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 Weight Loss Surgery News 08-26-08 [7:10m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (294)

Host: Craig Thompson craig@renewedreflections.com

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Surgeons at Columbia University perform first incision-free weight loss surgery in New York area as part of ongoing TOGA clinical trial

“Release the Brakes” - Worry and fear can hold us back from reaching our full potential. Release the emergency brake that is keeping you stuck, so you can drive forward at full speed.

 

 Weight Loss Surgery News 08-25-08 [6:37m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (161)

Host: Craig Thompson craig@renewedreflections.com

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Obesity Help celebrates ten year anniversary with regional events in Phoenix, Philadelphia

“Today’s Pop Quiz” - As the kids are heading back to school, think about when you used to be in the classroom and how it felt to get hit with a pop quiz. Before and after weight loss surgery, life will continue to surprises us with little “tests”. The good news is, we have the resources to pass with flying colors.

 

 Melting Mama - Up Close and Personal: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (333)

She’s wise. She’s irreverent. She is one of the most visible members of the WLS support community, and we’ve got her on the record!

In this special podcast exclusively for RenewedReflections.com, Melting Mama (a.k.a., Beth Sheldon-Badore) shares the story of her weight loss surgery journey, the impact of weight loss surgery on her family, and the inspiration for her limitless blog and YouTube video posts.

Get to know Melting Mama up close and personal in this special podcast interview!

 

 Weight Loss Surgery News 08-20-08 [7:43m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (415)

Host: Craig Thompson craig@renewedreflections.com

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New guide offers recommendations for patients seeking bariatric surgery outside the U.S., Finland sees dramatic increase in the number of weight loss surgeries

“Sticking to the Pattern” - Are you staying aligned with the pattern or design that you have outlined for your weight loss success, or do you need to go back and mend areas where you’ve taken shortcuts?

Tune in Monday August 25th for a interview with:

MeltingMama - Beth Sheldon-Badore

 

 Weight Loss Surgery News 08-18-08 [6:45m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (365)

Host: Craig Thompson craig@renewedreflections.com

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Weight loss surgery is not a cure for sleep apnea, new study finds; rate of bariatric surgery in Australia skyrockets over past 20 years

“Discipline vs. Regret” - Exercising self-restraint can be challenging, but the small effort of being discipline is far better than the feelings of remorse when we fail to make smart choices

 

 Weight Loss Surgery News 08-15-08 [8:20m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (197)

Host: Craig Thompson craig@renewedreflections.com

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Oregon police officer fired for lying about weight loss surgery; orthopedic surgeons discuss risks and treatments for obese patients

“A Gift for Your Family” - Give your loved ones a break by focusing less on drama, and more on humility

 

 Weight Loss Surgery News 08-14-08 [5:27m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (211)

Host: Craig Thompson craig@renewedreflections.com

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Study examines patients’ decision to have plastic surgery after gastric bypass; Halifax Health Medical Center to air live online broadcast of Lap-Band® surgery

“The Habit of Success” - Success never happens overnight; it is the culmination of repeated right actions that deliver long-term positive results

 

 Weight Loss Surgery News 08-13-08 [6:05m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (202)

Host: Craig Thompson craig@renewedreflections.com

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Rapid weight gain during infancy can predict obesity in adulthood; immigrant children less physically active than U.S.-born children

“What Lies Ahead” - You can’t drive forward in life looking in the rear view mirror; forget about the past and focus on today

 

 Weight Loss Surgery News 08-12-08 [5:35m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (392)

Weight Loss Surgery News 08-12-08

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Host: Craig Thompson craig@renewedreflections.com

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New oral device provides alternative to weight loss surgery; research study assesses risks of prediabetes for obese patients

“Walking Gently through the Day” - Being conscious of how we communicate with others, both intentionally and unintentionally

 

 Weight Loss Surgery News 08-11-08 [4:36m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (380)

Weight Loss Surgery News 08-11-08

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Host: Craig Thompson craig@renewedreflections.com

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New study finds bariatric surgery can reduce cardiac risks; genetic variations may provide clues to weight gain following WLS; new high-dose iron pill can save money over prescription supplements

“Think about the Journey” - Weight loss is not just about the end result, but about the lessons you learn along the way

 

 Weight Loss Surgery News 08-08-08 [6:21m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (243)

Weight Loss Surgery News 08-08-08

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Host: Craig Thompson craig@renewedreflections.com

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Oregon appeals court rules that gastric bypass surgery should be covered by worker’s compensation; New study finds majority of Americans could be overweight within 40 years; Airlines may force obese passengers to pay double

“Family Friday” - Living with someone who has had weight loss surgery

 

 Weight Loss Surgery News 08-07-08 [4:54m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (245)

Weight Loss Surgery News 08-07-08

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Host: Craig Thompson craig@renewedreflections.com

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New incision-free surgery for gastric bypass patients who have regained the weight; Australian government moves to fund weight loss surgery at public hospitals

“A Reed of Hope” - Giving thanks for a new life post-WLS

 

 Weight Loss Surgery News 08-06-08 [8:05m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (239)
 The Third Annual HealthGrades Bariatric Surgery Trends in American Hospitals Study July 2008: Download (94)

Weight Loss Surgery News 08-06-08

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Host: Craig Thompson craig@renewedreflections.com

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Bariatric Surgery Patients Have 65 Percent Lower Chance of Complications at Top-Performing Hospitals: HealthGrades Study

“I Deserve” - The Brain Game

 

 Weight Loss Surgery News 08-05-08 Renewedreflections.com [6:35m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (206)

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 Introduction - Gastric Bypass and Weight Loss Surgery recovery. [2:30m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (182)

Gastric bypass surgery is an extreme weight loss procedure that is performed in two steps. First, a small stomach pouch is created to decrease the amount of food that the patient can eat at one time. Next, a series of bypasses of the duodenum and certain other parts of the small intestine are created to reduce the body’s ability to absorb nutrients found in food.

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