My Gastric Sleeve

This episode is bonus episode 4 of possibly 5 total episodes. This is half-way through my Soft Food stage. I discuss my diet changes, my gym experience, my new food adventures, and even my BM's. Be aware. Be very aware. Next episode will be one week after I'm done with all of the stages. Tune in.

This episode is bonus episode 3 of possibly 5 total episodes. This is half-way through my Purée stage. I discuss my diet changes, my walking improvements, my food adaptations, and even my BM's. Be aware. Be very aware. Next episode will be half-way through my Soft Food stage.

This episode is bonus episode 2 of possibly 10 or 11 total episodes. I will be talking about my revision surgery being approved from Sleeve to SADI-S, the ups and the downs, the good and the bad. I didn't feel like doing a whole new podcast, so I am tacking on a few episodes here.Overall, I will be discussing my physical and emotional health, weight loss, exercise, friends, hanging out, eating out, healing, and much more!In this episode I discuss post-surgical pain, walking, great team, lots of support, and I even talk a little about my BM's. And yes, they get an apostophe! Deal with it.Let me know your thoughts. Send me a voicemail or message and tell me how to keep myself busy as I heal from this surgery. As always, thank you for being here. Love you. Mean it. Bye.

This first of possibly 10 episodes, has me talking about my revision surgery being approved from Sleeve to SADI-S, and I mention that I will be doing no more than 10 bonus episodes to showcase this latest update. I will be discussing my physical and emotional health, weight loss, exercise, friends, hanging out, eating out, healing, and much more!Let me know your thoughts. Send me a voicemail or message and tell me how to keep myself busy as I heal from this surgery. As always, thank you for being here. Love you. Mean it. Bye.

This final episode is all about you. All the things that you have said about your experiences and mine. I also update you on my journey and where I am currently, as well as where I am headed. This has easily been the coolest thing I've ever done. Thanks for coming along on this journey with me. Here is the list of people who were on this episode in alphabetical order. Two of these I read. The rest were their own recordings. Also, I let you know if they were guests, listeners, have their own podcasts, and share most of their handles. Here is the list of 22:Allyson - No Guts No GloryAnna - German GuestAnne-Miller - Listener - @annevangarsseartAnthony - GuestBecks - CousinCarrie - Listener - @ramonaricketsCortni - No Guts No GloryErin - Listener - @erinitnyrekeeranGeoff - ListenerJason Smith - BariNation - @tha_smithsonian_Joleen - Guest - @jolean.gets.fitKrystin - Listener - @krysmo_wanders_lightMatt - Listener - @v9s6g23Mel - Listener - @rhayven_80Murph - The Weighting Table - @murphs_losin_itRami - ListenerRob - The Busy Bariatrics - @myweightishistoryRoscoe aka Jamie - Listener - @roscoeb44Shea - The Weighting Table - @growwithsheaStephanie - Listener - @prettyfacefatgirl_vsgTiffanie - Guest - @tiff_wanderlustViviana - Listener - @vivixxiiThank you all so much for everything. For listening. For interacting. For having my back. For supporting me. Even when the sound quality was terrible. Thank you for being there for me. I've never felt more seen and heard and supported. I truly feel as though I made so many friends because of this podcast. Please feel free to reach out to me anytime. I'm on Instagram @nimaspeaks or on Facebook as Nima Kharrazi. Love you. Mean it. Byeeee.

This penultimate episode has updates on my physical and emotional self. I discuss how I've been doing and how I'm feeling overall.I talk about my weight, friendship, hangouts, and much more!I touch on pivoting, communicating, and lessons learned. Let me know your thoughts. Send me a voicemail or message and I'll put it on my final episode.

This episode will be a new questions and answers episode, with the questions asked by my fellow podcaster, Marco Timpano. Marco has the Insomnia Project Podcast, Eat & Drink with Ali Hassan, and a book out as well aptly titled: 25 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started My Podcast. Enjoy!

This recap episode has updates on my physical and emotional self. I discuss how I've been doing and how I'm feeling overall.I talk about my weight, friendship, hangouts, and much more!I touch on pivoting, communicating, and lessons learned. Let me know your thoughts. Send me a voicemail or message and I'll put it on my final episode.

Eight is Great! The Lovely Michelle is back yet again for the 8th and final time. This episode we discuss her 2-years since surgery, we do some live train updates, and we talk about the "10 pounds of potatoes" mentality. Spoiler alert ... we really get deep into the food addiction part! I really love these episodes! Enjoy!

