As bariatric patients, we make permanent changes to our lifestyles after WLS. Kellie and Mel go back to the basics of life after weight loss surgery in this episode of Our Sleeved Life and detail some best practices that have helped them along their journeys. They discuss the importance of being consistent with post-op surgeon visits (yes, even the annual visits when you’re further out) and getting bloodwork checked regularly. They also talk about some reasons why patients may not go back (spoiler: regain). Kellie and Mel review several life changes and challenges that every bariatric patient endures: taking vitamins for life, eating slowly, food triggers, staying hydrated, keeping up with protein and physical activity, and keeping an optimistic mindset. This episode is packed with great pre-op advice for those waiting for surgery. It also serves as a fantastic review for patients that are further out on their journey. WLS is a lifelong commitment and it's necessary to remind ourselves what is needed to stay on track and be consistent.   Check out OSLP’s Protein Explained video here: https://youtu.be/BcjdRt4-DVI OSLP strives to educate and inform the bariatric community and those with predetermined ideas about weight loss surgery. Join our email list on our website at www.oursleevedlifepodcast.com for the latest OSLP updates and follow us on Instagram @oursleevedlifepodcast.    Please consider supporting us on www.patreon.com/OSLP and become a Badass Benchie today! OSLP APPROVED PRODUCTS LINKS: www.procarenow.com www.devotionnutrition.com OSLP Amazon Store Front: Portion Perfection and more OR Use these Discount Codes to help support your GIRLS! @procarenow OSLP @devotionnutrition OSLP @modestmixteas oursleevedlife20 @portionperfection 150SLPOD @the.t.r.i.b.e.membership OSLP @hidratespark OSLP @obvi OSLP15 @builtbar OSLP @middaysquares OSLP15 @mybaribox OSLP