Post-Op to Won't Stop Coach Dezi

We are thrilled to be launching Season 3 with such an incredible human! Helen shares her story of her transformation and how she’s gained confidence to truly be and love her authentic self. In this episode, she speaks on all the amazing things that she is doing in her fitness journey - including pole dancing - and why it’s been such a game changer for her. She is HelenLosesWeight on Instagram where she shares all she continues to learn in a very honest way, and you’ll get to enjoy the radiant energy and fun spirit she has and shares with the world. Listen now and here all about what went wrong in her peri-operative story and her incredible journey that follows!

Christin’s story is so unique in that she underwent a fundoplication, which is a surgery not typically utilized for weight loss. She had been planning to undergo a standard WLS when she was found to have another problem that required attention before WLS could be performed. Not only did she undergo a unique operation, but she had it in the middle of a pandemic! Listen in as Christin candidly shares her story of how she lost 30lbs before surgery, how she achieved her goals utilizing cognitive behavior therapy and how her transformation has helped her in her business at Open Gate Wellness in TX. Learn more about her business: opengatewellnesstx.com and learn more about her story by listening to the podcast now!

Stephanie’s story is a beautiful example of giving back. Listen to her story as she shares how she used her own journey to help others going through the WLS process. Spoiler alert - she has built one of the fastest growing businesses in the WLS industry and helps thousands of people every day to connect to build support. I have such a profound respect for all that she has accomplished, and she’s not done yet. Listen in as she boldly talks about how the honesty with herself helped her to get to where she is today and how mental health was big piece of her healing. Hit the play button to be inspired, entertained and connected to one of the most caring and giving people in the industry.

Christa grew up in South Africa as an athletic child and she shares what life was like growing up there and the stark differences she experienced when she moved to the US. She discusses how this move impacted her weight and what ultimately lead to her first WLS with a gastric band. Subsequently, she had complications and had a revision to gastric bypass surgery. She goes on to share her struggles with plateauing, discovering how foods impact your health and mental well-being and how she’s continuing to put in work to be the healthiest version of herself. You will be captivated by her story told in her beautiful South African accent. One of my favorite quotes from this interview: "You don't know how bad you feel until you feel good.". Take a listen to Christa's story now!

This episode discusses one of THE MOST important topics that’s not commonly talked about in the bariatric community. Chantay’s story includes discovering she had a disordered eating pattern, seeking treatment and having weight loss surgery following treatment. She boldly and openly discusses what her journey was like through this lens.

Disordered eating has an extremely high prevalence in the bariatric population and sadly, most practitioners never discuss or diagnosis this in the process of working a patient up for WLS. Hear how she came to find out she had disordered eating, how she found and got help and what life is like now following weight loss surgery. Listen now and don’t miss a second of her incredible story!

*If you or someone you know has concern for a possible eating disorder or disordered eating pattern, please visit National Eating Disorders Association or call them at Toll-Free Phone Number: 1-800-931-2237. For 24/7 crisis support, text 'NEDA' to 741741 . Get help today!

What a way to kick off season 2 of this podcast! Another amazing interview, this time with Christine, who shares her journey through weight loss surgery, plastics and most importantly, self-love. Per Christine, “Self love and doing what is right for you, may not always align with what others feel is “right” to do. From lack of VSG understanding or plastics. These are not vain things to do. They are part of internal and external healing.”