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Join BariNation Founders April Williams, Jason Smith, and Natalie Tierney for an empowering session on cultivating self-love and self-care after bariatric surgery! In this insightful event, we delve into the essentials of personal fulfillment and share practical strategies to embrace self-love confidently. Discover how nurturing this love can lead to a more joyful life. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your well-being and connect with a supportive community!

Have you ever wondered if the pouch reset diet is a good idea or too extreme? In today's episode, Dr. Edmund Chen joins us to break down the myths and misconceptions surrounding pouch reset diets in bariatric surgery. Dr. Chen dives into why quick-fix approaches can be dangerous and emphasizes the importance of building healthy eating habits and staying in touch with your healthcare team. Together, we discuss the goals you should focus on—like non-scale victories and realistic milestones—and why BMI alone doesn't define your health. This conversation is all about redefining success and staying positive on your journey! IN THIS EPISODE: [:29] Check out the BariNation online membership community.  [2:30] Is the pouch reset diet a good idea or too extreme? [5:23] Going back to the basics of tracking and measuring your food. [7:17] Faithfully using the Bari Good Day Checklist found in the BariNation community to stay on track. [9:21] Talk to your healthcare provider when you have a concern. [12:50] Dr. Chen gives the listener advice on this chronic disease.  KEY TAKEAWAYS: Pouch reset diets are not a healthy approach to eating. They mimic the highly restrictive calorie intake of the initial one to two weeks after surgery, which is not sustainable or balanced long-term. Consistent healthy eating habits and regular exercise will help you achieve your weight loss goals. Being mindful of what you eat and making nutritious food choices will significantly affect your overall well-being. Many people let their emotions trigger unnecessary panic about their progress. Instead, focus on setting realistic goals and lean into support from the BariNation community. If you're feeling discouraged, contact your medical provider—they can guide you through the steps needed for your unique situation. RESOURCES: BariNation Website  Join the BariNation Membership community meetups to support you on your journey with obesity treatment. https://barination.com/pages/join-our-community Want to see bonus content? Head over to Patreon to get more and to support the podcast for as low as $5 per month! https://www.patreon.com/BariNationPodcast  GUEST RESOURCES: Texas Center For Surgery - Website TCBAS BariNation Membership - Website Dr. Edmund Chen - LinkedIn BIOGRAPHY: Dr. Edmund Chen, MD Dr. Chen is a published researcher, national presenter, and Master da Vinci bariatric surgeon. He first became interested in bariatric surgery while doing metabolic research at the National Institutes of Health in Washington, D.C., in 2008. Dr. Chen graduated with honors from Johns Hopkins University with a biology degree and earned his medical degree from Cornell University. He then devoted two years to research at Northwestern University and began his general surgical training at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. He graduated from the Duke University Fellowship program for Minimally Invasive Surgery. Dr. Chen is dedicated to performing safe, effective surgery that is individualized for each patient. He is known for delivering the highest level of care with compassion, dignity, and respect for the patient and their family. He exclusively uses the state-of-the-art da Vinci surgical system to optimize patient outcomes. He performs ultra minimally invasive procedures, including gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, LAP-BAND, duodenal switch, omega loop, mini gastric bypass, SADI-S, bariatric revisions, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, and hernia repairs. ABOUT: If the BariNation podcast helps power your bariatric journey, become a monthly podcast supporter and help us produce the show! Visit www.barinationpodcast.com and help us support people treating the disease of obesity with humor, humility, and honesty. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barination/support

On this week's episode we talk about how much of a shock to the system it was to see myself on camera for the first time as we prepare for our first full length video podcast. And we get to share some exciting news about one of our super fans!CHECK US OUT ON FACEBOOKCHECK US OUT ON INSTAGRAMCHECK US OUT ON YOUTUBE

Congratulations! Reaching the one-year mark after your bariatric surgery is a significant milestone in your journey. While weight loss and physical health are vital, it's time to explore beyond the "bariatric bubble." In this episode, the BariNation Co-Founders, April, Jason, and Natalie, share their personal experiences on how they broadened their horizons and reclaimed various aspects of their lives post-surgery. They discuss the importance of not just focusing on the bariatric journey but ensuring your life grows beyond the disease of obesity. Learn how to maintain and enhance your success by adhering to BariNation's Pillars of Bariatric Success: Movement, Mindset, Metabolic Wellness, and Community. They will provide practical tips, motivational insights, and real-life stories to inspire you to live your best life. Surgery was just the beginning; let's discover how your life can flourish beyond bariatrics. Don't miss this empowering episode designed to help you thrive in every aspect of your life! Bari-Nation Community Bio: Bari-Nation supports patients at every stage of their bariatric journey, connecting members with each other and trusted experts in the weight loss surgery community. April Williams: IG: @actively_april - April had a Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG) in July 2019.   Jason Smith: IG: @tha_smithsonian had Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG) in March 2020 and a revision to Single Anastomosis Duodenal Switch (SADI) in December 2023.   Natalie Tierney: IG: @breakingbari_iers - Natalie had Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG) on September 28th, 2020, after two prior surgeries Lap Band in 2009 at age 15 and Bariatric Plication in 2011 at age 18).    ---------------------------------------------------- Visit us online: https://procarenow.com/ Check out our Event Hub for listings of Bari Connected LIVE Events and Support Groups! Our Event Hub: https://procarenow.com/pages/support-group-hub Handouts and Resources for our events: https://procarenow.com/pages/support-group-handouts CHECK OUT OUR FREE SAMPLES: https://procarenow.com/products/free-sample-one-per-customer Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for Bari Connected Replays! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh-56bPUphp4gQSM_3ZXKxQ    Become a friend on our Bari Connected FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552655106771 Join our Bari Connected Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/857060146125284   Want more ProCare Health Vitamins and Supplements? Follow us on these channels! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/procarenow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/procarenow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/procarenow   How to Find BariNation: BariNation website: https://barination.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BariNation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BariNation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bari.nation/ (Bari.Nation) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BariNation (BariNation)   BariNation is an Affiliate of ProCare Health. BariNation Affiliate Link: https://procarenow.com/?ref=taPBXLTKg7EFh  Save 10% off ProCare Health Products with Code: Barination   The BariNation Value At $39, the BariNation Membership Community is one of the most affordable and versatile support communities out there. And because you are a ProCare Health customer, we are extending an exclusive 4-week trial to you because you understand the importance of staying in bariatric compliance!   If you subscribe to a 90-day ProCare Health subscription, you will unlock the lowest BariNation Membership rate of $29 a month, a savings of $120 over the course of a year! LEARN MORE ABOUT THESE! https://procarenow.com/pages/barination   BariNation Podcast episodes mentioned in event: https://open.spotify.com/episode/52tmhFkvJJGiSGb3aEs969?si=814fb991c5ed4d9c  https://open.spotify.com/episode/59Zqkrcmc3xrXW9er9gDMq?si=078fc527d5c749b7

