RNY Besties - Real Talk

Transfer Addiction After Bariatric Surgery

In this episode we talk about transfer addictions we have experienced since having bariatric surgery. Since food is no longer a source of comfort, reward or escape. Other behaviors or substances now substitute for eating, and become unhealthy. Some examples of transfer addiction are gambling, shopping, as well as addictions to alcohol. Transfer addition can lead to bigger issues in the long run if not taken seriously and if you don't seek help. It's important to recognize these things and talk with your team to find ways to over come them. Things that have helped us are we talk about them...now they are not a secret and we can address them. Finding other things to take their place that are healthy and supports our goals and the life we want to live. We again talk about them, but to realize that while shopping may not sound like a bad transfer addiction; it can lead to financial hardship if not dealt with. We find prayer works - when we pray and give it to God we feel lighter and we can find strength in knowing he will help us get through this, just as he had helped is get through many other difficult situations. If you feel like you are struggling with transfer addiction, we recommend confiding in someone. That can be a friend, your medical team or even us...it is better to get it out in the open so you can begin to work through it. There are many resources available online and locally - below are some sites and groups we have found that offer great information and help. BariNation - www.instagram.com/barination The OAC - www.obesityaction.org Lora Garbow - Therapist/Coach - https://www.loragrabow.com

We're Back Besties!!

We're Back Besties!! Season 2 is live...this episode is full of all the updates as we go over Sarah's crazy move across the country and back again and Jessica juggling regain/anxiety issues to crazy teenage schedules and life as a busy mom. We couldn't do an episode without giving you an update on our RNY journey's - Sarah is almost a year post-op and Jessica is now a little over 2 years post-op. This season is full of real and RAW topics, some unpopular topics and some fun ones...and yes; everything in between. We are filming each episode - so check us out on Instagram, Facebook and now YouTube...and of course check us out on most podcast platforms!

Body Changes

In this episode we talk about all the different ways our bodies have changed since surgery.

Re-Introducing Foods…

**Disclaimer - We are not doctors, please follow your doctors plans and recommendations. We are simply sharing our experiences** In this episode we talk about when we started introducing different foods back into our diet after having weight loss surgery.

Vitamins - Why are they so important?!?

Did you know vitamin are critical to a bariatric patient? In the episode we talk about how getting your vitamins in helps your body in so many ways…it helps with hair loss, teeth health, eye health just to name a few!