Bariatric Stories Podcast

Part 2 of Brandon's story. Links to connect with Brandon: Facebook, Instagram, Sage Kennels, On X Hunt, and featured on Project Upland. If you would like to become a guest on the podcast, click here and select the "Share My Story!" button to submit a contact form --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bariatricstories/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bariatricstories/support

Rinda welcomes Brandon of Billings, Montana to the podcast as he shares his weight loss surgery experience. If you would like to become a guest on the podcast, click here and select the "Share My Story!" button to submit a contact form --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bariatricstories/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bariatricstories/support

This episode concludes the Psychological Self-assessment Series. I will be referring to an assessment form similar to what my specialist and I went over. If you would like to follow along with a copy I found from the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) you may use this link >> Self-Assessment

This episode continues the Psychological Self-assessment Series. I will be referring to an assessment form similar to what my specialist and I went over. If you would like to follow along with a copy I found from the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) you may use this link >> Self-Assessment

This is the first episode of 2021, the first in a new series, and the first since March 2019. Yes, it has been a while. This episode continues from the previous episode, First Call. I began to set appointments with my medical team. The first I met with was with the Behavioral Health Specialist. I had to take a self-assessment which is what this series will cover. I will be referring to an assessment form similar to what my specialist and I went over. If you would like to follow along with a copy I found from the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) you may use this link >> Self-Assessment

Do you set New Year's Goals or Resolutions? Which is easier for you to actually stick with? How was your Valentines Day? How much information did you need to make your decision to move forward? Did your insurance cover most of the costs or a portion of it? Which procedure did you prefer? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bariatricstories/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bariatricstories/support

Starting from the beginning with a backstory about myself before my bariatric surgery. >>Additional details

Hosted by Rinda Pacyau. Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii on the island of O'ahu. I do not have a medical background nor a medical professional. I will be sharing my personal weight loss experience and journey through the bariatric surgery process. This podcast is for anyone who is either thinking about Bariatric Surgery... in the pre-op process leading up to setting your surgery date.. in post-up recovery learning to adjust to your body's changes... or you're further along adjusting or struggling with the lifestyle changes. Blocking, Restrictive, and Mixed procedure stories will be shared. If you would like to share your experiences, interest, or expertise in this topic I would love to have you on an episode. Send me a message! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bariatricstories/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bariatricstories/support