Melissa McCreery, PhD. is a psychologist, life coach, and writer who is passionate about helping people find effective solutions to weight loss struggles and make peace with food. She has specialized in working with weight loss, obesity, eating and body issues of all types since 1995 and has specific experience helping bariatric surgery patients optimize their success with weight loss. She is the author of The Emotional Eating Toolbox? 28-Day Self-guided Program, the creator of the Weight Loss Winner?s Circle? program, and the publisher of the online newsletter, Mindspa: Tips for living the life your highest quality life. I received my doctorate from Michigan State University and my coach training from Mentor Coach, an ICF accredited Coach training program. I am a member of the American Psychological Association and the International Coach Federation.emotions | motivation | eating | obesity | bariatric surgery

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WLS lifestyles magazine contributing writer/columifenist, Maureen Boyd takes living life passionately to a new level. Experience a post-op world full of new found senses, healing reflections, a healthy lifestyle and the chance at Living Normal.WLS Lifestyles | reflections | wls | Living Normal | senses

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The author of Dying to Change: My Really Heavy Life Story, How Weight Loss Surgery Gave Me Hope for Living, and Small Bites: Daily Inspirations for Weight Loss Surgery Patients, Katie Jay, MSW, Certified Wellness Coach, is a nationally recognized expert on weight loss and weight loss surgery. She is the founder and director of the National Association for Weight Loss Surgery (www.nawls.com)wellness | weight loss | patients | WLS | Weight Management

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Jacqueline Jacques, ND is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor (ND) with ten years of experience. The focus of her work has been in women's health, obesity and pain, but she has treated all conditions. She currently sees private patients, consults in the natural products industry, owns part of a medical nutrition company, writes for several publications, and speaks across North America. She additionaly serves on the medical advisory board of several companies and non-profit organizations.hair loss | naturopathy | obesity | health | nutrition

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The mission of The FitWit Foundation, a newly formed nonprofit organization in Georgia, is to combat childhood obesity and education inequality, and foster personal growth in young people through fitness, tutoring, and summer camp programs.obesity | childhood | fitness | nonprofit | youth

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Dr. Ian Smith is currently the medical/diet expert on VH1?s highly-rated ?Celebrity Fit Club,? host of ?Meet the Faith? on BET, and the creator and founder of The 50 Million Pound Challenge. Dr. Smith is also the author of five books, the #1 New York Times Bestseller Extreme Fat Smash Diet, the #1 New York Times Bestseller The Fat Smash Diet, the critically acclaimed The Blackbird Papers (2005 BCALA fiction Honor Book Award winner), Dr. Ian Smith's Guide to Medical Websites, and The Take-Control Diet. He is currently at work on his second novel.The Fat Smash Diet | Celebrity Fit Club | VH1 | 50 Million Pound Challenge | medical/diet expert

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Dr. Sashidhar Ganta underwent extensive surgical training in India, England, Scotland, Ireland and United States. He was awarded ?Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons of England? and ?Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland?. He then moved to New York and completed his Surgery Residency Training at New York Medical College. And Chef Leslie!bariatric | surgery | coach | information | well-being

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Sarah helps people love their bodies no matter how they look. She leads workshops internationally and works one-on-one in consulting sessions to assist people in overcoming hatred and dissatisfaction with their bodies using holistic healing and spiritual principles. She's a certified meditation teacher, Yoga instructor, and Ayurvedic Lifestyle Counselor. coach | body image | healing | self | love

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Dr. Kuhn practices Bariatric Surgery, Critical Care Surgery, and General Surgery at Baylor in Dallas, Texas. The doctor uses the ON-Q PainBuster System which is clinically proven to reduce patient need for narcotics. As a result, patients can avoid or reduce narcotic side-effects which may include nausea, vomiting, constipation and respiratory depression. Weight Loss procedures: Laparoscopic gastric bypass, Open gastric bypass and Gastric Banding. And Chef Leslie!surgeon | leslie | medical | Texas | bariatric

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Dr Kennedy belongs to WLS Surgical Associates out of Dallas, Texas. As one of the most acclaimed practices in the country, they are nationally recognized as one of the premier bariatric programs. And Melting Mama!bariatric | weight loss | surgery | texas | surgical |

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What a pleasure for us to have had Lulu Roman on our show last night. Lulu shared with us the struggles she had as an orphan. Her life changed when she meet Buck Owens in a Dallas Night and he invited her to be on Hee Haw. Hee Haw ran for 25 years and Lulu was on the first and the last show. obesity | coach | weight loss surgery | bariatric surgery | success |

