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Ok, be honest with me. Do you talk to yourself? Do you say negative things to yourself, aka, negative self talk? Do you remember when and why you started talking negatively to yourself? Doesn’t make you feel so good, does it? Psychologist Dr. Connie Stapleton joins me today to help you get a better understanding of how negative self talk gets started and key steps you can take now to stop it.
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Joining me in the studio is Atlanta-based psychologist Dr. Connie Stapleton. You know that Dr. Connie brings her vast experience in the mental health aspect of bariatrics to the table. She gets right to the core of the issues and always shares practical ways for you to improve your relationships with food, other people and most importantly with yourself. Today she’s doing that with negative self talk.
Website: http://www.conniestapletonphd.com
BariAftercare: The Podcast; available on phone podcast apps, Apple podcasts and most other podcatchers
Questions I ask Dr. Connie:
In your experience what causes negative self talk? Are there triggers that kick it off and at what age does it tend to start or does age even matter?
It seems like there would be a lot of negative consequences from engaging in consistent negative self-talk
Is negative self talk as common among men or kids as it is women?
How do we stop negative self-talk?
Can you share some examples of how to change negative self-talk into something more positive?
What last thought do you want to leave us with Dr. Connie?
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I just googled the word “immunity” and guess how many results popped up in 0.5 seconds? 1 billion, 400 million! Think people are concerned about their immune system? Are you? Are there foods that can help keep your immune system healthy? Yes, there are. I have a list to share that you can add into your diet.
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Bariatric Surgery Success Episode #54 covering must-have vitamins and minerals including vitamin D
Your immune system is a fascinating, intricate and very capable system made up of different organs, cells, and proteins that work together. It goes into action when some type of foreign invader such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites tries to hack into your body, take over and make you sick.
Does an Immune-Boosting Diet Really Exist?
Some of the nutrients which are critical for the healthy functioning of immune cells include vitamins C, D and E, folate, zinc, selenium, iron, and copper.
Foods discussed where you find these particular vitamins and minerals:
Probiotic and prebiotic foods
Citrus foods like oranges, tangerines and grapefruit
Salmon, tuna and sardines, egg yolks
Oysters, crab, shrimp and mussels
Beef, ham, veal, sardines, mussels, oysters, chicken or turkey
Nuts, seeds, avocado and spinach
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Did you know? Your total cholesterol level and your triglyceride level may both improve, that is decrease, within six months of bariatric surgery. Can eating certain foods also help that cholesterol level lower? Yes they can. I have seven bariatric-friendly foods to share that you will want to add to your diet.
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Just a reminder, if you’re searching for a private facebook group where you can ask questions and talk about what’s on your mind, come join me. My group is called Bariatric Surgery Success with dietitian Dr. Susan Mitchell. I’ll put a link in the show notes or search by name on Facebook…again that’s Bariatric Surgery Success with dietitian Dr. Susan Mitchell
https://www.facebook.com/groups/bariatricsurgerysuccesswithdrsusanmitchell
Let’s talk about seven of my favorite bariatric-friendly cholesterol lowering foods and how they benefit cholesterol levels:
Avocados
Tea
Nuts
Oats
Beans
Olives and Olive Oil
Dark Chocolate
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Becky said that her weight is coming off very slowly since her bariatric surgery. It’s hard for her not to get frustrated seeing the massive weight loss that others are experiencing. Do you feel just like Becky? What is it with slow weight loss? Don’t go anywhere and let’s talk about slow losers after surgery.
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Becky requested that we cover slow losers after surgery. She’s not alone. Slow weight loss has been brought up in the Facebook group before. I agree with Becky that when your weight is coming off very slowly while others seem to be losing so quickly, it’s hard not to get frustrated.
