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Bariatric Radio was designed for the Bariatric Surgery Patient,
so if you are post-operative (already completed your surgery)
or pre-operative (considering Bariatric Surgery) this program is for you.
Whether you tune in live to participate each week by calling one of
our national toll free telephone lines or choose to listen via our
archived broadcasts below, you will be linked into a support network
providing you understandable, useable answers to all of your questions.
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Addiction
Bariatric Radio Comments
Bariatric Surgery
Dependancy
Exercise
Friends & Family
Hair Loss
Monologue
Motivation
Nutrition
Perception
Plateaus
Post Surgery Complications
Progress Report
Psychosurgery
Statistics & Research
Strategies
Success Stories
Support Needs
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| Addiction
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Self-Sabotage & Addiction Switch
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Ellen acknowledges she sabotages herself thus falling back into old habits. With velvet tongue John confronts her well-established habits of passively asking rather than promoting what she needs from others. The question is why? Dissecting her second question reveals the reason for her passivity. Ellen's second question involves a fascinating issue for pleasure dependent people who fall into "Addiction Switch." Once adjustments are realized following Bariatric Surgery, the unfinished issues in our lives re-emerge. Confronted with John's sincere interest, Ellen painfully admits she settled for a marriage that mirrored the dynamics she lived through in her family of origin ? "no time for me." Listen and learn as she realizes the next steps.
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A taste for soda.
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Joy from Missouri calls about an acquired taste for soda, but her true struggle is anything but pop pop fizz fizz. Listen closely as she purges the truth about her real conflict with authority. The more she's told what's in her best interest the more she seeks to sabotage her progress. There's a name for her conflict and Joy knows it.
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Late Night Eating
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Cheryl from California is alarmed her appetite has returned with an attack of late night eating. Listen as John serves up a truth destine to set her free from the seduction of emotional hunger. John contends that successful weight control is not about will power; it’s only about successful strategies.
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The Bad Girl In US All
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Mary from Pico Rivera, California is ten months post-op and is afraid she is sabotaging herself by “getting away with not being obedient.” John questions her about her defiant bad girl behavior. You may be surprised by John’s insight and advice to be more irresponsible rather than less.
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Managing Without Food
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Susan from Bay Side, New York is having Lap Band Surgery next Tuesday. She wants to know how to manage her feelings now that she can no longer use food.
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Lip Service to Personal Growth
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Debbie calling from Pensacola, Florida is desperate. Bariatric Surgery has allowed her to be in complete control of her eating. She calls to admit she suffers from a condition John has termed Addiction Switch. Debbie now uses her credit cards in ways similar to her previous use of food, only now she is in serious financial debt. Having attended four different therapists, John asks her whether she is giving lip service to personal growth and perhaps is in need of more help that she wants? Life is about finding reference points that provide us the courage to take the necessary next step. John continues his call with Debbie by providing her clarity and direction she will need in order to retire the larger debt, which is always emotional.
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Head Hunger
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Kathleen from Chatsworth, California has a problem with head hunger. Listen as John explains the dynamics of head hunger and what she must do to conquer the dissatisfaction experienced by this self confessed worrier.
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| Bariatric Radio Comments
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First Time Listener
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Marina is a first time listener from Los Angeles, California 5 1/2 years post-op. Listen to her reaction having to the previous caller having just stumbled over Bariatric Radio.
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Out of Time But Not Out of Questions
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Annette from Lancaster, California is 6 days out of surgery has a question about supplements. She is getting mixed signals from her WLS surgeon and the support group she attends. Unfortunately, she called at the end of the broadcast and the call wasn't completed, but she was invited to call into Bariatricradio.com at the top of the hour during the next live broadcast – Thursdays, 12 – 1 p.m. (PST).
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| Bariatric Surgery
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Thinking of having Bariatric Surgery.
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Thinking of having Bariatric Surgery, Ruth admits using food to calm her hyper preoccupation with perfection. Listen closely as John explores the social/psychological dynamic behind her struggle with perfectionism. What Ruth is about to learn about a family secret may liberate you too.
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Debbie shares her story.
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Debbie from Connecticut is thrilled about the Bariatric Radio website and wants to share a testimony concerning the long-term life enhancing benefits of Bariartic Surgery. John challenges her to continue listening to the radio program in anticipation of dropping some emotional poundage to go along with her physical weight loss.
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Receiving attention after surgery.
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Ann from Ohio acknowledges that psychological and emotional scars can resurface following even successful Bariatric Surgery. Prior to weight loss people looked right through her, now she is receiving the very attention she craved. If it weren't for her resentment she'd beliving the life. John challenges her with a question she wasn't prepared to answer.
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Unable to find a support group!
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Loretta from South Carolina doesn't have an aftercare support group in her geographical area, so was happy to know of Bariatric Radio.
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Frothing after bariatric surgery.
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Darlene from Georgia had a medical question about frothing. Although she encountered an unexpected challenge, like so many of our callers, Darlene testified to the benefits of Bariatic surgery in spite of her medical complication.
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People don't fail diets, diets fail people.
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Cheryl from New Mexico is a dieting drop out. John likes to say, "People don't fail diets, diets fail people." Cheryl is interested in investigating Bariatric Surgery. John provides a compassionate 2nd opinion and referral – resources – in pursuit of further Evidence Based information.
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Gary Prepares for Surgery
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Gary from Whittier, Ca. is presently 460 lbs. He has been considering Bariatric Surgery for 10 years. He has now scheduled Bi-Pass Surgery for October 8, 2007. John and Gary decide to follow his progress through surgery and beyond to evaluate his progress and improved quality of life.
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Did the Surgeon Show?
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Susan from Pensacola, Florida is 2 1/2 weeks out and is battling hunger. She is very concerned that she can eat what ever she wants with no side effects. The other night she ate a plate of brownies with no negative consequences. John refers her back to her surgeon. Do you think he forgot to show for the surgery?. During this segment, John discusses the idea of satiation – satisfied vs. full. In this extended segment John explores Susan\’s Family of Origin for the context that explains her emotional hunger – the phenomenon frequently described as running on empty.
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| Dependancy
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Terminate to Save
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Cynthia from Florida woke up from a dream and found herself dependant on a nightmare. She's gaining back the weight she worked so hard to loose. Unfortunately for Cynthia, she got back more than her weight. If she is going to have any chance of saving herself and possibly her marriage, she will have to terminate her relationship in order to save it. Confused? Welcome to Cynthia’s world.
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The Root of Incomplience
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Janet from Alexander, Virginia has a question about John's article “A Hole in the Sidewalk.” She finds herself in the hole, but doesn't get out immediately. She wants to know how to get back on track after hitting a plateau. Janet realizes that Bariatric Surgery can only take her so far, then it's up to her. Listen at your own risk as John explores the original root of her lack of compliance. John drills down further to find the context of Janet's refusal to follow good advice. Her revelation may surprise you. Remember, all behavior makes sense in a context. Most of us don't look for the context and settle for the story that storytellers tell.
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| Exercise
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Water Fitness Exercise
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Jean calls from Greensborough, North Carolina. She is a Bypass Patient and a personal Water Fitness Instructor. Jean extols the Benefits of Water Fitness exercise.
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| Friends & Family
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Frustration with people...
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Amy calling from Iowa initially expressed frustration for people who don't do, as they should. She realized she could only learn compassion through understanding her own emotional history. The unfunny thing about persistence is that it is often illogical.
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Losing friends after losing weight.
