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#003 - Nicole and I discuss her weigh loss journey.

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Release Date: 08/02/2018

#29 - Kate Fuss and Bariatric Help show art #29 - Kate Fuss and Bariatric Help

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As a bariatric patient who's 4+ years out, weight regain is normal and expected. Resetting ones life and eating patterns to lose that weight is not easy however. Kate joined me in studio and we discussed what asking for help again looks like.   What things can I do to get "back on track".  What barriers stand in my way? Am I truely alone, floating in a sea of nothing ness with no wear to turn?   Kate helped me "level set" and I hope you find the information just as helpful as I did.    If you are stuck, dont know how to get back on track, and are wanting to know...

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#028 - State of the Podcast show art #028 - State of the Podcast

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We're Back! 

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#021 - Surgery Date and Emotions show art #021 - Surgery Date and Emotions

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This was Kerry's and my final discussion before her actual surgery. She was assigned a date, and we chatted about what her final steps were to be cleared for surgery.  The next time we chat, Kerry will be on the post-surgery side of the fence.  The final steps, exams, and days leading up to surgery can be very emotional. Listen as Kerry gives an inside peak into what those finals days and hours were like. 

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#020 – Reversing Regain show art #020 – Reversing Regain

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Regain happens to almost everyone that loses weight. Weight was designed to fluctuate, and when old habits creep back in, weight can tend to increase.  With it can come a wave of negative emotion, which can cause some of us to eat even more, causing us to put on even more weight.  So how do we stop the merry-go-round cycle of regain? Give a listen to my conversation with Marilyn Clark. Shes a certified Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach and someone who battles with weight-loss herself.  We spoke about the "Why" it happens, and the "How" it makes us feel, but more importantly she...

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#019 - Make Resolutions Stick show art #019 - Make Resolutions Stick

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Tired of making New Years resolutions and then breaking them before March? In this episode Dr. John Chuback joined me on air to discuss how to change ones perspective on life and how they view whats a priority in their life. We often get stuck running in the maze of life and we often forget that we don't even need to run the maze at all.  Dr. Chuback wrote a book titled "Make Your Own Damn Cheese" and its a about a mouse named Earl. Earl meets all sorts of friends in the maze that help him understand that instead of running through the maze searching for scraps of cheese, Earl can make...

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#018 - A Bariatric Journey - Pre-Surgery show art #018 - A Bariatric Journey - Pre-Surgery

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Kerry and I chat this week about what her final preparations for bariatric surgery recovery is all about. What things is she worried about, looking forward to, and finally preparing for. Her surgery date is a few weeks away, and how is she preparing. How much is she exercising Has she had an moments of mental doubt? Elective surgery vs required procedure... How does she view it. Surgery risks, is it worth the risk? Pros vs Cons of surgery and of not having surgery. Whats her biggest fear going into surgery? The stress of fitting in with others post-op What's the ""? What does surgery...

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#017 - Finally Me! show art #017 - Finally Me!

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What is it like to live your life every single day, and to feel like a balloon that's at it's breaking point that's just about to explode? What's it like to live your life and to feel like you are not your true self at all? What's it like to go on a journey of self discovery via bariatric surgery? What changes? Does your personality change? Does your attitude change? What do you lose? What do you gain? Does any of this sound familiar to you and your story? If so... click play and join us in this episode as I talk to Alicia Hill-Marceau. She's a wife, a mother, a daughter, a friend, and someone...

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#016 - A Bariatric Journey -  Surgery Intake show art #016 - A Bariatric Journey - Surgery Intake

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We continue our discussion with Kerry concerning her decision to have bariatric surgery.  Why did she choose surgery? How did she select her surgeon / medical team? From start to finish, how long did the process take? What tests were required? What options for surgery did she have? In summary we discuss all of the important steps one may go through in preparing to have bariatric surgery. Want to have an idea of what the process is all about... well tune in!

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#015 - Reeger Discusses the State of Obesity show art #015 - Reeger Discusses the State of Obesity

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Reeger Cortell - FNP-C from The Weight Loss Surgery Podcast joined me in studio this month to discuss the future of obesity and bariatric surgery. Reeger has been in the trenches treating obesity one patient at a time as a certified family nurse practitioner since 2007. Her podcast, which she personally began in 2013 has helped thousands of people, including myself.  It was an honor to have her join us on air this month!  Here are just a few of of the high points from our discussion.  Why medical terminology should not be a barrier to learning Bile Acid's role as a hormone and...

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#014 - A Bariatric Journey Begins show art #014 - A Bariatric Journey Begins

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This episode is the inaugural episode of a 25 part mini-series that will run over the course of the next year!  A Bariatric Journey, will document one woman's struggle with weight, and her story into how bariatric surgery became her choice.  Kerry has agreed to let this podcast follow her life over the course of the next year while we walk, talk, and discuss her adventure into having bariatric surgery. What was life like pre-surgery? Why did she decide to have surgery? What was surgery like? What was recovery like? What's life like emotionally on any given day?   WeighInRadio...

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Nicole and I sit down and discuss what her weight loss journey was like.

A few of the topics discussed:

  1. What was dealing with control issues like.
  2. Overcoming an abusive relationship.
  3. Dealing with multiple eating disorders.
  4. How focusing on exercise can change your life.
  5. Weight loss and pregnancy.
  6. Dealing with food addiction
  7. How dumping from RNY can be.
  8. Making yourself a priority