Podcast Guests:
Bariatric Dietitian Isabel Maples, RD
Bariatric Coordinator
UVA Health in Haymarket, Virginia
Gayle Brazzi Smith MS, RDN, CSOWM, LDN
Registered & Licensed Dietitian
Email: [email protected]
Website: OrlandoHealth.com/Bariatrics
Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery Institute
Questions we discuss:
Do you find that people lose differently after WLS? I’m not referring to weight itself specifically but rather how weight is lost over time and when this happens?Do the various surgeries differ in the amount of weight typically lost?Is what loss after surgery tied at all to your weight when you go into surgery?Does the amount of muscle mass you have before surgery affect weight loss after?Do you think the type of diet followed after surgery affects the speed of weight loss?You’re the dreaded slow loser and you hit a plateau. How do you jumpstart the loss again? What are your favorite strategies that work?What tips do you suggest to get that weight loss engine going again?New research in obesity: there seems to be a malfunction in these signals that the brain’s sending out. The gut/brain axis.By the way, if you’re searching for a private facebook group where you can ask questions and talk about what’s on your mind, come join me. My group is called Bariatric Surgery Success with dietitian Dr. Susan Mitchell. Search by name on Facebook…again that’s Bariatric Surgery Success with dietitian Dr. Susan Mitchell or use this link:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/bariatricsurgerysuccesswithdrsusanmitchell
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Do you sleep well? How many hours a night do you average? Five or less? Seven or more? Can getting the sleep your body craves keep you from feeling hungry? Could a good night’s sleep even affect your weight or and that dreaded weight regain after surgery? I have five benefits of a good night’s sleep to share that you don’t want to miss. You’re going to like them.
By the way, if you’re searching for a private facebook group where you can ask questions and talk about what’s on your mind, come join me. My group is called Bariatric Surgery Success with dietitian Dr. Susan Mitchell. Search by name on Facebook…again that’s Bariatric Surgery Success with dietitian Dr. Susan Mitchell or use this link:
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If you’re a short sleeper, you’re averaging five hours or less a night. This sleep pattern is tied to increased hunger and weight gain. Totally opposite of what happens when you sleep 7-9 hours a night.
I'll talk about these five benefits to your body after surgery of a good night’s sleep…I’m talking 7 or more hours:
Sleep improves food restraintSleep improves control over hunger and affects certain hormonesSleep improves control over portion sizesMore sleep means fewer eating occasionsSleep fights stress and stress eating -
#113 Beyond the Scale: Wayne Shares his victories with Bariatric Surgery
What was your relationship with the scale before you had bariatric surgery? Has it changed since surgery or does it still make you feel anxious? Wayne, a member of my private Facebook group, steps up to openly share his story with the scale and his victories after surgery. You don’t want to miss it.
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Guest Wayne Davis: YouTube Channel
Joining me today from Tuscaloosa, Alabama is Wayne Davis who is a pastor and a homeschool Dad. I met Wayne thru our private FaceBook group. When I asked Wayne how he felt about sharing his weight loss journey on the podcast, he said “Absolutely! I would love to tell my story. I struggled with telling people at first but the more I thought about it, I decided to be open and honest. It's the only way to help people.”
Questions I ask Wayne and you don't want to miss his responses:
Would you briefly share your story, especially what circumstances led you to consider surgery as an option?What concerns did you have about undergoing weight loss surgery?During the time that you were getting ready for surgery, what was the most difficult? And what helped you?What about after surgery? What were some of the toughest moments or issues you face?And now, the dreaded scale. What has been your relationship with the scale during this entire process? What is the disconnect between what you see in the mirror and what you know from scale and clothes? Is that changing as you grow into your new body?Your position as a pastor makes you up front and center with your congregation and the community. Plus, as a homeschool Dad, your children have seen your transformation. What has been the feedback from both your congregation and kids?It’s been nearly a year since surgery. Where are you today? Tell us about your biggest wins…your many non-scale victories. What routines have you developed that work for you?What challenges do you still face that you want to conquer? As you look back on your surgery and the success you’ve had, what is the number one thought you want to leave us with? -
Have you ever been shamed because of your weight? How did it make you feel? Hurt, sad, angry, isolated? Maybe it made you feel you are unworthy of being loved. Shame can make it hard for you to have relationships with others and can lead to destructive behaviors. How can you deal with these feelings of shame? Psychologist Dr. Connie Stapleton and Caitlyn Scaggs join me today to help you get a better understanding of these feelings and to share proactive answers.