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Leslie from North Carolina tells the story of her losing friends now that she has lost weight. What she learns is the dynamic that prevents her from questioning behavior she doesn't understand. This dynamic in Leslie is older than most of the people she doesn't confront.
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Concern for a loved one.
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Bob from Florida calls regarding his elderly Aunt who desperately needs more assistance than she may want. John confronts the sad, but liberating fact that you can't have a "want to" for somebody else. John invites her and you into the Bariatric Community with a toll free open invitation.
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Disqualified Testimony
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Valerie from Tennessee, although a living testimony for the success of weight loss following Bariatric Surgery, she has been disqualified from having any influence with her 21 year old son and previous eating buddy. She is learning that you can lead a horse to water but getting him on a two-week liquid diet prior to Bariatric Surgery is quite another story.
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The Need of an Adjustment
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Leanie from Missouri had Lap-Band Surgery. She's worried that she can eat anything. She wants to have her band adjusted for more support, but is anxious. As the story ripens she learns she needs to confront the lack of support from her significant other. Sometimes you need to adjust more than your lap band. John agrees she is swallowing way too much.
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Dealing with Acid Reflux
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Katherine calling in from the seceded state of Michigan is a post-op lap band patient looking for a strategy to deal with her acid reflux along with her unsupportive Gastroenterologist. What’s coming up for her may be more than acid. Listen as John warns against an addiction to struggles
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Who Is This Man?
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Kay from Houston, Texas is a newly wed. She is concerned that their new marriage may be negatively impacted following her husband’s Bariatric Surgery. “I’ve heard that Bariatric Surgery is hard on marriages.”
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Dealing with oversensitivity
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Laurien from Seaside, Ca. is excited about her upcoming Bariatric Surgery, but is concerned about the effects her obesity may have upon her child. What is the chance that an obese parent will pass that condition onto their children? Laurien takes things too personally. Listen as John drills down to learn the source of her sensitivity. If you want to loose the true source of your burdening weight don't touch that dial.
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Unexpected Consequences
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Luzelenia is 3 years post-operative. She has discovered there are certain unexpected consequences following Bariatric Surgery. Her marriage ended when her husband left following her successful surgery. Other friends have discriminated against her now that she is no longer the big one. John's practical advice is sound advice for any occasion. Pull up a comfortable place where you can develop receptivity.
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Mommy See Mommy Do
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Maria calling from Wilmington, California realizes her daughters are evidencing many of the same problems she had when she was a child. Maria admits the mistake was not including her children in her weight loss journey. Listen to this honest accounting of mistakes and planned interventions likely to lead a family to success.
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| Hair Loss
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Hair Loss
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Dorothy calls concerned about her hair loss. John encourages her to follow her intuition and his practical advice. He challenges her to call back with a progress report.
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| Monologue
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After the Honeymoon
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Bariatric Radio makes it possible for you to no longer go to bed at night with the same confusion that woke you up in the morning.
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What a Hole I'm In
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The forgotten subject of Bariatric Surgery is the family support system that must now readjust following a successful outcome. Listen as John discusses his September article “A Hole in The Sidewalk.”
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Rehab vs. Habilitation
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John is not a fan of rehabilitation. Listen closely as he explains the difference between rehabilitation vs. Habilitation. Partner up.
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No Fee's, but a Price
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There are no fees for what we do here on Baratric Radio, but there is a price. You are requested to be present during the broadcast. John asks that you find a place that's comfortable so that you can develop receptivity to what you may hear today.
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Grazing and Other Unhealthy Eating Styles
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In this segment John explains the problem of Grazing. If you want to understand why Grazing is the problem it is and how to break this habit, pay close attention to John's opening remarks. In this extended opening segment John explains healthy and unhealthy eating. You are encouraged to evaluate your own eating style. Listen as John gives you the criteria.
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Relapse Prevention
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Successful relapse prevention requires the support of others and post-surgical management. In this opening segment John discusses the tendency to relapse into old patterns at discernable periods in our post-operative experience. Pull up a chair and get your note pad opened. You will be tested
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Set Up To Fail
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In this extended segment, John discusses five of the most commonly reported explanation prompting WLS patients to relapse. Do you resemble any of this?
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The Role of Exercise
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Low levels of regular physical activity are now identified as the second leading factor in the development of obesity. Research has shown that more than 60 percent of adults in the US do not engage in the recommended amount of daily activity and approximately 25 percent are completely inactive. In this expanded commentary, John explores the role of exercise and the promotion of muscle growth.
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Guidelines For Weight Training
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In this segment the goal of weight training and its demonstrated effects are discussed in detail. In addition, John provides guidelines for anyone seriously considering adding weight training to their workout routine.
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Windows of Opportunity
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Baiatric Surgery does not cure obesity. What it does provide is a tool and time. John discusses this time as the opportunity the bariatric patient has been given to acquire new skills and seek to change previous behavior before the window of opportunity closes and the individual returns to their habituated addictive behavior.
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Cross Addiction
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In this extended segment, John discusses the Wall Street Journal article and the Good Morning America story about the reality of cross addiction following Bariatric Surgery.
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Psychological Satiety
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John's advice is not to demand of Bariatric Surgery what it was never intended to provide. Listen to this wise sage as he discusses expectations the bain of disappointment. In this expanded edition, John explains the emptiness we often confuse, as hunger is actually the hollowness we feel in having lost pieces of ourselves along the way of living out our lives. John explains in detail how pieces of us are taken away, given away, hidden, and simply forgotten about. John gets personal in sharing parts of his life story.
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Parental Influence
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Childhood is the best time to establish healthy habits. In this extended segment, John discusses Parental Influence. The only window of opportunity to impact your children’s vulnerable lives exists in childhood. Pay close attention to this frank discussion.
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Craving Are Not Sweet In Reality
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Joe from Brighton, Colorado is struggling with sweet cravings. He\’s tried different techniques to interrupt his craving. Listen as John drills down to better understand the sour source of his cravings for sweets. Joe is struggling with a metaphor – craving. What is the real issue he is missing? John\’s three recommendations may be pertinent advice for anyone struggling with cravings.
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Craving As A Metaphor
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If you are getting the nutrients you need, cravings are more often than not psychological. Keep a journal and track your cravings vs. your nutrient intake.
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Simple Strategies
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In this segment, John provides simple strategies proven to promote successful health habits each of our families can practice. Get a pen and paper before you listen to this evidence based logic.
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Emotional Sabotage
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John discusses unmet needs as a source for later emotional reactions that sabotage weight control progress. In this extended segment, John chooses to further explore the importance of understanding our Family of Origin.
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Behavior Changes
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John stresses the value in reading his article: 10 Key Behavioral Weight Loss Changes.
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| Motivation
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Are you an "All or Nothing" thinker?
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Are you an "All or Nothing" thinker? Sue challenges John to explain what she had forgotten she already knew about finding the consistent motivation to stick with her self-improvement program. John believes that we all know more than we trust we know. That is why he promotes as much courage on Bariatric Radio as insight.
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Feeling fat when your thin.
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Amanda's call from California is an onion. Before it was pealed she complained of having to deal with her old fat reference points. Once the proverbial onion was pealed we learned she has always felt like a half glass of water. This caused her do for others as a means of compensating for not feeling worthy to do for herself. She learns that if she can't say no in doing for others she likely never said yes. If you resemble this, listen with caution.
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Mary considers Bariatric Surgery
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Mary from California is looking at Bariatric Surgery as a legitimate option. John discusses the value of information seminars. Listen as he addresses her concerns about this lifetime commitment.
