Posted on 23 April 2009
In the latest episode of Melting Mama’s Reality Bites, host Beth Sheldon-Badore shares “pearls of freakin’ wisdom” on what life is really like after weight loss surgery — regardless of which procedure you had — and tackles the topic of getting enough vitamins and nutrients post-op. Although not a doctor or dietician, Beth has learned from her own diligent research how to avoid nutritional deficiencies, and she shares her best practices on getting enough of the good stuff (with a teaspoon of humor to help the medicine go down). She’ll also give the inside scoop on a couple of choco-licious protein powders, and wag a finger at those who claim that weight loss surgery is the “easy way out”. Click on the player to see what Melting Mama’s got in store, and be sure to share your thoughts in the Comments box below!
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Posted on 25 March 2009
Beth Sheldon-Badore, known to fans in the WLS community as “Melting Mama”, tackles the topic of camouflaging extra skin in the latest episode of Melting Mama’s Reality Bites. Post-op viewers will definitely appreciate her tips for dealing with the awkward transition period as you’re losing large amounts of weight, from managing your wardrobe to hiding unsightly flaps and folds. Plus, she’ll turn you on to a tasty protein drink with a little extra kick, before closing out the show with some thoughts about the many ways in which people commemorate reaching their weight loss goal, from tattoos to trophies. Click on the player to see what Melting Mama’s got in store, and be sure to share your thoughts in the Comments box below!
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Posted on 11 March 2009
In the latest episode of Melting Mama’s Reality Bites, WLS veteran and popular YouTube personality Beth Sheldon-Badore encourages viewers to 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. And, of course, Beth closes out the show with her trademark rant straight from the heart. Why are you still reading? Click on the player to see what Melting Mama’s got in store!
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Posted on 25 February 2009
Join Beth Sheldon-Badore, WLS veteran and YouTube superstar, as she serves up the real dish on life after weight loss surgery. In this episode of Melting Mama’s Reality Bites, Beth tackles the topic of how to deal with a fat brain in a thin body. Plus, she’ll divulge a tasty pouch-friendly treat that is low in calories and tantalizing to the tongue in her latest product review, and then wrap up the show with an inspired rant straight from the heart. Fasten your seatbelts for Melting Mama’s crazy funhouse ride!
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Posted on 13 February 2009
The Lap-Band® is a powerful tool to promote rapid weight loss and improved health for people who struggle with being seriously overweight. But, the Lap-Band is just that — a tool — and for adjustable gastric banding surgery to be most effective, patients need to significantly change their eating and exercise habits, as well.
In this brief, informative video husband-and-wife bariatric surgeons Dr. Ron Hekier and Dr. Rachael Keilin map out the steps to long-term Lap-Band success. Their simple, clear guidance will help you make an informed decision if you are considering Lap-Band surgery, and will help you stay on track to heath and happiness if you are a Lap-Band patient. Click the player below to watch! Read the full story
Posted on 13 February 2009
Tune into WLS News each week for the new research findings related to the treatment of obesity and co-morbidities, as well as lifestyle stories that can help you stay on track toward weight loss success!
In the February 13, 2009, newscast, learn about a new online support program for Lap-Band patients, discover how growth hormone can help WLS patients retain healthy muscle post-op, and find out whether chili peppers hold the key to weight loss.
Plus, we’ll take a look at how the current economic recession is affecting our waistlines, and WLS Journeys host Yvonne McCarthy will spotlight one of her favorite websites for WLS information and support.
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Posted on 10 February 2009
At long last, Melting Mama makes her international, utterly fantastical debut on the Weight Loss Surgery Channel! Join everybody’s favorite WLS YouTube Superstar as she serves up the real dish on life after bariatric surgery — from the honeymoon highs to the burpy lows. Plus, she metes out the honest scoop on different bariatric products, and closes each show with an inspired rant that will have you leapin’ from your seat and ready to take on the world!
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Posted on 06 February 2009
Tune into WLS News each week for the latest research related to the treatment of obesity, as well as other medical information and human interest stories that can help you stay on track toward weight loss success!
In the February 6, 2009, newscast, get the scoop on a $2.3 million federal grant to fight obesity among U.S. immigrants, discover how losing weight can improve your memory, find out why some people who struggle with obesity may simply be hard-wired to overeat, and take a peek behind the scenes at a recent fashion event for post-op weight loss surgery patients. Plus, WLS Journeys host Yvonne McCarthy will shine the spotlight on one of her favorite websites for WLS information and support in our weekly feature, “WLS on the World Wide Web”.
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