Kellie and Mel had a great conversation with the founder of Banana Bariatrics, Kate Fuss, PA-C, whose passion is collaborating with weight loss patients who struggle with post-op regain and assisting them to get back on track.   In the first half of the episode, they discuss common early post-op questions Kate gets from weight loss surgery patients, the main pillars of bariatric surgery, and how to navigate the bariatric lifestyle.   Their discussion then leads to the significance of staying consistent, giving yourself micro goals to build upon, and maintaining a growth mindset while still feeling all the feelings that come with the bariatric lifestyle. They talk about regain after weight loss surgery and the mental health benefits of staying connected to your surgeon and the bariatric community, asking for help when needed, and finding peer support.    Kate Fuss, PA-C is the founder of Banana Bariatrics, an online bariatric support community focused on helping weight loss patients navigate weight regain and general struggles accompanying bariatric surgery. The main principles of her community are support, connection, and education. You can find Kate at Banana Bariatrics or on Instagram.   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