“What did I do?”
That’s a question many people ask themselves in the weeks and months after weight loss surgery and almost no one feels safe saying out loud.
In this episode of Bariatric Paths, Jatoyia Armour opens up about the mental and emotional side of bariatric surgery that caught her completely off guard. Not the recovery. Not the food rules. But the constant mental load of eating, the grief of letting go of old habits, and the moment when progress slows and self-doubt creeps in.
Joined by bariatric surgeon Dr. Christopher Hart, this conversation goes beyond the scale and into what truly determines long-term success after gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and weight loss surgery. Together, they unpack why the early weeks can feel overwhelming, why the second year post-op is often the hardest mentally, and why many people blame themselves when the surgery was never meant to do all the work forever.
This episode covers:
Why “buyer’s remorse” after weight loss surgery is common and temporary
The reality of food grief and the 24-hour mental effort around eating post-op
How hormonal changes after bariatric surgery can trigger unexpected emotional responses
Why Year 2 post-op feels harder than Year 1 and what actually changes
The real reasons behind weight regain after bariatric surgery, including stress, relationships, and life events
Common WLS myths, including liquid calories, alcohol, and “protein” foods that quietly stall progress
Whether you’re pre-op, newly post-op, or years into your bariatric journey and struggling with motivation, plateaus, or fear of regain, this episode offers clinical insight, real talk, and reassurance that what you’re experiencing is more common than you think.
You’re not failing.
You’re navigating the part nobody warned you about.
About Dr. Christopher Hart
Dr. Hart is a board-certified bariatric surgeon with over 25 years of experience helping patients improve their health through evidence-based bariatric care in the United States.
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