Paul Hickey, President and CEO of ReShape Lifesciences, discusses the company's role in the weight loss industry. The ReShape Lap-Band® and the new ReShape Lap-Band® 2.0 FLEX are tested surgical options for weight loss and weight management and are now being joined in the market by GLP-1 agonists such as Wegovy and Ozempic. While these options are effective for different individuals, Paul emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive approach that includes diet and lifestyle changes. As a society, we have normalized obesity, and more education is needed to inform those with obesity about these effective solutions.  Paul explains, "The weight loss drugs people have been hearing about are the first step for weight loss, along with working with your physician and their team. And then as you move down, the more aggressive treatment, the ReShape products, and in particular the Lap-Band®, which has been around for over 20 years, is the first surgical step performed by a laparoscopic surgeon that goes in and helps to provide for a way to get back on the weight loss path for individuals. And then, beyond that, you have other procedures that are more aggressive that people also have to consider as they continue their journey." "We see physicians today using the GLP-1s as combination therapy for someone who has a Lap-Band® or a gastric sleeve or a gastric bypass who may have had any one of those procedures, including a Lap-Band® for five or ten years and started to plateau or reverse on their weight loss. Those GLP-1s can be administered and prescribed for those who want to get back on the path to weight loss." "There are a lot of differences in the type of obesity that someone has. There are a lot of differences in what treatments work better or worse for individuals. I think the side effect, part of the answer to the question is with the GLP-1s, there's going to be probably more studies to come out to show what side effects the GLP-1s have on different population sets. It is certainly being studied today, and the data out there now is part of the data used to get the drugs approved." #ReShapeLifesciences #LapBandLife #ReShapeLapBand #LapBand #LapBandFLEX #WeightLoss #GLP1 reshapelifesciences.com Listen to the podcast here

Paul Hickey, President and CEO of ReShape Lifesciences, discusses the company's role in the weight loss industry. The ReShape Lap-Band® and the new ReShape Lap-Band® 2.0 FLEX are tested surgical options for weight loss and weight management and are now being joined in the market by GLP-1 agonists such as Wegovy and Ozempic. While these options are effective for different individuals, Paul emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive approach that includes diet and lifestyle changes. As a society, we have normalized obesity, and more education is needed to inform those with obesity about these effective solutions.  Paul explains, "The weight loss drugs people have been hearing about are the first step for weight loss, along with working with your physician and their team. And then as you move down, the more aggressive treatment, the ReShape products, and in particular the Lap-Band®, which has been around for over 20 years, is the first surgical step performed by a laparoscopic surgeon that goes in and helps to provide for a way to get back on the weight loss path for individuals. And then, beyond that, you have other procedures that are more aggressive that people also have to consider as they continue their journey." "We see physicians today using the GLP-1s as combination therapy for someone who has a Lap-Band® or a gastric sleeve or a gastric bypass who may have had any one of those procedures, including a Lap-Band® for five or ten years and started to plateau or reverse on their weight loss. Those GLP-1s can be administered and prescribed for those who want to get back on the path to weight loss." "There are a lot of differences in the type of obesity that someone has. There are a lot of differences in what treatments work better or worse for individuals. I think the side effect, part of the answer to the question is with the GLP-1s, there's going to be probably more studies to come out to show what side effects the GLP-1s have on different population sets. It is certainly being studied today, and the data out there now is part of the data used to get the drugs approved." #ReShapeLifesciences #LapBandLife #ReShapeLapBand #LapBand #LapBandFLEX #WeightLoss #GLP1 reshapelifesciences.com Download the transcript here

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We are going to share a secret that might very well be the way to put motion into the intention of creating less stress and a feeling of more control and calmness as you move into the new year.  What could that be?  Simply… said “de-cluttering”.  Let's look at clearing the physical and emotional space to make room for more happiness and contentment!  Bio: Bari-Nation is a community that supports patients at every stage of their bariatric journey by connecting members to each other, and to trusted experts in the weight loss surgery community.  April Williams: IG: @actively_april - April had Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG) in July 2019.  Natalie Tierney: IG: @breakingbari_iers - Natalie had Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG) on September 28th, 2020, after two prior surgeries (Lap Band in 2009 at age 15 and Bariatric Plication in 2011 at age 18).   ---------------------------------------------------- Visit us online: https://procarenow.com/  Check out our Event Hub for listings of Bari Connected LIVE Events and Support Groups!  Our Event Hub: https://procarenow.com/pages/support-group-hub  Handouts and Resources for our events: https://procarenow.com/pages/support-group-handouts  CHECK OUT OUR FREE SAMPLES: https://procarenow.com/products/free-sample-one-per-customer  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for Bari Connected Replays!  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh-56bPUphp4gQSM_3ZXKxQ   Like our Bari Connected FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552655106771  Join our Bari Connected Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/857060146125284  Want more ProCare Health Vitamins and Supplements? Follow us on these channels!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/procarenow  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/procarenow/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/procarenow  How to Find BariNation:  BariNation website: https://barination.com/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/BariNation  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BariNation  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bari.nation/ (Bari.Nation) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BariNation (BariNation) BariNation is an Affiliate of ProCare Health. BariNation Affiliate Link: https://procarenow.com/?ref=taPBXLTKg7EFh   Save 10% off ProCare Health Products with Code: Barination The BariNation Value At $39, the BariNation Membership Community is one of the most affordable and versatile support communities out there. And because you are a ProCare Health customer, we are extending an exclusive 4-week trial to you because you understand the importance of staying in bariatric compliance! If you subscribe to a 90-day ProCare Health subscription, you will unlock the lowest BariNation Membership rate of $29 a month, a savings of $120 over the course of a year! LEARN MORE ABOUT THESE! https://procarenow.com/pages/barination 