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Voice of encouragement
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Carrie from Phoenix, Arizona calls to comment and encourage people who are considering Bariatric Bypass Surgery.
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Second Thoughts
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Melanye having research Bariatric Surgery for sometime is surprised to find at the eve of her surgery she is having second thoughts. Listen closely as John massages the logic from her own conscience, a truth destined to comfort her through her life saving surgery.
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Bariatric Pioneer
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Donna calling from Houston, Texas is a Bariatric Surgery pioneer having her surgery over 14 years ago. Listen to Donna as she discusses how in the absence of support she isolated herself having been sexually abused during childhood. She tells a similar story following Bariatric Surgery having to go it alone without the support of aftercare in those early years when it was thought that surgery was all anyone needed.
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Learning What We Want To Teach
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Yvonne from Dallas, Texas wants to know, “As someone who is asked to explain her success with Baratric Surgery, how might I best communicate my story to others?” John’s advice is appropriate for all of us who desire to help, but wind up teaching what we have yet to completely learn.
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Victory Over Overeating
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Jean calling from Orlando, Florida fears she is stuck in an old habit of overeating. John discusses how to experience victory over overeating by exorcising the past. This is the closest thing to a religious experience Jean’s had in a long time. Bless you sister.
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My Quality of Life Was Merely a Decision Away
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Ann from Grand Rapids, Michigan had lap band surgery and contends it's the very best decision she has ever made. She can now walk up stairs and enjoy the company of younger friends; none of this would be possible if not for Lap Band Surgery.
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Made It To The Top
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Mathew calls in from Laguna Hills, California. His medical doctor recommended the only hope for his survival being 418 lbs. was Bariatric Surgery. Now down to 282 lbs. and counting, although, still overweight, he is enjoying the benefits of his improved quality of life flowing Bariatric Surgery. He reports on a recent trip to the Canadian Rockies he was able to hike at the top of Banff Springs Mountain impossible prior to surgery. I hope you enjoy this colorful progress report from one of life's true enthusiasts.
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| Nutrition
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Fast-Food Nutrition
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Sue from Iowa wants to know how much protein can be consumed at one sitting. John suspects this question exposes a previous fast-food life style. Now post-op, Sue and a few of the criminals in her support group want to consume their nutrition in a hurry and skip steps. "Make that a calcium double double with a protein big gulp." Story has changed but the dynamics remain the same.
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Conflicting Information about Nutrition
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Melanie from Stockton, Ca. just having completed Bariatric Surgery is getting conflicting information. Her support group, people with experience, say one thing and her surgeon say something different. What is she to do? If you have ever gotten conflicting advice or more information than you knew what to do with you won't want to miss this call.
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Where can i find organic protein?
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Rebecca from Sacramento, California, committed to life style change, is doing yoga and eating organically. She wants to know where she can find organic protein and what nutritional recommendations might be appropriate for her rigorous new exercise routine.
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| Perception
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Dumb or Dumber
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Jenny from Maryland confesses after having lost 140 lbs she has reached a weight she can't get beyond. More than a plateau, Jenny has lost her focus. Rather than valuing her new quality of life, she strives for an arbitrary ideal weight. While she argues for BMI, John recommends Dumb and Happy.
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Extra Skin
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Carol of Salt Lake City, Utah concerned about her extra skin adding to her weight following successful bariatric weight loss encourages listeners to join an interactive support group.
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Importance of Support Groups
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Yvonne calling from Dallas, Texas wants to share a testimony regarding the importance of support groups and the value of archiving Bariatric Radio Program segments for second chance therapy.
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Weight-Based Discrimination on the rise
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Debra calling from upstate New York has a comment about the program she heard on “Good Morning America” regarding what could become a growing tread of discriminatory practices companies are using against obese employees requiring them to pay more for their health care premiums than charged for non-obese employees.
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Obesity is No Virus
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Yvonne calling from Dallas, Texas has become concerned after reading John's blog on “Weight-Based Discrimination.” She is concerned about a recent rumor that obesity is caused by a virus. She worries that people will think it can be contracted through contact with those who are obese. John reminds Yvonne “when a person is born stupid it is for a long time.” John inoculates her with the truth anticipating it will raise her immunity to ignorance.
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Second Opinion On Call
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Marge from Pittsburg, Pennsylvania is concerned about getting enough protein in her diet. Additionally, Marge is anxious about her portion size. Sometimes you just need a confident second opinion to lean on.
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Go With The Flow
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Wendy from San Francisco, California calls with a testimonial as to the changes brought about by Bariatric Surgery. John challenges her to use the positive outcome made possible from taking initiative and applying it to other areas of her life.
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Emotional Eating
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Mary from San Diego, California has a question regarding emotional eating. Whenever life serves up a curve ball, Mary swings a bread stick. Food has been her default setting. Listen carefully to Mary's vocabulary as John confronts her dishonesty.
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| Plateaus
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30-Day Plateau?
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Ron from Minnesota is already freaking out after one month and 45 lbs in weight loss that he has hit a plateau. Sounds like he's fallen off a plateau and landed on his but I don't think I'm doing enough. Classic example of getting ahead of the story.
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Hitting two Plateaus
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Janet calling from Alexander, Virginia offers a comment then complains she has hit a plateau. John explains there are two very different plateaus each requiring a different strategy. You will want to take notes and listen carefully as John explains the psychological plateau of anxiety and worry and an effective strategy known as “The Camera Rule of Thumb.”
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Embrace Your Suspected Enemy
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Gail from Modesto, California. Having lost 167 lbs. following successful Bariatric Surgery she is struggling with a 21-day plateau. John advises her to form a new perspective for plateaus and learn to embrace them for the benefits they provide.
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Appetite is returning
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Shirley from Bradenton, Florida finds her appetite is back and she fears what the long term affects may be. John reviews a list of healthy principles and concludes her apprehension is larger than her appetite. Shirley sees her portion size going up from 2 oz. to a cup. She's following all the right advice, but appears to be more fearful than irresponsible. John provides sound advice to anyone threatened by the failed experience of others.
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| Post Surgery Complications
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The Challenge of Gallstones
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Jill from Sterling Heights, Michigan is at her goal weight, but before she can completely celebrate she must contend with problems surrounding her gallstones. Jill admits to be at her wits end due to complications experienced following successful WLS. John presses the question, wondering if she regretted her decision in having Bariatric Surgery due to the complications she’s suffered. If you are contemplating Bariatric Surgery you won’t want to miss Jill's comments.
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| Progress Report
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Amy - Progress Report
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Amy from Indianapolis, Indiana is calling back with a progress report re: her troubled marriage and the life saving advice she learned from Bariatricradio.com. Amy is about to undergo Bariatric Surgery. She heard that unresolved life experience waits for you in the recovery room of the hospital. Deal with me now or deal with my later, but not much later. She’s decided to clear up her act pre-operatively. This is her progress report. Amy desires to seek out therapy to assist her in resolving any remaining issues in her life. John refers her to The Five Commandment article on the Bariatricradio.com website as a starting point for anyone interested in rapid progress.
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A Father\’s Influence
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Luis from Santa Ana, California recognizes the impact his weight has had upon his younger daughter. Luis is making changes for his family that he was never taught as a child. Listen to this man as he discusses the important role he serves as a father and influence in his family.
