Can weight loss surgery completely reverse infertility caused by PCOS? In this fun, raw, and inspiring episode of Our Sleeved Life Podcast, host Mel sits down with bariatric community pillar, author, and mom of five, Rissa (@rissarecharged)! Whether you are navigating weight loss surgery as a couple, dealing with PCOS and metabolic dysfunction, or curious about surprise pregnancies post-op, Rissa’s journey offers invaluable advice, humor, and lived experience. SUBSCRIBE for more raw, transparent, and inspiring bariatric stories and recovery tips! https://www.youtube.com/c/OurSleevedLifePodcast?sub_confirmation=1 IN THIS EPISODE:Mel and Rissa dive into the wild realities of bariatric life, relationship dynamics, and post-op fertility: The Metabolism Trap: Why skipping meals all day to "save calories" wrecks your metabolism and contributes to weight gain.Living with Undiagnosed PCOS: How polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome causes fertility struggles, irregular cycles, and stubborn weight gain.Couples Bariatric Surgery: How Rissa and her husband Chris (@bariatricbro) decided to get Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG) together—and how a little healthy spousal competition kept them accountable!Surviving Pre-Op Chaos: High blood pressure scares, family loss, career promotions, and flying across the country to relocate to California just 8 days post-op.The Surprise "Tulum Baby": Naturally conceiving a miracle baby at age 37 after years of fertility treatments, and navigating a high-risk bariatric pregnancy.Post-Op Fertility Boom: Why rapid weight loss causes periods to return, hormone levels to surge, and fertility to spike.👩💼 ABOUT OUR GUEST & BARIATRIC SOCIETY:Rissa (@rissarecharged) is a bariatric advocate, author, career woman, and mother of five. After undergoing Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG) in 2019 alongside her husband, she transformed her health, reversed her PCOS-related infertility, and authored ebooks guiding others through bariatric recovery and post-op pregnancy. Today, through Bariatric Society, she creates supportive spaces and community events empowering bariatric patients across every stage of their journey. JOIN THE DISCUSSION:Did you experience a surprise surge in fertility or a pregnancy after weight loss surgery or starting GLP-1s? Have you and your partner ever gone through a health transformation together? Share your story in the comments below! CONNECT & RESOURCES: Connect with Rissa & Bariatric Society: Website: https://www.rissarecharged.comWebsite: https://www.bariatricsociety.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rissarechargedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bariatricsocietyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rissarechargedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bariatricsocietyConnect with Mel Gottfried: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melunfiltered.vsg🎙️ Our Sleeved Life Podcast (OSLP): Website: https://www.oursleevedlifepodcast.comJoin our Newsletter for freebies & bariatric perks: https://www.oursleevedlifepodcast.com/newsletterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/oursleevedlifepodcast🎟️ JOIN US AT AN UPCOMING BARIATRIC MEETUP!Looking to connect with fellow bariatric patients in person and build lasting community support? Don't navigate your post-op journey alone! Join Rissa and the Bariatric Society family at one of our upcoming in-person meetups and events: 👉 Find & Register for Upcoming Bariatric Meetups: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/bariatric-meetups-by-bariatric-society-4825374 #VSG #BariatricSurgery #BariatricPregnancy #PCOS #OurSleevedLifePodcast #BariatricCouples #WeightLossJourney #GastricSleeve #FertilityAfterVSG #BariatricCommunity #BariatricSociety #RissaRecharged Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.