Podcasts about weight loss surgery

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Join us for part 2 of this deep dive into weight loss surgery! We talk about how much weight people lose, the mental health outcomes of people (big trigger warning there), surgery in kids and informed consent. TW: Mention of su!c|de, depression, children and surgery as well as general awful stuff fat people endure. Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/202 Support me on Ko-Fi and get the Size Diversity Resource Guide: https://kofi.com/fiercefatty/tiers Comparison of the Performance of Common Measures of Weight Regain After Bariatric Surgery: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2707460 All‑Cause and Cause‑Specific Mortality Associated with Bariatric Surgery: A Review: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5055056/ Body Image Disturbances and Weight Bias After Obesity Surgery: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8012323/ Coping With "Ob*sity" Stigma Affects Depressed Mood: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5670735/ Death Rates and Causes of Death After Bariatric Surgery: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4888907/ Depression, Anxiety, and Binge Eating Before and After Bariatric Surgery: https://www.scielo.br/j/abcd/a/tZXDCfc855KxdXcFKTbVtHR/?lang=en Diabetes after Bariatric Surgery: https://www.canadianjournalofdiabetes.com/article/S1499-2671(16)30072-7/fulltext Ethical Questions About Surgery Raised by Scientists: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/196339 Late Relapse of Diabetes After Bariatric Surgery: https://diabetesjournals.org/care/article/43/3/534/35625/Late-Relapse-of-Diabetes-After-Bariatric-Surgery Long-Term Follow-up After Bariatric Surgery: A Systematic Review: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/1900516 Long-Term Outcomes After Bariatric Surgery: Systematic Review & Meta-analysis: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11695-018-3525-0 Mineral Malnutrition Following Bariatric Surgery: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3771134/ Patient Experiences of Outcomes of Bariatric Surgery: Systematic Review: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/obr.12518 Prevalence of Alcohol Use Disorders Before and After Bariatric Surgery: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3682834/ Recent Experiences of Weight-based Stigmatization in a Weight Loss Surgery Population: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1038/oby.2008.457 Risk of Suicide and Non-Fatal Self-Harm After Bariatric Surgery: Two Cohort Studies: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5932484/ Risk of Suicide and Self-Harm Is Increased After Bariatric Surgery: Meta-analysis: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11695-018-3493-4 Substance Use After Bariatric Surgery: A Review: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4789154/ Survival Among High-Risk Patients After Bariatric Surgery: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21666276/ No Evidence That Bariatric Surgeries Save Healthcare Costs or Lives: http://junkfoodscience.blogspot.com/2008/09/no-evidence-that-bariatric-surgeries.html The Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Psychological Health: https://www.hindawi.com/journals/jobe/2013/837989/ Untold Stories of Living with a Bariatric Body: Long-Term Experiences of Weight-Loss Surgery: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1467-9566.12999 "But Everything Is Supposed to Get Better After Surgery!" Understanding Postoperative Suicide and Self-Injury: https://bariatrictimes.com/understanding-postoperative-suicide-self-injury/ Long-Term Weight Regain After Gastric Bypass: A 5-Year Prospective Study: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/5459557_Long-term_Weight_Regain_after_Gastric_Bypass_A_5-year_Prospective_Study Anti-Diet by Christy Harrison: https://christyharrison.com/book-anti-diet-intuitive-eating-christy-harrison Food Junk Science Blog: http://junkfoodscience.blogspot.com/2007/01/junkfood-science-weekend-special.html Suicide Rates After Bariatric Surgery: https://bariatrictimes.com/understanding-postoperative-suicide-self-injury/#:~:text=Based%20on%20their%20analysis%2C%20the,3.2%E2%80%935.1%2F10%2C000 Kaitlin Anderle Who Had Surgery: https://www.instagram.com/p/B9B7HwSh3RM/ Roxane Gay - What Fullness Is: https://gay.medium.com/the-body-that-understands-what-fullness-is-f2e40c40cd75 Lindo Bacon on Bariatric Surgery: https://www.lindobacon.com/HAESbook/pdf_files/HAES_Bariatric-Surgery.pdf Prevalence of Alcohol Use Disorders Before and After Bariatric Surgery: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3682834/#:~:text=There%20is%20some%20evidence%20that Mineral Malnutrition Following Bariatric Surgery: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3771134/#:~:text=Bariatric%20surgery%20exacerbates%20preexisting%20malnutrition,with%20micronutrient%20supplementation%20following%20surgery Substance Use After Bariatric Surgery: A Review: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4789154/ Early Mortality Among Medicare Beneficiaries Undergoing Bariatric Surgery: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16234496/#:~:text=The%20rates%20of%2030%2Dday,001 Death Rates and Causes of Death After Bariatric Surgery for Pennsylvania Residents: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4888907/ No Evidence That Bariatric Surgeries Save Healthcare Costs or Save Lives: http://junkfoodscience.blogspot.com/2008/09/no-evidence-that-bariatric-surgeries.html Ethical Questions About Surgery Raised by Scientists: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/196339 Suicide Rates: https://bariatrictimes.com/understanding-postoperative-suicide-self-injury/#:~:text=Based%20on%20their%20analysis%2C%20the,3.2%E2%80%935.1%2F10%2C000 Long-Term Weight Regain After Gastric Bypass: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/5459557_Long-term_Weight_Regain_after_Gastric_Bypass_A_5-year_Prospective_Study Association of Race With Bariatric Surgery Outcomes (Wood et al., 2019): https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamasurgery/fullarticle/2727128 Racial Disparities in Bariatric Surgery Complications and Mortality Using the MBSAQIP Data Registry (Welsh et al., 2020): https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7223417/

