Episode

The Dark Side of Weight Loss No One Talks About This

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Our Sleeved Life Podcast
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Feb 17, 2026
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Summary

Epi 347 Gastric sleeve surgery can change your life — but no one talks about the dark side. In this raw and powerful episode of Our Sleeved Life Podcast, we uncover the truth about gastric sleeve surgery (VSG / vertical sleeve gastrectomy) that many bariatric patients experience but rarely discuss. From extreme weight loss to emotional eating, trauma stored in the body, eating disorder risks, loose skin, body dysmorphia, mental health struggles, and rebuilding strength after surgery — this is the side of bariatric surgery that deserves attention If you’re considering bariatric surgery, preparing for VSG surgery, or navigating life after gastric sleeve, this episode will give you the real, unfiltered truth. 🎙 In This Episode We Discuss: What doctors don’t always explain about gastric sleeve surgery The mental health impact after bariatric surgery Eating disorder behaviors after rapid weight loss Emotional eating and food funerals Loose skin after massive weight loss Skin removal surgery after bariatric surgery InBody scans vs DEXA scans Strength training and muscle building after gastric sleeve Rebuilding confidence after extreme transformation This is not just a “before and after” story. It’s a conversation about what happens after the scale moves. Like this video Subscribe for honest bariatric conversations Share this with someone considering weight loss surgery Comment below What has been the hardest part of your gastric sleeve journey?