In this episode of Transform Your Life, Teresa and Tonya talk with Stephanie from Bariatric Warrior. They start out with trending topics in the weight loss world, including changes with the Mel and Kel podcast, Jenna Bariatric Bestie, Meeting Mannie, and their departure from Pop Recovery Systems. Stephanie shares where she started, where she is now, and how she became the Bariatric Warrior. She opens up about living with gastroparesis, gaining weight from steroids, undergoing gastric sleeve surgery, and experiencing complications that led to a revision—along with the serious health challenges that followed.

She explains how feeling alone and struggling to find information online inspired her to speak openly on social media about the good, the bad, and the ugly of bariatric surgery. They discuss the power of sharing personal stories to help others feel less isolated. Stephanie also highlights how not everyone has the same experience and why it’s important to offer balanced perspectives. She talks about co-hosting the Bariatric Warrior Podcast and joins in on rapid-fire questions covering topics like odd weight loss surgery comments, favorite foods, and current obsessions from clothes to carbs.

Key Topics Covered:

• Stephanie’s journey through gastroparesis, weight gain, and bariatric surgery
• The health complications that led to a revision
• How loneliness sparked her online advocacy
• Why sharing personal stories helps others feel seen
• Co-hosting the Bariatric Warrior Podcast
• Rapid-fire insights on food, fashion, and post-op life

Tune in to hear Stephanie’s inspiring story of resilience, transformation, and using her voice to support others on their weight loss journey.

Follow Stephanie:
Podcast: Bariatric Warrior Podcast
Instagram: @bariatricwarrior
TikTok: @bariatricwarrior

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