Join Mel and Kellie as they dive deep into an inspiring conversation with Candace about her transformative weight loss surgery journey. Battling PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) for years before a diagnosis, Candace shares her struggles, victories, and the relentless self-advocacy that led to her life-changing decision.?️ In This Episode:Candace's Battle with PCOS: Discover Candace's journey with PCOS, her symptoms, and the challenges she faced in getting diagnosed.Weight Loss Surgery Success: Hear how Candace made the brave decision to undergo VSG (Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy) on June 21, 2022, and how it dramatically transformed her life, leading to a 150-pound weight loss.The Power of Self-Advocacy: Candace emphasizes the importance of fighting for your health and not stopping until you get the answers you need. Her story is a powerful testament to the strength found in persistence.Mindset and Health: Learn why mindset is crucial in any health journey. Candace shares how changing her mindset not only helped transform her body but also her mental health, bringing positive changes that resonate beyond the physical.Inspiration for Women's Health: Candace is passionate about raising awareness for women's health and PCOS. Her story is an eye-opener and a call to action for women facing similar challenges.Available on All Podcast Platforms: Listen to this empowering episode on your favorite podcast platform and join us in exploring the intersections of health, self-love, and advocacy.? Subscribe and Share: Don't forget to subscribe to our channel and share this episode with anyone who might find Candace's story inspiring. Let's spread awareness about PCOS and the importance of mental and physical health.✨ Connect with Us:For more inspiring stories, subscribe to our podcast on [Apple Podcasts/Spotify/ETC]OSLP strives to educate and inform the bariatric community and those with predetermined ideas about weight loss surgery. OSLP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oursleevedlifepodcastOSLP Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oursleevedlifepodcastOSLP Email List: https://www.oursleevedlifepodcast.comOSLP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OSLPJBY2023 Replay: https://www.jbyawards.com. OSLP Recommended Products:OSLP Amazon Store -  https://www.amazon.com/shop/oursleevedlifepodcastProcare Health - https://procarenow.com  Dive Bar Nutrition https://divebarnutrition.com/discount/oslp    Portion Perfection - https://greatideas.net.auJoin Sequence - http://seqn.cc/m/oursleevedlifepodcastDevotion Nutrition - https://devotionnutrition.com/SABP Weightloss - https://sabpweightloss.comTreVita MX Medical Tourisim - http://ambassador.trevita.com/osl  The T.R.I.B.E - https://thesleeveddietitian.com/the-tribe-membership OSLP Discount Codes@procarenow OSLP⁠ - 15% off@portionperfection OSLP@divebarnutrition OSLP@joinsequence OSLP@builtbar OSLP⁠@devotionnutrition OSLP5@obvi OSLP15⁠⁠@javy OSLP20@ubasocial OSLP