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| Psychosurgery
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Scrub Up For Psychosurgery
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Mickie know she's lost 200 lbs., but still feels unsuccessfully unacceptable. You are invited to scrub up for this segment of psychosurgery as John cuts through the confusion to uncover Mickie's true issue of life. Learn to train your ear so you too can do more than just chase the story.
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Psychosurgery For The Status Quo
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Cindy from Nashville, Tennessee has reached a plateau, which she realizes coincides with her unsettled marital issues. She dreams of leaving, feeling discontented with her husbands “status quo” behavioral life style. Listen closely as John provides her with strategic language to provoke a more productive potential show down.
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Take That To Your Therapist
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Joyce from Long Beach, California comments about John's September 6, 2007 article, “A Hole in The Sidewalk,” that has wide application for self-evaluation for children and adults alike. Go to Bariatricradio.com and evaluate for yourself.
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Stuck and Can't Get Off The Couch
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Joyce from Long Beach, California reports she is in therapy, but finds she is stuck in her anger. In the next segment John takes extra time to teach her about her feelings of depression and anger. If you are struggling with either feeling or know someone who is you won't want to miss John's explanation.
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Trust Yourself to Know Who To Trust
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Debbie calls in from Pensacola, Florida. Those who heard her voice on September 27 can hear the dramatic improvement resulting from her choosing to follow good advice. Having been sexually abused at a very early age, John understands a lesson in Trust may be just what her life requires. Listen carefully to this primer on Trust.
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What Mantra Is Playing In Your Head?
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Sonya from Hermiston, Oregon has lost 96 lbs the last 5 months with 30 lbs yet to loose. John continues his call with Sonya by explaining the existence of difficulty. Sonya confesses that she is presently sabotaging herself by listening to a mantra of defeat she inherited from her mother. If you too have voices or memories dancing in your head, John's counsel may encourage you.
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Deep Memories Never Retire
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Joyce from Long Beach, California is beginning to grasp the enormity of the psychological/emotional reasons contributing to her previous compulsive eating. She has recently had her emotions triggered by a series of events the least of which was the retirement of her Psychiatrist. You are warned this archive may pick at an old wound much like the one in Joyce's life that had yet to heal. With the compassion of one who has lived the advice, Joyce is confronted about her refusal to bury the dead.
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Cheri from Missouri wonders how much statistical information she must continue to keep track of and for how long? Cheri is finding the advice to become a CBA (Certified Bariatric Accountant) laborious destine to sabotage her long-term success. John warns her not to fall into the minutia trap designed by the dieting industry. A healthy profession is to become a conscious eater not a statistical analyst.
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The Spread of Obesity in a Large Social Network over 32 Years
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Joni from California has progressed post-operatively to the point she is concerned about what lies in front of her in more ways than one. She acknowledges her need for the value a support group provides, But. John advises her not to get ahead of the evolving story. John discusses a Special Article appearing in the July 26, 2007 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine re: "The Spread of Obesity in a Large Social Network over 32 Years." Controversial but evidence-based research - You are encouraged to be informed.
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How to Conquer Snacking Without Will Power
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Kelly from Phoenix, Arizona has regained 15 lbs. and is freaking out. She admits to snacking and is not sure why. She’s being advised to develop more will power. John explains there is no power in will. Weight control requires effective strategies. Listen as John and Kelly finds a strategy likely to insure her success at licking her problem with snacking. Did I say lick?
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Learning To Confront
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Kimberly from Fairfield, California has been heavy all her life. She is anxious about being unable to handle unwanted attention following Bariatric Surgery. John explains what she must surrender to confront unwanted attention.
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Emotionally Bored
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Janet from Los Angeles, California finds that the honeymoon is over after only 2 years following surgery. She exercises and watches her portion size, but she is still struggling. Janet is a self-confessed emotional eater. Anyone who has ever struggled with boredom will want to take note of this discussion.
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Joy from St. Louis, Missouri is making a follow up call. Several weeks ago Joy called and admitted to abusing soda. She calls several weeks later to report the serious medical complications that resulted from her not following advice to avoid carbonation. If you think you are getting away with pop pop fizz fizz, consider giving careful attention to Joy's testimony, it may keep you from popping the top.
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Gaining From The Loss
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Rebecca from Sacramento, California calls in with a progress report. Rebecca has made progress beyond those expected from Bariatric Surgery. She actually decided to change her life style. She is now doing Yoga, became a massage therapist and has started a national support group along with another successful bariatric surgery patient. Her progress she gained from Bariatric Surgery provided the inspiration she needed to start her own business.
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Train Your Trainer
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Tina from California is running into conflict with her trainer whose advice contradicts what she knows to be true about consuming carbohydrates. Add exercise, but not at the expense of undermining your bariatric progress. If you have to train your trainer, you better find a new place to sweat.
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Cookbooks for Bariatric Patients
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Jean from Yuma, Arizona admits to being the tenth member of her family to have Bariatric Surgery. She’s looking for a cookbook that will insure she can continue making delicious meals. Is that possibly how you got here with ten members of your family?
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Networking the Network
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Louise has recently moved to Leesburg, Florida and away from her Lap-Band Surgeon. She is looking to find a network of support that could help her with her readjustments.
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I Deserved The Abuse!?
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Amy from Indiana feels prepared for her upcoming Bariatric Surgery, BUT due to a 13-year abusive relationship she still suffers from major conflict and confusion. She can't be certain the abuse wasn't justified due to her morbid obesity. If you are going to listen to this archive you better be prepared to duck. John swings a pretty direct velvet hammer. This segment is not for the sensitive at heart.
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Support Group Decomposition
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Dawn from Austin, Texas calls to express caution about the composition of your support group. Mixing methods of weight loss and control in support groups may have unexpected consequences. Some people are dieters, while others are practicing self-will, and still others have committed to bariatric surgery. Not all support is the same. Dawn encourages others to network to insure the support a person receives is specific to their weight loss method of choice.
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Support Group Boundry Problems
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Yvonne from Dallas, Texas does online support in Bariatric Surgery. She confesses that she has boundary problems. Recently one patient committed suicide. She wants to know what her responsibility is in this and other situations. John explains that we each owe others three things but nothing more. If you resemble Yvonne's dilemma then develop receptivity for what's to come.
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The Question Posed by Loneliness
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Jessica from Whittier, California is 5 1/2 months post-op. No longer distracted by a preoccupation for food she has made a discovery. Not only does she live alone, but also more importantly she is lonely. You are invited to join Jessica as she listens to John address the question posed by loneliness.
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Drowning is Isolation
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Patty from Liberty Hill, Texas had WLS in August and is now having trouble with water, not too little, but too much. Patty is also having problems getting enough protein. Patty's real issue is not what you might expect. She has an arms length transaction with her own life experience. Listen to how many times she admits to not knowing. Isolation causes us to be cut off from resources destined to promote our progress.
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Locating a Physical Trainer
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Kerry calling from Los Angeles, California testifies to the challenge of locating a physical trainer who understands the unique needs of the Bariatric Community in matters related to exercise.
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Kim calling in from Imperial, Nebraska is a physical therapist who had lab band surgery three years ago. She discusses the value of seeking out a physical therapist before beginning any exercise regime. This is virtual support at it’s best.
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Mekala calling from Belleview, Washington stumbled upon Bariatric Radio. She is not a Bariatric Surgery patient and is still dieting on Optifast. John encourages her to refer to his articles on the Bariatric radio.com site. The 10 Key Behavioral Weight Loss Changes listed in his article are valid reminders for everyone who wants victory in the battle of the bulge.