Epi 3Welcome back to The Cutting Edge! In this episode, Mel sits down with Dr. Omar Beidas, MD FACS (Plastic Surgeon) and Ashlyn Douglass-Barnes, LCSW (Bariatric & Trauma Therapist) for a deep dive on one of the most overlooked steps in plastic-surgery readiness after weight loss: protein intake, healing nutrition, and how your body actually recovers after surgery.If you're preparing for skin removal surgery, tummy tuck, arm lift, back lift, breast lift, lipo, or ANY post-weight-loss plastics… this episode is your new bible.We cover the exact protein targets, why low protein causes wound-healing complications, how seromas form, how drains work, why compression affects blood pressure, and why your surgeon keeps yelling “Get your protein in!”Plus: weird protein sources, vegetarian struggles, bug-based protein (yes, really), GLP-1 nausea tips, food noise vs cravings, and why bariatric patients struggle with solid protein.

Epi 336What's the real secret to sustainable fitness, flexible nutrition, and body confidence—without losing your mind or social life?

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Food isn't just fuel and obesity isn't just willpower. We sat down with bariatric surgeon Dr. Mark Vierra to unpack what weight-loss surgery really changes, why genetics and hormones can overpower the best intentions, and how a careful program decides who needs a scalpel and who needs a different plan. From GLP‑1 surges and ghrelin drops to PYY's “brake,” we walk through how surgery reshapes appetite signals and why even modest weight loss can dramatically improve diabetes and cardiovascular risk.The conversation goes beyond the operating room. Dr. Vierra explains why five of six referrals don't get surgery, how he and his partner analyze food diaries, depression, and daily constraints, and when medications like bupropion or GLP‑1s make more sense. We explore binge patterns, the messy reality of predicting who will do well after weight loss surgery, and the tough calls around patients who've been told their BMI is destiny when their labs and function say otherwise. The story shifts sharply when we talk alcohol: after gastric bypass, blood alcohol rises faster and stays higher, which raises the risk of alcohol use disorder over time. We share practical ways to screen motives for drinking, plan safeguards with families, and use craving meds thoughtfully.What ties it all together is respect for biology and the person in front of us. Genetics like MC4R variants and syndromes such as Prader–Willi can drive lifelong hyperphagia; ultra‑processed foods and liquid calories amplify the problem; stigma keeps people from care. We push for a different bias—against soda and engineered foods, not against people—and for care that follows patients long after the incisions heal. If you want a grounded, humane guide to obesity treatment, this conversation delivers clarity without blame.If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review so others can find it. Your support helps us keep building informed, stigma‑free conversations about health.To contact Dr. Grover: ammadeeasy@fastmail.com

