Programs

Diamond of a Successful Life - Part 1. In this uplifting first episode of his new series on living a successful life, host Craig Thompson encourages us to take an honest, open inventory of who we are. Often, we get stuck in self-defeating thoughts and behaviors because we fail to take stock of what we really have to offer—including traits we may not have even known we had that we can use to serve others.

Diamond of a Successful Life - Introduction. In this introduction to a new series, host Craig Thompson leads us on a journey to becoming a precious jewel, even when we feel like a hardened lump of coal. Throughout the next four episodes, he will illustrate four basic steps we can take to change our lives for the better.

Get Back on the Wagon. Just about anyone who has ever tried to lose weight has suffered a set-back, even after weight loss surgery. But, whether you have hit a plateau or gained back 30 pounds, a temporary misstep is no reason to throw in the towel. In today's episode, host Craig Thompson encourages viewers to get back on the wagon by taking decisive action to get back on track. Whether calling your doctor, reaching out to a friend, or simply heading straight for the gym, you have the power to turn things around and start heading in the right direction again.

Previously featured on TLC's Big Medicine, Ramon Lopez weighed nearly 500 pounds prior to weight loss surgery. Although he lost more than 270 pounds little more than a year after his procedure, his struggle to find a sense of peace and happiness had just begun. In this episode of WLS Journeys, Ramon speaks candidly with host Yvonne McCarthy about his struggles with cross-addictions post-op, and his newfound sense of purpose in communicating a message of hope to others who suffer from obesity.

The Purpose of Pain. Have you ever asked yourself why weight loss surgery is so hard? This journey brings a constant slew of challenges, but show host Craig Thompson assures us that there is a purpose to our pain. Only by experiencing the pain of shame, embarrassment and aching joints can we fully appreciate the freedom we have by losing the weight and learning to achieve emotional balance in our lives.

Tune into the January 30, 2009, edition of WLS News to find out how DNA in children indicates whether they will become obese as adults, learn about a new military fat camp for overweight Army recruits, and find out why one man was told he was too fat to be a dad. Plus, tune in for a special report from the Texas Weight Loss Surgery Summit on future trends in bariatric surgery and patient activism. We've got the scoop on all these stories and more this week on WLS News!

Tune into the January 23, 2009, edition of WLS News to find out how obesity can affect ovarian cancer rates in older women, how the speed at which children eat impacts their BMI in adulthood, how a group of flight attendants is fighting back against weight discrimination, and why some Texas taxpayers may be footing the bill for low-income residents wanting weight loss surgery. Plus, find out how robots are helping America overcome its obesity epidemic!

Tune into the January 16, 2009, edition of WLS News to find out which vitamin can help you avoid neurological damage after surgery, discover good news about the effect of bariatric treatments on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and get the skinny on the FDA's approval of a new all-natural sweetener with zero calories and zero carbs. Plus, find out where to meet the team from the Weight Loss Surgery Channel in person later this month!