Breaking the Weight Loss Surgery Stigma | Honest Conversations with Kellie & Mel

In this powerful episode of Our Sleeved Life Podcast (OSLP), Kellie and Mel dive into the tough yet crucial conversations surrounding Weight Loss Surgery (WLS) and the stigma that often accompanies it. 💬 They open up about their personal experiences in navigating difficult discussions with loved ones who may be hesitant to consider bariatric surgery due to social stigmas, fear of change, or the misconception that everyone can achieve their weight loss goals without extra help.What You’ll Discover:🗣️ Shattering Stigmas: Kellie and Mel explore the importance of sharing their WLS journeys to inspire others and challenge the notion that obesity is a personal failure. They emphasize that WLS is a valid, empowering option for anyone who qualifies, regardless of age, gender, or size.💪 Support Without Judgment: Learn how to approach conversations about WLS with loved ones or strangers, offering support with empathy and understanding. The hosts provide practical advice on how to discuss health concerns without focusing on appearance, ensuring that the conversation is positive and constructive.🌍 Medical Tourism & Accessibility: For those without insurance coverage, Kellie and Mel shed light on the options available through medical tourism, helping listeners explore safe and affordable avenues for WLS.💡 Inspiring Change: This episode aims to break down the barriers of weight loss surgery stigma, encouraging listeners to start honest conversations about health and self-care with their families, friends, and communities.Join Kellie and Mel as they tackle these hard topics head-on, offering support, insight, and the motivation to challenge misperceptions about WLS. If you’re ready to break the stigma and empower yourself or others on the bariatric journey, this episode is a must-listen.🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell for more inspiring discussions, expert advice, and all things related to bariatric life from Our Sleeved Life Podcast.Follow Us on Social Media:Instagram: @oursleevedlifepodcastFacebook: @oursleevedlifepodcastTikTok: @oursleevedlifepodcast#WeightLossSurgery #BreakingTheStigma #BariatricJourney #WLSupport #BodyPositivity #OSLP #HealthConversation #BariatricLifeIn this episode, Kellie and Mel mention TreVita, a facility based in Mexico that offers a WLS option for those who lack insurance coverage and offers assistance with financing. Check out this episode for more information about TreVita and medical tourism.Weight loss surgery videos mentioned in this episode:Roux-en Y/Gastric Bypass (RNY)Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG)OSLP strives to educate and inform the bariatric community and those with predetermined ideas about weight loss surgery.  Join our email list at www.oursleevedlifepodcast.com  for the latest OSLP updates. Please consider supporting us on www.patreon.com/OSLP  and become a Badass Benchie!Watch the replay for JBY2023 at www.jbyawards.comOSLP Amazon Storefront:https://www.amazon.com/shop/oursleevedlifepodcast OSLP - Recommended Products:www.procarenow.com  https://divebarnutrition.comwww.greatideas.net.au -Portion Perfectionhttp://seqn.cc/m/oursleevedlifepodcast - Join Sequencehttps://devotionnutrition.com/www.sabpweightloss.com - Tell them OSLP sent youhttp://ambassador.trevita.com/osl      Mexico WLS https://thesleeveddietitian.com Discount Codes from OSLP@procarenow OSLP⁠@portionperfection OSLP@divebarnutrition OSLP@joinsequence OSLP@bariatric_fusion OSLP@builtbar OSLP⁠@devotionnutrition [email protected] OSLP⁠@obvi OSLP15⁠⁠ @javy OSLP20 @ubasocial OSLP