Podcasts about wlsfa

Is food addiction sabotaging your weight loss? Interview with Connie Stapleton   Connie is an expert in the addiction field and also does weightless surgery assessments. She goes into detail on why addiction to food goes into the umbrella of addictions and why it can transfer to other during this process while also if you don't do work mentally on your food addiction it can cause regain or sabotage your weight loss surgery journey.    We met Connie Stapleton was at the WLSFA conference in Vegas and after talking to her after just a few minutes we instantly knew we had to get her onto the podcast! She has her own podcast and has several books! She has a very interesting story and has so much knowledge regarding weight loss and weight loss surgery! Give it a listen on every major platform for podcasts! 

Today we're very excited to sit down with Laura the President & CEO of WLSFA to talk about their work in the bariatric community as well as their annual fundraiser that is being held in Las Vegas, April 17th-19th this year! Interested in attending? There's still time! To find out more visit www.wlsfa.org

The Backstage Pass Radio Program is very generously sponsored by BariatricPal.com where you can save 15% at store.bariatricpal.com by using the codes DIVAT or POWERGIRL. We're also sponsored by Slimpressions.com Shapewear and DaddyOs.com retro rockabilly clothing!  We also support the WLSFA, a charitable organization: www.wlsfa.org. Big John is a 6'7" 300 lb trucker who uses a "no excuses" attitude when it comes to weight loss. In 2011, affected by the passing of loved ones and wanting to be there for his family,  he lost 100 lbs while driving a truck full-He's been featured on CNN, AARP, and on a Progressive Insurance commercial.  Additionally, he's been featured in numerous trucking magazines such as Road King, Fleet Owner, and Trucker News Magazine in Canada. Big John currently has a GoFundMe page set up to raise money to produce his first-ever dance fitness DVD:  "Big John's Dance Fitness DVD."  CLICK HERE to support his DVD!  Follow Big John The Dancing Trucker on YouTube and Facebook .

Tonight's program is sponsored by BariatricPal.com, Wellesse.com, Slimpressions.com, and DaddyOs.com!  Don't forget about the discounts when shopping with our sponsors!  Save 15% at store.bariatricpal.com when using the codes DIVAT or POWERGIRL, and save 20% at www.slimpressions.com using the code POWERGIRL until 12/31/16! Taunia hosts the program SOLO tonight, but she'll still have some fun doing some caller giveaways and letting you in on a secret with a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!  Be sure to watch her on Facebook Live @divataunia while the show streams live!  Right after that, she'll be playing a rewind of the very first program this season, so you can get re-introduced to her fabulous new co-host, Powergirl, and also learn more about Antonia Namnath and the Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America and their upcoming conference happening in Portland, Oregon this May, 2017!   To find out more about the conference, you can visit their Facebook page @wlsfa or visit their website at www.wlsfa.org. Please don't forget about our DONOR DRIVE happening now!  If you enjoy the program, please consider making a donation this holiday season to help us keep the program running!  All donations are tax-deductible.  Please visit our donor page here:  https://fundly.com/the-backstage-pass-radio-program

In this week's Under the Bleechers, we discuss our trip to the WLSFA convention, our road trip, Creepers and how to handle them, Apps, and being part of a sometimes ostracized group.

An Interview with Antonia Namnath, CEO and founder of the Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America Antonia, aka Toni, underwent RYGB in 2009 after a life-long struggle with obesity and being oxygen dependent due to Pickwickian Syndrome. As Toni relates in this episode, she was fortunate enough to have the ability to fund her own […]

SURPRISE GUEST:  The lovely Carnie Wilson called in to talk about her appearance at the conference.  The three of us had a lovely chat about weight, support, and progress. On today's program Antonia Namnath joins me to talk about the upcoming Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America upcoming Meet & Greet being held in Las Vegas, NV May 17th-19th.  Get the inside scoop on the events, keynote speaker Carnie Wilson, and call-in with your questions or comments at 347-857-2052 to talk with us live on the show! For more information about the WLSFA, please visit www.wlsfa.org.   Live chat opens 15 mins before show time!  