What happens when a physician, trained to prioritize science and performance, discovers that her own healing requires compassion, spirituality, and trust in her body? In this powerful interview, we explore one woman's story of recovering from binge eating disorder while navigating the pressures of medicine, diet culture, and systemic weight bias. You'll hear how early messages about food and scarcity shaped her relationship with eating, how medical training reinforced body shame, and how she ultimately reconnected to herself through self-compassion, intuitive eating, and body trust. This episode offers both a deeply personal narrative and a professional perspective on how healthcare can move toward weight-neutral, compassionate care. Key Topics Covered How childhood scarcity and fear can shape lifelong eating patterns The pressures physicians face to conform to body ideals in medicine How chronic stress and sleep deprivation in residency can trigger binge eating Why self-compassion—not willpower—became the turning point in recovery What it takes to unlearn diet culture within the healthcare system The rise of GLP-1 medications and how they complicate conversations about body autonomy Healing the disconnect between professional identity and personal recovery Building a weight-neutral, compassionate approach to health and wellbeing Who This Episode Is For This episode is for anyone who has struggled with binge eating, body shame, or internalized weight stigma—especially those in helping professions. It's also for clinicians, therapists, and healthcare providers seeking to understand how medical culture perpetuates harm and how to bring more compassion into patient care. If you've ever felt like your professional role or perfectionism made recovery harder, this episode will remind you that you're not alone—and that healing is possible, even in systems that don't always make room for it. Why This Conversation Matters In a world where doctors are often seen as immune to body image struggles, this story reveals how deeply systemic fatphobia and diet culture reach—even into the halls of medicine. It challenges the myth that knowledge alone heals disordered eating and instead centers nervous system safety, self-compassion, and intuitive wisdom as the foundation for recovery. Resources Mentioned Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch Reclaiming Body Trust by Hilary Kinavey and Dana Sturtevant Wayza Health (wayzahealth.com)--Dr. Michelle's website Research on GLP-1 medications and long-term outcomes Center for Body Trust Related Episodes  When Doctors Harm: Medical Weight Stigma & Eating Disorders on Apple & Spotify. Fat Vulnerability & Our Eating Disorder Recovery Stories on Apple & Spotify. Challenges of Weight-Loss Surgery & Medical Anti-Fat Bias on Apple & Spotify. Learn More and Get Support If you or someone you love is navigating binge eating, emotional eating, or recovery after years of dieting, visit drmariannemiller.com to explore specialized support. You'll find resources for binge eating recovery, ARFID support, and neurodivergent-affirming therapy and courses.

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Most people are told to “try harder” while fighting a disease their biology is trying to keep. We sit down with bariatric surgeon Dr. Joshua Alley to cut through stigma and explain how modern metabolic care actually works: minimally invasive procedures, powerful new medications, and a full-circle support system that treats obesity as the chronic condition it is. The goal isn't a number on a scale; it's better health, more energy and more years with the people you love.We break down the options in plain language. You'll hear what distinguishes sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and the SADI procedure, why today's surgical risks are similar to gallbladder surgery and where GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide fit. We talk criteria beyond raw pounds, including BMI and conditions like sleep apnea, diabetes and hypertension. If you've wondered whether surgery is “the easy way out,” you'll get the uncomfortable truth: patients work hard before and after, and long-term success depends on nutrition, sleep, movement and consistent follow-up.Ready to explore your path? Start with your primary care clinician or self-refer to the bariatric or medical weight management team. If this conversation helps reframe your thinking, follow the show, share with someone who needs hopeful facts, and leave a review to tell us what you want to hear next.For more content from Centra Health check us out on the following channels.YouTubeFacebookInstagramTwitter

Epi 2Are you truly ready for plastic surgery after weight loss?In this powerful episode of Our Sleeved Life Podcast, we sit down with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Omar Beidas and therapist Ashlyn Douglass-Barnes, LCSW to answer the biggest post-op question:

Epi 335New from Our Sleeved Life PodcastWelcome to the newest episode of Our Sleeved Life Podcast! Today, we sit down with Josie Wilson, a bariatric patient who's 3.5 years post-op — and she's keeping it real about life after surgery.This isn't the before-and-after fantasy. This is what happens when the honeymoon phase ends — and the emotional, physical, and mental battles begin.

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⚠️ Trigger Warning:This episode contains discussion about grief, loss, and the death of a loved one. If this topic is distressing or triggering for you, please take care while listening. You can choose to skip this episode or reach out for professional support if you need it.

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Epi 1Welcome to the first episode of our NEW series on The Sleeved Life Podcast!If you've had bariatric surgery, are considering plastic surgery after weight loss, or struggling with mental health during your transformation — this is for you.