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Barbara 6 1/2-years post-op leads a support group in Redding, California. John encourages everyone to print the articles found on Bariatricradio.com to be used as discussion topics. Consider Bariatric Radio as your resource library. If you don\’t see what you need call.
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30-Day Plateau? |
| Ron from Minnesota is already freaking out after one month and 45 lbs in weight loss that he has hit a plateau. Sounds like he's fallen off a plateau and landed on his but I don't think I'm doing enough. Classic example of getting ahead of the story. |
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80% of Statistics are made up on the Spot |
| Cheri from Missouri wonders how much statistical information she must continue to keep track of and for how long? Cheri is finding the advice to become a CBA (Certified Bariatric Accountant) laborious destine to sabotage her long-term success. John warns her not to fall into the minutia trap designed by the dieting industry. A healthy profession is to become a conscious eater not a statistical analyst. |
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Are you an "All or Nothing" thinker? |
| Are you an "All or Nothing" thinker? Sue challenges John to explain what she had forgotten she already knew about finding the consistent motivation to stick with her self-improvement program. John believes that we all know more than we trust we know. That is why he promotes as much courage on Bariatric Radio as insight. |
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A taste for soda. |
| Joy from Missouri calls about an acquired taste for soda, but her true struggle is anything but pop pop fizz fizz. Listen closely as she purges the truth about her real conflict with authority. The more she's told what's in her best interest the more she seeks to sabotage her progress. There's a name for her conflict and Joy knows it. |
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After the Honeymoon |
| Bariatric Radio makes it possible for you to no longer go to bed at night with the same confusion that woke you up in the morning. |
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Appetite is returning |
| Shirley from Bradenton, Florida finds her appetite is back and she fears what the long term affects may be. John reviews a list of healthy principles and concludes her apprehension is larger than her appetite. Shirley sees her portion size going up from 2 oz. to a cup. She's following all the right advice, but appears to be more fearful than irresponsible. John provides sound advice to anyone threatened by the failed experience of others. |
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Amy - Progress Report |
| Amy from Indianapolis, Indiana is calling back with a progress report re: her troubled marriage and the life saving advice she learned from Bariatricradio.com. Amy is about to undergo Bariatric Surgery. She heard that unresolved life experience waits for you in the recovery room of the hospital. Deal with me now or deal with my later, but not much later. She’s decided to clear up her act pre-operatively. This is her progress report. Amy desires to seek out therapy to assist her in resolving any remaining issues in her life. John refers her to The Five Commandment article on the Bariatricradio.com website as a starting point for anyone interested in rapid progress. |
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A Father\’s Influence |
| Luis from Santa Ana, California recognizes the impact his weight has had upon his younger daughter. Luis is making changes for his family that he was never taught as a child. Listen to this man as he discusses the important role he serves as a father and influence in his family. |
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Bariatric Pioneer |
| Donna calling from Houston, Texas is a Bariatric Surgery pioneer having her surgery over 14 years ago. Listen to Donna as she discusses how in the absence of support she isolated herself having been sexually abused during childhood. She tells a similar story following Bariatric Surgery having to go it alone without the support of aftercare in those early years when it was thought that surgery was all anyone needed. |
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Behavior Changes |
| John stresses the value in reading his article: 10 Key Behavioral Weight Loss Changes. |
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Concern for a loved one. |
| Bob from Florida calls regarding his elderly Aunt who desperately needs more assistance than she may want. John confronts the sad, but liberating fact that you can't have a "want to" for somebody else. John invites her and you into the Bariatric Community with a toll free open invitation. |
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Cookbooks for Bariatric Patients |
| Jean from Yuma, Arizona admits to being the tenth member of her family to have Bariatric Surgery. She’s looking for a cookbook that will insure she can continue making delicious meals. Is that possibly how you got here with ten members of your family? |
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Conflicting Information about Nutrition |
| Melanie from Stockton, Ca. just having completed Bariatric Surgery is getting conflicting information. Her support group, people with experience, say one thing and her surgeon say something different. What is she to do? If you have ever gotten conflicting advice or more information than you knew what to do with you won't want to miss this call. |
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Cross Addiction |
| In this extended segment, John discusses the Wall Street Journal article and the Good Morning America story about the reality of cross addiction following Bariatric Surgery. |
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Craving Are Not Sweet In Reality |
| Joe from Brighton, Colorado is struggling with sweet cravings. He\’s tried different techniques to interrupt his craving. Listen as John drills down to better understand the sour source of his cravings for sweets. Joe is struggling with a metaphor – craving. What is the real issue he is missing? John\’s three recommendations may be pertinent advice for anyone struggling with cravings. |
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Craving As A Metaphor |
| If you are getting the nutrients you need, cravings are more often than not psychological. Keep a journal and track your cravings vs. your nutrient intake. |
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| Debbie from Connecticut is thrilled about the Bariatric Radio website and wants to share a testimony concerning the long-term life enhancing benefits of Bariartic Surgery. John challenges her to continue listening to the radio program in anticipation of dropping some emotional poundage to go along with her physical weight loss. |
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Disqualified Testimony |
| Valerie from Tennessee, although a living testimony for the success of weight loss following Bariatric Surgery, she has been disqualified from having any influence with her 21 year old son and previous eating buddy. She is learning that you can lead a horse to water but getting him on a two-week liquid diet prior to Bariatric Surgery is quite another story. |
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Dumb or Dumber |
| Jenny from Maryland confesses after having lost 140 lbs she has reached a weight she can't get beyond. More than a plateau, Jenny has lost her focus. Rather than valuing her new quality of life, she strives for an arbitrary ideal weight. While she argues for BMI, John recommends Dumb and Happy. |
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Dealing with Acid Reflux |
| Katherine calling in from the seceded state of Michigan is a post-op lap band patient looking for a strategy to deal with her acid reflux along with her unsupportive Gastroenterologist. What’s coming up for her may be more than acid. Listen as John warns against an addiction to struggles |
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Dealing with oversensitivity |
| Laurien from Seaside, Ca. is excited about her upcoming Bariatric Surgery, but is concerned about the effects her obesity may have upon her child. What is the chance that an obese parent will pass that condition onto their children? Laurien takes things too personally. Listen as John drills down to learn the source of her sensitivity. If you want to loose the true source of your burdening weight don't touch that dial. |
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Drowning is Isolation |
| Patty from Liberty Hill, Texas had WLS in August and is now having trouble with water, not too little, but too much. Patty is also having problems getting enough protein. Patty's real issue is not what you might expect. She has an arms length transaction with her own life experience. Listen to how many times she admits to not knowing. Isolation causes us to be cut off from resources destined to promote our progress. |
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Deep Memories Never Retire |
| Joyce from Long Beach, California is beginning to grasp the enormity of the psychological/emotional reasons contributing to her previous compulsive eating. She has recently had her emotions triggered by a series of events the least of which was the retirement of her Psychiatrist. You are warned this archive may pick at an old wound much like the one in Joyce's life that had yet to heal. With the compassion of one who has lived the advice, Joyce is confronted about her refusal to bury the dead. |
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Did the Surgeon Show? |
| Susan from Pensacola, Florida is 2 1/2 weeks out and is battling hunger. She is very concerned that she can eat what ever she wants with no side effects. The other night she ate a plate of brownies with no negative consequences. John refers her back to her surgeon. Do you think he forgot to show for the surgery?. During this segment, John discusses the idea of satiation – satisfied vs. full. In this extended segment John explores Susan\’s Family of Origin for the context that explains her emotional hunger – the phenomenon frequently described as running on empty. |
