Bariatric Paths: Real Support for Every Weight-Loss Journey

What My Son Noticed About My 179-Pound Weight Loss | Mother's Day Special

People always ask moms how bariatric surgery changed their lives. But no one asks the kids. In this Mother's Day special, my 9-year-old son RJ sits down with me for an honest, unfiltered conversation about what he saw, felt, and noticed throughout my 179-pound weight loss journey after gastric sleeve surgery. From the stitches that confused him to the trampoline he finally got to share with me — RJ saw things I didn't even realize. And he said things that stopped me in my tracks. This one is for every bariatric mom who's doing it for her kids. Topics covered: * What RJ remembered about me before surgery * How he noticed (and didn't notice) the weight loss * Changes in my energy, personality, and habits * What confused him most during recovery * The moment he knew mom had really changed * Why I got the surgery — in his own words * Mom vs. Son quiz * My Journey, My Business moment 🎙️ Bariatric Paths Podcast — Season 2, Episode 16 🔗 Subscribe: https://pod.link/1797899095 [https://pod.link/1797899095] 👥 Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/595270663220246 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/595270663220246] 🌐 Website: https://www.BariatricPaths.com [https://www.BariatricPaths.com]

Weight Regain After Bariatric Surgery: You Didn't Fail (ft. Bariatric Coach Allyson Jackson)

Weight regain after bariatric surgery is one of the hardest and least discussed parts of the journey — and it does not mean you failed. In Part 2 of this Bariatric Paths conversation, Jatoyia and bariatric coach Allyson Jackson go deeper on food noise, emotional eating, GLP-1 medications, and the mental side of long-term success after gastric sleeve or gastric bypass surgery. This episode covers the real conversation around why so many post-op patients struggle years after surgery — the shame around regain, the trap of "starting over," and how to rebuild without punishment or extremes. You'll hear honest conversation about emotional eating and coping mechanisms after weight loss surgery, why therapy should be part of standard bariatric care, the truth about food cravings post-op, sustainable habit changes vs crash dieting, and why a slip is not a slide. This episode is a reminder: regain is not failure, and you are not alone in this process. Guest: Allyson Jackson IG: @ajacks324 | TikTok: @allysonjackson5 | Facebook: Allyson Elizabeth FB Group:  The Bariatric Comeback | Support After Weight Regain | YouTube: coachallysonj Subscribe to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1797899095 [https://pod.link/1797899095] Join the Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/595270663220246 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/595270663220246] Website: https://www.BariatricPaths.com [https://www.BariatricPaths.com]

No One Prepares You for Bariatric Weight Regain

Weight regain after bariatric surgery is one of the most common and least discussed parts of the journey. In this episode of Bariatric Paths, we talk about the end of the honeymoon phase, the emotional impact of regain, and how to rebuild structure and consistency without shame. Jatoyia is joined by Allyson Jackson, a bariatric coach and gastric sleeve patient over a decade post-op. Together, they break down what really happens years after surgery, why so many patients struggle in silence, and how to create sustainable habits that support long-term success. You’ll hear honest conversation around identity shifts, fear of regain, the pressure to “get it right,” and why extreme dieting cycles keep showing up—even after surgery. This episode focuses on practical mindset shifts and simple actions you can take to reset your journey. If you’re post-op, feeling stuck, or afraid the weight is coming back, this episode will meet you where you are and help you move forward. Guest: Allyson Jackson For Coaching Sessions: https://paperbell.me/allyson-jackson [https://paperbell.me/allyson-jackson] IG: @ajacks324 TikTok: @allysonjackson5 Facebook: Allyson Elizabeth FB Group: the Bariatric Comeback- Support After Weight Regain YouTube: coachallysonj ---------------------------------------- 🔗 Subscribe to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1797899095 [https://pod.link/1797899095] 👥 Join the Community: Facebook Group: Bariatric Paths: Your Journey, Your Tribe https://www.facebook.com/groups/595270663220246 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/595270663220246] 🌐 Explore More: Visit the Website: https://www.BariatricPaths.com [https://www.BariatricPaths.com] Sign up for tips, events, and podcast drops!

I Was Too Embarrassed to Travel at My Size… Until This

Travel after bariatric surgery, plus size travel tips, bariatric lifestyle, post-op confidence, flying plus size, weight loss surgery journey, travel hacks after surgery—this episode breaks down what it really takes to travel confidently after bariatric surgery. What does it look like to explore the world when your body, confidence, and mindset are changing? In this episode of the Bariatric Paths Podcast, we sit down with Kaycee Bivens, creator of The Plus Size Passport, to talk about the real experience of traveling before and after weight loss surgery. From navigating airports and airplane seating to asking for accommodations without shame, Kaycee shares what most people don’t talk about when it comes to plus size travel and life after bariatric surgery. This conversation dives into confidence, accessibility, mindset shifts, and how to stop shrinking yourself in spaces that were not built with you in mind. If you’ve ever avoided traveling because of your weight, felt anxious about flying, or wondered how to enjoy trips after surgery, this episode is for you. What you’ll learn in this episode: * How to travel after bariatric surgery without derailing your progress * The truth about flying plus size and what to expect * Must-have travel tips for bariatric patients * How to advocate for your needs without embarrassment * Why confidence changes everything post-op * How to balance food, fun, and your bariatric goals while traveling * 📱 Follow Kaycee: TikTok: @the_kayceebivens Other: https://linktr.ee/purposewithkaycee [https://linktr.ee/purposewithkaycee] 🔗 Subscribe to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1797899095 [https://pod.link/1797899095] 👥 Join the Community: Facebook Group: Bariatric Paths: Your Journey, Your Tribe https://www.facebook.com/groups/595270663220246 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/595270663220246] 🌐 Explore More: Visit the Website: https://www.BariatricPaths.com [https://www.BariatricPaths.com] Sign up for tips, events, and podcast drops! Chapters: 00:00 Why She Finally Said Yes to Surgery 09:51 Creating a Safe Space for Plus Size Travel 20:16 The Truth About Traveling After Surgery 22:18 What You Actually Need to Pack 24:18 The Fear Nobody Talks About 25:39 What You Can and Can’t Do on Vacation 27:57 Dream Destinations After Weight Loss 32:41 Confidence, Growth, and Owning Your Journey

The Weight Is Gone… But This Gets Harder After

Weight loss surgery, bariatric journey, post-op life, weight regain, emotional eating, food noise, skin removal, bariatric maintenance, weight loss mindset—this episode breaks down what really happens after the weight is gone. You lost the weight… so why does it still feel hard? In this episode of the Bariatric Paths Podcast, we talk about the real, unfiltered truth of life after weight loss surgery. From food cravings and mental battles to skin removal fears and long-term maintenance, this conversation goes beyond the transformation and into what it actually takes to stay there. If you’re post-op, considering surgery, or struggling with maintaining your progress, this episode will hit home. 🔗 Subscribe to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1797899095 [https://pod.link/1797899095] 👥 Join the Community: Facebook Group: Bariatric Paths: Your Journey, Your Tribe https://www.facebook.com/groups/595270663220246 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/595270663220246] 🌐 Explore More: Visit the Website: https://www.BariatricPaths.com [https://www.BariatricPaths.com] Sign up for tips, events, and podcast drops!