Does weight loss surgery make you thin and healthy? What percentage of people is it successful for? Are the side effects worth it and what are they exactly? This episode is a deep dive into "bariatric" surgery AKA "weight loss" surgery AKA stomach amputation. TW: There are mentions of the types of surgeries, outcomes and side effects as well as general awful stuff fat people endure. Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/201 Support me on Ko-Fi and get the Size Diversity Resource Guide: https://kofi.com/fiercefatty/tiers Comparison of the Performance of Common Measures of Weight Regain After Bariatric Surgery: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2707460 All‑Cause and Cause‑Specific Mortality Associated with Bariatric Surgery: A Review: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5055056/ Body Image Disturbances and Weight Bias After Obesity Surgery: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8012323/ Coping With "Ob*sity" Stigma Affects Depressed Mood: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5670735/ Death Rates and Causes of Death After Bariatric Surgery: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4888907/ Depression, Anxiety, and Binge Eating Before and After Bariatric Surgery: https://www.scielo.br/j/abcd/a/tZXDCfc855KxdXcFKTbVtHR/?lang=en Diabetes after Bariatric Surgery: https://www.canadianjournalofdiabetes.com/article/S1499-2671(16)30072-7/fulltext Ethical Questions About Surgery Raised by Scientists: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/196339 Late Relapse of Diabetes After Bariatric Surgery: https://diabetesjournals.org/care/article/43/3/534/35625/Late-Relapse-of-Diabetes-After-Bariatric-Surgery Long-Term Follow-up After Bariatric Surgery: A Systematic Review: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/1900516 Long-Term Outcomes After Bariatric Surgery: Systematic Review & Meta-analysis: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11695-018-3525-0 Mineral Malnutrition Following Bariatric Surgery: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3771134/ Patient Experiences of Outcomes of Bariatric Surgery: Systematic Review: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/obr.12518 Prevalence of Alcohol Use Disorders Before and After Bariatric Surgery: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3682834/ Recent Experiences of Weight-based Stigmatization in a Weight Loss Surgery Population: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1038/oby.2008.457 Risk of Suicide and Non-Fatal Self-Harm After Bariatric Surgery: Two Cohort Studies: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5932484/ Risk of Suicide and Self-Harm Is Increased After Bariatric Surgery: Meta-analysis: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11695-018-3493-4 Substance Use After Bariatric Surgery: A Review: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4789154/ Survival Among High-Risk Patients After Bariatric Surgery: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21666276/ No Evidence That Bariatric Surgeries Save Healthcare Costs or Lives: http://junkfoodscience.blogspot.com/2008/09/no-evidence-that-bariatric-surgeries.html The Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Psychological Health: https://www.hindawi.com/journals/jobe/2013/837989/ Untold Stories of Living with a Bariatric Body: Long-Term Experiences of Weight-Loss Surgery: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1467-9566.12999 "But Everything Is Supposed to Get Better After Surgery!" Understanding Postoperative Suicide and Self-Injury: https://bariatrictimes.com/understanding-postoperative-suicide-self-injury/ Long-Term Weight Regain After Gastric Bypass: A 5-Year Prospective Study: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/5459557_Long-term_Weight_Regain_after_Gastric_Bypass_A_5-year_Prospective_Study Anti-Diet by Christy Harrison: https://christyharrison.com/book-anti-diet-intuitive-eating-christy-harrison Food Junk Science Blog: http://junkfoodscience.blogspot.com/2007/01/junkfood-science-weekend-special.html Suicide Rates After Bariatric Surgery: https://bariatrictimes.com/understanding-postoperative-suicide-self-injury/#:~:text=Based%20on%20their%20analysis%2C%20the,3.2%E2%80%935.1%2F10%2C000 Kaitlin Anderle Who Had Surgery: https://www.instagram.com/p/B9B7HwSh3RM/ Roxane Gay - What Fullness Is: https://gay.medium.com/the-body-that-understands-what-fullness-is-f2e40c40cd75 Lindo Bacon on Bariatric Surgery: https://www.lindobacon.com/HAESbook/pdf_files/HAES_Bariatric-Surgery.pdf Prevalence of Alcohol Use Disorders Before and After Bariatric Surgery: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3682834/#:~:text=There%20is%20some%20evidence%20that Mineral Malnutrition Following Bariatric Surgery: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3771134/#:~:text=Bariatric%20surgery%20exacerbates%20preexisting%20malnutrition,with%20micronutrient%20supplementation%20following%20surgery Substance Use After Bariatric Surgery: A Review: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4789154/ Early Mortality Among Medicare Beneficiaries Undergoing Bariatric Surgery: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16234496/#:~:text=The%20rates%20of%2030%2Dday,001 Death Rates and Causes of Death After Bariatric Surgery for Pennsylvania Residents: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4888907/ No Evidence That Bariatric Surgeries Save Healthcare Costs or Save Lives: http://junkfoodscience.blogspot.com/2008/09/no-evidence-that-bariatric-surgeries.html Ethical Questions About Surgery Raised by Scientists: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/196339 Suicide Rates: https://bariatrictimes.com/understanding-postoperative-suicide-self-injury/#:~:text=Based%20on%20their%20analysis%2C%20the,3.2%E2%80%935.1%2F10%2C000 Long-Term Weight Regain After Gastric Bypass: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/5459557_Long-term_Weight_Regain_after_Gastric_Bypass_A_5-year_Prospective_Study Association of Race With Bariatric Surgery Outcomes (Wood et al., 2019): https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamasurgery/fullarticle/2727128 Racial Disparities in Bariatric Surgery Complications and Mortality Using the MBSAQIP Data Registry (Welsh et al., 2020): https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7223417/