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Connie Stapleton, PhD:
Website: http://www.conniestapletonphd.com
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Podcast #64 about bullys
Questions answered in this episode by Dr. Connie and Caitlyn:
What is the actual definition of shame and how is shame different from guilt?
How do these feelings of shame show up in the girls and women you care for?
Is shame connected to obesity and if so, how?
How do you help girls and women in your care overcome shame?
Is shame related to difficulties maintaining weight loss? If so, how?
What do you think about the saying that you can't want healing more for someone than they want it for themselves? Is this true?
What would you say to my bariatric community members listening who feel overcome with shame?
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You’ve had weight loss surgery and now, your clothes don’t fit. And in another month, any new ones you get, likely won’t fit either. That’s a great thing, right, but also a potential budget buster. New clothes can certainly be a fun way to reinforce your journey and transformation but as you change sizes, this could get expensive. I’ve have some great ideas to build that new wardrobe, several times, without breaking the bank
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Clothing options to consider:
Rental clothes: be sure and listen to the list of questions you want to ask before subscribingConsignment or resale shopThrift storeFacebook group: WLS Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants: https://www.facebook.com/groups/484642491937175/ FreeCycle or BuynothingClothing websites to check out:
https://www.applesandpearsbox.com/
https://www.nuuly.com
https://www.haverdash.com
https://www.renttherunway.com
https://www.joinwardrobe.com
https://www.shopemeryrose.com
https://thevolte.com Perth, AU
Rental clothes for men:
https://www.stitchfix.com
https://www.renttherunway.com
https://www.wantable.com
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Now that bariatric surgery is behind you, have you been considering plastic surgery? Do you have a lot of questions before you take this next step? Stay right where you are because plastic surgeon Dr. Omar Beidas is in the house answering your questions.
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Today's Guest: Omar Beidas, MD, FACS
IG: @drbodycontouring (Omar E. Beidas, MD, FACS (@drbodycontouring) • Instagram photos and videos)
Orlando Health: Omar E. Beidas, MD, FACS (orlandohealth.com)
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Dr. Omar Beidas is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon with the Orlando Health Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery Institute. He specializes in breast surgery and body contouring after weight loss. He also founded Orlando Health's "surgery after weight loss" program, the first of its kind in the southeastern United States. Dr. Beidas also works with bariatric dietitian Gayle Smith who joins me regularly on the podcast.
Questions we discuss in today's episode:
When you see a potential plastic surgery patient for the first time, what are the most common questions you are asked and how do you respond?How long after weight loss surgery should you wait to do skin removal? Is there an ideal body fat percentage where you should be before surgery?What is the recovery time on a tummy tuck? How much benefit is working out regularly (building muscle) before having plastic surgery?If you have your stomach skin removed, do you always have to repair muscle?I’ve heard that your inner thighs are very difficult to heal. Is there any truth to that?What is the difference between all the abdominal surgeries? Tummy tuck vs mommy makeover vs pa-nnic’ulectomy vs fleur-dis-lis? I chose the FDL for my first surgery in January but don’t really know what I’m choosing.How many skin removals can be done together (arms, legs, breasts)?How far apart should you schedule multiple surgeries?What takeaways do you want to leave us with that you always want your plastic surgery patients to know?Search to verify if your surgeon is certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) https://www.abplasticsurgery.org/VerifyCert?section=SurgeonSearch
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Sometimes you just get tired of drinking water and more water, right? Surely after weight loss surgery, there are other beverages that are bariatric friendly. You bet there are. Let’s talk about some of our favorite beverages and why they work well to hydrate you.
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Guests:
Bariatric Dietitian Isabel Maples, RD
Fauquier Health Weight Loss Surgery
Email: [email protected]
Gayle Brazzi Smith MS, RDN, CSOWM, LDN
Registered & Licensed Dietitian
Email: [email protected]
Website: OrlandoHealth.com/Bariatrics
Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery Institute
Staying hydrated ranks right up there with taking the right vitamin and mineral supplements after surgery. Water, water and more water is constantly pushed but there’re other bariatric friendly drinks that are on the market that work.