This recap episode has updates on my physical and emotional self. I discuss how I've been doing and how I'm feeling overall.I talk about my weight, friendship, hangouts, and much more!Let me know your thoughts. Send me a voicemail or message and I'll put it on my final episode.

This episode I will be interviewing a fellow bariatric buddy as well as one of the co-hosts of The Barination podcast. Jason, better known as Tha_Smithsonian_ on Instagram where he shares about his experiences and journeys through posts. We discuss everything from saying "I love you" to our guy friends, to his twang-y banjo accent . Spoiler alert, we talk about my fancy cat for a bit and it's awesome! Hope you enjoy!

This recap episode has updates on my physical and emotional self. I discuss how I've been doing and how I'm feeling overall.I talk about my weight, friendship, hangouts, and much more!Let me know your thoughts. Enjoy this episode. And share it with a friend.

This episode I will be interviewing a fellow bariatric buddy as well as one of the co-hosts of The Weighting Table podcast. Murph, better known as Murphs_Losin_It on Instagram where he shares about his experiences and journeys through posts. We discuss being over 400 pounds, mental health, and asking for help as a man. Spoiler alert, we talk about religion for a bit and it's awesome! Hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/my-gastric-sleeve-podcast/support

This recap episode has updates on my physical and emotional self. I discuss how I've been doing and how I'm feeling overall.I talk about my weight, friendship, hangouts, and much more!Let me know your thoughts. Enjoy this episode. And share it with a friend. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/my-gastric-sleeve-podcast/support

This recap episode has updates on my physical and emotional self. I discuss how I've been doing and how I'm feeling overall.I talk about boundaries, friendship, asking for help, parties of 7 or greater, and much more!Let me know your thoughts. Enjoy this episode. And share it with a friend. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/my-gastric-sleeve-podcast/support

This recap episode has updates on my physical and emotional self. I discuss how I've been doing and how I'm feeling overall.I talk about pivoting, swimming, water aerobics, getting a new driveway for one week, and much more!Let me know your thoughts. Enjoy this episode. And share it with a friend. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/my-gastric-sleeve-podcast/support

This episode I will be interviewing a fellow bariatric buddy as well as one of the founding members of my Instagram message group. Carrie. Also knows as ... @ramonarickets on Instagram. She posts there and on Threads where she shares about her experiences and journeys both physical and emotional. We discuss our love of Seattle, running in the rain, eating food, and being members of the clean-plate club. Spoiler alert, I say "samesies" at least 5 times. It's awesome! Hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/my-gastric-sleeve-podcast/support

This recap episode has updates on my physical and emotional self. I discuss how I've been doing and how I'm feeling overall. —————I talk about pivoting, my back pain getting better, walking more, and swimming. Oh … and I am riding my bicycle again with a new seat! So that feels good. Also, I talk about my new microphone that was a gift from the lovely Michelle. —————Let me know your thoughts. Enjoy this episode. And share it with a friend. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/my-gastric-sleeve-podcast/support

This recap episode has updates on my physical and emotional self. I discuss how I've been doing and how I'm feeling overall. I talk about the still ongoing A/C stress, my back pain getting better, walking more, and swimming. Oh … and I am playing in the poker finals! So that feels good. Also, I talk about my weight and my motivation. Let me know your thoughts. Enjoy this episode. And share it with a friend. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/my-gastric-sleeve-podcast/support

This recap episode has updates on my physical and emotional self. I discuss how I've been doing and how I'm feeling overall. I talk about the A/C stress, my back pain getting better, walking more, and scheduling some friend time. Oh … and I play poker now. So that feels good. Also, I talk about doing this as a “walking podcast”. Let me know your thoughts. Enjoy this episode. And share it with a friend. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/my-gastric-sleeve-podcast/support

This recap episode has updates on my physical self, my emotional self, my weight journey, my current goal, short-term goals, and long-term goals. These are usually my updates that come twice a month! This update is different in that it's a short update to let you know there is no update. I discuss my stresses with regards to home insurance, home warranties, a/c units, heat, and my everlasting back pain!!! Enjoy this episode! Or don't! But please share it either way. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/my-gastric-sleeve-podcast/support

This recap episode has updates on my physical self, my emotional self, my weight journey, my current goal, short-term goals, and long-term goals. These are my updates that come twice a month! I discuss my beauty walks, my gratitude journal, and my book reading prowess. I also talk about how I finally finished a book, and how my back hurts ... but not as much as a gunshot wound or knife stabbing!!! Enjoy this episode! Or don't! But please share it either way. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/my-gastric-sleeve-podcast/support

