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Welcome back to Our Sleeved Life Podcast!

In today’s empowering episode, Mel sits down with Jatoyia Armour, founder of Bariatric Paths, to explore her life-changing gastric bypass journey. From gastric sleeve vs. bypass surgery comparisons to the raw truth about post-op support groups, skin removal surgery, and bariatric mental health, we cover it all.

Discover how Jatoyia went from 387 pounds to dropping 178+ pounds and creating a positive, non-judgmental support system for those navigating bariatric weight loss surgery.

We also dive into:

How bariatric communities can feel isolating & judgmental

What led her to create BariatricPaths.com

Overcoming mom guilt and balancing bariatric lifestyle with motherhood

The emotional and mental readiness for plastic surgery after weight loss

What it really feels like after losing over 170 pounds

If you're preparing for or recovering from gastric bypass or gastric sleeve, looking for bariatric support networks, or exploring weight loss surgery options, this episode is packed with authentic insights 💬✨

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Epi 327

The Nutrition Secrets Every Bariatric Patient Needs to Know (from a Registered Dietitian!)
In this transformative episode of Our Sleeved Life Podcast, host Mel sits down with Registered Dietitian Andres Ayesta to uncover the REAL truth behind weight loss after bariatric surgery. From the #1 mindset shift to sustainable post-op nutrition strategies, this episode is your blueprint for long-term success — whether you’ve had a gastric sleeve, bypass, or taking a GLP1.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

How to build a sustainable post-op nutrition plan

Why most bariatric patients struggle with weight regain

The truth about protein intake after gastric sleeve

How resistance training protects your metabolism

The emotional toll of surgery—and why therapy matters

How to prevent muscle loss after surgery

Why mindset is the ultimate key to long-term success

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This ONE mindset shift changed everything in their weight loss journey. In this powerful episode of the OSLP, we reveal the mental transformation that helped real people achieve sustainable weight loss after bariatric surgery. Whether you're exploring all complications that can happen and has happened to Stephanie - Bariatric Warrior.

Join us as we share vulnerable, authentic stories from the bariatric community, and dig deep into what truly drives long-term weight loss success. From emotional eating and identity shifts to real strategies for staying motivated — it’s all here. 💪

📌 Key Topics in This Episode:

The mindset shift that changes everything

Weight loss surgery recovery & expectations

Daily post-op habits that work

Meal planning after bariatric surgery

Mental health & body image

Finding your support system

🕒 Timestamps for Easier Navigation0:00 – Intro: The Power of Mindset3:22 – Life Before the Shift7:40 – Triggers, Emotions & Transformation12:15 – Building Consistency Post-Surgery16:40 – Community, Coaching & Confidence21:10 – Encouragement to Keep Going

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Bariatric weight loss stories

Mindset, habits & mental health

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Honest bariatric surgery experiences

Life beyond the scale

📢 Let us know in the comments: What mindset shift helped YOU most on your journey?

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Epi 325

Emotional Eating, Hormones & Digestion After Surgery – Real Talk with Amber  & Shea 

Why do we emotionally eat even after surgery? What's really going on with our hormones and digestion? In this powerful episode of Our Sleeved Life Podcast, we sit down with two incredible guests — Amber 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘂𝗸 from The No Sugarcoating Podcast and Shea Quinn from The Weighting Table Podcast — to dive deep into the real reasons behind cravings, gut issues, and emotional triggers post-weight loss surgery.

🎧 What You'll Learn:

Why emotional eating doesn’t magically stop after surgery

How hormone imbalances can stall your progress

Simple ways to support digestion and reduce bloating

Real stories, relatable struggles, and expert advice from the bariatric community

💡 Whether you’re fresh out of surgery or years into your journey, this episode is full of insight, honesty, and hope. You're not broken — you're healing. And you're not alone 💖

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Amber — The No Sugarcoating Podcast
Shea — The Weighting Table Podcast

💬 Drop a comment: What’s been your biggest emotional trigger after surgery?

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Amber Romaniuk is an Emotional Eating, Digestive and Hormone Expert, with 12 years experience helping high achieving women create a level of body confidence, intuition and optimal health through powerful mindset healing, self-care and overcoming self-sabotage with food.
 

She does this through addressing the key negative thoughts, patterns and limiting beliefs that keep women stuck in the same behaviors for years and decades, that they haven’t been able to break. 

Her podcast “The No Sugarcoating Podcast” has 2+ million downloads, over 600 episodes and is listened to in over 90 countries.

 Amber overcame her own emotional eating after gaining and losing more than 1,000 lbs and spending over $50,000 on binge foods, and spending 5 years balancing her hormones and digestion. She also dismantled her deep limiting beliefs and behaviors keeping her stuck in the same looping patterns

Now she helps others achieve the biggest healing miracles of Body Freedom™ so they have the confidence and health to create amazing lives.

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Epi: 324 Welcome back, OSLP family! In this powerful episode of Our Sleeved Life Podcast, we welcome Rob Rafanan from The Weighting Table—aka @theweightingtable, @weightinginvain, and @trans4m.bariatric.bodybuilding—to share his raw and inspiring bariatric journey. Rob opens up about his personal struggles with morbid obesity, chronic health conditions like hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and how hitting nearly 400 pounds forced him to reevaluate everything—from his physical health to being a present father.

