Overcoming Food Addiction After Weight Loss Surgery Ft Pamela Mekuz

Epi 215 – When Old Habits Return: Food Addiction After Bariatric Surgery | Guest: Pamela MekuzMany bariatric patients find themselves struggling again with food addiction—especially after the “honeymoon phase” of weight loss fades. In this episode of Our Sleeved Life Podcast, Kellie and Mel sit down with Pamela Mekuz, a certified Food Addiction Counselor and fellow bariatric patient, to talk about what happens when unhealthy eating habits come back, and how to regain control.💡 What You’ll Discover:🍽️ Triggers After Weight Loss SurgeryPamela explains why old eating habits can resurface after the rapid weight loss window, and how to recognize emotional and behavioral food triggers before they take over.🧠 Healthy Coping ToolsLearn evidence-based techniques and post-op mental health strategies for managing food addiction, emotional eating, and habit relapse—all tailored for the bariatric community.🌟 Pamela’s Story of RecoveryAs a gastric sleeve patient herself, Pamela shares her journey from struggling with food addiction to helping others heal their relationship with food through specialized counseling.🎧 If you're dealing with unhealthy food patterns post-op, this episode offers the validation and tools you need to find balance and freedom again.🔔 Subscribe and turn on the bell for new episodes each week featuring bariatric experts, success stories, and compassionate insights for your journey.📲 Stay Connected:Instagram: @oursleevedlifepodcastFacebook: @oursleevedlifepodcastTikTok: @oursleevedlifepodcastPamela's Website: lifeissweetcounseling.comPamela on IG: @pamela_mekuz🛍️ Recommended Bariatric Tools & Support:Procare Health – Use Code: OSLPAmazon StorefrontDive Bar Nutrition – Code: OSLPJust Meats – Code: OSLP25Devotion Nutrition – Code: OSLP5More links on oursleevedlifepodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.