Ep 29: Social Survival: Navigating Food Events After Bariatric Surgery

The cheese board is calling your name, but should you answer? 🧀In this episode, Hannah and Steph tackle the social minefield that is eating around other people after bariatric surgery. From hosting parties where you automatically buy "all the meats and cheeses" to feeling guilty when friends want to split appetizers, they break down the real struggles of social eating.You'll discover: ✨ Why you keep over-buying when hosting (spoiler: old habits die hard) ✨ How to speak up when people ask "what can I make for you?" ✨ The psychology behind friends pushing food on you ✨ Restaurant strategies that actually work ✨ Why "I'm only having a few bites" is a dangerous gameThe hard truth: That voice saying "just this once" or "it's only a small portion" is how 40% of people regain their weight within 2-5 years post-surgery.Hannah and Steph get real about everything from navigating family dinners to saying no when your neighbor wants to split fries. Plus their August challenge: bring only ONE bariatric-friendly item to every social event.Ready to stop using social situations as excuses for old eating habits? This episode is your roadmap to owning your new lifestyle in any crowd.#BariatricSurgery #SocialEating #WeightLossJourney #FoodPressure #HealthyHabits #PostSurgeryLife