ReShape Lifesciences CEO Paul Hickey joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share significant news regarding the approval of the company's next-generation Lap-Band® 2.0 FLEX by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Hickey told Proactive this FDA approval represents a historic event for ReShape Lifesciences and is expected to serve as a pivotal driver of growth for the company's Lap-Band franchise. The development of the enhanced Lap-Band 2.0 FLEX was led by physicians with a primary focus on improving the overall patient experience. The Lap-Band 2.0 FLEX features innovative FLEX Technology, which acts as a relief valve. This technology enables larger pieces of food to pass through the narrowed passage created by the band more comfortably. Specifically, the band briefly relaxes before returning to its resting diameter, reducing discomfort associated with the passage of large food items through the stoma. This FDA approval marks a significant milestone for ReShape Lifesciences, highlighting the company's commitment to advancing patient-centered innovations in the field of medical devices. The enhanced Lap-Band® 2.0 FLEX is poised to offer an improved and more comfortable solution for individuals seeking medical intervention for weight management and obesity-related concerns.

“Why do I feel this way?” Many emotions can come up after making a major life choice like weight loss surgery; both positive and negative. While the transformation can be very optimistic, sometimes feelings of sadness or loss can unexpectedly drop in. This can be impactful for not only for the person going through the surgery but also their family. The excitement and anticipation of weight loss can often overpower the reality of lifestyle changes that occur and the fear of the unknown. Some can experience a loss of sense of self, or confusion about identity and how one feels about themselves as a person. These include feelings of anxiety, grief, depression, anger, shame, and guilt. Join us as we explore the wide array of emotions – both expected and unexpected!  Bio:                     Bari-Nation is a community that supports patients at every stage of their bariatric journey by connecting members to each other, and to trusted experts in the weight loss surgery community. April Williams: IG: @actively_april - April had Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG) in July 2019. Jason Smith: IG: @ tha_smithsonian_ - Jason Had Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG) March 11, 2020. Natalie Tierney: IG: @breakingbari_iers - Natalie had Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG) on September 28th, 2020, after two prior surgeries (LapBand in 2009 at age 15 and Bariatric Plication in 2011 at age 18).  Visit us online: https://procarenow.com/ Check out our Event Hub for listings of Bari Connected LIVE Events and Support Groups! Our Event Hub: https://procarenow.com/pages/support-group-hub Handouts and Resources for our events: https://procarenow.com/pages/support-group-handouts  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for Bari Connected Replays! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh-56bPUphp4gQSM_3ZXKxQ  Want more ProCare Health Vitamins and Supplements? Follow us on these channels! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/procarenow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/procarenow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/procarenow  How to Find BariNation: BariNation website: https://barination.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BariNation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BariNation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bari.nation/ (Bari.Nation) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BariNation (BariNation) BariNation is an Affiliate of ProCare Health. BariNation Affiliate Link: https://procarenow.com/?ref=taPBXLTKg7EFh  Save 10% off ProCare Health Products with Code: Barination The BariNation Value At $39, the BariNation Membership Community is one of the most affordable and versatile support communities out there. And because you are a ProCare Health customer, we are extending an exclusive 4-week trial to you because you understand the importance of staying in bariatric compliance!   If you subscribe to a 90-day ProCare Health subscription, you will unlock the lowest BariNation Membership rate of $29 a month, a savings of $120 over the course of a year! LEARN MORE ABOUT THESE! https://procarenow.com/pages/barination  

Today's episode is dedicated to addressing a controversial topic - compound pharmacies and GLP-1 medications. The lack of availability and affordability of medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro has become a growing concern. In light of this, The Plus SideZ has invited specialists to educate the community on compounding pharmacies. There is not enough information available on this topic, and our community is in dire need of guidance. Join us as we speak with Dr. Daniel Rosen, Dr. Myra Ahmad, and Dr. Adam Ripley to explore the ins and outs of GLP-1 compounding pharmacies. Our doctors have provided answers to some common questions regarding compound GLP-1 medications. They have addressed concerns about the safety of these medications and whether compound pharmacies are regulated. They have also explained that not all compound pharmacies are created equal and have highlighted some red flags that patients should look out for. Additionally, our doctors have addressed concerns about where compound pharmacies are sourcing drugs like Semaglutide or Tirzepatide, especially since retail brand manufacturers like Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk have stated that they are not providing these medications to them.Bios of our doctor guests Dr. Daniel Rosenhttps://www.weightzen.com/dr-daniel-j-rosen/Daniel J. Rosen, MD – Dr. Rosen is a NYC bariatric surgeon. He specializes in the Lap-Band, Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, the Orbera Weight Loss Balloon, and Duodenal Switch. Dr. Rosen's bariatric practice is based on the Upper East Side, serving the greater New York area including Brooklyn, Northern New Jersey, Long Island, and Manhattan.As a general surgeon, he regularly performs laparoscopic minimally invasive abdominal procedures such as hernia repairs, gallbladder removals, and anti-reflux surgery.He received his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, trained in general surgery at St. Luke's – Roosevelt Hospital Center, and completed fellowship training at New York Presbyterian Hospital. He has a dual fellowship in both bariatric surgery and laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Daniel Rosen was born in Brooklyn and completed his undergraduate degree from Cornell University.Dr. Daniel Rosen is certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), and the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES).  His research has been published in leading surgical journals and is the recipient of multiple awards and recognitions.Dr. Myra Ahmadhttps://www.joinmochi.com/about-usCo-Founder & CEOThe University of Washington,School of MedicineUCSF Medical CenterDr. Adam Ripley, PharmD, RPhDirector of Pharmacy OperationsAequita PharmacyDr. Adam Ripley received his PharmD from the University of North Carolina -Chapel Hill Escheilman School of Pharmacy in 2000.  He completed his Fellowship in Functional and Metabolic Medicine through A4M in 2022. His 20-plus years of experience in multiple aspects of pharmacy practice include advanced specialty training in sterile and non-sterile compounding, pharmacy ownership, community practice, and consultation pharmacy practice.Support the showKim Carlos @DMFKimonMounjaro on TikTokJernine Trott @TheeJernine on TikTokKat Carter @KatCarter7 on TikTokLydia Roberts @mounjaro_GLP_Help on TikTok

Mediterranean Diet after weight loss surgerySuccess after weight loss surgery doesn't end with an operation. It just gets started. The most recalcitrant people to diets are those who undergo weight loss surgery. Weight loss surgery patients were on multiple diets prior to surgical intervention.  The https://www.yourdoctorsorders.com/2022/08/the-modern-mediterranean-diet/ (Mediterranean) Diet is the best post-operative diet one can have. Weight Loss and the Mediterranean DietThe Med Diet is favorable for health. Multiple https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32386663/ (studies) have shown decreased risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and autoimmune disease. What about weight loss? Systematic reviews have shown the Med Diet is equal or superior to other diets for weight loss. However, we found no post-operative program to adopt the Med Diet after weight loss surgery. Preoperative Med DietWe began coaching patients with the Med Diet before surgery. Many insurance companies require a preoperative, physician-supervised diet. In 2010, we began to use the Mediterranean Diet as a template for our patients using the 9-point scale.  Contrary to weight loss plans, our emphasis was learning the Med Diet. Weight Loss Surgery Protocol Liquid PhaseThe immediate post-operative diet emphasized soups and smoothies rich in legumes, vegetables, and fruits. Modular, unflavored protein supplements (whey or pea-based) were used to augment the protein content during this time, as were standard chewable vitamins.  Thus, the beginning of the post-operative plan was already a rich Mediterranean-style diet. Early Solid Food PhaseLegumes and fish were emphasized during the early solid food phase, which were universally easy to digest. One of the favorite Mediterranean-style foods were tacos.  Contrary to popular belief, the Med Diet is not foods commonly eaten in the Mediterranean. Instead, it consists of foods rich in whole grains (corn tacos), fruits (homemade salsa), legumes (lentils), some dairy products (cheese), and fish. We noted lettuce was problematic for some in the early phase, but spinach was easy to digest. Thus salads were based upon spinach rather than lettuce. Later Solid Food PhaseAs the stomach continued to heal, we stressed the increase in food with multiple fiber types.  We de-emphasized red meats, cautioned against excess alcohol, and worked on olive oil as the primary source for fats. Follow upCooking classes were a constant feature of our support group, often bringing in guest chefs from the area and the Food Network. We emphasized the importance of patients learning to cook.  Many of our patients believed that cooking was the most important aspect of their postoperative care. We found that those who learned to cook their meals had better weight loss than those who did not. Validated Food Frequency Questionnaires (FFQ) were used to follow a group of patients. The FFQ were https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6926524/ (validated) using dietary logs during follow-up with patients. Getting in that quantity of foodStomach capacity after weight loss surgery is limited. How, then, does one get in the required amount of food? It is not difficult. All food is measured pre-cooked. Take broccoli. If you take nine ounces of broccoli and bake it, you end up with a small amount of volume but still have the one Mediterranean Diet point. The increase of vegetables in the diet is one way to reduce inflammation. Food increases over timeFood volume increases over time with both the Gastric Sleeve, Lap-Band, and RNY gastric bypass. The answer is not to eat less or take more protein shakes. The answer is to eat better. To have a balanced diet. Putting someone on yet another low-carb plan does not provide a healthy long-term solution.  Protein DeficiencySince meat is not emphasized in the Mediterranean Diet, some patients were concerned about protein intake. Lab tests did not show any patient...

Do waist trainers really work? Why is it so hard for me to lose weight? Find the answers to these questions and more in episode 98 of the Be More Today Show with special guest Dr. Duane Fredericks. An established bariatric surgeon, Dr. Fredericks has had extensive experience in providing surgical and non-surgical methods in medical weight loss. He is an ardent proponent of combining healthy lifestyle choices with the highest quality medical care to put a stop to the obesity epidemic, person by person. The doctor has helped hundreds of his surgical patients successfully lose significant weight, get their lives back and reduce their co-morbid conditions, like diabetes, hypertension and sleep apnea. Long-term weight loss through Standard of Care procedures is largely achieved by surgical interventions that effectively alter gut hormone levels that are responsible for hunger and satiety, thereby leading to a new hormonal weight set point. He has also observed that surgical interventions are only a tool for achieving successful weight loss and if that tool is not managed effectively – through education and appetite control solutions – even surgical interventions can lose their efficacy in the long term. For those patients that have experienced weight regain after weight loss surgery or those who are obese and looking for alternatives to weight loss surgical intervention, Dr Fredericks is seeing patients at his Omega Weight Loss Center, 228 South Orange Ave, South Orange, New Jersey. Dr. Fredericks graduated from Temple University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the Graduate/Temple University Hospital. He did a fellowship in bariatric surgery at New York University studying under renowned surgeons Dr. George Fielding and Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding with a particular focus on the adjustable gastric banding technique in bariatric surgery. He also worked directly for Allergan, the originators of the Lap-Band, and Ethicon, the originators of the Realize Band. For more information about Dr. Fredericks or Dr. Thomas email us directly at drsean@bemoretoday.com.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bemoretoday/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bemoretoday/support

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Is a lap band / gastric band worth it? Here's what you need to know before getting one, and what you can expect from your lap band if you decide to get one.

