Ever been doing everything right and your body still does something completely different? That's exactly what happened to me.

Two years post-op, my periods got irregular, my weight started fluctuating for no reason, and my energy was all over the place. Every lab came back normal. So what was going on?

In this Fuel Your Journey episode, I'm sharing my personal experience with how major weight loss affects your hormones — and what I wish someone had told me sooner.

What we cover:

• Why your body may feel "off" even when labs come back normal
• How significant weight loss disrupts hormone production and balance
• What symptoms to watch for — and what to actually ask your doctor
• Why we need to stop normalizing feeling miserable post-op
• Shifting from "what's wrong with me" to "what does my body need"

Timestamps:
00:00 Bariatric FYJ Intro — Something Felt Off
02:14 Bariatric Hormones — What Fat Actually Does
05:30 Bariatric Body Changes — This Is Not In Your Head
08:45 Bariatric Symptoms — What To Watch For & Ask Your Doctor
12:20 Bariatric Mindset — Stop Blaming Yourself
16:10 Bariatric Community — You Don't Have To Do This Alone
18:30 My Journey My Business — Happy Birthday To Me 🎂

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This podcast is for informational and community support purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always talk to your doctor or care team about what's right for you.