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Extra Skin |
| Carol of Salt Lake City, Utah concerned about her extra skin adding to her weight following successful bariatric weight loss encourages listeners to join an interactive support group. |
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Embrace Your Suspected Enemy |
| Gail from Modesto, California. Having lost 167 lbs. following successful Bariatric Surgery she is struggling with a 21-day plateau. John advises her to form a new perspective for plateaus and learn to embrace them for the benefits they provide. |
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Emotional Eating |
| Mary from San Diego, California has a question regarding emotional eating. Whenever life serves up a curve ball, Mary swings a bread stick. Food has been her default setting. Listen carefully to Mary's vocabulary as John confronts her dishonesty. |
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Emotionally Bored |
| Janet from Los Angeles, California finds that the honeymoon is over after only 2 years following surgery. She exercises and watches her portion size, but she is still struggling. Janet is a self-confessed emotional eater. Anyone who has ever struggled with boredom will want to take note of this discussion. |
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Emotional Sabotage |
| John discusses unmet needs as a source for later emotional reactions that sabotage weight control progress. In this extended segment, John chooses to further explore the importance of understanding our Family of Origin. |
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Frothing after bariatric surgery. |
| Darlene from Georgia had a medical question about frothing. Although she encountered an unexpected challenge, like so many of our callers, Darlene testified to the benefits of Bariatic surgery in spite of her medical complication. |
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Frustration with people... |
| Amy calling from Iowa initially expressed frustration for people who don't do, as they should. She realized she could only learn compassion through understanding her own emotional history. The unfunny thing about persistence is that it is often illogical. |
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Feeling fat when your thin. |
| Amanda's call from California is an onion. Before it was pealed she complained of having to deal with her old fat reference points. Once the proverbial onion was pealed we learned she has always felt like a half glass of water. This caused her do for others as a means of compensating for not feeling worthy to do for herself. She learns that if she can't say no in doing for others she likely never said yes. If you resemble this, listen with caution. |
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Fast-Food Nutrition |
| Sue from Iowa wants to know how much protein can be consumed at one sitting. John suspects this question exposes a previous fast-food life style. Now post-op, Sue and a few of the criminals in her support group want to consume their nutrition in a hurry and skip steps. "Make that a calcium double double with a protein big gulp." Story has changed but the dynamics remain the same. |
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First Time Listener |
| Marina is a first time listener from Los Angeles, California 5 1/2 years post-op. Listen to her reaction having to the previous caller having just stumbled over Bariatric Radio. |
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Go With The Flow |
| Wendy from San Francisco, California calls with a testimonial as to the changes brought about by Bariatric Surgery. John challenges her to use the positive outcome made possible from taking initiative and applying it to other areas of her life. |
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Gary Prepares for Surgery |
| Gary from Whittier, Ca. is presently 460 lbs. He has been considering Bariatric Surgery for 10 years. He has now scheduled Bi-Pass Surgery for October 8, 2007. John and Gary decide to follow his progress through surgery and beyond to evaluate his progress and improved quality of life. |
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Gaining From The Loss |
| Rebecca from Sacramento, California calls in with a progress report. Rebecca has made progress beyond those expected from Bariatric Surgery. She actually decided to change her life style. She is now doing Yoga, became a massage therapist and has started a national support group along with another successful bariatric surgery patient. Her progress she gained from Bariatric Surgery provided the inspiration she needed to start her own business. |
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Grazing and Other Unhealthy Eating Styles |
| In this segment John explains the problem of Grazing. If you want to understand why Grazing is the problem it is and how to break this habit, pay close attention to John's opening remarks. In this extended opening segment John explains healthy and unhealthy eating. You are encouraged to evaluate your own eating style. Listen as John gives you the criteria. |
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Guidelines For Weight Training |
| In this segment the goal of weight training and its demonstrated effects are discussed in detail. In addition, John provides guidelines for anyone seriously considering adding weight training to their workout routine. |
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Hitting two Plateaus |
| Janet calling from Alexander, Virginia offers a comment then complains she has hit a plateau. John explains there are two very different plateaus each requiring a different strategy. You will want to take notes and listen carefully as John explains the psychological plateau of anxiety and worry and an effective strategy known as “The Camera Rule of Thumb.” |
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Hair Loss |
| Dorothy calls concerned about her hair loss. John encourages her to follow her intuition and his practical advice. He challenges her to call back with a progress report. |
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How to Conquer Snacking Without Will Power |
| Kelly from Phoenix, Arizona has regained 15 lbs. and is freaking out. She admits to snacking and is not sure why. She’s being advised to develop more will power. John explains there is no power in will. Weight control requires effective strategies. Listen as John and Kelly finds a strategy likely to insure her success at licking her problem with snacking. Did I say lick? |
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Head Hunger |
| Kathleen from Chatsworth, California has a problem with head hunger. Listen as John explains the dynamics of head hunger and what she must do to conquer the dissatisfaction experienced by this self confessed worrier. |
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Importance of Support Groups |
| Yvonne calling from Dallas, Texas wants to share a testimony regarding the importance of support groups and the value of archiving Bariatric Radio Program segments for second chance therapy. |
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I Deserved The Abuse!? |
| Amy from Indiana feels prepared for her upcoming Bariatric Surgery, BUT due to a 13-year abusive relationship she still suffers from major conflict and confusion. She can't be certain the abuse wasn't justified due to her morbid obesity. If you are going to listen to this archive you better be prepared to duck. John swings a pretty direct velvet hammer. This segment is not for the sensitive at heart. |
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Losing friends after losing weight. |
| Leslie from North Carolina tells the story of her losing friends now that she has lost weight. What she learns is the dynamic that prevents her from questioning behavior she doesn't understand. This dynamic in Leslie is older than most of the people she doesn't confront. |
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Late Night Eating |
| Cheryl from California is alarmed her appetite has returned with an attack of late night eating. Listen as John serves up a truth destine to set her free from the seduction of emotional hunger. John contends that successful weight control is not about will power; it’s only about successful strategies. |
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Learning What We Want To Teach |
| Yvonne from Dallas, Texas wants to know, “As someone who is asked to explain her success with Baratric Surgery, how might I best communicate my story to others?” John’s advice is appropriate for all of us who desire to help, but wind up teaching what we have yet to completely learn. |
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Lip Service to Personal Growth |
| Debbie calling from Pensacola, Florida is desperate. Bariatric Surgery has allowed her to be in complete control of her eating. She calls to admit she suffers from a condition John has termed Addiction Switch. Debbie now uses her credit cards in ways similar to her previous use of food, only now she is in serious financial debt. Having attended four different therapists, John asks her whether she is giving lip service to personal growth and perhaps is in need of more help that she wants? Life is about finding reference points that provide us the courage to take the necessary next step. John continues his call with Debbie by providing her clarity and direction she will need in order to retire the larger debt, which is always emotional. |
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Learning To Confront |
| Kimberly from Fairfield, California has been heavy all her life. She is anxious about being unable to handle unwanted attention following Bariatric Surgery. John explains what she must surrender to confront unwanted attention. |
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Locating a Physical Trainer |
| Kerry calling from Los Angeles, California testifies to the challenge of locating a physical trainer who understands the unique needs of the Bariatric Community in matters related to exercise. |
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Mary considers Bariatric Surgery |