Before we get into specific beverages that are bariatric friendly, let’s clear up the confusion about coffee and tea since people wrongly think that they dehydrate you.
Questions we cover:
What is the correct information from the Institute of Medicine on caffeine and dehydration?What do each of your surgery centers suggest when it comes to caffeine after surgery and why?What are the signs and symptoms of dehydration?When do you need to call your dietitian or health care provider?What are some of the bariatric-friendly beverages you recommend?What apps or other ways are available to track or remind you to drink fluids? -
You’ve had weight loss surgery and now you have Covid. What should you eat and drink? How does Covid affect your bariatric diet? Nutrition can play a definite roll in your recovery, support your immune system and have an anti-inflammatory effect but you want to be smart in how you care for yourself. I’ll share 5 nutrition strategies in this episode of the Bariatric Surgery Success podcast.
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If you’ve recently had surgery and are nauseated, vomiting, have diarrhea, short of breath…all factors that can affect what you eat and when, please check in with your health care team. See if they have someone on call to discuss your symptoms and how to manage them. Regardless of how far out you are from surgery, never hesitate to contact your health care provider if you have symptoms and know you need answers and care.
5 strategies discussed in this episode:
Foods for immune support and anti-inflammatory benefitsWhen to have full liquids and soft foods; what about proteinEating with a sore throat or shortness of breathCoping with changes in taste and smellWhat to do if food taste bitter or metallic -
Do you ever feel confused with all the sweetener options? How do you know which ones to try and which ones to stay away from? Erythritol is a commonly used, very low calorie sugar alcohol and is a choice among many low or no calorie sweeteners. You’re going to see it on the ingredient labels of many food products with less sugar. Is it bariatric friendly or will it cause unfriendly symptoms you don’t want?
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Erythritol is a popular low calorie sweetener used in all types of food items from ice cream, to cookies and candy, beverages, and more. It belongs to a class of compounds known as sugar alcohols. What are sugar alcohols and erythritol and why do they matter in a bariatric diet?
In this episode of Bariatric Surgery Success, Iet's talk about:
What is a sugar alcohol?What is erythritol and does it matter in your bariatric diet?Do sugar alcohols contain alcohol?How many calories does erythritol have as compared to sugars or other sugar alcohols?Does erythritol cause digestive problems?How much of it can you use?Taking a look at ingredient labelsMore on sugar alcohols in podcast #89 https://www.breakingdownnutrition.com/blog/89-sugar-alcohols-and-bariatric-surgery-what-you-need-to-know
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Is your hunger coming from your head or your heart or your stomach? Do internal battles and food issues drive your appetite? Can you re-learn how to have a healthy relationship with food? You bet you can. Let’s go from head and heart hunger to transformation.
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Today's Guests:
Connie Stapleton, PhD
Website: http://www.conniestapletonphd.com
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Atlanta-based psychologist Dr. Connie Stapleton. You know that Dr. Connie brings her vast experience in the mental health aspect of bariatrics to the table. She gets right to the core of the issues and always shares practical ways for you to improve your relationships with food, other people and most importantly with yourself.
There’s a significant emotional connection to food and food choices. From stress to abuse to trauma, what goes on in the heart and head affects what happens with food.
Topics, questions and answers discussed:
Caitlyn, girls come into your care enter with significant trauma. How do you see this show up around meal times? Are there observable signs?