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In this Episode of Love your Diagnosis, I talk with Andi Herman about her diagnosis of Obesity and living with a relationship to food that was a tapestry of using it to self soothe, for comfort,  but also feeling the effects of shame around it as well. Andi struggled with her body image and relationship to food from a young age and that carried into adulthood. She tried a myriad of ways to stay at a healthy weight but nothing really worked for her......until she was pointed, rather awkwardly, into looking into lapband surgery. For Andi this was a success and she shares the ins and outs of it in this episode. You can email Andi here to ask her anything related to this here: patchandi@gmail.com This is the book written by Andi's surgeon which I found helpful at the time but may be a little out of date now: https://www.amazon.com.au/The-Lap-Band-Solution/dp/0522854125 To find out some ways you can look at using traditional plants as part of your wellness journey particularly for brain enhancing herbs click on the link below https://www.happyherbcompany.com/ You can get my book here which is a raw and honest dialogue of how I went from completely using allopathic medicine to manage a diagnosis of epilepsy, to only using a small amount of medicine and managing the rest with lifestyle choices and other wonderful plant medicines and supplements https://electrogirl.com.au/product/electro-girl-living-a-symbiotic-existence-with-epilepsy-paperback/ Also you can sign up to my quarterly newsletter below where tips and resources will be shared for you about different topics of wellness that you can  feel into and decide if they are right for you. Knowledge is power. http://eepurl.com/hJfOHD If you have a story that you think other people will benefit from and you would like to be on the podcast then contact me at electrogirll55@gmail.com Find me on FB https://www.facebook.com/electrogirlmutterings A little side note: These shows are meant to create food for thought for people going through similar situations. Planting seeds of information about things that perhaps you never knew could and might assist in treating and managing the symptoms associated with your diagnosis.   Alternative treatments are out there to be used, alongside allopathic medicine, or instead of. That part is completely up to you, but gaining knowledge is the first part in empowering yourself back to health. I really hope you get some good ol' nuggets of info from these interviews so you can go and start researching yourself and perhaps even start experimenting on the treatment that feels right for you instead of just letting someone else direct your health decisions. I do everything for this podcast with no financial backing why? because I think it's important to share people's stories and successes in order to empower everyone!! As much as I love it, it does take a huge amount of time and if you would like to donate to the running of the podcast so I keep the podcasts running and free of annoying ads, please fell free to donate anything you feel by clicking on the link. Gratitude! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3TQ95ZU6EXBFQ Thanks for listening and thanks for wanting to empower yourselves to be the best human you https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3TQ95ZU6EXBFQ (Support the show) (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3TQ95ZU6EXBFQ)

In this episode of Medsider Radio, we're talking with ReShape Lifesciences CEO Bart Bandy, who started out selling medical equipment door-to-door, then landed a spot in the first sales class for Ethicon Endo-Surgery. He ran the company's global sales and managed the San Francisco division, before becoming Group Marketing Manager of Karl Storz Endoscopy.In 1999, Bart was recruited to become COO of laparoscopic weight loss startup Inamed. He helped manage the company's $3.5 billion acquisition by Allergan in 2006. Then in 2019, he became CEO and President of ReShape, which had just acquired the Lap-Band, previously owned by Inamed.In this discussion, Bart explains how he writes and tests his presentations for maximum impact, the challenges and solutions of moving manufacturing from Costa Rica to the U.S., and why he wanted to add telemedicine to ReShape Lifesciences without moving away from the brand's core mission.Before we jump into the conversation, I wanted to mention a few things:If you're into learning from proven medtech and healthtech leaders, and want to know when new content and interviews go live, head over to Medsider.com and sign up for our free newsletter. You'll get access to gated articles, and lots of other interesting healthcare content. Second, if you want even more inside info from proven experts, think about a Medsider premium membership. We talk to experienced healthcare leaders about the nuts and bolts of running a business and bringing products to market. This is your place for valuable knowledge on specific topics like seed funding, prototyping, insurance reimbursement, and positioning a medtech startup for an exit.In addition to the entire back catalog of Medsider interviews over the past decade, Premium members get exclusive Ask Me Anything interviews and masterclasses with some of the world's most successful medtech founders and executives. Since making the premium memberships available, I've been pleasantly surprised at how many people have signed up. If you're interested, go to medsider.com/subscribe to learn more.Lastly, here's the link to the full interview with Bart if you'd rather read it instead.

Male or female Rny vsg Lapband or DS it does not matter Visit our patreon! Patreon.com/bariatrica_llc Subscribe to Bariatric and Fitness Nutritionist Cherise Peterson research blog: Bariatricbadass.com

RICH CELENZA talks about how a lot of people are being convinced it's OK to be obese. Or it's OK to gain a lot of weight and not worry about the effect it is going to have on their body. Rich thinks people that are obese need to understand that by them being heavy a lot of times, leads to them getting even heavier in the future. People need to reverse that. People need to start paying attention to what they eat and learning how to help their body, not destroy it.

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week Jenn wanted to discuss the latest weight loss "innovation." It's a device that's installed in your mouth and locks your jaw so you can only open your mouth 2mm. Yes, this is for real! Developed by researchers in New Zealand it's been the talk of the internet and Jenn's take is here for you. Good idea? Bad idea? Helpful or hurtful? Listen for just a few minutes to find out what Jenn thinks! Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full length episodes; new releases every Wednesday. Have an idea for a nutrition nugget? Submit it here: https://saladwithasideoffriespodcast.com/#contact      Become A Member: https://glow.fm/saladwithasideoffries/Want a Free Menu Plan from Jenn? https://www.tlsslim.com/bettermylifenow/weight-loss-profile/?

