"What to Expect: Emotional Changes after WLS" with Featured Speakers: BariNation Founders - April, Jason, and Natalie

"Why do I feel this way?" Many emotions can come up after making a major life choice like weight loss surgery; both positive and negative. While the transformation can be very optimistic, sometimes feelings of sadness or loss can unexpectedly drop in. This can be impactful for not only for the person going through the surgery but also their family. The excitement and anticipation of weight loss can often overpower the reality of lifestyle changes that occur and the fear of the unknown. Some can experience a loss of sense of self, or confusion about identity and how one feels about themselves as a person. These include feelings of anxiety, grief, depression, anger, shame, and guilt. Join us as we explore the wide array of emotions – both expected and unexpected!  Bio:                     Bari-Nation is a community that supports patients at every stage of their bariatric journey by connecting members to each other, and to trusted experts in the weight loss surgery community. April Williams: IG: @actively_april - April had Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG) in July 2019. Jason Smith: IG: @ tha_smithsonian_ - Jason Had Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG) March 11, 2020. Natalie Tierney: IG: @breakingbari_iers - Natalie had Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG) on September 28th, 2020, after two prior surgeries (LapBand in 2009 at age 15 and Bariatric Plication in 2011 at age 18).  Visit us online: https://procarenow.com/ Check out our Event Hub for listings of Bari Connected LIVE Events and Support Groups! Our Event Hub: https://procarenow.com/pages/support-group-hub Handouts and Resources for our events: https://procarenow.com/pages/support-group-handouts  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for Bari Connected Replays! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh-56bPUphp4gQSM_3ZXKxQ  Want more ProCare Health Vitamins and Supplements? Follow us on these channels! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/procarenow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/procarenow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/procarenow  How to Find BariNation: BariNation website: https://barination.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BariNation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BariNation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bari.nation/ (Bari.Nation) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BariNation (BariNation) BariNation is an Affiliate of ProCare Health. BariNation Affiliate Link: https://procarenow.com/?ref=taPBXLTKg7EFh  Save 10% off ProCare Health Products with Code: Barination The BariNation Value At $39, the BariNation Membership Community is one of the most affordable and versatile support communities out there. And because you are a ProCare Health customer, we are extending an exclusive 4-week trial to you because you understand the importance of staying in bariatric compliance!   If you subscribe to a 90-day ProCare Health subscription, you will unlock the lowest BariNation Membership rate of $29 a month, a savings of $120 over the course of a year! LEARN MORE ABOUT THESE! https://procarenow.com/pages/barination