Sacrifices Before & After Weight Loss Surgery

Epi 268Sacrifices Before & After Bariatric Surgery (ft. Puppy Flynn 🐶✨)Welcome back, OSLP Fam! 💖 It’s Kellie & Mel here, and today we’re diving into the real sacrifices that come with weight loss surgery—before AND after the procedure. From food freedom to emotional shifts, we’re breaking it all down with honesty, humor, and maybe a few puppy interruptions…👋 Special Guest: Meet Flynn, our 12-week-old studio corgi, who’s here to steal the show with cuteness and chaos. 🐾🔥 What We Cover in This Episode:Pre-Surgery Sacrifices:🥤 Liquid diets & saying goodbye to favorite foods🏥 Endless doctor visits with surgeons, dietitians & therapists🧠 Mental prep for big lifestyle and emotional changesPost-Surgery Sacrifices:🍳 Permanent eating adjustments (hello, protein-first life!)⏳ Recovery time & learning to adapt👯 Navigating social situations with new restrictions🏃‍♀️ Building consistent movement into daily life💬 Emotional hurdles & the mental work that never stops💡 Why It’s Worth It:✔️ Health benefits: improved mobility & reduced chronic disease risk✔️ Quality of life: enjoying activities you once couldn’t✔️ Mental well-being: confidence, joy, and self-love🎉 Special Announcement:Mark your calendars! 🗓️ July 1st @ 5:30 PM PST we’re celebrating Season 10 LIVE with an Ask Me Anything across Facebook, TikTok, IG, & YouTube. Bring your questions—nothing’s off limits!💬 Join the Conversation:What sacrifices have YOU made for your bariatric journey? Share your story below, or send in questions for our AMA!📲 Stay Connected with OSLP:Instagram: @oursleevedlifepodcastTikTok: @oursleevedlifepodcastNewsletter & Updates: oursleevedlifepodcast.comPatreon: Support + Bonus ContentJBY2023 Replay: Watch Here🛒 OSLP Favorites + Discount Codes:Amazon StorefrontProcare Health → Code: OSLP (15% Off)Just Meats → Code: OSLP25 ($25 Off)Live Uba → Code: OSLPDive Bar Nutrition → Code: OSLPDevotion Nutrition → Code: OSLP5Obvi → Code: OSLP15Factor Meals → Code: SLEEVED50 (50% Off!)🐶✨ Weight loss surgery comes with sacrifices, but the rewards? Life-changing. Tune in for the laughs, the honesty, and some puppy love along the way! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.