Kellie and Mel received a video from Clarissa while taking submissions for their Tiny Tummy Tales series and they knew she needed to be on the podcast! She has a fantastic story of overcoming the obstacles put in front of her by her insurance and how she persevered.   Clarissa discusses her backstory and why she decided to have VSG with Kellie and Mel. She also describes the process she went through with insurance and her life post-op once she finally had her weight loss surgery in 2021. Clarissa has a great outlook and does her best to stay positive on her bariatric journey. She keeps toxic situations and people at a distance by setting firm boundaries around herself and her family. She takes time to talk herself through tough conversations, be intentional with her weight loss journey, and celebrate her wins as they happen.   You can find Clarissa on Instagram @clari_vsg or on YouTube at Life of Clarissa Louise.   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: www.procarenow.com www.devotionnutrition.com   OSLP Amazon Store Front: Portion Perfection and more OR Use these Discount Codes to help support OSLP! @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