Epi 214 – The Things People Say: Responding to Insensitive Comments After Weight Loss Surgery
After weight loss surgery, many WLS patients face unexpected and hurtful remarks—often from people who mean well. In this episode of Our Sleeved Life Podcast, Kellie and Mel dive deep into the emotional impact of these comments and share empowering ways to handle them with confidence and grace.
💬 Dealing with Insensitive Comments
From “You took the easy way out” to “You look sick now,” the ladies share real-life examples of damaging remarks made toward bariatric patients—and how to handle them with dignity and self-respect.
🧠 Post-Op Self-Awareness
Discover how bariatric surgery leads to not just physical transformation but mental and emotional awakening, and how that helps in dealing with outside judgment.
🛠️ Empowering Responses & Boundaries
Learn strategies for setting boundaries, protecting your peace, and responding without guilt or over-explaining your journey.
🎧 This is an episode every bariatric patient—and those who care about them—needs to hear. It’s not just about the comments, it’s about healing, self-worth, and mental strength.
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