Everyone Talks About Weight Loss—But Not THIS Part of the Journey

Bariatric regain is real—and it's time we talk about it. In this raw and relatable episode of the Our Sleeved Life Podcast, Mel sits down with a bariatric therapist Ashlyn Douglass Barnes to unpack the emotional rollercoaster that follows weight loss surgery (WLS).

🎙️ Whether you're struggling with regain, processing change after surgery, or dealing with grief and food addiction, this episode is your safe space to feel seen, supported, and informed. We discuss:

How Mel lost 53 lbs again after a regain

The power (and pain) of GLP-1 meds like Ozempic & Wegovy & Mounjaro

Divorce, dopamine, and why food addiction isn’t what you think

Why grief shows up even after “good” changes

Therapy tools for navigating emotional eating & self-worth

💬 Plus: Tips to reconnect with your post-op “why,” how to find a bariatric therapist, and the link between trauma, family systems, and healing.

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