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Epi 334Are carbs the enemy—or the answer—after weight loss surgery?In this explosive episode of Our Sleeved Life Podcast, host Mel sits down with bariatric dietitian Kim Tirapelle, MS, RD, CSSD, to uncover the real science behind carb intake after bariatric surgery. Learn how carbohydrates can actually help you build muscle, prevent fatigue, and fuel your post-op workouts—without sabotaging your weight loss. If you've ever felt guilty for eating a potato or scared of adding fruit back into your diet, this episode is for you

This week, Dr Cheng returns to The Bari Chronicles to unpack the hype around GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. Are they miracle fixes or long-term tools? We dive into what makes these medications effective, why short-term use is “just a party trick,” and how combining surgery with medication can lead to the best outcomes.Tash and Damo share personal stories about sustainable weight loss, muscle preservation, and the mindset shifts that make all the difference.Sponsored by: Cost Price Supplements — use code GASTRIC175 for up to 17% off your order.Release Date: Monday, 3 November 2025

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Epi 333Can you imagine going through weight loss surgery and never tracking protein or water—not once? In this jaw-dropping clip from Our Sleeved Life Podcast, Mel sits down with Jenna from The Sleeve Cub, who reveals how she lost over 100 pounds after gastric sleeve surgery without measuring a single ounce or gram. Instead, she learned to listen to her body, trust her hunger cues, and rebuild her relationship with food after VSG.

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Epi 332What do most bariatric surgeons NOT tell you about reflux, GERD, and hidden hernias?

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Are your bariatric labs telling you the full story about your metabolic health? In this BariConnected episode, we're joined by Kate Foose, a passionate bariatric physician assistant, to dive deep into what post-op labs like HOMA-IR, CRP, fasting insulin, and A1C are really revealing — especially when it comes to insulin resistance, blood sugar regulation, and weight regain prevention. Whether you're a bariatric patient, healthcare professional, or someone using GLP-1s for medical weight loss, this episode is packed with science-backed insights, lifestyle strategies, and expert support from Banana Bariatrics and ProCare Health

Epi 331 Did you know up to 75% of patients experience weight regain after weight loss surgery (WLS)?

TO LEARN MORE:       www.CrossFitEdwardsville.com       www.Facebook.com/CrossFitEdwardsville      TikTok: @crossfitedwardsville      Instagram: @crossfitedwardsville        Twitter: @cfedwardsville        YouTube: CrossFit Edwardsville TO GET STARTED AT CFE:     Book a No-Sweat Conversation with a coach, using this scheduler:          https://crossfitedwardsville.com/intro/    You can also find the link to schedule on our website. While this show is educational & entertaining in nature, it does not replace or supplant professional medical guidance from your own physician. Before beginning any exercise or nutrition program, please first consult with your doctor. 

Epi 330  In this powerful episode of Our Sleeved Life Podcast, Jess—also known as @Time4Change365—shares his deeply personal journey through bariatric surgery, weight regain, and rediscovery through GLP-1 medication.

TO LEARN MORE:       www.CrossFitEdwardsville.com       www.Facebook.com/CrossFitEdwardsville      TikTok: @crossfitedwardsville      Instagram: @crossfitedwardsville        Twitter: @cfedwardsville        YouTube: CrossFit Edwardsville TO GET STARTED AT CFE:     Book a No-Sweat Conversation with a coach, using this scheduler:          https://crossfitedwardsville.com/intro/    You can also find the link to schedule on our website. While this show is educational & entertaining in nature, it does not replace or supplant professional medical guidance from your own physician. Before beginning any exercise or nutrition program, please first consult with your doctor. 