This recap episode has updates on my physical self, my emotional self, my weight journey, my current goal, short-term goals, and long-term goals. These are my updates that come twice a month! I discuss my lousy motivation, discomfort, and growth mindset pivot. I discuss how I'm not tracking, how much friend-time and family-time I'm getting, and also my lack of workout routines. I also talk about how latest obsession ... spoiler alert it's the "Stages of Change"! Enjoy this episode! Or don't! But please share it either way. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/my-gastric-sleeve-podcast/support

This episode I will be interviewing a fellow bariatric buddy as well as one of the co-hosts of The Weighting Table podcast. Shea Quinn, better known as GrowWithShea on Instagram where she shares about her experiences and journeys through posts. We discuss intuitive eating, mind/body connection, and black/white thinking. Spoiler alert, we discuss menstrual cycles for about 15 minutes, give or take 5 minutes. It's awesome! Hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/my-gastric-sleeve-podcast/support

This recap episode has updates on my physical self, my emotional self, my weight journey, my current goal, short-term goals, and long-term goals. These are my updates that come twice a month! I discuss my improving motivation, discomfort, and slow growth mindset. I discuss how I'm tracking, how much friend-time and family-time I'm getting, and also my workout routines. I also talk about how often I call or talk to my parents ... spoiler alert it's not a LOT! Enjoy this episode! Or don't! But please share it either way. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/my-gastric-sleeve-podcast/support

This recap episode has updates on my physical self, my emotional self, my weight journey, my current goal, short-term goals, and long-term goals. These are my updates that come twice a month! I discuss my weight gain ... again, how much I've improved with tracking and exercising, and how great support systems are. I also say the "F" word 10 times in 25 seconds! Enjoy this episode! Or don't! But please share it either way. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/my-gastric-sleeve-podcast/support

This recap episode has updates on my physical self, my emotional self, my weight journey, my current goal, short-term goals, and long-term goals. These are my updates that come twice a month! I discuss my improving motivation, discomfort, and slow growth mindset. I discuss again ... how I'm still not tracking enough, but am spending more friend-time, and needing more family time. I also talk about an old feud I had at school about ... "Perception vs Perspective" ... I don't know the difference, but would like to think I won that argument! Enjoy this episode! Or don't! But please share it either way. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/my-gastric-sleeve-podcast/support

This recap episode has updates on my physical self, my emotional self, my weight journey, my current goal, short-term goals, and long-term goals. These are my bi-weekly updates which will be coming every other Tuesday! I also discuss my lowered motivation, discomfort, and slowed growth mindset. I discuss again ... how I'm still not tracking, and needing more friend and family time. I also talk about my newest obsession, "putting the cat with the pigeons" ... I'm a sucker for a cat idiom! Enjoy this episode! Or don't! But please share it either way --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/my-gastric-sleeve-podcast/support

This recap episode has updates on my physical self, my emotional self, my weight journey, my current goal, short-term goals, and long-term goals. These are my bi-weekly updates which will be coming every other Tuesday! I also discuss my losing momentum, not tracking, gaining weight, and needing to refocus. I also talk about this new book I'm reading called "Digital Minimalism" ... I'm a super slow reader! Enjoy this episode! Or don't! But please share it either way. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/my-gastric-sleeve-podcast/support

The Lovely Michelle is back yet again for the 7th time. This episode we discuss her 14-months since surgery, we do some live cat updates, and we talk about the "100 pounds ago" mentality. Fun fact ... we had sugar on our trip, we are back on the "no sugar" train, and I'm still weaning myself off of sugar. Spoiler alert ... we laugh a LOT! I really love these episodes! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/my-gastric-sleeve-podcast/support

I recorded this on my phone before my trip. Sorry for the quality. I will make it up to you. But in the meantime listen and enjoy this episode about pivoting and medical professionals and life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/my-gastric-sleeve-podcast/support

This recap episode has updates on my physical self, my emotional self, my weight journey, my current goal, short-term goals, and long-term goals. These are my bi-weekly updates which will be coming every other Tuesday! I also discuss my workouts, my weight, and how I wanna do different exercises like Pickleball and Tennis. Also, I talk about sneezes for over a minute right in the beginning! And I talk about my latest obsession which is "YET" multiple times because of Growth Mindset. I'm super annoying! Enjoy this episode! Or don't! But please share it either way. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/my-gastric-sleeve-podcast/support