For many, the pandemic is a wake-up call to pay attention to our mental and physical health. Obesity is a disease that's tied to serious health risks and can significantly increase the risk of severe COVID-19 complications. Dr. John Olsofka, University of Louisville Health, Mary & Elizabeth Hospital Bariatric Program, Lap-Band of Louisville, discusses how people can lose weight and keep it off through various options including modifying their eating habits, lifestyle changes and surgical intervention. Dr. John Olsofka has been in practice for ten years with Louisville Surgical Associates. He completed undergraduate training at Western Kentucky University, attended the University of Louisville School of Medicine, and remained in Louisville for completion of his general surgery training. Dr. Olsofka is board certified in General Surgery and has a special interest in minimally invasive surgical techniques. He maintains a teaching affiliation with the University of Louisville and is known nationally as a clinical instructor for Laparoscopic Ventral Hernias. He is a member of the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons, Louisville Surgical Society, Jefferson County Medical Society as well as the Kentucky Medical Association. Dr. Olsofka's interest in Bariatric Surgery has foundation in the newly developed “minimally invasive” techniques. #COVID19 #Obesity

All of April we've been talking about getting it right and keeping it tight! Tune in as the ladies discuss body confidence and body positivity with Tabitha - The Body Confident Coach (@bodyconcoach)! Listen in as she walks us through her journey and how she's now taken that to help so many others find their inner confidence!To get in on the conversation follow the podcast page on IG:@girlfriends.experience and you can find Shanice (@wutsnot_2luv) and Jennifer (imluvenme4me) hanging out in the comment section.

Hazel Palache, holds certifications as a coach, clinical hypnotherapist, NLP practitioner and stress management counselor.  She is the president  of Your Stairway to Wealth and a best selling author.  Hazel will be discussing her virtual Gastric Lap-Band Hypnosis program. Hazel says; “Wealth is not just about money.  Good health, a joyful spiritual life and financial freedom equal a wealthy life.  She has been in the field of personal, professional and spiritual development for over 20 years and has had many successes both personally and professionally as well as overcoming many life challenges.

We are honored to have the privilege to sit down with Dr. Ortiz again to discuss the hottest topic on the block- metabolic wellness. So many of you were blown away by this new learning in Episode 33 that we had to sit down with him again and deep dive to better understanding what metabolic wellness is and why it should be our lifelong wellness goal. Dr. Ortiz is the world-renowned bariatric surgeon and Medical Director at the Obesity Control Center in Tijuana, Mexico! He is one of the pioneers of bariatric surgery and recognized as a leading authority in the field of bariatric medicine, playing a key role in the development of the Lap-Band, a type of bariatric surgery. He has gone on to pioneer a new type of sleeve procedure that has lower rates of complications and higher rates of success. Episode Topics: Defining metabolic disease, syndrome, and wellness. Understanding the importance of achieving metabolic wellness. Learning how to achieve metabolic wellness. Metabolic wellness resources Follow Dr. Ortiz on social media and visit the Obesity Control Center online! Instagram: @obesitycontrolcenter Website: www.obesitycontrolcenter.com Facebook: @OCCMedicalCenter Episode Mentions: Benjamine Birkman, PhD Jason Fung, MD Eric Westman, MD We also encourage you to VIEW this podcast on our YouTube channel. We shared some graphics and images that aid our visual learners who listen and enjoy listening! If you like what you hear and see, follow/subscribe to the feed and leave us a review! Our goal is to create content that is of value to our community. If you have a topic, idea, question, or threat you would like us to explore in-depth, please leave us a comment on whatever platform you are listening to or watching from or message us directly on Instagram! We are @east2west_wls and welcome your feedback! Please like, share, and review this podcast- your review helps us grow and reach more people. Where to follow along: Website: www.east2westwls.com Instagram: @east2west_wls YouTube: East2West_WLS Jason: @tha_smithsonian April: @actively_april --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/east2westwls/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/east2westwls/support

In this episode, I catch up with Vicky Bonner. One of the first people to take up gastric lap band surgery back in 2002. We talk about how much the landscape has changed with the advent of new bariatric surgeries, and how the perception amongst General Practitioners and the wider community has shifted to become more accepting and embracing of weight loss surgeries. As a leading advocate for 18 years, she continues to inspire others around Australia by attending seminars and sharing her story - a genuine trailblazer when it comes to weight loss surgery. For full episode details, go to www.felicitycohen.com   Show Notes: 2:03 - Looking back to 2002 before social media, we talk about the difficulties and challenges of finding information and GP's lack of knowledge around weight-loss surgeries with only the gastric band available at the time. 4:06 - Vicky expresses her issues when it comes to ordering food in a society that still doesn't understand the importance of meal portions. 5:33 - We discuss the other options that are readily available now with weight loss surgery, with Vicky sharing her love of her gastric lap band. 6:51 - With more information available, the attitudes of General Practitioners (GP) have changed over the years through patients like Vicky who have been strong advocates and early educators in this space. 9:59 - The stigma surrounding surgery still exists in society and the medical industry to date. Vicky shares her struggles with her GP and even her friend's pre and post-surgery. 12:53 - We discuss any medical concerns that were impacting her life before having surgery at a time of little knowledge. But it was her weight that was the biggest concern. 14:03 - Vicky's first plane flight, was to run a seminar with the WLSA team in Wollongong. Since then, she's developed a travel bug and visited America, New Zealand, and Thailand. 14:49 - Post-surgery, Vicky has found herself more physically able to be more engaged with her grandchildren, having a positive impact on her family. Even helping out with her and her husband's hobby of vintage cars. 16:34 - We dive into all the highlights of Vicky's life over the past 18 years ad how it has changed her health and life for the better. 18:51 - Since surgery, Vicky has been able to start a business with her husband that she would not have been able to physically do 18 years ago. 19:33 - Vicky shares some advice for others and how she is now able to have open conversations about weight loss surgery. 21:14 - Suffering from deep vein thrombosis in her legs she wasn't able to do much exercise but that didn't stop her from walking her dogs 3-5k's daily. 22:10 - Vicky's story is one of longevity and she shares her joy of meeting new people from all over Australia at seminars. She even competed in the Gold Coast Marathon one year! 25:38 - Since her journey begun she has made life long friends and has become a part of the WLSA family through staying connected.

