There is this idea, thought, or hope, that once we have bariatric surgery, all of our healthcare issues will magically disappear. For many of us, we *do* see certain medical conditions lesson or even completely go away. April’s sleep apnea dissipated two weeks after her VSG procedure and Jason has been able to cut back on many of his medications. In fact, the reversal of medical conditions is one of the top reasons people make the decision to have bariatric surgery.

But in other circumstances, medical conditions persist, or even appear after our procedures and this is a difficult reality to face. Our friend and fellow podcast Kedric Barrett are tackling a new, and scary, medical condition head-on, acknowledging that we might still have a price to pay for how we lived our lives before weight loss surgery.

In this meaningful conversation, Ked shares his diagnosis, his feelings and emotions surrounding his prognosis, and how he is dealing with his new reality with humor, humility, and honesty. He shows us how, and why, healthcare must be a part of our self-care.

Follow Ked on Instagram @sleevedbelievethehype, check out his podcast by looking for the Sleeved Believe The Hype show on your podcast player app, and check out his amazing seasoning line at www.hypeseasonings.com

You’ve got this and we’ve got you!

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