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A weight loss podcast dedicated to motivate, educate, and inspire others to be successful with their own weight loss struggles. Hosted, and produced by Don Moe a former almost 500 lb male who struggled with morbid obesity for over 30 years until bariatric surgery changed his life. After he lost 250 lbs in 15 months, Don dedicated his life to telling his story in the hopes it would help others. This show interviews other weight loss patients who have battled obesity and won, regardless of the ...
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As a bariatric patient who's 4+ years out, weight regain is normal and expected. Resetting ones life and eating patterns to lose that weight is not easy however. Kate joined me in studio and we discussed what asking for help again looks like. What things can I do to get "back on track". What barriers stand in my way? Am I truely alone, floating in …
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We're Back! It seems like its been forever and a day, and it has been. Its been way longer then even we thought it would have been. Join us in this episode to get a quick update on what's to come. What's in store for 2022? Why are episode #'s missing? Listen in and get the scoop! I look forward to speaking with you all again into 2022.…
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This was Kerry's and my final discussion before her actual surgery. She was assigned a date, and we chatted about what her final steps were to be cleared for surgery. The next time we chat, Kerry will be on the post-surgery side of the fence. The final steps, exams, and days leading up to surgery can be very emotional. Listen as Kerry gives an insi…
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Regain happens to almost everyone that loses weight. Weight was designed to fluctuate, and when old habits creep back in, weight can tend to increase. With it can come a wave of negative emotion, which can cause some of us to eat even more, causing us to put on even more weight. So how do we stop the merry-go-round cycle of regain? Give a listen to…
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Tired of making New Years resolutions and then breaking them before March? In this episode Dr. John Chuback joined me on air to discuss how to change ones perspective on life and how they view whats a priority in their life. We often get stuck running in the maze of life and we often forget that we don't even need to run the maze at all. Dr. Chubac…
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Kerry and I chat this week about what her final preparations for bariatric surgery recovery is all about. What things is she worried about, looking forward to, and finally preparing for. Her surgery date is a few weeks away, and how is she preparing. How much is she exercising Has she had an moments of mental doubt? Elective surgery vs required pro…
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What is it like to live your life every single day, and to feel like a balloon that's at it's breaking point that's just about to explode? What's it like to live your life and to feel like you are not your true self at all? What's it like to go on a journey of self discovery via bariatric surgery? What changes? Does your personality change? Does yo…
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#016 - A Bariatric Journey - Surgery Intake
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We continue our discussion with Kerry concerning her decision to have bariatric surgery. Why did she choose surgery? How did she select her surgeon / medical team? From start to finish, how long did the process take? What tests were required? What options for surgery did she have? In summary we discuss all of the important steps one may go through …
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#015 - Reeger Discusses the State of Obesity
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Reeger Cortell - FNP-C from The Weight Loss Surgery Podcast joined me in studio this month to discuss the future of obesity and bariatric surgery. Reeger has been in the trenches treating obesity one patient at a time as a certified family nurse practitioner since 2007. Her podcast, which she personally began in 2013 has helped thousands of people,…
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This episode is the inaugural episode of a 25 part mini-series that will run over the course of the next year! A Bariatric Journey, will document one woman's struggle with weight, and her story into how bariatric surgery became her choice. Kerry has agreed to let this podcast follow her life over the course of the next year while we walk, talk, and…
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#013 - Writing Checks Your Body Can't Cash
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Author Ed Zenisek joined us remotely from Las Cruces, New Mexico to discuss his bariatric journey. Ed's journey was such a wild ride that he decided to write a book about it. Bariatric Surgery: The Best and Worst Decision I Ever Made chronicles Ed and his wife's journey into have the surgery together. From going on the pre-surgical diet together, t…
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#012 - Beyond Bariatric Surgery A Retrospective
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Michael joined us in studio to discuss what bariatric surgery is like almost 3 years later. We talked about how his life has changed, and what he has learned about his life looking back on it all. Life can be difficult some days, and sometimes in life, people can tend to drag you down more than they lift you up. Michael discussed the importance of …
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#011 - What weight loss later in life can be.
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Laurie joined us in studio to talk about what her weight loss struggles have been like. As a woman who has battled weight loss most of her adult life, Laurie talked about everything from pregnancy weight gain, to how injuries in the gym have had her sidelined for a while. We even discussed how life after menopause has further complicated her weight…
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#010 - From Diabetic to Decadent Desserts
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Janet joined us in studio to discuss how she used a combination of nutrition, bariatric surgery, and a passion for fitness to change her life. Facing a diagnosis of Diabetis after having watching her own father battle the disease for years, she decided she wasn't going out that way. From Piyo to Smoked pizza, From Core Deforce to 4th of July Holida…
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#009 - The Psychology of Weight Loss
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This month Dr. Lisa Breisch, L.C.P.C., Psy.D., the Director of Harmony Center for Holistic Psychotherapy, joins us in studio to discuss the benefits regular therapy can provide in a weight loss plan. Therapy isn't just for patients battling eating disorders. From the Psychology of why diets don't work to how most folks manipulate your body to lose …
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#008 - The True Cost of Surgery (Part 2 of 2)
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I sat down with Casey and Matt to discuss what having bariatric surgery actually cost them. What's it like being married to someone who has the surgery? How does it change your married relationship? How does it change your relationships with friends, family members, children? How does sex compare both before and after weight loss surgery? Was cheat…
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#007 - The True Cost of Surgery (Part 1 of 2)
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I sat down with Casey and Matt to discuss what having bariatric surgery actually cost them. What's it like being married to someone who has the surgery? How does it change your married relationship? How does it change your relationships with friends, family members, children? How does sex compare both before and after weight loss surgery? Was cheat…
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#006 - Living A Vegetarian Lifestyle After Bariatric Surgery
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@veggisvsg (Anna) Sat down to discuss what eating after bariatric surgery is like when your vegetarian and vegan. Can it be done? We also talked about what it's like being in your early 20's as a bariatric patient. I think you'll surprised with what she had to say? A few of the topics we discussed? How many salads a day does she eat? Which contains…
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Casey and I discuss what having revision surgery is like. As if having bariatric surgery isn't difficult enough, some patients have complications or deal with regain post op that requires them to turn to surgery again. A few of the topics discussed: How do you choose to do surgery again? Dealing with the idea you failed or that you're a failure. Th…
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#004 - A Mans View on Bariatric Surgery
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Mike and I sit down and discuss what contemplating bariatric surgery is like for men. A few of the topics discussed: Overcoming a life altering diagnosis. What to do when even physicians have given up hope for you. How bariatric surgery changes life for me. How bariatric sugery can change your marriage. Surviving cancer. Ignore "They" Find your "Wh…
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#003 - Nicole and I discuss her weigh loss journey.
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Nicole and I sit down and discuss what her weight loss journey was like. A few of the topics discussed: What was dealing with control issues like. Overcoming an abusive relationship. Dealing with multiple eating disorders. How focusing on exercise can change your life. Weight loss and pregnancy. Dealing with food addiction How dumping from RNY can …
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Join us in this inaugural first episode as I discuss the purpose behind weigh in radio. Who started the podcast? What exactly is the purpose of this podcast? When did this podcast journey begin? Where is the show recorded from? Why are we even attempting to do this podcast? I hope to answer all of your questions concerning the podcast in this episo…
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Who is Don Moe? What was is his weight loss story? In this episode I dish the "skinny" on how I got to where I am today and I tell you how my weight loss story began.By WeighInRadio
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