This episode I will be interviewing a favorite former guest named Anna. She is better known as KlopsMoehre on Instagram where she shares about her German language podcast, and her journey through posts. We laugh, we talk about her surgery, and we get into her divorce, and I even get a tiny German lesson. Spoiler alert, we talk about Arabic, Persian, and German languages for over 10 minutes. Hope you enjoy this episode! Please share with a friend. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/my-gastric-sleeve-podcast/support

This episode I will be interviewing a fellow bariatric buddy named Joleen. She is better known as Jolean.GETS.fit on Instagram where she shares about her experience and her journey through posts. We laugh, we talk about her upcoming 360 surgery, and we get to discuss food, fitness, and even our kryptonites. Spoiler alert, we talk about Nutella for almost 3 minutes, and Ferrerro Rocher for almost 5 minutes. It's annoying. Hope you enjoy this episode! Please share with a friend. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/my-gastric-sleeve-podcast/support

This 1st half of February recap episode has updates on my physical self, my emotional self, my weight journey, my current goal, short-term goals, and long-term goals. These are my bi-weekly updates which will be coming every other Tuesday! I also discuss my workouts, my honesty, and how I'm not going to lie to myself. And discuss who taught me these lessons. Also, I either say "what" or "watt" 32 times in under 40 seconds! And I talk about my lastest obsession which is "Know Your WHY" multiple times because of Growth Mindset. I'm double annoying! Enjoy this episode! Or don't! But please share it either way. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/my-gastric-sleeve-podcast/support

This 2nd half of January recap episode has updates on my physical self, my emotional self, my weight journey, my current goal, short-term goals, and long-term goals. These are my bi-weekly updates which will be coming every other Tuesday! I also discuss my workouts, my honesty, and how I'm not going to lie to myself. And discuss who taught me these lessons. Also, on this episode, I talk about Padron cigars for over SEVEN minutes and I talk about my lastest obsession which is "boiling the frog" for over FIVE minutes. I'm double annoying! Enjoy this episode! Or don't! But please share it either way. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/my-gastric-sleeve-podcast/support

This 1st half of January recap episode has updates on my physical self, my emotional self, my weight journey, my current goal, short-term goals, and long-term goals. These are my bi-weekly updates which will be coming every other Tuesday! I also discuss my workouts, my honesty, and how I'm not going to lie to myself. And discuss who taught me these lessons. Also, I talk about my latest obsession "rungs on a ladder" for over FOUR minutes! I'm super annoying! Enjoy this episode! Or don't! But please share it either way. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/my-gastric-sleeve-podcast/support

This 2nd half of December recap episode has updates on my physical self, my emotional self, my weight journey, my current goal, short-term goals, and long-term goals. These are my bi-weekly updates which will be coming every other Tuesday! I also discuss my workouts, my honesty, and how I'm not going to lie to myself. And discuss who taught me these lessons. Also, I say "NEW" 11 times in 20 seconds! I'm super annoying! Enjoy this episode! Or don't! But please share it either way. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/my-gastric-sleeve-podcast/support

This 1st half of December recap episode has updates on my physical self, my emotional self, my weight journey, my current goal, short-term goals, and long-term goals. These are my bi-weekly updates which will be coming every other Tuesday! I also discuss my new AirPods (thanks sister), my favorite hot cocoa, and how I'm still looking forward to a much deserved hookah and/or cigar. Also, I talk about my latest obsession ... "STACKING" for over FIVE MINUTES! I'm super annoying! Enjoy this episode! Or don't! But please share it either way. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/my-gastric-sleeve-podcast/support

This November week 5 / 3-Year Surgi-versary recap episode has updates on my physical self, my emotional self, my weight journey, my current goal, short-term goals, and long-term goals. These are my bi-weekly updates which will be coming every other Tuesday! I also discuss the ERAS movie, my Podcast Spotify Wrapped, and looking forward to a much deserved cigar. Also, I talk about my AirPods for a minute and 18 seconds! I'm super annoying! Enjoy this episode! . This is a raw, personal story, from someone that has been through the Gastric Sleeve journey. . This podcast is intended for anyone who has had, is thinking of having, or knows someone who might benefit from weight loss surgery. . You can

This November week 4 recap episode has updates on my physical self, my emotional self, my weight journey, my current goal, short-term goals, and long-term goals. These are my weekly updates which will be coming every Tuesday! I also discuss the sauna watch debaucle, Armenian carbs, and much needed friend times. Also, I say "TRACK" 10 times in 4 seconds! I'm super annoying! Enjoy this episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/my-gastric-sleeve-podcast/support

