Navigating Weight Loss Surgery Anxiety & Relationship Changes

Epi 238 - Facing Pre-Surgery Jitters: Coping with Anxiety Before Your Bariatric Surgery Date | OSLP 🎙️In this heartfelt episode of Our Sleeved Life Podcast, Kellie and Mel dive into the rollercoaster of emotions that comes with getting your official weight loss surgery (WLS) date. From the overwhelming excitement to the waves of anxiety, they share their own experiences and compassionate advice to help you navigate this emotional stage of the bariatric journey.✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Coping with Pre-Surgery Anxiety: Why it’s normal to feel nervous and how to manage those jitters.The Role of Therapy: How mental and emotional preparation before bariatric surgery sets you up for success.Shifts in Relationships: Understanding how friendships, family dynamics, and even partnerships may change after WLS.Finding Support: Why peer groups and connecting with people who “get it” are key to thriving post-op.Trusting the Process: How to embrace the unknown, bet on yourself, and build faith in your new, healthier life.Kellie and Mel remind listeners that discomfort doesn’t mean failure—it’s often the first step toward transformation. By sitting with those fears and finding supportive communities, you can prepare not only your body but also your mind and spirit for long-term success.💡 Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Find a Bariatric Therapist: findabariatrictherapist.comVery Merry Bari Christmas Toys for Tots Wishlist: Amazon Wishlist💬 Have you faced pre-op jitters? Share your story in the comments—we’d love to hear how you’re navigating this stage of the journey!🔔 Subscribe & Connect with OSLP:Instagram: @oursleevedlifepodcastTikTok: @oursleevedlifepodcastEmail List: oursleevedlifepodcast.comPatreon: Join the OSLP Community Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.