Bari Connected

Mental Health Post Weight Loss Surgery: Navigating the Ups + Downs Episode 1


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Interview with Mercedes Calahorra. Mercedes takes us on a deep dive as she shares her Mental Health Journey as a Neurodivergent Patient living with an Autoimmune Disease.  She shares her experiences and challenges she's faced and how she has navigated those challenges on her journey. She strives to end the stigma surrounding mental health and hopes to help those experiencing mental health challenges to know they are not alone on this journey. This is an event you won't want to miss! 

BIO: Mercedes Calahorra | Mental Health Advocate Living with ADHD + Rheumatoid Arthritis – IG: @mercedesdoesvsg

Mercedes is a 32-year-old who had VSG in August of 2021. She is now 21 months post-op and has successfully lost over 110 lbs. She lives in Denver, CO where she works remotely as a Social Media Manager for various businesses, while also running the admin side of her family’s decorative concrete supply business. She lives and breathes helping others on their bariatric journey and believes there is so much power in vulnerability and sharing her journey. In her free time, you can usually find her boarding a plane to her next travel destination, doing Pilates, playing a round of golf, or enjoying quality time with her husband, Raul and their Collie-Shepherd mix, Marty. Mercedes is always happy to answer questions about her experience with VSG, mental health, rheumatoid arthritis, PCOS, travel and exploring new passions. Connect with her on IG & join in to ask questions and learn from her experiences!  

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