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Dr. Schulman is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He received his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College and completed his training in both General Surgery and Plastic Surgery at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, where he served as Chief Resident. He currently holds an academic appointment at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and has operating and admitting privileges at The Mount Sinai Hospital. He also has operating priveleges at several ambulatory surgplastic surgery | body contouring | bariatric | massive weight loss | coaching

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Eric founded ObesityHelp.com and the Association for Morbid Obesity Support in 1998 in order to help reach the 5 million plus people (there are this many in just the United States alone!) who suffer from morbid obesity. ObesityHelp is for people who are looking for information on treatment of this condition, looking for fun and companionship with peers with similar experiences, as well as looking for ways to help fight discrimination against obesity.weight loss surgery | obesity | discrimination | information | treatments

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Dr. Katzen has the respected medical credentials you deserve. His board certification in plastic surgery means that he has met and surpassed the highest standards of his profession. He understands the value of honesty and integrity. He has made it the cornerstone of his post-surgical practice philosophy. Plus a review from Melting Mama!weight loss surgery | plastic surgery | coaches | coach | well-being

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Join Cher & Jeff as they talk with Colleen about her Success Habits? Principles. Colleen Cook is a weight-loss surgery patient from 1995. She is the founder of Bariatric Support Centers International, an extraordinary company that specializes in providing long-term education and support services for weight-loss surgery patients. She is also the founder and former chair of the National Support Group Network for Allied Health Sciences.success | bariatric | coach | weight loss | surgery

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Terri is a popular keynote and motivational speaker. Her ?out of the box? approach is well received and highly applauded, because it is fresh material, and because what she talks about is do-able and works, creating a lasting impact and proven results. Terri is also a successful author. Her much acclaimed books include, ?Work Yourself Happy?, (which hit #3 on the Amazon best-seller list early in 2002); ?Coaching for an Extraordinary Life? and ?Create Your Ideal Body?.coach | weight loss | ideal | body | success

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The popular TV Show, "BIG MEDICINE" follows the personal stories of severely obese patients who turn to Houston?s Methodist Weight Management Center as a life-changing last resort. One of the most innovative bariatric surgery practices, Methodist adheres to a long-term, multidisciplinary approach that includes a plan for lifelong follow-up. Mary Jo Rapini is a part-time Psychotherapist at the Methodist Weight Management Center. Plus another great WLS recipe from Chef Leslie!weight loss surgery | gastric bypass | lapband | bariatric surgery | Weight Management

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Originally from Louisiana, Yvonne moved to Dallas in 1987. After years of fighting her weight issues, she had gastric bypass surgery in 2001 and has successfully maintained her new thinner self since hitting goal. She now has a WLS Website at http://www.rydobesity.comadvocate | weight loss surgery | Gastric Bypass | Lapband | life coach

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Anne Fletcher is an award-winning health and medical journalist and registered dietitian. As the author of the national bestsellers, Thin For Life, Sober for Good, and the new award-winning Weight Loss Confidential, she is frequently sought out as a media expert, speaker, and consultant for her knowledge about weight management, lifestyle change, and addiction. bariatric surgery | Cher Ewing | Depression | Diet | difficulty

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Dr. Garth Davis graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Texas in Austin where he was the Student Government President. He was also awarded as the most outstanding student at UT. He went on to Medical School at Baylor College of Medicine and graduated in the top 10% of his class and was inducted to Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. BIG MEDICINE offers a behind-the-scenes look into the controversial world of bariatric surgery. The series chronicles the emotional journeys and trabariatric surgery | Cher Ewing | Depression | Diet | difficulty

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Join Cher & Jeff as they talk with ObesityHelp's Exercise Expert, Jeremy Gentles. He moderates the Exercise and Fitness Forum and is inspired by the dramatic changes which occur in the lives of those who have bariatric surgery. bariatric surgery | exercise | weight loss surgery | obesity | life coaches

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"Lessons from Longtime Losers" Join us as Cher & Jeff talk with Colleen about her story. Colleen Cook is a weight-loss surgery patient from 1995. She is the founder of Bariatric Support Centers International, an extraordinary company that specializes in providing long-term education and support services for weight-loss surgery patients. She is also the founder and former chair of the National Support Group Network for Allied Health Sciences, a committee of the American Society for Bariatric Surweight loss surgery | life coach | Bariatric Support Ce | bariatric surgery | Melting Mama

