In this episode, Jen shares her powerful journey beyond weight loss, from the moment she realized surgery was the next step to finally feeling comfortable in her own skin. She opens up about the emotional and physical realities of loose skin removal, what recovery was really like, and how she navigated being open about plastic surgery online.
Jen talks about the discomfort that came with excess skin, the misconceptions that keep many people from pursuing weight loss, and the confidence that came with her transformation. She also shares what surprised her during her consultation, the stages of her surgeries, and how her experience has shaped her as a mom and role model for her daughter.
In this episode, we cover:
This conversation is a reminder that transformation is about so much more than appearance. It is about confidence, healing, and choosing yourself at every stage.
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Production Notes:
Co-hosts: Patrick L. Basile, M.D. & Hope Gulley, APRN
Executive Production and Engineering: Patrick L. Basile, M.D.
Production, Cover Art and Editing: Hope Myers
Theme Music: Cody Martin
Recorded at Ocean Echo Studios
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