TO LEARN MORE:       www.CrossFitEdwardsville.com       www.Facebook.com/CrossFitEdwardsville      TikTok: @crossfitedwardsville      Instagram: @crossfitedwardsville        Twitter: @cfedwardsville        YouTube: CrossFit Edwardsville TO GET STARTED AT CFE:     Book a No-Sweat Conversation with a coach, using this scheduler:          https://crossfitedwardsville.com/intro/    You can also find the link to schedule on our website. While this show is educational & entertaining in nature, it does not replace or supplant professional medical guidance from your own physician. Before beginning any exercise or nutrition program, please first consult with your doctor. 

Dr. Casey Grover shares his personal struggle with food addiction and binge eating while exploring the science behind why certain foods trigger addictive behaviors in the brain. He examines how the food industry deliberately engineers products to maximize pleasure and consumption through carefully calibrated combinations of sugar, fat, and salt.• Food addiction involves an intense dopamine response to certain foods that varies between individuals based on genetic predisposition• The food industry uses "bliss point" science to make products as addictive as possible• Ultra-processed foods make up over half the average American diet despite increasing risks of various diseases• Eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating) are mental health conditions where food behaviors are merely the symptoms• Treatment options include SSRIs, topiramate, naltrexone/bupropion combinations, and potentially GLP-1 medications• Weight loss surgery fails to address the underlying mental health aspects of food addiction• Dr. Grover's personal experience with naltrexone showed how it made previously pleasurable foods taste "flat"If you found this episode helpful, please consider supporting Central Coast Overdose Prevention (https://ccodp.org/) and the work we do to treat addiction and prevent overdoses. Together we can improve how addiction is treated and save lives.To contact Dr. Grover: ammadeeasy@fastmail.com

we sit down with Mel Gottfried—a bariatric surgery advocate and proud member of the 130 Pound Club. Mel opens up about her 10-year journey through weight loss surgery, trauma, divorce, regain, GLP-1s, and the emotional rollercoaster that followed. If you've ever struggled with weight loss resistance, toxic relationships, or the mental load of healing, this episode will hit deep. We talk gut health, metabolic recovery, protein intake, and how trauma and environment influence long-term success. Mel's story is one of grit, grief, and gut-check moments that'll make you rethink what healing really takes. Connect with Mel: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/melunfiltered.vsg . Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/OurSleevedLifePodcast . Big Sister Program - https://www.patreon.com/oslp

Epi 329How can Let Them Theory help your mental health after weight loss surgery?

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TO LEARN MORE:       www.CrossFitEdwardsville.com       www.Facebook.com/CrossFitEdwardsville      TikTok: @crossfitedwardsville      Instagram: @crossfitedwardsville        Twitter: @cfedwardsville        YouTube: CrossFit Edwardsville TO GET STARTED AT CFE:     Book a No-Sweat Conversation with a coach, using this scheduler:          https://crossfitedwardsville.com/intro/    You can also find the link to schedule on our website. While this show is educational & entertaining in nature, it does not replace or supplant professional medical guidance from your own physician. Before beginning any exercise or nutrition program, please first consult with your doctor. 

Epi 328Welcome back to Our Sleeved Life Podcast!In today's empowering episode, Mel sits down with Jatoyia Armour, founder of Bariatric Paths, to explore her life-changing gastric bypass journey. From gastric sleeve vs. bypass surgery comparisons to the raw truth about post-op support groups, skin removal surgery, and bariatric mental health, we cover it all. Discover how Jatoyia went from 387 pounds to dropping 178+ pounds and creating a positive, non-judgmental support system for those navigating bariatric weight loss surgery. We also dive into: How bariatric communities can feel isolating & judgmental What led her to create BariatricPaths.com Overcoming mom guilt and balancing bariatric lifestyle with motherhood The emotional and mental readiness for plastic surgery after weight loss What it really feels like after losing over 170 pounds If you're preparing for or recovering from gastric bypass or gastric sleeve, looking for bariatric support networks, or exploring weight loss surgery options, this episode is packed with authentic insights