How's that for a title!  What's it really like to have lap band surgery? All those questions that you never ask. That's the conversation with Jacinta & Kate. ‘I thought she didn't like me, yelling at me in Russian. Then she wrote a letter....'Jacinta works in aged care and wanted to make a bigger difference in how care was delivered. Come on Australia, we need to do better. Follow Jacinta: https://twobirdz.net/ Welcome to The Women of Influence Podcast 100 Women in 100 Days. Join us in celebrating everyday incredible Australian Women all with a story to tell. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womenofinfluenceofficial/ Email us: katem@team.aceradio.com.au The Women of Influence Podcast is a celebration. Hosted by Kate Meade Produced by Sophie Jackson Australia is home to some remarkable women. They're raising foster families. Running cattle stations. Living inspirational lives. Yet, many of their tales of triumph are never profiled, never celebrated. So we're changing that… every week.. through our Women Of Influence Podcast. You'll fall in love with these women. This podcast is produced by ACE Radio. Find out more at www.aceradio.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bariatric surgery can do more than help us live our life at a healthy weight, it is a tool we can utilize to find true, metabolic healthy. Dr. Ortiz is the world-renowned bariatric surgeon and Medical Director at the Obesity Control Center in Tijuana, Mexico! He is one of the pioneers of bariatric surgery and recognized as a leading authority in the field of bariatric medicine, playing a key role in the development of the Lap-Band, a type of bariatric surgery. He has gone on to pioneer a new type of sleeve procedure that has lower rates of complications and higher rates of success. In this far-reaching and insightful conversation with Dr. Ortiz, the EastwWest_WLS crew discovered the true POWER of bariatric surgery. Our original goal for this conversation was to learn more about Dr. Ortiz and his Obesity Control Center in Mexico, but what we end with was a deep dive into metabolic wellness and a roadmap for how we can use it as a final destination for our bariatric journey. Episode Topics: Why bariatric surgery is necessary for many. The pre-op and post- op experienece. How to prepare for bariatric surgery. How to find health and wellness after surgery. What the bariatric experience is like at OCC! Follow Dr. Ortiz on social media and visit the Obesity Control Center online! Instagram: @obesitycontrolcenter Website: www.obesitycontrolcenter.com Facebook: @OCCMedicalCenter Episode Mentions: Benjamine Birkman, PhD Jason Fung, MD Eric Westman, MD We also encourage you to VIEW this podcast on our YouTube channel. We shared some graphics and images that aid our visual learners who listen and enjoy listening! If you like what you hear and see, follow/subscribe to the feed and leave us a review! Our goal is to create content that is of value to our community. If you have a topic, idea, question, or threat you would like us to explore in-depth, please leave us a comment on whatever platform you are listening to or watching from or message us directly on Instagram! We are @east2west_wls and welcome your feedback! Please like, share, and review this podcast- your review helps us grow and reach more people. Where to follow along: Website: www.east2westwls.com Instagram: @east2west_wls YouTube: East2West_WLS Jason: @tha_smithsonian April: @actively_april --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/east2westwls/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/east2westwls/support

Banded in all the wrong places 

My client and friend Danielle Eisenach-Reichel sits down with me today to talk openingly about her struggle weight health and her weight after her Lap band surgery. We met at a networking event many years ago and we connected because of some concerns she was having about her health after her surgery. If you are looking for why switching brands of supplements  can make a difference , this episode is for you. Many times we look for something quick to help yet you will hear today that with some guidance and support, you can make some natural choices and show up feeling great each day. And it's one day at a time. Grab some tissues! We shed a few tears in this one too. So grateful for my friendship with Danielle and that she shared her story today. We mention personalized health with Me+ology. If you want to check it out, find more here and do your own quick assessment. ---------------------------------Like this podcast ? Give it a 5 start review, subscribe and share . Thank you ! Join me on Facebook in my Juggling the Chaos of Recovery tribe Like what you hear about Shaklee products? Find it here on my website Have a story to share? I'd love to feature you as a guest on my podcast. Click through this link and find the application and schedule Let's keep sharing the great word of recovery 

Season 2 - Episode 10   Another Spouse Episode! Kellie and Mel welcome Kelly! Kelly is Mel's sister-in-law, her husband Matt (Mel's brother) was on a previous episode where he talked about having LAP-Band surgery.  Kelly tells all!

Season 2 Episode 4 This week, Mel and Kellie invite Matt Austin (Mel's Brother!) to the show so they can talk about his experience with laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (LAP-Band, A band, or LAPG Surgery).  We also get BBQ advice from Matt. In his journey, he was on the carnivore diet for over 100 days. Subsequently, he really knows how to cook a steak.

In the 8th installment of the Fit Plug Podcast, Ron sits down with his former client and retired Bariatric Surgeon Dr. Kevin McCowan.    Throughout the podcast, the two discuss an array of topics such as the correct approach to nutrition, how to approach weight loss in the correct manner, the importance of exercise on a regular basis, and a background of Dr. McCowan's expertise, particularly the use of Lap Band for appetite supression.   Be sure to check us out for health and fitness programs by visiting our website www.heatxtreme.com

Join Lana as starts her journey to figure out what health looks like for her. In this episode Lana talks about her past diets, LapBand surgery, losing 100lbs after her LapBand is broken, gaining all the weight back, joining the body positive movement, leaving the body positive movement, removing the LapBand, trying ANOTHER diet, and finally deciding to figure out what a healthy life looks like for her. Join her as she shares the article that made her realize she wasn’t alone in her quest for some weight loss and overall wellness. If you are trying to find your own version of health then this is the episode for you! Losing It In the Anti-Dieting Age, Taffy Brodesser-Akner : https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/02/magazine/weight-watchers-oprah-losing-it-in-the-anti-dieting-age.html Health At Every Size: https://www.sizediversityandhealth.org Connect with Lana: www.lanasimmons.com

