unveil new policy recommendations designed to combat the growing rate of obesity related to cancer worldwide. Plus, we’ll investigate the growing trend of medical tourism, and our intrepid Internet reporter Yvonne McCarthy, host of WLS Journeys, will highlight two exceptional websites for WLS information and support. Tune in now to see this week’s newscast! |
Patient Education
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Two New Lap-Band Videos Posted
Is the Lap-Band right for you? Before talking with your doctor, get a better understanding of the Lap-Band procedure by visiting our Patient Education section. In the latest additions to our educational library, bariatric surgeons Dr. Ron Hekier and Dr. Rachael Keilin address the advantages and disadvantages of adjustable gastric banding in “Weighing the Facts.” And, Dr. Keilin details the benefits of the Lap-Band for women who want to start a family in “Pregnancy with the Lap-Band.”
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| WLS Events |
Pre- and Post-Op Band Patients Gather for National Conference
 Got your tickets yet? The 2009 National Gastric Band Conference is just two weeks away! The focus of this year’s event is “Living the WLS Lifestyle”, and speakers will address topics such as post-op eating, fitness, and emotional changes for patients who are considering or have had the Lap-Band® or Realize Band procedure. The goal is to educate all weight loss surgery patients on the tools for success, so their determination and motivation will result in a lasting transformation and a healthy new life.
Loyal followers of the Weight Loss Surgery Channel are eligible for a special discount on event tickets. Just click here for the Conference Link and enter Username: limited1 and Password: offer. See you in the Big Apple!
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| Welcome our Newest Faculty Member |
Dr. Adam Smith
 We are proud to welcome the newest member of the Weight Loss Surgery Channel medical faculty, Dr. Adam Smith. With more than 13 years of practice as an laparoscopic surgeon to his credit, Dr. Smith is an experienced bariatric surgeon, having performed more than 2,000 procedures.
Dr. Smith is Associate Clinical Professor in bariatrics at the University of North Texas, and is a member of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery, the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, the Texas Osteopathic Medical Association, the Texas Medical Association, the Tarrant County Medical Society, and many other professional organizations. As a successful Lap-Band patient himself, he is committed to the total treatment of the bariatric patient and a strong proponent of ongoing follow-up care.
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Thank you for continuing to spread the word about the Weight Loss Surgery Channel. By forwarding this email to your friends and family, and to your doctor, you can offer encouragement and support to other pre- and post-op patients, and help make a positive impact on the WLS community.
Sincerely,
Craig Thompson
12 Years PostOp RNY
President
Weight Loss Surgery Channel
P.S. Don’t forget to participate in the weekly poll on our homepage, so we can learn more about you! You can also learn about each other by viewing our past poll results!
Posted on 27 February 2009
Greetings!
 In the February 27th edition of WLS News, we’ll look at the relationship between belly fat and migraines, report on how junk food is affecting the health of our nation’s teens, and check on the up-sizing of kids’ clothing as a result of rising childhood obesity rates. We’ll also find out which foods can keep your liver healthy, and share some surprising findings linking obesity during pregnancy with an increased risk of birth defects. Plus, our intrepid Internet reporter Yvonne McCarthy will check in with one of her favorite websites for WLS information and support. Tune in now to see this week’s newscast! |
Living La Vida Post-Op
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Melting Mama Asks, “Who Are You Calling a Fat-Head?”
She’s baaaack!! Beth Sheldon-Badore, a.k.a. “Melting Mama”, is in rare form once again on the second episode of her own “reality” show, Melting Mama’s Reality Bites. Join Beth as she dishes about the highs and lows of life after weight loss surgery and tackles the topic of how to deal with a fat brain in a thin body. Plus, she’ll divulge one of her favorite low-cal, pouch-friendly sweet treats in her latest product review, and wrap up the show with an inspired rant straight from the heart. Fasten your seatbelts for Melting Mama’s crazy funhouse ride! |
| Welcome Our Newest Faculty Member |
J. Schuh Named Creative Director of the Weight Loss Surgery Channel
 J. Schuh, an award winning animator, cartoonist, designer, illustrator and producer, has joined the Weight Loss Surgery Channel as its new Creative Director. As an independent producer, J. has created animation for a wide variety of clients, including the American Heart Association, Avon, Cingular, Comedy Central, FedEx Kinko’s, JCPenney, Mary Kay Inc, RadioShack, Sherwin Williams, Toyota, and many others. Over the years, he has also worked with and founded several animation studios, and he is the founder of Graphical User Interactive Learning and Development (GUILD), a professional development organization for artists and creative professionals. In addition to his production work, Schuh also serves as adjunct professor at Collin County Community College and Texas A&M Commerce in downtown Dallas, where he teaches Animation, Art Direction, Multimedia and Storyboarding. Please join us in welcoming J. to the Weight Loss Surgery Channel team! |
| WLS Journeys |
Guest Gina Robinson
 Be sure to catch the latest episode of WLS Journeys, as host Yvonne McCarthy interviews Gina Robinson, a hospice nurse who lost 150 pounds after weight loss surgery — and regained 60 before getting back on track. Whether you have had a gastric bypass, Lap-Band, duodenal switch or other procedure, Gina’s there-and-back-again story is one you’ll want hear, and her unwavering humor will have you laughing all the way through. Join Gina and Yvonne as they talk about the trip, only on the Weight Loss Surgery Channel. |
Don’t forget to participate in the weekly poll on our homepage, so we can learn more about you! We have also created a section where you can view past poll results.
Thank you for continuing to spread the word about the Weight Loss Surgery Channel. By forwarding this email to your friends and family, and to your doctor, you can offer encouragement and support to other pre- and post-op patients, and make a positive impact on the WLS community!
Sincerely,
Craig Thompson
12 Years PostOp RNY
President
Weight Loss Surgery Channel
Gina’s story of losing her way on the road to health is one every WLS patient can identify with, and her determination to get back on track will cheer and inspire you. 
