Trigger Warning: Sudden Death/ Family Trauma

Jason and Natalie sat down with one of our brightest community members, Tawnya Bacchetti, to talk about her incredibly difficult journey after bariatric surgery. They talked about how Tawnya persevered about becoming a widow just four months after her VSG surgery, why she decided to stay positive and find her daily rainbows, and how she chooses her health daily, even when moving through grief. Tawnya is a phenomenal example of how choosing joy and love can save your life. We are so thankful for her willingness to share this incredibly difficult story with the world.

Follow Tanya on Instagram @vsg.my.way.tawnya

If you are looking for extra layers of support along your bariatric journey from experts, clinicians, and patients just like you, join the BariNation membership community! Our support groups are led by bariatric therapists, registered dietitians, wellness coaches, and other clinicians and there are weekly opportunities to connect with patients just like you in peer-to-peer meetups and live events! Check it out! You have 14 days to try the community for free before your membership kicks in! See if the support is right for YOU.

Follow BariNation on Instagram @bari.nation for continued support aligned with your bariatric journey. Follow April @activley_april, follow Jason @tha_smithsonian_, and follow Natalie @breakingbari_ers