⬅️ Missed Part 1? Watch it here: https://youtu.be/M07WksyP5gM
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Life after bariatric surgery isn't what most people expect. In Part 2 of our Bariatric Besties conversation, three women open up about the shame, the reality, and the truth nobody talks about.
If you've ever wondered what life is really like after weight loss surgery—or if you're struggling with regain, maintenance, or the emotional side of bariatric surgery—this honest conversation will resonate with you.
🎙️ What We Talk About:
- Being "the fat friend" and how weight loss surgery changes your identity
- The fear of failing again after regaining weight before surgery
- Why maintenance after bariatric surgery is harder than losing the weight
- Handling temptation in everyday situations (teacher's lounge, family gatherings, social events)
- The shame of "taking the easy way out" and why all weight loss is hard
- How friendship and community support your bariatric journey
- Real talk about emotional eating, brain hunger, and old habits post-op
This isn't another before-and-after transformation story. This is the real, unfiltered truth about life after VSG, gastric bypass, and gastric sleeve surgery.
Whether you're considering bariatric surgery, recovering from weight loss surgery, navigating post-op life, or dealing with regain—you're not alone.
⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:10 - "I'm afraid of failing again" - Fear of weight regain after bariatric surgery
6:17 - Shrinking emotionally before shrinking physically
10:43 - How the Bariatric Besties became friends and started sharing their journeys
17:48 - Would your bariatric journey be the same without community support?
21:39 - Old habits that still tempt us: emotional eating and brain hunger
27:26 - The truth about maintenance mode after weight loss surgery
31:30 - Advice for anyone feeling stuck, ashamed, or unsure about bariatric surgery
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📧 Have questions about bariatric surgery or want to share your story? Drop a comment below—we read every single one.
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