We discuss the pros and cons of lapband surgery with special guests, Linda and Mike. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ian903/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ian903/support

Huck joins the podcast and asks Fox tough questions such as: "Why start a Podcast etc.?" (Intro till 16:44), "What are your thoughts on Weight Loss Surgery such as Gastric Bypass or Lap-Band?" (16:45), "What is the good and bad of social media?" (31:35). This interview is unrehearsed and no questions were known prior to this podcast and Huck tries his best to keep Fox on topic (which is nearly impossible). Fox admits he cares deeply about society and culture yet will never pull punches or apologize in order to make a point. Zero Fox are given in this Podcast as usual. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerofox/support

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In this episode, Dr. Alvarez will talk about revisional surgery

Today I'm speaking with Lana Simmons. Lana is the founder of The Lana Simmons Show and sizeHUMAN. Lana is a recovering chronic dieter who does have a long sordid past with the dieting roller coaster (to include LapBand surgery).  In 2012, Lana decided she'd had enough calories, points, low carb, no carb, paleo, food scale drama to last her a lifetime.  She threw away the scale and practices a Health at Every Size® approach concerning health and fitness.   In this episode Lana and I talk about how diet culture has made the idea that women need to be small to be valuable, a difficult myth to bust. We talk about Lana's journey from chronic dieter to her path to practicing self-love (while discovering what loving yourself actually looks like). If you're someone who has “struggled with weight” this is a must listen. Learn more about Lana at www.LanaSimmons.com.

In Episode 52 of the Garbage Time podcast, Katie Nolan updates listeners on how many fans have found Big Papi's bench in Central Park so far (01:36), along with another hint on where to find it (03:32). After reviewing Past Katie's appearance on GT to discuss the ESPN Fantasy app crashing over the weekend (04:26), Fade That Pick returns! Producer Matt is back on the podcast to discuss the Jets/Bills (9:55) and lap band solidarity between Rex and Rob Ryan (13:15). Then, they preview the Dolphins/Patriots (18:12) and Cowboys/Redskins (27:20) games. Finally, Katie answers the hardest #JunkMail question of all time by choosing what beers would go in her ideal six-pack.

Full Body Frequency https://www.facebook.com/FULLBODYFREQUENCY/ Episode 203 FOOD Where do celebrities and foodies go for the most delicious fried chicken and EGGNOG waffles? To Melba's, of course! Melba Wilson, the Harlem born, bred, and buttered restaurateur joins me to talk about her hot new cookbook, "Melba's American Comfort;" throwing down on the Food Network's Chef Bobby Flay; and making comfort food healthy. http://books.simonandschuster.com/Melbas-American-Comfort/Melba-Wilson/9781476795287 http://www.melbasrestaurant.com/#locations CLOTHING Tired of jeans that don't fit? Gap in the back or muffin top stuffin'? Then, you need 2B(Continued)Jeans. Conchita Jamison, the founder and president of this dynamic denim company, joins us for an update and to share her upcoming runway presentation during Full-Figured Fashion Week.  http://www.2bcontjeans.com/#!conchita-e-jamison-founder--president/c1uiz SHELTER We'll change our dieting and spiritual frequencies with Lana Simmons. Lana is the founder and host of The Lana Simmons Show AND sizeHUMAN, a body positivity podcast. She is a recovering dieter whose long and considerable past on the diet roller coaster includes LAP-BAND® surgery. Since Lana's gotten off that ride, the world has become her oyster. http://www.lanasimmons.com/

In this week's episode, we are talking everything surgery - lap sleeve surgery that is. Michelle Hoff and I dive deep into her pre- and post-surgery experience with the Lap Sleeve, not Lap Band, surgery and discuss her motivations on why she chose this type of procedure over others. If you've ever been curious about weight loss procedures, then who better to hear it from than someone who's experienced it first hand!  Plus, Michelle is a total trip and a true gem to chat with - I really enjoyed this interview (and I think you will too).     

6 AM - 3 women found after missing for a decade in Ohio; MailBag; Air Force sex abuse prevention honcho accused of sexual battery; Chris Christie got lap band surgery.

Dr. Liesa Harte offers the latest in anti-aging, weight loss, hormone balancing and optimal health medical care.  She has developed a passion for helping people prevent disease and live vibrant, healthy lives at every age. Dr. Liesa's private Austin practice is the fulfillment of a dream… to provide a unique healthcare experience and a deeper level of personalized care that makes a powerful, lasting difference in the lives of her patients.  Norm Blumenthal, an attorney for workers and consumers.   Cari Weston is licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in both the State of Arizona and Texas. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants.  She is currently a member of the TSCPA Relations with IRS Committee,  Austin Chapter of the TSCPA Scholarship Committee, Treasurer for Canyon Creek Elementary School PTA, and a YMCA girls volleyball coach. Dr. Tim Faulkenberry  has been a practicing surgeon for over 30 years and is the current Chief of Surgery at Seton Northwest, and Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery at St. David's Medical Center in Austin, Texas. His practice includes bariatric surgery and advanced laparoscopic surgery. He performs gastric banding (Lap-Band and Realize Band), gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and revision procedures for the treatment of chronic obesity. He is a fellow of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.”     Jake Carlson, CEO of Dragon Eye Design, a web design and web development firm in Austin, Texas  

Evan Weber, is the CEO of Experience Advertising.com They provide marketing services to merchants and advertisers of all types:  Dr. Ken Hollis is a Board Certified general & bariatric surgeon with more than 25 years of surgery experience. He is a specialist in performing the Lap Band procedure as well as surgeries for the treatment of upper digestive disorders. Darrell James, Diversity Recruiting Expert,  with over 18 years of experience in corporate staffing, human resources, and business development. KarenOwoc is an exercise physiologist and nutritionist and a member of the American College of Sports Medicine. She writes on sports nutrition for organizations, such as USA Volleyball and USA Gymnastics. Karen is a mother and the TV host/producer of The Health Reporter Minute.