| Mary from California is looking at Bariatric Surgery as a legitimate option. John discusses the value of information seminars. Listen as he addresses her concerns about this lifetime commitment. |
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Managing Without Food |
| Susan from Bay Side, New York is having Lap Band Surgery next Tuesday. She wants to know how to manage her feelings now that she can no longer use food. |
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My Quality of Life Was Merely a Decision Away |
| Ann from Grand Rapids, Michigan had lap band surgery and contends it's the very best decision she has ever made. She can now walk up stairs and enjoy the company of younger friends; none of this would be possible if not for Lap Band Surgery. |
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Made It To The Top |
| Mathew calls in from Laguna Hills, California. His medical doctor recommended the only hope for his survival being 418 lbs. was Bariatric Surgery. Now down to 282 lbs. and counting, although, still overweight, he is enjoying the benefits of his improved quality of life flowing Bariatric Surgery. He reports on a recent trip to the Canadian Rockies he was able to hike at the top of Banff Springs Mountain impossible prior to surgery. I hope you enjoy this colorful progress report from one of life's true enthusiasts. |
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Mommy See Mommy Do |
| Maria calling from Wilmington, California realizes her daughters are evidencing many of the same problems she had when she was a child. Maria admits the mistake was not including her children in her weight loss journey. Listen to this honest accounting of mistakes and planned interventions likely to lead a family to success. |
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Networking the Network |
| Louise has recently moved to Leesburg, Florida and away from her Lap-Band Surgeon. She is looking to find a network of support that could help her with her readjustments. |
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No Fee's, but a Price |
| There are no fees for what we do here on Baratric Radio, but there is a price. You are requested to be present during the broadcast. John asks that you find a place that's comfortable so that you can develop receptivity to what you may hear today. |
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Obesity is No Virus |
| Yvonne calling from Dallas, Texas has become concerned after reading John's blog on “Weight-Based Discrimination.” She is concerned about a recent rumor that obesity is caused by a virus. She worries that people will think it can be contracted through contact with those who are obese. John reminds Yvonne “when a person is born stupid it is for a long time.” John inoculates her with the truth anticipating it will raise her immunity to ignorance. |
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Out of Time But Not Out of Questions |
| Annette from Lancaster, California is 6 days out of surgery has a question about supplements. She is getting mixed signals from her WLS surgeon and the support group she attends. Unfortunately, she called at the end of the broadcast and the call wasn't completed, but she was invited to call into Bariatricradio.com at the top of the hour during the next live broadcast – Thursdays, 12 – 1 p.m. (PST). |
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People don't fail diets, diets fail people. |
| Cheryl from New Mexico is a dieting drop out. John likes to say, "People don't fail diets, diets fail people." Cheryl is interested in investigating Bariatric Surgery. John provides a compassionate 2nd opinion and referral – resources – in pursuit of further Evidence Based information. |
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Psychosurgery For The Status Quo |
| Cindy from Nashville, Tennessee has reached a plateau, which she realizes coincides with her unsettled marital issues. She dreams of leaving, feeling discontented with her husbands “status quo” behavioral life style. Listen closely as John provides her with strategic language to provoke a more productive potential show down. |
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Psychological Satiety |
| John's advice is not to demand of Bariatric Surgery what it was never intended to provide. Listen to this wise sage as he discusses expectations the bain of disappointment. In this expanded edition, John explains the emptiness we often confuse, as hunger is actually the hollowness we feel in having lost pieces of ourselves along the way of living out our lives. John explains in detail how pieces of us are taken away, given away, hidden, and simply forgotten about. John gets personal in sharing parts of his life story. |
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Parental Influence |
| Childhood is the best time to establish healthy habits. In this extended segment, John discusses Parental Influence. The only window of opportunity to impact your children’s vulnerable lives exists in childhood. Pay close attention to this frank discussion. |
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Receiving attention after surgery. |
| Ann from Ohio acknowledges that psychological and emotional scars can resurface following even successful Bariatric Surgery. Prior to weight loss people looked right through her, now she is receiving the very attention she craved. If it weren't for her resentment she'd beliving the life. John challenges her with a question she wasn't prepared to answer. |
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Rehab vs. Habilitation |
| John is not a fan of rehabilitation. Listen closely as he explains the difference between rehabilitation vs. Habilitation. Partner up. |
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Relapse Prevention |
| Successful relapse prevention requires the support of others and post-surgical management. In this opening segment John discusses the tendency to relapse into old patterns at discernable periods in our post-operative experience. Pull up a chair and get your note pad opened. You will be tested |
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Scrub Up For Psychosurgery |
| Mickie know she's lost 200 lbs., but still feels unsuccessfully unacceptable. You are invited to scrub up for this segment of psychosurgery as John cuts through the confusion to uncover Mickie's true issue of life. Learn to train your ear so you too can do more than just chase the story. |
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Self-Sabotage & Addiction Switch |
| Ellen acknowledges she sabotages herself thus falling back into old habits. With velvet tongue John confronts her well-established habits of passively asking rather than promoting what she needs from others. The question is why? Dissecting her second question reveals the reason for her passivity. Ellen's second question involves a fascinating issue for pleasure dependent people who fall into "Addiction Switch." Once adjustments are realized following Bariatric Surgery, the unfinished issues in our lives re-emerge. Confronted with John's sincere interest, Ellen painfully admits she settled for a marriage that mirrored the dynamics she lived through in her family of origin ? "no time for me." Listen and learn as she realizes the next steps. |
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Second Thoughts |
| Melanye having research Bariatric Surgery for sometime is surprised to find at the eve of her surgery she is having second thoughts. Listen closely as John massages the logic from her own conscience, a truth destined to comfort her through her life saving surgery. |
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Second Opinion On Call |
| Marge from Pittsburg, Pennsylvania is concerned about getting enough protein in her diet. Additionally, Marge is anxious about her portion size. Sometimes you just need a confident second opinion to lean on. |
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Support Group Decomposition |
| Dawn from Austin, Texas calls to express caution about the composition of your support group. Mixing methods of weight loss and control in support groups may have unexpected consequences. Some people are dieters, while others are practicing self-will, and still others have committed to bariatric surgery. Not all support is the same. Dawn encourages others to network to insure the support a person receives is specific to their weight loss method of choice. |
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Stuck and Can't Get Off The Couch |
| Joyce from Long Beach, California reports she is in therapy, but finds she is stuck in her anger. In the next segment John takes extra time to teach her about her feelings of depression and anger. If you are struggling with either feeling or know someone who is you won't want to miss John's explanation. |
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Support Group Boundry Problems |
| Yvonne from Dallas, Texas does online support in Bariatric Surgery. She confesses that she has boundary problems. Recently one patient committed suicide. She wants to know what her responsibility is in this and other situations. John explains that we each owe others three things but nothing more. If you resemble Yvonne's dilemma then develop receptivity for what's to come. |
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Set Up To Fail |
| In this extended segment, John discusses five of the most commonly reported explanation prompting WLS patients to relapse. Do you resemble any of this? |
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Simple Strategies |
| In this segment, John provides simple strategies proven to promote successful health habits each of our families can practice. Get a pen and paper before you listen to this evidence based logic. |
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Stumbling Over Resources |
| Mekala calling from Belleview, Washington stumbled upon Bariatric Radio. She is not a Bariatric Surgery patient and is still dieting on Optifast. John encourages her to refer to his articles on the Bariatric radio.com site. The 10 Key Behavioral Weight Loss Changes listed in his article are valid reminders for everyone who wants victory in the battle of the bulge. |
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Support Group Resource |