Caitlyn, girls come into your care enter with significant trauma. How do you see this show up around meal times? Are there observable signs?Dr. Connie, how have you seen abuse, trauma, food insecurity, bullying etc affect relationships with food?Caitlyn, how do you help your girls identify where they are feeling hunger, ie in their stomach or their heart?Dr. Connie, when you recognize food issues brought on from prior life events, how do you start someone on the way to healing the past and healing their relationship to food?Caitlyn how does healing begin around food for the girls and women you work with?Dr. Connie you just shared some ways to get started but it’s often hard to stay focused and continue to move ahead. How do you continue to kick the cycle of returning old habits and hurts to the curb and replace with cycles of empowerment? My listeners, my community are going through their own transformation journey. It may not be the exact same type of "hard" as what your girls have experienced, but they certainly have been through a lot. Caitlyn, do you have any words you'd like to share with them?Dr. Connie, when you start to feel hopeless and like a failure, going back to head hunger, how do you stop that self talk and stay focused on the fact that you are created for more?I am all about empowering my community to know they are worth it and to learn how to use food and nutrition to be healthy and get out there and live life. Caitlyn, I love that New Hope Girls empowers women and provide places of refuge and transformation. Tell us about your workshop for adult women where they make your beautiful products.I am so pleased to be a partner with New Hope girls as your fabulous bags and other items enhance and support the transformation of my community who in turn can support the women in your community with hope to change their lives. I love that. If we want to support New Hope Girls by purchasing some of your beautiful bags - how exactly can they do that?Link to FaceBook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bariatricsurgerysuccesswithdrsusanmitchell
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As you transition back to real food after bariatric surgery, should ghee be your fat of choice? Is it bariatric friendly? Let’s compare it to butter.
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I’d like to give a shout out this week to Sonia who said: "Thank you Dr. Mitchell, your podcasts are priceless. I'm learning so much about having the right mindset for a successful bariatric surgery.”
Sonia, so happy to hear the podcast is helping you prepare for your surgery. I always believe that knowledge is power.
Have you heard of ghee? It’s been popular for many years in the culinary word of the Middle East and India. But what is it? Ghee is cow’s milk butter heated at a low temperature of around 100 degrees Fahrenheit or 38 degrees Celsius, until the water all evaporates and leaves behind milk solids.These solids are then skimmed or strained leaving a clarified liquid fat known as ghee.
In Science 101 of the podcast, let's talk about:
the nutritional profile of ghee compared to butteris ghee dairy free?is the lactose a problem if you need to be lactose-free?smoke point for cooking as compared to butter or clarified butterbottom line -
Drink water! Drink more fluids! How many times have you heard this since your weight loss surgery? Too many to count, right? But on the flip side, there are so many fabulous benefits to your health from drinking water. I’ll share seven in this episode of Bariatric Surgery Success.
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Did you know that your body is 60% water? No wonder water is so important for your health especially after weight loss surgery. Even though they are times drinking enough water is a pain in the patootie, the benefits to your health make all the effort so worthwhile.
Let’s talk about these seven benefits of drinking water:
beats brain fogbanishes bad breathkeeps skin more elasticprotects your heartmood managerfight that dreaded weight regainfabulous foods that have high water content and other nutritional benefits -
Do you ever feel that food is getting stuck in your throat or GI tract since you’ve had surgery? What can you do about this discomfort? Bariatric dietitians Gayle and Isabel join me with workable answers and tips on this episode of Bariatric Surgery Success.
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Guests:
Bariatric Dietitian Isabel Maples, RD
Fauquier Health Weight Loss Surgery
Email: [email protected]
Gayle Brazzi Smith MS, RDN, CSOWM, LDN
Registered & Licensed Dietitian
Email: [email protected]
Website: OrlandoHealth.com/Bariatrics
Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery Institute
It’s so uncomfortable when you feel like food is stuck in your throat or your gastrointestinal or GI track. After surgery, I imagine this feeling is even worse. In today's episode we talk about and answer a lot of questions and topics including:
Why does food get stuck and does it vary with the type of surgery?The 3 spots that food seems to get stuck along the road from "bite to belly".Speed of eating and mindfulness for prevention.Three digestive comfort tips that work to ease this stuck feeling.Size of bitesPausesShould you use meat tenderizer to help?How to moisten food and with what?Practice before surgeryReflux meds -
You have quite a few supplements to take after bariatric surgery and one of those is calcium. This question was posted in my Facebook group recently: “Is it bad to take my calcium citrate with coffee?” I have your answer in this episode of Bariatric Surgery Success.