This October week 3 recap episode has updates on my physical self, my emotional self, my weight journey, my current goal, short-term goals, and long-term goals. I discuss my day 1 mentality, versus my weekly updates which will be coming every Tuesday! I also discuss the guest visit pivot & conscious calories vs unconscious calores. Also, prioritize is my new "5 why" obsession! Enjoy this episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/my-gastric-sleeve-podcast/support

This October week 2 recap episode has updates on my physical self, my emotional self, my weight journey, my current goal, short-term goals, and long-term goals. I discuss my day 1 mentality, versus my weekly updates which will be coming every Tuesday! I also discuss the bike pivot & caloric financing struggles. Also the past tense of pet is "petted". So it's I will pet the cat, I am petting the cat, and I have petted the cat. English is super annoying! Enjoy this episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/my-gastric-sleeve-podcast/support

This October recap episode has updates on my physical self, my emotional self, my weight journey, my current goal, short-term goals, and long-term goals. I discuss my day 1 mentality, versus my weekly updates which will be coming every Tuesday this month! I also discuss the Weisneheimer from the Facebook Group, my fears of cinder blocks & rattlesnakes, and how to overcome all of the above. Spoiler alert, I say "Why" and "Lie" in some way or another ... 20 times in 10 seconds! It's super annoying . Enjoy this episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/my-gastric-sleeve-podcast/support

The Lovely Michelle is back yet again for the 6th time. This episode we discuss her 7-months since surgery, we do some deep breathing exercises, and we talk about the "What If?" mentality. Fun fact ... we lost our SD card, it is NOT in the GoPro, and we find out who my best friend really is. Spoiler alert ... it's ME! Oh, and we laugh a LOT! I really love these episodes! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/my-gastric-sleeve-podcast/support

This August episode recaps my weight updates, my physical updates, and even some struggling updates. I recap about my 110 miles a month challenge, this being my last season of the podcast, and different ways I'm doing well and not so well. I also discuss struggling with food, calories, weight, and I ask for help from you the listener. Spoiler alert, I do an imitation of my mom confusing "priceless" and "worthless" with a chef's kiss! It's super cute. Enjoy this worthless episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/my-gastric-sleeve-podcast/support

This episode I will be interviewing a fellow bariatric buddy as well as the co-host of the JBY Awards. Rob DiMedio, better known as MyWeightIsHistory on Instagram where he shares about his experience and journey through posts. We laugh, we agree with each other, and we get to discuss portion control, weight training, and cookie coordinating. Spoiler alert, I mistakenly state that Patric Stewart was in his 30's while shooting Star Trek TNG but upon further review he was 47! I was wrong and I'm super annoying. Hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/my-gastric-sleeve-podcast/support

This episode I will be chit chatting with fellow bariatric buddies and podcasters Kellie & Mel! They are better known as the hosts of Our Sleeved Life Podcast (OSLP) and the creaters of the Just Be You (JBY) Awards. You can find their content on Instagram where they share about everything from diet, life, resources, what not to do before weight loss surgery, non-scale victories, and so much more. We laugh, we interrupt each other, and we get to discuss PROFFEE, being cold, rule breaking, and our lowest points. Spoiler alert, I tell a chilli cook-off story for a whole minute. It's annoying. Hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/my-gastric-sleeve-podcast/support

The Lovely Michelle is back yet again for the 5th time. This episode we discuss her 10-day post-op update and talk about girlscout cookies, her 2-week post-op update and talk about fish foam and Jose Andres, and her 13-week post-op update, where we talk about her sternum pain. Fun fact ... we discuss how nice Keanu Reeves is. Oh, and we laugh a LOT! I really love these episodes! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/my-gastric-sleeve-podcast/support

The Lovely Michelle is back yet again for the 4th time. I love these episodes because we make each other laugh so much. This episode we talk about her decision regarding surgery, we talk about some medical hoops, her surgery date, last meal, and we talk about "double eagles" being a thing. Bonus question: is yogurt a solid or liquid? Let us know in the comments. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/my-gastric-sleeve-podcast/support

This episode I will be interviewing a listener and fellow bariatric buddy named Joleen. She is better known as Jolean.GETS.fit on Instagram where she shares about her experience and her journey through posts. We laugh, we interrupt each other, and we get to discuss food, fitness, politics, culture, and even our ancestors. Spoiler alert, I do a terrible British accent. It's annoying. Hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/my-gastric-sleeve-podcast/support