GETTING AMPED UP FOR VEGAS?!  So are we!  Tonight's program will be all about the WLSFA Meet & Greet, and I'll be joined by my specia co-hosts:  Toni and Lynnda from www.bariatrictv.com and our news anchor Tommy Dumore. We'll be talking about: WLSFA Agenda Outside events (karaoke, bullriding, zip-lining, etc) Individual groups meeting up General Antics and Excitment!  Woot!  Woot! We'll have special guests and everyone is welcome to join in the fun in the live chat room (which opens at 7:45pm EST) and also calling in at 247-857-2052. Tonight's program is sponsored by: Wellesse Bariatric Solutions:  www.wellesse.com Dr. Timothy Katzen of www.360bodylift.com and TLC's "The Real Skinny."

In Episode 28 we talk about a few of the things in the weight loss surgery news. * Liposuction does not permanently remove fat. * Is Obesity a Laughing Matter? * One Size Fits Nobody: Seeking a Steady 4 or a 10 We were joined this week by McNee, Andrea Ullberg, Antonia from the WLSFA, Army Wife, and Baka

In this week's episode of BariatricTV we feature a Drop Zone Freak with a twin! In the Dumping Ground segment we dive into Spring with a contest winner, and launch a new contest that's a twofer. Then, in Altered Reality, we talk about the need for support. Not just from friends and family, but from your fellow Freaks. Finally, we wrap things up with a Freak On segment about the WLSFA's first surgery recipient.

In Episode 21 we chat a bit about the following weight loss surgery stories in the news * A Pacemaker for Your Stomach * They dared to win weight-loss battle - (Update on the New Zealand ladies that went to Korea for Surgery) * WLSFA Gets Some Billboards for the Vegas Meet and Greet We were joined this week by McNee, Ian, Antonia from the WLSFA and Janine Hallewell. Janine is a Kiwi that gave us a bit of an update on what weight loss surgery is like in New Zealand. She is also one of the founders of an organization much like the WLSFA in her country. We encourage you to have a look at all they have going on in the following links. * Weight Loss Surgery New Zealand * Weight Loss Surgery New Zealand Meet and Greet site

*NOTE: Things did get a bit adult during this show so you may want to make sure the kids aren't listening In Episode 13 we chat a bit about the following weight loss surgery stories in the news * When it comes to pay size matters * Binge eater sues NHS for allowing him to get to fat * Guidelines for lowering the risk of weight regain We also have some great weight loss surgery conversation with our friends: Rob, Frank, Marie, Beth and I am sure there is someone else I am forgetting.

In Episode 12 we chat a bit about the following stories in the news, while Toni and Mike enjoy a glass of holiday wine. * Scrutiny of Lap-Band enterprise is overdue * New A&E show "Heavy" We also have some great weight loss surgery conversation with our friends: Allison, Frank, Janine, and Beth aka Trimoon

In this weeks episode of BariatricTV we have a Drop Zone freak that you can really get your arms around. We take a look at another freak that is running for a cause. Talk a little bit about the "Scaring the Newbies" drama that's been going on in the WLS online community. And wrap things up with a consumer guide to weight loss surgery.

In episode 2 of BariatricTV Support Chat Radio we talk about a few things in the news. * Heightened risk of suicide after weight loss surgery * Gastric banding through hypnosis Then we're joined by Baka, Kristopia, Patti5544, Maddie and Joel Sopp and I am sure I am forgetting someone from the forums to let the anarchy begin!

On this week's show our Drop Zone feature is all about ing'ing. We review a book written by a gastric bypass patient that's 30 years our from surgery. Have a look at the best way you can give back to the weight loss surgery community. And wrap things up with a review of a B-12 supplement that's a blast of minty goodness!

On this week's BariatricTV we introduce The Drop Zone segment highlighting your before and afters. We discuss when you should stop posting and go see your doctor. We let you know about a red carpet event in the weight loss surgery community that you're all invited to! And were laying down a challenge to other WLS communities. We then finish things up with a soup that tastes just like a pizza! Really, it tastes just like a pizza!!

We talk with the CEO of the Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America