Episode Details

Epi 195

About 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

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🗓️ 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.

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