August 28, 2024

Ep 211 - The Lightning Bolt Moment: Finding Clarity in Your Bariatric Journey

30 minutes

Are you wondering when that “lightning bolt moment” is going to hit you that you are 100% ready for surgery? We are here to tell you, that it is ok to go into surgery not feeling 100% about the decision, and that your lightning bolt moment more than likely will come post op. We each share what our moment was and when it came to us. Then we shift gears into a discussion around expectations on your journey and how to manage those expectations when you want to compare your experience to someone else’s. Join us to put your mind at ease and hear stories from fellow bariatric patients.

IN THIS EPISODE:

[2:56] Jason talks about his experience pre op and his feelings prior.

[6:24] Natalie shares her story about her surgery day and what her mindset was like.

[8:59] April shares her lightning bolt moment when she committed to surgery.

[13:36] Jason shares his post op lightning bolt moment.

[15:45] Natalie shares a new perspective to look at your journey.

[21:03] April shares that it’s ok to not be on plan all the time.

[21:47] We share a different perspective on how to look at social media.

[24:00] Natalie shares how to uncover your true lightning bolt moment.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Your health is a lifelong commitment, your health has to be number one.

You never know what other people are struggling with, their journey may look easy, but behind closed doors they may be struggling with the same things you are. That’s why a strong supportive community is key, so you can ask and see if others are experiencing the same thing and may have tips.

Your lightning bolt moment is discovering what you truly want out of your journey.

RESOURCES:

BariNation Website

Join the BariNation Membership community meetups to support you on your journey with obesity treatment - https://barination.com/pages/join-our-community

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About BariNation: BariNation is a bariatric educational organization on a mission to empower patients to access and utilize the tools, resources, and education needed to find and maintain personal wellness. We connect patients with the support they need, when and where they need it. BariNation produces an award-winning weekly podcast distributed on all major podcast and video platforms and hosts a support membership community that teams up with credentialed and licensed bariatric experts and clinicians.

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