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Growing up, Jonathan described himself as "the fat kid".His weight yo-yo'd constantly, reaching over 400lbs as an adult.Jonathan had tried hundreds of diets, but he could never keep the weight off.One day, he saw himself in a photo and he was shocked.So shocked that he made an appointment for weight loss surgery.In the weeks before, he decided to be more mindful of what he was eating, as well as how much and how often.In this episode, you'll find out how Jonathan's mindset shifts saved him from surgery and helped him lose weight and maintain a healthy mind and body.To get personalized guidance from me, plus support and accountability in a small group... apply here to join the 90-day program, Freedom from Cravings Formula TODAY.Do the Cravings Quiz and take the first step to get rid of your cravings! Struggling with cravings? Download your 5 tips HERE to discover how you can get rid of cravings... even when you feel tired or stressed.To rate and review this podcast: scroll down in your podcast player on your phone and click on the stars. To leave a review, scroll down a little more and click on "Write a Review". Once you've finished, select “Send” or “Save” in the top-right corner. If you've never left a podcast review before, enter a nickname. Your nickname will be displayed on your review. After selecting a nickname, tap OK. Your review may not be immediately visible, but it should be posted soon. Thank you! - NettaDisclaimer: Information provided by Life After Sugar is not designed to and does not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, treatment or services to you or to any other individual. This is general information for educational purposes only. The information provided is not a substitute for medical or professional care. Life After Sugar is not liable or responsible for any advice, information, services or product you obtain through Life After Sugar. You should always seek...

TO LEARN MORE:       www.CrossFitEdwardsville.com       www.Facebook.com/CrossFitEdwardsville      TikTok: @crossfitedwardsville      Instagram: @crossfitedwardsville        Twitter: @cfedwardsville        YouTube: CrossFit Edwardsville TO GET STARTED AT CFE:     Book a No-Sweat Conversation with a coach, using this scheduler:          https://crossfitedwardsville.com/intro/    You can also find the link to schedule on our website. While this show is educational & entertaining in nature, it does not replace or supplant professional medical guidance from your own physician. Before beginning any exercise or nutrition program, please first consult with your doctor. 

TO LEARN MORE:       www.CrossFitEdwardsville.com       www.Facebook.com/CrossFitEdwardsville      TikTok: @crossfitedwardsville      Instagram: @crossfitedwardsville        Twitter: @cfedwardsville        YouTube: CrossFit Edwardsville TO GET STARTED AT CFE:     Book a No-Sweat Conversation with a coach, using this scheduler:          https://crossfitedwardsville.com/intro/    You can also find the link to schedule on our website. While this show is educational & entertaining in nature, it does not replace or supplant professional medical guidance from your own physician. Before beginning any exercise or nutrition program, please first consult with your doctor. 

TO LEARN MORE:       www.CrossFitEdwardsville.com       www.Facebook.com/CrossFitEdwardsville      TikTok: @crossfitedwardsville      Instagram: @crossfitedwardsville        Twitter: @cfedwardsville        YouTube: CrossFit Edwardsville TO GET STARTED AT CFE:     Book a No-Sweat Conversation with a coach, using this scheduler:          https://crossfitedwardsville.com/intro/    You can also find the link to schedule on our website. While this show is educational & entertaining in nature, it does not replace or supplant professional medical guidance from your own physician. Before beginning any exercise or nutrition program, please first consult with your doctor. 

Epi 327The Nutrition Secrets Every Bariatric Patient Needs to Know (from a Registered Dietitian!)In this transformative episode of Our Sleeved Life Podcast, host Mel sits down with Registered Dietitian Andres Ayesta to uncover the REAL truth behind weight loss after bariatric surgery. From the #1 mindset shift to sustainable post-op nutrition strategies, this episode is your blueprint for long-term success — whether you've had a gastric sleeve, bypass, or taking a GLP1.

TO LEARN MORE:       www.CrossFitEdwardsville.com       www.Facebook.com/CrossFitEdwardsville      TikTok: @crossfitedwardsville      Instagram: @crossfitedwardsville        Twitter: @cfedwardsville        YouTube: CrossFit Edwardsville TO GET STARTED AT CFE:     Book a No-Sweat Conversation with a coach, using this scheduler:          https://crossfitedwardsville.com/intro/    You can also find the link to schedule on our website. While this show is educational & entertaining in nature, it does not replace or supplant professional medical guidance from your own physician. Before beginning any exercise or nutrition program, please first consult with your doctor. 

