In today's episode we sit down with Mikayla @monologuing_mikayla , a dietitian, bariatric surgery patient, and new mom—to dive deep into the real-life challenges and wins that come with the bariatric journey. Together, they get candid about navigating weight loss, food habits, emotional eating, and that gnawing feeling of "not enough" that can linger, even after surgery.

Mikayla bravely shares her personal story, including dealing with PCOS, a move across continents, and the surprising twists of undergoing gastric bypass only to get pregnant just months post-op. With humour and honesty, we unpack the mental side of weight loss, why losing weight isn’t just about “following the rules," and the importance of self-compassion on the lifelong road after bariatric surgery.

Get ready for frank insights, some laughs, and lots of relatable moments in a story about self-discovery, acceptance, and finding freedom beyond the scale.

In today's episode:

- @fitforme.aus Fun Fact

- Frustration with Weight Management Education

- Lithuania Bariatric Surgery Journey

- Ozempic: Not a Miracle Drug

- Self-Sabotage: Enemy Within

- Mindful Eating at Home

- Reflecting on Personal Weight Journey

- Struggles of Living in Obesity

- Bariatric Surgery: Caution in First Year

- "Prioritising Happiness Through Bariatrics"

Discount codes:

@fitforme.aus BBTRIAL25 or baribantFFM

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BARI BANTER - BARIATRIC PODCAST #227 - Mikayla