EPISODE · Feb 9, 2026 · 23 MIN
The Number One Fear After Weight Loss Surgery!
from Smaller Stomach, Bigger Life · host Kyla Holley
In this episode of Smaller Stomach, Bigger Life we tackle the common fear of weight regain after bariatric surgery, explaining why small regain is often biologically normal and how past dieting history influences expectations. Kyla Holley outlines the main behavioral causes and possible medical contributors. Practical prevention and recovery strategies are provided: prioritize protein, return to structured meals, limit liquid calories, watch easy-to-overeat foods, build muscle with strength training, and stay connected to your medical team or support community so you can act early and without shame. Kyla Holley is a Therapist and the Director of The Australian Centre for Eating Behaviour www.acfeb.com Please join our fabulous Smaller Stomach, Bigger Life community here https://www.skool.com/bariatric-success/about Join our comprehensive 6 week Change your Relationship with Food online course Join me here Need the Change your Relationship with Food Journal and Workbook by Kyla Holley? Then click here Buy from Amazon
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In this episode of Smaller Stomach, Bigger Life we tackle the common fear of weight regain after bariatric surgery, explaining why small regain is often biologically normal and how past dieting history influences expectations. Kyla Holley outlines the main behavioral causes and possible medical contributors. Practical prevention and recovery strategies are provided: prioritize protein, return to structured meals, limit liquid calories, watch easy-to-overeat foods, build muscle with strength training, and stay connected to your medical team or support community so you can act early and without shame. Kyla Holley is a Therapist and the Director of The Australian Centre for Eating Behaviour www.acfeb.com Please join our fabulous Smaller Stomach, Bigger Life community here https://www.skool.com/bariatric-success/about Join our comprehensive 6 week Change your Relationship with Food online course Join me here Need the Change your Relationship with Food Journal and Workbook by Kyla Holley? Then click here Buy from Amazon
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