We dive deep into:

How Rob battled hypertension, sleep apnea, and back pain while trying to maintain a career

What it was like living as a "present but absentee" dad and how that shifted after surgery

Why he finally said yes to Roux-en-Y (RNY) gastric bypass surgery after years of failed attempts to lose weight on his own

The moment a chiropractor changed his life with one simple, hard question

His journey through Canada's bariatric surgery system

Losing over 100 pounds with cycling and dealing with setbacks like tendonitis

How mindset coaching, therapy, and practicing gratitude and mindfulness helped reframe his post-op journey

Why emotional eating isn’t shameful—and how to build healthier coping tools that work long-term

The role of community support, Radical Body Transformation prep, and learning how to balance discipline with real life

Rob and Mel discuss everything from post-op plastic surgery to how guilt and generational trauma affect weight regain and emotional eating triggers. You’ll walk away with real-life strategies for managing setbacks, building resilience, and redefining your relationship with food.

💪 Whether you're pre-op, post-op, or supporting someone through a weight loss transformation, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone looking to find strength, self-worth, and sustainability beyond the scale.

🧠 Topics covered:

Bariatric surgery vs. doing it alone

Emotional eating after weight loss surgery

Coping with grief and loss

Cycling and fitness after gastric bypass

Plastics after extreme weight loss

Mindset coaching and the power of radical self-awareness

📍 Listen now and join us on this real, honest, and hope-filled journey. You’re not alone—and this episode proves it.

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From Oxygen Tanks to Jeans & Joy: Lashandria’s Powerful Bariatric Surgery Journey

In this deeply personal and transformational episode of Our Sleeved Life Podcast, we sit down with Lashandria Peek—known as @GracefullyFitJourney—who shares her incredible path from over 578 pounds to reclaiming her independence, her mobility, and her joy. 🙌

🎧 What you’ll hear in this emotional, must-watch episode:

Struggles with obesity from childhood

Life on oxygen + wheelchair before surgery

The trauma, stigma, and resilience behind the scenes

Her experience with the Duodenal Switch weight loss surgery

Mental health battles with depression, food addiction & recovery

What regain looks like 6 years out—and how to take your life back

💡 Whether you're researching bariatric surgery options, exploring the duodenal switch vs gastric sleeve, looking for plus-size weight loss motivation, or trying to manage your post-op mental health, this episode is a must-watch.

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Epi 322

How One Shake Could Simplify Your Entire Morning Routine

In this inspiring episode of Our Sleeved Life Podcast, Mel sits down with Michael Tecku, the creator of Momentum Shake—a revolutionary protein shake designed to simplify your health, optimize your nutrition, and support bariatric recovery 🌱💪

Michael shares how his personal health journey, his mom’s struggle with diabetes, and a life-altering autoimmune crisis all led to the birth of a product that's changing lives—from busy moms to bariatric warriors to anyone seeking an easier, healthier morning routine.

✅ Low-calorie, high-nutrient breakfast option
✅ Supports weight loss, gut health, and energy
✅ Formulated for bariatric, diabetic, and autoimmune needs
✅ Chocolate milk taste you’ll actually crave 😋

Whether you're post-op bariatric, dealing with chronic inflammation, or just tired of complicated diets—Momentum Shake might be exactly what you need to build better habits with less effort.

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Epi 321: GLP-1 medications like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) are reshaping how we treat obesity — but there’s so much confusion and stigma. That’s why we sat down with leading obesity specialist Dr. Spencer Nadolsky for an honest, empowering conversation.

We break down how GLP-1s actually work, why food noise is real, and what people aren’t being told about compounded semaglutide, weight regain after bariatric surgery, and long-term success.

If you’ve felt frustrated, misunderstood, or stuck — this episode is for you. Whether you're post-op, on medication, or considering your options, this episode brings science, support, and real talk together.

💬 Topics we cover:

Semaglutide vs Tirzepatide: What’s the difference?

The truth about compounded medications

Why GLP-1s might still be needed after bariatric surgery

How to talk to your doctor about options

Breaking the stigma: Obesity is not a personal failure

🎧 Listen. Learn. Heal. You’re not alone.

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In this episode of Our Sleeved Life Podcast (OSLP), we’re diving into the wonderful world of food, nutrition, and all things meal planning! 🥗

Whether you're just starting your weight loss journey or you've been at it for a while, we’re here to share some of our favorite tips and tricks to help you stay on track and actually enjoy the process.

We kick things off by introducing some exciting new initiatives—like the Weekly Chew, where we talk about everything meal prep, freezer meals, and easy recipes to keep you fueled and happy. No more stressing about what's for dinner, folks! With freezer meals and meal planning in your corner, you’ll have more time to focus on what really matters (like living your best life and feeling your best self).

We also introduce a fun new addition to the OSLP family: our Book Club! 📚✨ 

Join us as we read, reflect, and grow together as a community. Personal growth is just as important as physical growth, and our book club is the perfect space to connect with others on the same journey.

So, whether you’re looking to spice up your meal plans, get some recipe inspiration, or just want to join a group of like-minded individuals who’ve got your back—this episode is for YOU! 

Don’t forget to listen in for tips, tricks, and some seriously great advice to keep you moving forward on your journey. 

Let’s do this!

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From 407 lbs to free, Jessica's bariatric journey is more than just weight loss—it's about reclaiming life, identity, and joy. 💪 In this heartfelt episode of Our Sleeved Life Podcast, Mel sits down with TikTok sensation @thatbariatricbitch to talk about her powerful transformation after duodenal switch surgery.

🌟 Whether you're researching bariatric surgery recovery, battling gym anxiety, or wondering if DS is right for you, this candid conversation will inspire and inform.

👇 Topics Covered:

Life at 407 pounds & the turning point 🚨

Coping with bullying, body image & identity 🧠

Her post-op reality: pain-free recovery, diet phases, loose skin 💬

Duodenal switch vs gastric bypass insights

Relationship strength through massive change ❤️

Favorite high-protein meals & non-scale victories 🥩🥚

Navigating mental health and self-love post-op 🌱

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