78. Stop Watching the Scale: The 4 Data Points That Actually Show You're Winning Post-Op

81. How to hit your fiber goal after Bariatric Surgery with Hannah Schuyler

Grab one of the last summer camp sports and hear Hannah Live! [https://go.busybariatrics.com/summercamp26] Protein has been hogging the bariatric spotlight long enough. Fiber would like a damn word. In Episode 81 of The Busy Bariatrics Podcast, Rob sits down with registered dietitian Hannah Schuyler from Body by Bariatrics to explain why fiber matters after bariatric surgery, beyond helping you finally poop. They break down: * How much fiber bariatric patients actually need * Soluble versus insoluble fiber, without the nutrition-school headache * The best high-fiber foods for smaller stomachs * Food versus fiber supplements * How fiber supports fullness, blood sugar, cholesterol, gut health, and long-term weight management * Simple ways to increase fiber without wrecking your stomach * Why nutrition labels and front-of-package claims can be misleading * How to build a high-protein, high-fiber meal without living on sad diet food Hannah also shares the easiest place to start: add one fiber-dense food every day. Beans, berries, chia seeds, lentils, or avocado will get the job done. No “fiber-maxing” circus required. If you think fiber only matters when you haven’t pooped in three days, this episode is your nutritional intervention. Connect with Hannah: Instagram: @hannahschuyler.rd Body by Bariatrics: Body by Bariatrics Connect with Rob: Instagram: @myweightishistory Website: www.busybariatrics.com If this episode helped you, send it to another bariatric patient whose entire nutrition plan currently consists of protein shakes and optimism.

80. Neurodivergence, Bariatrics, Hormones and Weight Loss Medications: The Conversation You've Been Missing

What’s goin on Busy Bariatrics. In this episode, I sit down with Steph and Bex to talk about the side of bariatric surgery that most people never see. We dive into what life after surgery really looks like once the excitement fades and the emotional work begins. We talk about the mental health challenges that come with massive change, the impact of hormones on mood and hunger, and how trauma and neurodivergence can shape your relationship with food and your body. Steph, Bex, and I get honest about eating disorders, body image struggles, and the moments that test your mindset after weight loss surgery. We unpack why community support matters so much, why self-care isn’t optional, and why recovery after bariatric surgery is never a straight line. We also explore how men and women often experience the bariatric journey differently and what it takes to create a more inclusive, supportive community that helps every patient thrive long term. This episode is for anyone who’s realized that losing the weight doesn’t automatically fix what’s going on inside. If you’re ready to understand the mental and emotional side of bariatric recovery, this one will hit home. Chapters 00:00 Building a Strong Foundation After Bariatric Surgery 02:51 Understanding Neurodivergence in the Bariatric Community 05:34 The Importance of Individualized Support 08:19 Navigating the Emotional Landscape Post-Surgery 11:05 The Role of Community and Communication 14:01 Self-Care and Worthiness in the Bariatric Journey 27:03 Understanding Disordered Eating and Self-Destruction 29:58 The Impact of Trauma on Eating Disorders 35:08 The Journey to Self-Love and Acceptance 38:47 Navigating Nonlinear Healing and Growth 46:22 Closing Thoughts and Community Support Keywords bariatric surgery, weight loss, community support, neurodivergence, eating disorders, trauma, hormonal changes, emotional health, self-care, therapy

