Kellie and Mel are in the studio to chat about what they wish they’d known before (and after) their weight loss surgeries. They discuss stalls being normal throughout your bariatric life and how feeling lost and asking for help at any point in your weight loss journey is okay. They also encourage patients to seek therapy to assist with the mental health aspect of weight loss surgery. The back-and-forth continues as they talk about being consistent, eating in moderation for the foods we enjoy, and paying attention to hunger cues, fullness cues, and the portions as we eat. Kellie and Mel caution against comparing your journey to other bariatric patients and how your lowest weight may not be your healthiest.  They also believe it's important to know weight loss surgery is not a last resort. There are additional tools your bariatric team can help you with if the weight loss continues to be a struggle after surgery. You can always reach out for help! 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! East Coast Tour Dates: Feb. 11th - Orlando, FL Feb. 18th - Philadelphia, PA (SOLD OUT) Feb. 25th - Brooklyn, NY OSLP - Recommended Products: www.procarenow.com www.devotionnutrition.com OSLP Amazon Store Front: Portion Perfection and more Discount Codes from OSLP: @procarenow OSLP⁠ ⁠@devotionnutrition OSLP⁠ @portionperfection 15OSLPOD @the.t.r.i.b.e.membership OSLP⁠ @obvi OSLP15⁠ @builtbar OSLP⁠ @hidratespark OSLP⁠ @javy OSLP20