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“Is it bad to take my calcium citrate with coffee?” The thinking use to be that caffeine is a drug that can prevent your body from absorbing calcium the way it should. When you drink coffee containing caffeine, less calcium is absorbed and more is excreted mainly thru urine. Other experts suggested to avoid caffeinated beverages a good 30 minutes before or after you eat or drink food sources with calcium or take your supplements. The estimate for calcium loss was 5 milligrams of calcium excreted in the urine for every 150 mg of caffeine which is about a cup of coffee. Others have suggested that 2-3 milligrams of calcium are lost per cup.
But let's talk about the latest science:
*Actual calcium loss and relationship to bone health
*Study from The Cleveland Clinic
*Changes in bone density of fracture risk
*What YOU can do to offset any loss
*Type of calcium to take and how much
*Type of vitamin D to take and how much
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Christina said to me: “I’ve lost 147 pounds, down from my highest weight of 290. Surgery has transformed my life in so many ways.” In this episode of Bariatric Surgery Success, Christian doesn't hold back and shares her emotional and empowering story with us. Be sure and listen thru till the end as she has a lot to say as wrap up.
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My first article for ObesityHelp.com on 7 foods to fight inflammation after surgery. Check it out.
Christina is one of the members of my Facebook group. From 290 pounds at 5 feet 2 inches plus diabetes and high blood pressure, Christina is now under 150 pounds. She joins me today to tell her story that started as an overweight child and obese adolescent but has a remarkable ending.
Some of her story includes:
her obesity as a child and adolescent and how that affected herwhat made her decide to have weight loss surgerydid she lose weight before surgery?why did she go to Mexico for surgery?what she feels is the difference between motivation and commitment for success long termsetting boundaries in relationshipswhat's next for herFollow on Apple Podcasts:
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This comment was part of a discussion in my facebook group: “I had bariatric surgery and now my food issues have become alcohol issues.” Well, this happens and it’s called transfer addiction. Psychologist Dr. Connie Stapleton, who specializes in bariatric surgery, is with me to explain transfer addiction, how you can prevent it and what to do if it happens.
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Podcast episode #30: Bariatric Surgery and Alcohol Buzz: What You Need to Know
Transfer addiction is a term most people even medical professionals have never heard of so let’s dive right in and start with the basics and then get a lot of your questions answered by Dr. Connie including:
What exactly what is transfer addiction?How common is transfer addiction after weight loss surgery?Is the transfer addiction to alcohol common and what are some of the other common transfer addictions to know about?What makes a person more susceptible to transfer addiction?What can I do to prevent this from happening?What do I do if I realize there is a problem now?Takeaways to know."I love Dr. Susan and Bariatric Surgery Success." If this sounds like you, would you please rate and review my podcast? Click here. Then click on "Listen to Apple Podcasts" at the top. Scroll down to where you see Ratings & Reviews and tap on "Write a Review". Yes, I'd love a 5 star review! LOL Be sure and let me know what you love most about the podcast. Thank you for your time!
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Feeling overwhelmed today? Way too many things on your to-do list? Get in line, right? Wondering what you'll fix for dinner? I have an idea for you: sheet pan dinners that take 30 minutes or less. They're quick, easy and satisfying. And I have a freebie with 4 recipes for you too. Just what you need to make your day a little bit easier.
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Link to my interview with Dr. Connie Stapleton on her BariAfterCare podcast Audio podcast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDS7A0d2NeI Video version
Sheet Pan Dinners
A sheet pan dinner is when the majority of dinner is prepared on one pan…a sheet pan.
You might be thinking. Why sheet pan dinners. Don’t knock it till you try it. There are lots of benefits to sheet pan dinners. Let's talk about four in today's episode plus I'll share my go-to sheet pan recipe for you to try.
Get your FREEBIE: 4 sheet pan recipes
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"I love Dr. Susan and Bariatric Surgery Success." If this sounds like you, would you please rate and review my podcast? Click here. Then click on "Listen to Apple Podcasts" at the top. Scroll down to where you see Ratings & Reviews and tap on "Write a Review". Yes, I'd love a 5 star review! LOL Be sure and let me know what you love most about the podcast. Thank you for your time!
If you haven’t followed the podcast, be sure to Follow/Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.
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