*trigger warning* This one is REAL personal and close to home. We will hear from Ali @drink.yer.water on instagram who is almost 4 months post op now and her story/mindset with post op complications. Then later on Steph @bariatricwarrior on insta who is a little over a year post op Sleeve and 6 months post op 1st revision of Ligament Teres cardiopexy HH repair Sleeve Dilation and anchoring (failed) and needing her second medically necessary revision to full rny gastric bypass. In the next episode we will hit on more common post op complications/mental health around them. Remember every story is different. Every struggle big or small is valid. You do not have to be positive all the time. You are human. Give yourself space and grace. Never give up. You are not alone. If you are struggling with anything please reach out to any of us as we provide a safe space as well as your medical provider/care team. If you are experiencing any thoughts of self harm, harm to others, or suicidal thoughts please call 911 immediately and seek emergent medical attention. You can also call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). If you would like to get early access to episodes and special perks we would love to have you join the patreon r2dp family at patreon.com/R2DP . If you would like to inquire about donating, sharing, or sending words of encouragement to steph. The Gofund me link several of us made for her is: https://gofund.me/8b957c87 again no obligation at all! Thank you so much!

*trigger warning* This one is REAL personal and close to home. We will hear from Ali @drink.yer.water on instagram who is almost 4 months post op now and her story/mindset with post op complications. Then later on Steph @bariatricwarrior on insta who is a little over a year post op Sleeve and 6 months post op 1st revision of Ligament Teres cardiopexy HH repair Sleeve Dilation and anchoring (failed) and needing her second medically necessary revision to full rny gastric bypass. In the next episode we will hit on more common post op complications/mental health around them. Remember every story is different. Every struggle big or small is valid. You do not have to be positive all the time. You are human. Give yourself space and grace. Never give up. You are not alone. If you are struggling with anything please reach out to any of us as we provide a safe space as well as your medical provider/care team. If you are experiencing any thoughts of self harm, harm to others, or suicidal thoughts please call 911 immediately and seek emergent medical attention. You can also call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). If you would like to get early access to episodes and special perks we would love to have you join the patreon r2dp family at patreon.com/R2DP . If you would like to inquire about donating, sharing, or sending words of encouragement to steph. The Gofund me link several of us made for her is: https://gofund.me/8b957c87 again no obligation at all! Thank you so much!

R2DP joined by @yourspiritualgps Kaeleigh talk about body image Distortion, Mindset, and What BDD actually is. Our experiences with it all. Thank you so much for your support! Patreon.com/R2DP

*trigger warning* How support systems can change from before and after surgery. Our personal experiences.. the good and the bad. And a HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU AND THIS WONDERFUL COMMUNITY! - Love Bex, Steph, Kas, & Nicole. Some exciting News as well as our new R2DP Instagram is Live! @Roadtodiscoverypodcast

*trigger warning* Talking all about What Intuitive eating is and is not after Bariatric Surgery! Check out our patreon for early access to our podcast and perks! Patreon.com/R2DP

*trigger warning* Join us as we talk about Bariatric Surgery Myths and feature some amazing people in the community as they tell us their “Why” and myths they had before WLS and how it changed after. Thank you Francesca and Jess for sharing your story. Thank you so much for listening. Please let us know what you think and if you would like to be a guest on the podcast. We want to feature you. Check out our Patreon to show support and get exclusive content/perks! Patreon.com/R2DP

*trigger warning* Join us as we talk about each of our processes to getting Bariatric Surgery and the start of the never ending spin offs of Bariatric Surgery Myths. Thank you so much for listening. Please let us know what you think and if you would like to be a guest on the podcast. Check out our Patreon to show support and get exclusive content/perks! Patreon.com/R2DP

*Trigger Warning* Who are we. Why are we doing this Podcast. Introducing R2DP Road to Discovery: Ending the Stigma of WLS Podcast. Sharing a little bit about each of us and our why. We love you R2DP Fam! Thank you for joining us! Tune in next time! Follow and hit the bell for notifications when we post new episodes. Let us know your feedback and what you would like to hear about.

A podcast all about ending the stigma of WLS, bringing together the community, and sharing everything WLS related. Come join the road to discovery! From bariatric patients to you!

❤️ Bex, Steph, Nicole, Kas