# From Dialysis to Weight Loss Surgery Success Interview w/ Heather Olsen

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Podcast: [Our Sleeved Life Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/our-sleeved-life-podcast-122251)
Published: 2026-05-12T00:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.oursleevedlifepodcast.com/
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## Resource

From Dialysis to VSG Success | Bariatric Surgery After Kidney Transplant 💙 In this emotional and inspiring episode of the Our Sleeved Life Podcast, Heather shares her incredible journey through chronic kidney disease, dialysis, organ transplants, and VSG bariatric surgery. Diagnosed with the rare genetic disorder primary hyperoxyluria as a child, Heather battled kidney stones, kidney failure, dialysis, and eventually underwent both a kidney transplant and liver transplant before finding hope through gastric sleeve surgery. This episode dives deep into: ✨ Living with chronic kidney disease ✨ What dialysis recovery is really like ✨ Kidney and liver transplant survival ✨ Bariatric surgery after organ transplant ✨ Weight gain from transplant medications ✨ Mayo Clinic VSG surgery experience ✨ Insurance struggles for weight loss surgery ✨ Gastric sleeve recovery and nutrition ✨ Protein intake after VSG with kidney disease ✨ Mental health and body image after chronic illness Heather’s story proves that even after years of medical challenges, healing and transformation are possible. 💙 👇 SHARE your experience in the comments: Have you or a loved one dealt with dialysis, organ transplants, or bariatric surgery? 👍 Like, Subscribe & Turn On Notifications for more inspiring VSG journeys, bariatric surgery tips, patient stories, and weight loss support. 📲 Follow Us: Instagram: @thisisheather.vsg Website: oursleevedlifepodcast.com 💌 Join our newsletter at oursleevedlifepodcast.com for exclusive freebies, bariatric resources, podcast updates, discounts, and special community perks! #VSG #WeightLossSurgery #KidneyTransplant #Dialysis #BariatricSurgery #GastricSleeve #ChronicKidneyDisease #TransplantRecovery #VSGJourney #PatientStory

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