Dear Melting Mama,
Been meaning to send this for a while, but today is the day. I just want to tell you how absolutely hysterical your humor is. Whenever I need a laugh, I just pull up your site. You are truly gifted, and hope you keep it up and even expand your writing horizons. Even when you panned one of our products a few years back, you did it with great humor and honest personal opinion. Keep going, the world needs you.
All the best,
Impressive how you look at everything WLS touches
What I like, Beth, is your ability to see details and shades of gray.
Weight Loss Surgery probably won't "fix" a person's life. Only the person can do that!
WLS is a choice...a risky one. I'm so pleased anytime I hear that
someone had a "good" surgery, that they aren't suffering through
serious medical issues and more surgeries.
But even a "good" surgery doesn't guarantee a fixed life. All it
really guarantees is that you're going to have to eat a lot
differently.
So congratulations on your good outcome, and also on having the
clarity to know that your journey was in no way over once you emerged
from anesthesia. And thanks for helping others see that too!
“Beth is an extremely talented creative writer. Her writing is both entertaining and informative. She always pays such particular attention to detail and she is a pleasure to work with. I will definitely be continuing to utilize her services in future.” December 16, 2008
Becky Siame
, Owner
, SizeXchange
“Beth writes a marvelously funny, sometimes too realistic blog regarding her dealings with weight loss surgery. I started reading her blog prior to my own surgery and was thrilled with the honest, in your face blogging that I read. Also, she writes great writeups on products that she has tried whether good or not. I have found alot of helpful information for myself as well as others I'm sure from her blog...I still love to read and I'm almost 2 years post-op myself now!” August 28, 2008
Michelle Vaught
, Purchasing
, Southern Wine & Spirits
“I recommend Beth to all who are looking for support and guidance before, during and after WLS... Beth's unique style of writing is refreshing and honest....” August 23, 2008
Theresa Myers
, Certified Nutraceutical Consultant
, NutraMetrix Advanced Nutraceuticals
“Beth is an incredibly talented writer who has a knack for addressing difficult topics with humor and firm compassion. Her Melting Mama blog posts are thought-provoking and, at times, raw, but always delivered from a place of concern for others who may follow in her footsteps.” August 20, 2008
Tonya Luiz
, Managing Editor
, Tracy Press Inc.
“Beth
and I belong to the same group of blog writers regarding weight loss
surgery and the experiences that come with this life altering journey.
I began reading Beth's blog as a way to understand what life might be
like after gastric bypass in January 2007. I was impressed by her wit
and her honest portrayal of what it takes to manage life (including
family, work, home and illness) while maintaining a significant weight
loss.
Beth is a prolific reviewer of products that make life easier after
weight loss surgery. She takes the time to capture tastes, scents and
texture in her review that has the reader understand what the product
would be like to experience. Because of her reviews, I have purchased
and will continue to purchase some of the products she has endorsed (as
well as some she hasn't because we have different texture thresholds).
In my voracious reading of WLS blogs, Beth is who I wake up to, who I
check in with during the day, and who I have come to rely on for
information that might help me in my journey. Her photos are brilliant;
she captures color and light and subjects in a way that has the viewer
experience the moment fully. As a writer, Beth's voice is clear and
entirely her won, she never sugar-coats her life and her experiences,
she entirely takes on her journey with an honest eye and tells it like
it is.
I look forward to continuing my sassy sisterhood with Beth for years to
come.”
August 19, 2008
And, from 2007 -
I've become hooked this week on reading other blogs related to surgical
weight loss. There's an abundance of them out there, and each has its
own merits. Take Melting Mama for example.
The
site's owner, Beth, is a Bostonian about my age who once topped the
scales at more than 300 pounds. What I love most about her blog is its
snarky tone. She's had a slew of complications since WLS, and she
doesn't shy away from them. I appreciate that about her, because as
I've said, this journey isn't all peaches and roses -- and I think more
people need to be aware of the risks associated with it.
Kim Simpson
, Learning and Event Planner
was with another company when working with Beth at Melting Mama
“Beth is a voracious blogger who offers comical, cutting insight into her daily life that resonates with readers. Her "tell it like it is" style creates a sense of trust with readers who often keep coming back for more...myself included! Whether you need a daily pick-me-up dose of her family life, unbiased reviews of products or even little known medical nuggets dug up from the depths of the internet, Beth Sheldon-Badore offers a great place to start.” August 19, 2008
Jennifer Olski
, Senior Editor,
“Beth is a detail-oriented, inventive and thorough product reviewer. I can always trust her recommendations to be detailed and accurate. Her writing is enjoyable and she connects very well with her audience.” August 17, 2008
Top qualities: Personable , High Integrity , Creative
“Beth is a talented writer, with a flair for presenting facts clearly and concisely while at the same time being interesting and entertaining.” August 15, 2008
“Beth is honest, dedicated, committed, and bright. She not only captures your attention, but KEEPS it. Reading Beth's work is like readying any good book, you just can't put it down and you NEVER want it to end... you just crave MORE!” August 15, 2008
“Beth is a highly intelligent, extremely honest, and forthcoming blogger. She has provided numerous services to the WLS community. Throw in a wicked sense of humor and the ability to deal with complications without asking for pity - and she is truly a gift to the internet/blogging community. She is highly artistic, talented and a skilled writer.” August 15, 2008
Sharon Thole Haverlak , Vice-President, Human Resources
“Beth is an exceptional writer. She is extremely informative in all of her writings. She does a lot of research on her endorsements and of recent events. She has an amazing way of writing so that the reader can truly understand in a way that is not way over one's head. She has a huge following, and I do personally believe that is due her dedication in providing an educational service to the community. She is a tremendous asset to a lot of people, not to mention inspirational. On a side note...she is also a great photographer. She is a very talented woman. Sincerely, Caroline Ellavsky” August 14, 2008
Caroline Ellavsky , SENIOR HR MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT
