Episode Details

Epi 204: The Story Behind OSLP | How Two Bariatric Patients Launched a Movement

Ever felt like you had no one to turn to after weight loss surgery? That’s exactly how Kellie and Mel felt—and it’s why they created Our Sleeved Life Podcast in 2020. 🎙️

Epi 204 tells the origin story of the first patient-produced bariatric podcast, now a growing movement that reaches thousands of patients each week.

💡 What You’ll Discover:

👯‍♀️ The Real People Behind the Mic
Meet Kellie and Mel—two lifelong friends at different stages of their vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG) journeys.

🎙️ Why OSLP Exists
Hear how a lack of support and information after surgery sparked the idea for a platform where bariatric patients could feel seen, heard, and supported.

🌎 The Impact

Over 200 episodes of real talk and expert interviews

The first bariatric award show: Just Be You Awards

An active online support group & community

💬 No Fluff. No Filters.
They talk about everything—from vitamins and regain to intimacy, food guilt, therapy, and transfer addictions.

“We started this show because we were the patients who needed it.”
– Kellie & Mel

🎯 This is the episode to watch if you're:

Starting your pre-op or post-op VSG journey

Looking for raw, relatable bariatric support

Feeling alone or confused after surgery

Searching for real talk, not filtered highlight reels

Curious about how bariatric life actually feels

🔔 Subscribe to Our Sleeved Life Podcast for real stories, bariatric education, and life-saving support—straight from fellow patients.

📲 Join our email list for exclusive updates: www.oursleevedlifepodcast.com
🎟️ Attend the Just Be You Awards – Sept 30, 2023 in Washington, DC!

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