Our Sleeved Life Podcast

He Hid Behind Comedy & Food—Until Weight Loss Surgery Changed Everything


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In this powerful episode of Our Sleeved Life Podcast, Jefe shares his raw and unfiltered story — from battling trauma and unhealthy food habits to reclaiming his health after gastric sleeve surgery. 💪 This is more than a weight loss story. It's a transformation of mindset, lifestyle, and self-love.

🎙️ Whether you’re considering bariatric surgery, navigating pre-op weight loss requirements, or in the middle of a post-op stall, this episode is a must-listen for anyone in the WLS (Weight Loss Surgery) community.

🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why Jefe chose gastric sleeve surgery after his wife’s transformation

How childhood trauma, emotional eating, and food as a coping mechanism shaped his weight gain

The REALITY of doing a 4-week liquid diet pre-op (yes, it was brutal)

Overcoming toxic masculinity and the "I can do it alone" mindset

How support systems — spouse, friends, and community — can make or break your bariatric journey

Managing food cravings post-op and learning to love high-protein, low-carb meals

Honest talk on mental health, body image, and navigating life after weight loss surgery🔗 Helpful Resources:

💻 Watch more WLS journeys: Our Sleeved Life Playlist
🛍️ Shop Bariatric Essentials: Our Favorite Tools & Snacks
📱 Follow Jefe's food hacks & journey: @@jefesway219 on TikTok

👉 If you’re ready to rewrite your story, subscribe and join our bariatric community today. 🎧 New episodes weekly!

#GastricSleeve #WLSJourney #OurSleevedLifePodcast #WeightLossSurgery #EmotionalEating #MenInWLS #ChubbyGang #VSGLife #BariatricSupport #BeforeAndAfter


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