Tonight's program is sponsored by the wonderful folks at Wellesse Liquid Bariatric Vitamins.  Please visit www.wellessee.com

The topic of tonight's program is: "The Negativity Train Stops Here."  There's a bit of a negativity epidemic in our wls community, and tonight we'll discuss the impact of that within our support groups and every day conversations.

I'll be joined by my lovely co-host for the evening - Dagny Kight, author of Powerful Hunger.

Additionally, we'll be featuring our first WLS Lovely for this season:  Heather Bryson.  Heather lives in Sweden and will be sharing her story with us in a pre-recorded interview.

Lastly, there's a great giveaway for one lucky caller (check out the prize in the photos).  Prize package includes a cannister or CLICK Expresso Protein in Vanilla Latte, a Fresh Starts small portion steamer, a Building Blocks zip case,  Two samples of Yogi energizing teas, a Teavana Flavored Oolong blend tea, a package of Lifestyle Awareness White Tea Wellness. Keep the call-in number handy so you can call in to win:  347-857-2052!

Also, please be sure to connect with me on social media!  

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Blog:  www.divatauniablog.com

Website:  www.divataunia.com

This morning  we discuss the torment and bullying of overweight children from their peers, to their teachers, and even  adults.  We'll discuss parenting tips and resources for helping your child navigate through the emotional world of being overweight.

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Today I'll be announcing the winners of The Dress Addict giveaways today as part of the official re-launch of the website!  Want to know how you can win?  Vist the website at www.thedressaddict.com for details on all of the dresses that we're giving away and how to win!  You can also visit the Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/thedressaddict as well.

CALL-IN # TO WIN ON AIR PRIZES: 347-857-2052

Be sure to join the live chat as well for special chat giveaways!

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SURPRISE GUEST:  The lovely Carnie Wilson called in to talk about her appearance at the conference.  The three of us had a lovely chat about weight, support, and progress.

On today's program Antonia Namnath joins me to talk about the upcoming Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America upcoming Meet & Greet being held in Las Vegas, NV May 17th-19th.  Get the inside scoop on the events, keynote speaker Carnie Wilson, and call-in with your questions or comments at 347-857-2052 to talk with us live on the show!

For more information about the WLSFA, please visit www.wlsfa.org.  

Live chat opens 15 mins before show time!

***2013 AWARDS***

The WLS Awards are *nominated by* and *voted on* by members of the WLS Community. Any person, business, or charitable organization that is part of the weight loss surgery and bariatric community is eliglble, EXCEPT Diva Taunia and last year's winners.

After a week of voting for the nominees, the 2013 winners are announced!  

Also, please be sure to visit the following site for more info:

http://www.divatauniablog.com

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Many thanks to our very supportive sponsors!  Wellesse Liquid Bariatric Vitamins, Vita4Life.net providing fast-dissolving no filler vitamins and supplements, and Slimpressions Shapewear:  the most comfortable shapewear on the planet!

***2013 NOMINEES ARE,,,***

The WLS Awards are *nominated by* and *voted on* by members of the WLS Community. Any person, business, or charitable organization that is part of the weight loss surgery and bariatric community is eliglble, EXCEPT Diva Taunia and last year's winners.

After a week of voting for the nominees, the top three nominations in each category as announced!  After the announcement, voting opens to determine the winners, who will be announced and "crowned" on next week's program!

Also, please be sure to visit the following site for more info:

http://www.divatauniablog.com

http://www.facebook.com/divataunia

http://www.twitter.com/divataunia

Many thanks to our very supportive sponsors!  Wellesse Liquid Bariatric Vitamins, Vita4Life.net providing fast-dissolving no filler vitamins and supplements, and Slimpressions Shapewear:  the most comfortable shapewear on the planet!

NEW TIME!  10:00am PST - every Monday!

After some time away, the new season of The Backstage Pass Radio Program begins today!   Diva Taunia catches up on what's been going on, some updates in the news and also announcing upcoming events and conferences.

Callers are always welcome to join the conversation! Call 347-857-2052 to chat.

Have a question or comment?  Email us at [email protected] and we'll address it on air.

Today's "hot flash" segment was provided by motivational speaker, storyteller, and comedienne Kelly Swanson at www.kellyswanson.net.

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http://www.twitter.com/divataunia

http://www.youtube.com/divataunia

The Backstage Pass Radio Program is sponsored by Wellesse Liquid Bariatric Vitamins, Vita4Life.net - fast dissolving non-filler vitamins, and Slimpressions Shapewear.

On tonight's radio program, I am honored to have Dr. Garth Davis from the Davis Clinic in Houston, TX and also from the television program "Big Medicine", Dr. Scott Cuneen, Director of Bariatric Surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and co-author of "Weighty Issues:  Getting the Skinny on Weight Loss Surgery" as well as Dr. Donald Hess, Director of Bariatric Surgery at Boston Medical Center and Diva Taunia's own personal surgeon! We'll be talking with the surgeons themselves about the RNY Gastric Bypass, Lap Band, Duodenal Switch, Gastric Sleeve, and Band Over Bypass (BOB) procedures. These well-known and highly respected surgeons will help outline guidelines for determining which type of surgery is best for you, and how to find a reputable weight loss surgeon.

Want to ask the doctor(s) a question directly?  Call-in at 347-857-2052 OR on my Twitter feed  @divataunia.

Special guest  Co-Host:  Amy Pederson from Slimpressions! With a Tanks-A-Lot Giveaway for a caller!

Tonight we're discussing the importance of loving your body, finding a healthy self-image and measuring success in ways that are attainable for everyone.  We'll discuss the ways that we can support healthy lifestyles, positive body image and self-esteem.

Amy will be discussing her Positive

Self-Talk Challenge at Slimpressions.  

 Important to note:  this discussing will not include any medical professionals.  The purpose is to facilitate healthy dialogue and discussion within the community.

Tonight's Sponsor:

Wellesse.com provides liquid supplements perfect for weight loss surgery patients who cannot take pills.   Use DIVAT for a 10% discount.

GETTING AMPED UP FOR VEGAS?!  So are we!  Tonight's program will be all about the WLSFA Meet & Greet, and I'll be joined by my specia co-hosts:  Toni and Lynnda from www.bariatrictv.com and our news anchor Tommy Dumore. We'll be talking about:

WLSFA Agenda Outside events (karaoke, bullriding, zip-lining, etc) Individual groups meeting up General Antics and Excitment!  Woot!  Woot!

We'll have special guests and everyone is welcome to join in the fun in the live chat room (which opens at 7:45pm EST) and also calling in at 247-857-2052.

Tonight's program is sponsored by:

Wellesse Bariatric Solutions:  www.wellesse.com Dr. Timothy Katzen of www.360bodylift.com and TLC's "The Real Skinny."