79. The biggest issue people struggle with after weight loss surgery?

Join Corby and 21 other Bariatric Experts this summer! [https://go.busybariatrics.com/summercamp26] What’s goin’ on Busy Bariatrics — this one’s for anyone who’s ever scrolled through social media, seen someone else’s “perfect” bariatric journey, and thought, Why not me? I sat down with Corby Jackson to talk about one of the biggest traps in this process — comparison. We get real about how it creeps in, why it keeps you stuck, and how it quietly turns progress into punishment. We dig into what happens when you stop trying to match someone else’s pace and start getting curious about your own. We talk about self-sabotage, emotional eating, and the difference between needing comfort and just chasing a taste. This conversation is all about breaking the loop — learning how to actually enjoy your own progress, not just survive it. Because you can’t build a new life if you’re too busy measuring it against someone else’s. So if you’ve been caught in the comparison spiral, this episode will help you step out of it — and finally start getting BUSY with your own story. My Resources and Special Offers  Grab over six months worth of meal plans and recipes to help you crush your bariatric journey!  https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/yTQCczSStNNq6vHIXlrQ [https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/yTQCczSStNNq6vHIXlrQ] Want a free 30 minute consultation on how to optimize your bariatric journey? Take our free metabolic assessment!  https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/8cQk3uFhNTwp7iXAaszN [https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/8cQk3uFhNTwp7iXAaszN] Ready to crush your goals apply to my 1:1 coaching program!  https://go.busybariatrics.com/coachingoffer [https://go.busybariatrics.com/coachingoffer]

78. Stop Watching the Scale: The 4 Data Points That Actually Show You're Winning Post-Op

Grab one of the last spots left for summer camp! [https://go.busybariatrics.com/summercamp26] Everyone wants to know their body fat percentage. Everyone wants the fancy scan. Everyone wants the number that makes them feel like they finally figured it out. But what if that number is the wrong one? In this episode I brought the whole team in -- Kylie, Lisa, and Stacy -- and we are not here to talk about the scale. We are here to talk about the four data points that actually tell you whether you are winning after bariatric surgery. The ones your surgeon never mentioned at your six week follow-up. The ones that show up in your labs, your log, your food tracking app, and your lifting numbers long before the scale ever gives you credit. One of them reversed a life threatening diagnosis in June. One of them will make you look at your Cronometer completely differently. One of them proves you are building muscle even when the scale is not moving. And one of them is so underrated that almost nobody in the bariatric space is talking about it. If you have ever hit your goal weight and still felt like garbage, this episode is for you. Keep gettin BUSY keywords bariatric surgery, DEXA scan, health metrics, muscle mass, lab work, body composition, post-op health, weight loss, nutrition tracking

77. Menopause, Hormones & Fat Loss after Bariatric Surgery or on a GLP-1

Grab one of the last seats to join Steph at Summer Camp! [https://go.busybariatrics.com/summercamp26] What is goin’ on Busy Bariatrics?! If you’ve ever hit your 40s, entered perimenopause or menopause, and suddenly felt like your metabolism packed its bags and moved to Florida… this episode is for you. Today I’m joined by menopause and hormone coach Stephanie Crassweller [https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie/] from the Metabolism and Menopause Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-metabolism-and-menopause-podcast/id1683220450] and we are breaking down the REAL reasons fat loss feels harder during menopause, perimenopause, and high stress seasons of life. We talk about: • Menopause and metabolism myths • Hormones and weight loss • Stress management and cortisol • Why under-eating can backfire • Why women feel exhausted during perimenopause • Muscle loss, inflammation, and hormone health • Why “eat less, move more” stops working • Bariatric surgery, GLP-1s, and menopause • Emotional eating and stress eating patterns • The role sleep and recovery play in fat loss • How to support your metabolism during menopause • Why your body isn’t broken, but your systems might be overloaded Steph absolutely crushed this conversation and explained menopause, hormone health, and metabolism in a way that actually makes sense without the internet fear mongering, detox tea nonsense, or Karen from Facebook University yelling about seed oils between minion memes. This episode is a HUGE reminder that more suffering is not the answer. More cardio isn’t the answer. Living on 900 calories isn’t the answer. Punishing yourself into burnout isn’t the answer. The assignment is alignment. Your body responds to the habits, patterns, behaviors, stress levels, recovery, boundaries, nutrition, and muscle you build consistently over time. If you’re struggling with menopause weight gain, hormone imbalance, stress eating, poor recovery, low energy, or feeling like your body suddenly turned against you after bariatric surgery or while on a GLP-1… this episode is going to hit hard in the best way possible. And honestly? This might be one of the most important conversations we’ve had on this podcast yet.