From Self-Doubt to Self-Love: Travis’s 10-Year Bariatric Reflection

🎙️ WELCOME BACK OSLP FAM! 🎙️This week’s episode is PACKED with heart, laughs, and REAL talk as Mel aka melunfiltered.vsg flies solo and welcomes the amazing Travis Lee — aka @Travmc — to share his 10-year bariatric journey. From high school firework shenanigans to post-op revelations, Travis opens up about the challenges and triumphs of being a gay bariatric patient in the Midwest, the power of community, and learning how to live life FULLY after weight loss surgery. 💪🌈Mel and Travis both celebrate a DECADE post-op, and they’re diving deep into everything from gas pain and first bites, to dating, skin insecurity, regain, and building sustainable routines (spoiler alert: Travis is up at 4am 🕓 and thriving!).✨ BONUS: We’re just DAYS away from the Just Be You Bariatric Awards Show! 🎉 If you haven’t grabbed your ticket yet — what are you waiting for?! Come surround yourself with people who GET IT.💬 TOPICS WE COVER:Travis’s 179 lb weight loss journey 💥Life-changing bariatric moments & firstsDealing with regain and getting back on trackHow community keeps us accountableTips for early post-op strugglesAnd why routines are EVERYTHING 🙌🎧 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, & SUBSCRIBE to stay up to date with all things Our Sleeved Life Podcast! Let’s grow this incredible bariatric community together.👇 LINKS & RESOURCES 👇🎟️ Get Your JBY Tickets Now:  Buy Now!📲 Follow Travis: @Travmc🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple & all major platforms!📌 Follow us on IG: @oursleevedlifepodcast👕 Shop JBY Merch (available for 60 days only!): Shop Here!  Our Sleeve Life Podcast (OSLP) is dedicated to empowering the bariatric community by providing education, support, and inspiration—all while challenging misconceptions about weight loss surgery.Exclusive OSLP Discount Codes:•ProCare Health: Use code OSLP for 15% off•POP Recovery Systems: Use code OSLPTA•American Dream Nut Butter: Use code OSLP•Ate App: Link ONLY•Dive Bar Nutrition: Use code OSLP•Built Bar: Use code OSLP•Devotion Nutrition: Use code OSLP5Thank you for supporting the OSLP community and being part of the journey!