*trigger warning* This one is REAL personal and close to home. We will hear from Ali @drink.yer.water on instagram who is almost 4 months post op now and her story/mindset with post op complications. Then later on Steph @bariatricwarrior on insta who is a little over a year post op Sleeve and 6 months post op 1st revision of Ligament Teres cardiopexy HH repair Sleeve Dilation and anchoring (failed) and needing her second medically necessary revision to full rny gastric bypass. In the next episode we will hit on more common post op complications/mental health around them. Remember every story is different. Every struggle big or small is valid. You do not have to be positive all the time. You are human. Give yourself space and grace. Never give up. You are not alone. If you are struggling with anything please reach out to any of us as we provide a safe space as well as your medical provider/care team. If you are experiencing any thoughts of self harm, harm to others, or suicidal thoughts please call 911 immediately and seek emergent medical attention. You can also call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). If you would like to get early access to episodes and special perks we would love to have you join the patreon r2dp family at patreon.com/R2DP . If you would like to inquire about donating, sharing, or sending words of encouragement to steph. The Gofund me link several of us made for her is: https://gofund.me/8b957c87 again no obligation at all! Thank you so much!