| Barbara 6 1/2-years post-op leads a support group in Redding, California. John encourages everyone to print the articles found on Bariatricradio.com to be used as discussion topics. Consider Bariatric Radio as your resource library. If you don\’t see what you need call. |
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Thinking of having Bariatric Surgery. |
| Thinking of having Bariatric Surgery, Ruth admits using food to calm her hyper preoccupation with perfection. Listen closely as John explores the social/psychological dynamic behind her struggle with perfectionism. What Ruth is about to learn about a family secret may liberate you too. |
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The Spread of Obesity in a Large Social Network over 32 Years |
| Joni from California has progressed post-operatively to the point she is concerned about what lies in front of her in more ways than one. She acknowledges her need for the value a support group provides, But. John advises her not to get ahead of the evolving story. John discusses a Special Article appearing in the July 26, 2007 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine re: "The Spread of Obesity in a Large Social Network over 32 Years." Controversial but evidence-based research - You are encouraged to be informed. |
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Train Your Trainer |
| Tina from California is running into conflict with her trainer whose advice contradicts what she knows to be true about consuming carbohydrates. Add exercise, but not at the expense of undermining your bariatric progress. If you have to train your trainer, you better find a new place to sweat. |
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Terminate to Save |
| Cynthia from Florida woke up from a dream and found herself dependant on a nightmare. She's gaining back the weight she worked so hard to loose. Unfortunately for Cynthia, she got back more than her weight. If she is going to have any chance of saving herself and possibly her marriage, she will have to terminate her relationship in order to save it. Confused? Welcome to Cynthia’s world. |
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The Need of an Adjustment |
| Leanie from Missouri had Lap-Band Surgery. She's worried that she can eat anything. She wants to have her band adjusted for more support, but is anxious. As the story ripens she learns she needs to confront the lack of support from her significant other. Sometimes you need to adjust more than your lap band. John agrees she is swallowing way too much. |
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The Bad Girl In US All |
| Mary from Pico Rivera, California is ten months post-op and is afraid she is sabotaging herself by “getting away with not being obedient.” John questions her about her defiant bad girl behavior. You may be surprised by John’s insight and advice to be more irresponsible rather than less. |
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Take That To Your Therapist |
| Joyce from Long Beach, California comments about John's September 6, 2007 article, “A Hole in The Sidewalk,” that has wide application for self-evaluation for children and adults alike. Go to Bariatricradio.com and evaluate for yourself. |
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The Bubbles I Like Don't Like Me |
| Joy from St. Louis, Missouri is making a follow up call. Several weeks ago Joy called and admitted to abusing soda. She calls several weeks later to report the serious medical complications that resulted from her not following advice to avoid carbonation. If you think you are getting away with pop pop fizz fizz, consider giving careful attention to Joy's testimony, it may keep you from popping the top. |
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The Root of Incomplience |
| Janet from Alexander, Virginia has a question about John's article “A Hole in the Sidewalk.” She finds herself in the hole, but doesn't get out immediately. She wants to know how to get back on track after hitting a plateau. Janet realizes that Bariatric Surgery can only take her so far, then it's up to her. Listen at your own risk as John explores the original root of her lack of compliance. John drills down further to find the context of Janet's refusal to follow good advice. Her revelation may surprise you. Remember, all behavior makes sense in a context. Most of us don't look for the context and settle for the story that storytellers tell. |
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Trust Yourself to Know Who To Trust |
| Debbie calls in from Pensacola, Florida. Those who heard her voice on September 27 can hear the dramatic improvement resulting from her choosing to follow good advice. Having been sexually abused at a very early age, John understands a lesson in Trust may be just what her life requires. Listen carefully to this primer on Trust. |
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The Question Posed by Loneliness |
| Jessica from Whittier, California is 5 1/2 months post-op. No longer distracted by a preoccupation for food she has made a discovery. Not only does she live alone, but also more importantly she is lonely. You are invited to join Jessica as she listens to John address the question posed by loneliness. |
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The Role of Exercise |
| Low levels of regular physical activity are now identified as the second leading factor in the development of obesity. Research has shown that more than 60 percent of adults in the US do not engage in the recommended amount of daily activity and approximately 25 percent are completely inactive. In this expanded commentary, John explores the role of exercise and the promotion of muscle growth. |
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Testimony of a Physical Therapist |
| Kim calling in from Imperial, Nebraska is a physical therapist who had lab band surgery three years ago. She discusses the value of seeking out a physical therapist before beginning any exercise regime. This is virtual support at it’s best. |
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The Challenge of Gallstones |
| Jill from Sterling Heights, Michigan is at her goal weight, but before she can completely celebrate she must contend with problems surrounding her gallstones. Jill admits to be at her wits end due to complications experienced following successful WLS. John presses the question, wondering if she regretted her decision in having Bariatric Surgery due to the complications she’s suffered. If you are contemplating Bariatric Surgery you won’t want to miss Jill's comments. |
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Unable to find a support group! |
| Loretta from South Carolina doesn't have an aftercare support group in her geographical area, so was happy to know of Bariatric Radio. |
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Unexpected Consequences |
| Luzelenia is 3 years post-operative. She has discovered there are certain unexpected consequences following Bariatric Surgery. Her marriage ended when her husband left following her successful surgery. Other friends have discriminated against her now that she is no longer the big one. John's practical advice is sound advice for any occasion. Pull up a comfortable place where you can develop receptivity. |
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Voice of encouragement |
| Carrie from Phoenix, Arizona calls to comment and encourage people who are considering Bariatric Bypass Surgery. |
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Victory Over Overeating |
| Jean calling from Orlando, Florida fears she is stuck in an old habit of overeating. John discusses how to experience victory over overeating by exorcising the past. This is the closest thing to a religious experience Jean’s had in a long time. Bless you sister. |
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Weight-Based Discrimination on the rise |
| Debra calling from upstate New York has a comment about the program she heard on “Good Morning America” regarding what could become a growing tread of discriminatory practices companies are using against obese employees requiring them to pay more for their health care premiums than charged for non-obese employees. |
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Who Is This Man? |
| Kay from Houston, Texas is a newly wed. She is concerned that their new marriage may be negatively impacted following her husband’s Bariatric Surgery. “I’ve heard that Bariatric Surgery is hard on marriages.” |
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What a Hole I'm In |
| The forgotten subject of Bariatric Surgery is the family support system that must now readjust following a successful outcome. Listen as John discusses his September article “A Hole in The Sidewalk.” |
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Where can i find organic protein? |
| Rebecca from Sacramento, California, committed to life style change, is doing yoga and eating organically. She wants to know where she can find organic protein and what nutritional recommendations might be appropriate for her rigorous new exercise routine. |
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What Mantra Is Playing In Your Head? |
| Sonya from Hermiston, Oregon has lost 96 lbs the last 5 months with 30 lbs yet to loose. John continues his call with Sonya by explaining the existence of difficulty. Sonya confesses that she is presently sabotaging herself by listening to a mantra of defeat she inherited from her mother. If you too have voices or memories dancing in your head, John's counsel may encourage you. |
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Water Fitness Exercise |
| Jean calls from Greensborough, North Carolina. She is a Bypass Patient and a personal Water Fitness Instructor. Jean extols the Benefits of Water Fitness exercise. |
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Windows of Opportunity |
| Baiatric Surgery does not cure obesity. What it does provide is a tool and time. John discusses this time as the opportunity the bariatric patient has been given to acquire new skills and seek to change previous behavior before the window of opportunity closes and the individual returns to their habituated addictive behavior. |
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