TO LEARN MORE:       www.CrossFitEdwardsville.com       www.Facebook.com/CrossFitEdwardsville      TikTok: @crossfitedwardsville      Instagram: @crossfitedwardsville        Twitter: @cfedwardsville        YouTube: CrossFit Edwardsville TO GET STARTED AT CFE:     Book a No-Sweat Conversation with a coach, using this scheduler:          https://crossfitedwardsville.com/intro/    You can also find the link to schedule on our website. While this show is educational & entertaining in nature, it does not replace or supplant professional medical guidance from your own physician. Before beginning any exercise or nutrition program, please first consult with your doctor. 

 Epi 326This ONE mindset shift changed everything in their weight loss journey. In this powerful episode of the OSLP, we reveal the mental transformation that helped real people achieve sustainable weight loss after bariatric surgery. Whether you're exploring all complications that can happen and has happened to Stephanie - Bariatric Warrior.Join us as we share vulnerable, authentic stories from the bariatric community, and dig deep into what truly drives long-term weight loss success. From emotional eating and identity shifts to real strategies for staying motivated — it's all here.

TO LEARN MORE:        www.CrossFitEdwardsville.com        www.Facebook.com/CrossFitEdwardsville      TikTok: @crossfitedwardsville      Instagram: @crossfitedwardsville        Twitter: @cfedwardsville        YouTube: CrossFit Edwardsville TO GET STARTED AT CFE:       Book a No-Sweat Conversation with a coach, using this scheduler:         https://crossfitedwardsville.com/intro/     You can also find the link to schedule on our website. While this show is educational & entertaining in nature, it does not replace or supplant professional medical guidance from your own physician. Before beginning any exercise or nutrition program, please first consult with your doctor.   

Epi 325Emotional Eating, Hormones & Digestion After Surgery – Real Talk with Amber  & Shea Why do we emotionally eat even after surgery? What's really going on with our hormones and digestion? In this powerful episode of Our Sleeved Life Podcast, we sit down with two incredible guests — Amber

Welcome to this week's episode of Fast. Feast. Repeat. Intermittent Fasting for Life, with Gin Stephens and Sheri Bullock.To make a submission for the podcast, go to fastfeastrepeat.com/submit.  We are a community-driven podcast, and we look forward to sharing your questions, success stories, non-scale victories, IF tweaks, motivational quotes (and more!) on each episode of the podcast. Resources used in today's episode:https://www.fastfeastrepeat.com/lifepro.html https://finchcare.com/The Regain Remedy: Using Intermittent Fasting to Achieve Permanent Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery:https://amzn.to/46Lnim9 Click HERE to shop with LifePro Fitness.  Use the promo code FASTFEASTREPEAT to save 10% on your order.To get the books, go to https://www.ginstephens.com/get-the-books.html. The second edition of Delay, Don't Deny is now available in ebook, paperback, hardback, and audIo book.  This is the book that you'll want to start with or share with others, as it is a simple introduction to IF.  It's been updated to include the clean fast, a thorough description of ADF and all of your ADF options, and an all new success stories section.  When shopping, make sure to get the second edition, which has a 2024 publication date.  The audiobook for the second edition is also available now!Gin has a new YouTube Channel!  Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_frGNiTEoJ88rZOwvuG2CA and subscribe today so you never miss an intermittent fasting tip, a support session, or an interview with a past IF Stories guest or expert.Want to learn more about BiOptimizer's Magnesium Breakthrough? Visit www.bioptimizers.com/fastfeastrepeat and use code FFR10 to save 10% off any order. Go to fastfeastrepeat.com to see Gin's and Sheri's favorite things, and to shop with us.  Every purchase you make through links on our website help to support this podcast so we can keep bringing you episodes each week.  Are you ready to take your intermittent fasting lifestyle to the next level? There's nothing better than community to help with that.  In the Delay, Don't Deny community we all embrace the clean fast, and there's just the right support for you as you live your intermittent fasting lifestyle. Connect with both Gin and Sheri in the community, as well as thousands of other intermittent fasters who are there to support you along your journey.  If you're new to intermittent fasting or recommitting to the IF lifestyle, join the 28-Day FAST Start group.  After your fast start, join us for support in The 1st Year group.  Need tips for long term maintenance? We have a place for that!  There are many more useful spaces beyond these, and you can interact in as many as you like.Visit ginstephens.com/community to join us. An annual membership costs just over a dollar a week when you do the math.  If you aren't ready to fully commit for a year, join for a month and you can cancel at any time. If you know you'll want to stay forever, we also have a lifetime membership option available.  IF is free. You don't need to join our community to fast. But if you're looking for support from a community of like-minded IFers, we are here for you at  ginstephens.com/community.