The Realities of Being a Bariatric Patient

Epi 218 – The Truth About Being a Bariatric Patient: Mental, Emotional & Social RealitiesIn this deeply personal and eye-opening episode of Our Sleeved Life Podcast, Kellie and Mel open up about the emotional and psychological side of bariatric life—an often overlooked but critical part of the journey. While weight loss surgery focuses on physical transformation, what happens after the surgery involves much more than the number on the scale.💡 What You’ll Learn:🌟 Beyond the ScaleExplore the real emotional and mental health challenges that arise after gastric sleeve or gastric bypass surgery—like body image issues, social stigma, and identity changes.💬 Candid ConversationsKellie and Mel share their own struggles and triumphs navigating life after bariatric surgery, offering a raw, real, and unfiltered take on what it truly means to be a bariatric patient.🤝 Relatable ReflectionsThis isn’t just about agreeing or disagreeing—it’s about feeling seen, supported, and informed. Connect with stories that mirror your own or give you new perspective on the complexity of bariatric life.🎧 Whether you're pre-op, post-op, or just curious about the real bariatric experience, this episode gives you the emotional insights often missing from the conversation.🔔 Subscribe for more heartfelt stories, expert guests, and everything bariatric community related, every single week!📲 Connect with OSLP:Instagram: @oursleevedlifepodcastTikTok: @oursleevedlifepodcastJoin Our Email List: www.oursleevedlifepodcast.comPatreon – Become a Badass Benchie: patreon.com/OSLPJBY 2023 Replay: jbyawards.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.