My Friend, Bari is a health and wellness space for bariatric babes & beaus to learn about health, wellness and mental health after surgery. Today's episode is about the key points in finding and choosing the best surgeon for your weight loss procedure. Sometimes we cling to doctors that identify with us based on surface level qualities but when it comes to our bodies we have to dig a LOT deeper than that. Dive into today's episode to hear more about some key points in finding your best match for your surgeon, things to take note of while preparing and how to advocate for your goals. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the MFB YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCErjUUkRemga0CROBMaWWnA Love MFB? Make sure to SHARE with your friends, family and Tribe and leave a COMMENT to let us know how we can grow, any questions you have, or what you'd like to know about this new journey.

My Friend, Bari is a health and wellness space for bariatric babes & beaus to learn about health, wellness and mental health after surgery. Today's episode is about practicing mindfulness not only with food but also mentally before surgery. The mental battle of surgery is far greater than the physical changes that post op life brings. This episode also dives into the story of the founders of Vital Apparel and how they decided to turn one's struggle with mental health into a charitable brand and business. Dive into today's episode to learn about how you can practice mindfulness in all aspects of life and even gain some discounted fitness apparel! USE CODE 'BWL15' FOR 15% OFF YOUR VITAL APPAREL. SHOP VTLAPPAREL.COM.

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My Friend, Bari is a health and wellness space for bariatric babes & beaus to learn about health, wellness and mental health after surgery. Today's episode is about processing growth and abandoning the idea that you have to self sabotage to feel accomplished. Sometimes we are afraid of success in life, post op, and everything in between and that causes us to have unrealistic expectations for our journey. Dive into today's episode to learn about ways to overcome those sabotaging hurdles and maximize your growth post op!

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My Friend, Bari is a health and wellness space for bariatric babes & beaus to learn about health, wellness and mental health after surgery. Today's episode is about sex after surgery. My husband joined me on today's episode to offer his male perspective, expectations and opinions about how sex has changed in our marriage. Tune in to hear some comical bedroom moments from my husband and I!

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My Friend, Bari is a health and wellness space for bariatric babes & beaus to learn about health, wellness and mental health after surgery. Today's episode we have a special guest. Christine is a fellow friend of Bari and she sat down with us to talk about her journey with Gastric Bypass surgery, her challenges along the way and even shared some insight about how to advocate for yourself pre surgery with your doctor. Dive into today's episode to hear more about her journey and take note of the tips she shares about health, advocacy, and MORE! 

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My Friend, Bari is a health and wellness space for bariatric babes & beaus to learn about health, wellness and mental health after surgery. Today's episode is a special segment we like to call "Vitamin Tea". It's a quick segment to offer advice and motivation for those of us that need a little push for the day. Today, we discuss taking care of YOU! It can get difficult balancing roles, showing up for the world and neglecting yourself when you have an established routine. Post op is a "fresh slate" where you have to kinda shift somethings to accommodate your health and wellness needs first. Dive into today's episode to hear how putting you first is essential to success on this new journey!

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My Friend, Bari is a health and wellness space for bariatric babes & beaus to learn about health, wellness and mental health after surgery. Today's episode is about mental health before, during and after bariatric surgery. It's not easy to endure a huge life change without there being some sort of mental change that follows suit. Community is important and understanding triggers, traumas, and response tactics are crucial to longterm success. Tune in to hear more about the mental journey of bariatric surgery!

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My Friend, Bari is a health and wellness space for bariatric babes & beaus to learn about health, wellness and mental health after surgery. Today's episode dives into the pivotal point of THIRTY! A new decade always invites a new journey and for Britnee, the new journey involves some  harsh realities, facing truths, healing from traumas, all while adapting to a NEW lifestyle post surgery. Tune in to catch this tea and learn more about this journey to Thirty!

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