What We Wish We Knew Before & After Weight Loss Surgery | Bariatric Truths You Need to Hear

Epi 195About This Episode:In this heart-to-heart studio chat, Kellie and Mel open up about the bariatric truths they wish someone had told them — before and after surgery. From emotional health to realistic expectations, this episode is full of real talk and gentle reminders for anyone navigating life after WLS. 🧠💖 🎯 Topics We Cover: 🔁 Weight loss stalls are NORMAL — at every stage 🧠 Why therapy is just as vital as nutrition after surgery 🧭 Feeling lost post-op? You’re not alone — and help is out there 🍽️ How to listen to your hunger & fullness cues 🥗 Eating your favorite foods with mindful moderation 🧍‍♀️ Comparison culture in WLS — and why your journey is uniquely yours ⚖️ Lowest weight ≠ healthiest weight 🛠️ What to do if your tool stops “working” — and how your team can help This episode is a reminder: Weight loss surgery is not your last resort — it’s your beginning. 💫 🌍 Stay Connected with OSLP: 📩 Join the OSLP Email List: www.oursleevedlifepodcast.com 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @oursleevedlifepodcast 💖 Become a Badass Benchie: www.patreon.com/OSLP 🗓️ OSLP East Coast Tour Dates: 📍 Feb. 11 — Orlando, FL📍 Feb. 18 — Philadelphia, PA (SOLD OUT)📍 Feb. 25 — Brooklyn, NY 🛍️ Our Recommended Bariatric Must-Haves: ✨ ProCare Now — Code: OSLP ✨ Devotion Nutrition — Code: OSLP If this episode helped you feel seen, hit that like button and share it with someone who needs a little encouragement today 💛. Drop a comment below with your own ‘wish I knew this’ moment — let’s keep supporting each other through it all. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.