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Dan Babbino is the President of WLS Lifestyles Magazine. This quarterly publication provides inspiration, education, guidance & support for people struggling with obesity or maintaining a healthy weight. It covers topics such as Weight Loss Surgery, Weight Management, Obesity Prevention in Children, Healthy Living, Obesity and Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss. Plus an update about the Walk on the Capitol from OAC's Joe Nadglowski.advances | advocacy | bariatric surgery | bariatric surgery | change | Cher Ewing | Dan Babbino | Depression | Diet | difficulty | Discrimination | Disease | Dysfunction | Exercise | Fat | Fitness | Freedom | Gastric Band | gastric bypass | health | hunger | J

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Dumping-- Friend or Foe? - "A plumber's dilemma" Come join us for this very special show. Dr. Snyder is a board-certified, general surgeon in Denver, CO. He first became interested in Bariatric Surgery during his residency in Portland, OR, at Oregon Health Sciences University. Since establishing his practice in Colorado, he has further pursued this interest. He is an active member of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery (ASBS). His bariatric training has been comprehensive and methodicalbariatric surgery | Cher Ewing | Depression | Diet | difficulty | Discrimination | Disease | Dr. Michael Snyder | Dysfunction | Exercise | Fat | Fitness | Freedom | Gastric Band | gastric bypass | health | health | hunger | Jeff Cadwell | LAPBAND | life coach

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Join Cher and Jeff as they welcome ObesityHelp as part of their successful Internet Radio Show. Special guests will include... Nikki Johnson ? Editor in Chief of OH Magazine Cathy Wilson ? Director of Support Groups and Joanna Fee ? Events Manager bariatric surgery | Cher Ewing | Depression | Diet | difficulty | Discrimination | Disease | Dysfunction | Exercise | Fat | Fitness | Freedom | Gastric Band | gastric bypass | health | health | hunger | Jeff Cadwell | LAPBAND | life coaching | lifestyle | navi

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Trace W. Curry, M.D. is a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive weight loss surgery. He is a Cincinnati native and trained at Good Samaritan Hospital. He is the director of bariatric surgery at The Jewish Hospital of Cincinnati and has performed well over 1300 laparoscopic gastric bands, 700 laparoscopic bypasses, and 75 sleeve gastrectomies, making him one of the most experienced in the region at the laparoscopic technique.advances | advocacy | bariatric surgery | bariatric surgery | change | Cher Ewing | Depression | Diet | difficulty | Discrimination | Disease | Dysfunction | Exercise | Fat | Fitness | Freedom | Gastric Band | gastric bypass | health | hunger | Jeff Cadwell |

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Connie's role at Obesity Surgery Specialists in Dallas, Texas, includes providing education and support for both preoperative and postoperative patients. Her personal experience as a formerly morbidly obese individual who was transformed by gastric bypass surgery gives her a passion for helping others enjoy long-term success and realize significantly improved health and fitness in their own lives.bariatric surgery | Cher Ewing | Connie Cox | Depression | Diet | difficulty | Discrimination | Disease | Dysfunction | Exercise | Fat | Fitness | Freedom | Gastric Band | gastric bypass | guidelines | health | health | hunger | Jeff Cadwell | LAPBAND | life

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Dr. Simpson has been doing weight loss surgery and laparoscopic surgery since 1991. He has done thousands of laparoscopic cases. He received his undergraduate, graduate, and medical degrees from The University of Chicago, and surgical residency at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle. He is a member of the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons, as well as a Fellow in The American College of Surgeons. He has authored three books about weight loss surgery as well as a number of articles. bariatric surgery | Cher Ewing | Depression | Diet | difficulty | Discrimination | Disease | Dr. Terry Simpson | Dysfunction | Exercise | Fat | Fitness | Freedom | Gastric Band | gastric bypass | health | health | hunger | Jeff Cadwell | LAPBAND | life coachi

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In the late 80's, Carol's family went through a powerful series of transitions. As she found her way through that difficult, yet transformative period in her life, she made a commitment to use her own experience to help others. Carol's mission is to give people the hope, insight, and clarity they need to use their transitions as catalysts to create a life that truly works for them. In addition to her books and programs, she also trains and licenses other professionals to use her various progs.bariatric surgery | Carol McClelland | Cher Ewing | Depression | Diet | difficulty | Discrimination | Disease | Dysfunction | Exercise | Fat | Fitness | Freedom | Gastric Band | gastric bypass | health | health | hunger | Jeff Cadwell | LAPBAND | life coachin

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