Countdown to Transformation: Navigating Pre-WLS Anxiety and Fears Epi 237

In this episode, Kellie and Mel hop on the rollercoaster of emotions that hit after receiving the long-awaited WLS date. They compassionately explore the pre-surgery jitters that many bariatric patients experience. They kick off the episode by acknowledging the overwhelming anxiety that surfaces after getting that surgery date. They share personal experiences and offer valuable advice on coping with the nerves and uncertainty accompanying the countdown to WLS. Despite the initial discomfort, they offer assurance that you'll eventually settle into a healthier and remarkably more comfortable life. The conversation evolves into a discussion about the changes in relationships that often follow weight loss surgery. They address the sometimes painful but necessary process of reassessing relationships and acknowledging the potential for losses in friendships or partnerships. Kellie and Mel also touch on the importance of therapy before bariatric surgery, emphasizing its role in mentally and emotionally preparing for the changes to come. Listeners are encouraged to sit with their fears and embrace the discomfort as a catalyst for positive change. The hosts share personal stories about finding support and suggest seeking out peer support groups and like-minded people who share the bari-experience.  The episode concludes with a powerful message: have faith in yourself, bet on yourself, and remember that the unknown will eventually become your new normal. Mentioned in this episode: Find A Bariatric Therapist: https://www.findabariatrictherapist.com Very Merry Bari Christmas Toys for Tots Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1ZJCJLUDJ4TNA?ref_=wl_fv_le OSLP strives to educate and inform the bariatric community and those with predetermined ideas about weight loss surgery.  OSLP Connections: OSLP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oursleevedlifepodcast OSLP Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oursleevedlifepodcast OSLP Email List: https://www.oursleevedlifepodcast.com OSLP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OSLP JBY2023 Replay: https://www.jbyawards.com.   OSLP Recommended Products: OSLP Amazon Store -  https://www.amazon.com/shop/oursleevedlifepodcast Procare Health - https://procarenow.com   Dive Bar Nutrition - https://divebarnutrition.com  Portion Perfection - https://greatideas.net.au Join Sequence - http://seqn.cc/m/oursleevedlifepodcast Devotion Nutrition - https://devotionnutrition.com/ SABP Weightloss - https://sabpweightloss.com TreVita 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 @portionperfection OSLP @divebarnutrition OSLP @joinsequence OSLP @builtbar OSLP⁠ @devotionnutrition OSLP5 @the.t.r.i.b.e.membership OSLP⁠ @obvi OSLP15⁠⁠ @javy OSLP20 @ubasocial OSLP