SLEEVE IT OR NOT PODCAST

In this episode of The Sleeve It Or Not podcast, host Eddie and his sister Kimberly welcome Andy Gonzalez, who shares his personal journey with weight loss and the decision to undergo gastric bypass surgery. Andy discusses his struggles with obesity, family history of weight loss surgeries, and the mental and physical challenges he faced post-surgery. He reflects on the importance of nutrition, th...

In this episode of the Sleeve It Or Not Podcast, hosts Eddie and Kimberly welcome their special guest Glynis aka GiGi from the UK. The conversation delves into Glynis's personal journey with weight loss, including her decision to undergo bariatric surgery, the challenges she faced post-surgery, and her ongoing efforts to maintain her weight loss. The discussion highlights the importance of men...

In this episode of the Sleeve It Or Not Podcast, host Eddie and Kimberly interview Jonathan Colp, a participant from TLC's reality show 'My 600-lb Life.' Jonathan shares his journey of reaching out for help, the challenges he faced during filming, and the emotional and physical struggles of his weight loss journey. He discusses the intrusive nature of reality TV, the support from his wife, and the...

In this episode, Tonia shares her inspiring journey of weight loss through bariatric surgery. She discusses her experiences before and after the surgery, including her struggles with addiction, the support she received from family, and the lifestyle changes she has made. Tonia emphasizes the importance of mindset, setting realistic goals, and the role of nutrition and exercise in her ongoing journ...

In this episode of the Sleeve It Or Not Podcast, host Eddie and his sister Kim welcome Kimberly Williams, an elementary school teacher who shares her transformative journey after undergoing gastric sleeve surgery. Kimberly discusses her childhood experiences with food, the impact of health conditions like Hashimoto's and PCOS, and her struggles with emotional eating. She reflects on her weight los...

In this episode of the Sleeve It Or Not Podcast, hosts Eddie and Kimberly share their experiences from a Thanksgiving cruise, reflecting on the changes in their health and lifestyle since their gastric sleeve surgeries. They discuss the joys of family bonding, the challenges of food choices, and the newfound freedom they felt during the trip. The conversation highlights the importance of maintaini...

In this episode of the Sleeve It Or Not podcast, hosts Eddie and Kimberly reflect on their transformative journey post-surgery, discussing significant changes in their quality of life, personal struggles, and evolving relationships with food. Temo, the guest host, leads the conversation, prompting them to share insights about complications faced after surgery, the importance of self-advocacy, and...

In this episode of the Sleeve It or Not Podcast, hosts Eddie and Kimberly welcome Temo, Kimberly's brother-in-law, to share his personal health journey. Temo discusses his background, family dynamics, and the challenges he faced with diabetes. He emphasizes the importance of community support, exercise, and mental shifts in achieving health goals. Temo's story highlights the significance of small...

Eddie and Kimberly reflect on their one-year anniversary post-surgery, discussing their weight loss journeys, mental health challenges, and the impact of their lifestyle changes. They share personal updates on their physical transformations, the importance of mental health medication, and how their relationship with food has evolved. The conversation emphasizes the significance of time management...

During this conversation, Eddie and Kimberly discuss their summer break, their fitness journeys, and the mental and physical challenges they face after bariatric surgery. They emphasize the importance of finding a balance between eating and drinking, staying mindful of their calorie intake, and listening to their bodies. They also touch on the significance of the scale in tracking progress and mak...

Eddie and Kim are back with their second season and they have a special guest with them today. Cimmaron is an ER nurse and is a straight shooter! She tells it like it is! Cimmy is 4 years removed from surgery and still going strong! Listen as she gives you some pointers on mindset and sticktoitiveness! She doesn't shy away from her truth! She has 5 boys and works a ton! She made it work and so can...

Join Eddie and Kim on today's episode as they discuss all the things working in their bariatric life these days....and some things that are not! Listen as they share their tips and tricks to get that protein in daily. Eddie and Kim discuss the need for your help to continue to drive this podcast ship. Eddie and Kim talk about future plans and give shout outs to some very special listeners who...

Today, Eddie and Kim are joined by Eddie's longtime friend of over 20 years, Diana! Diana had gastric-bypass two years ago and has made great strides on her journey! Join our host today as they dive deeper into Diana's progress and what it took to get there! Diana talks about how the decision was made, prepping for surgery, insurance processes, and what like looks like now 2 years removed...

Today, Eddie (Joey) and Kim are joined by their amazing cousin Daniel Roy Bernard who is licensed in the mental health field. Listen as Daniel provides us some real gems on how to fix things like food addiction, ADHD brain (for me), stuck in a rut mentality. Daniel provides all kinds of simple steps to get your mental back on track and start reaching goals that you really care about. This is one o...

Today's episode takes Eddie and Kim on an emotional rollercoaster. Kim tries to help Eddie overcome the mental struggles piling up and hindering his progress. Enjoy the genuine nature of this brother and sister duo as they break it down for what it is. Kim will help Eddie with a plan of action and give some ideas on how to break goals down to make them more achievable! Happy Listening!

If there is one thing you need to figure out after bariatric surgery, it's how to get that protein in your belly. Join Eddie and Kim as they talk on the subject of protein along with different ways they are getting it in their bodies! In today's episode, they talk about some stones they couldn't leave unturned and some ideas on how to get the answers they are searching for! Happy Liste...

They are back! Ely and Julie join Kim and Eddie on their 10th EPISODE! Conversations are happening today! You will get some insight on how things continue to evolve in each relationship differently. This is a social so you may hear some sliding chairs, smacking lips, fridge door closing, or some table thumps but just know they did it with good intentions. The intention was to get together and have...

In today’s episode, Eddie and Kim advance through their post-bariatric journey discovering changes to their physical and mental states! So many things learned along the way and they want to share their experience with you! Enjoy the episode and as always, thanks for listening!! Also, Kim’s birthday was April 2nd!! She turned the big 50! Feel free to reach out to her via instagram to tell her the s...

Who's ready for some Q&A Sleeve It Or Not style?!?! Kim and Eddie ask 5 questions to one another. Neither have seen the questions ahead of the show so we should hear some pretty genuine answers! Kim was a little under the weather, so if you hear a cough every once and a while, our apologies, She is still learning that she has a mute button!! Enjoy the episode and as always, thank you so mu...

Kim and Eddie will lead you into their month 5 landing post-bariatric surgery. They will discuss changes. Whether the changes are mental or physical, good or bad, they will give you some insight on how things have changed and what they are planning to do about it. Join them as they navigate this weight loss journey with you! Happy listening!!

Today Kim and Eddie give you insight on their progress. They will share struggles, victories, and what they want their futures to look like. Join them on their 4-month post-op journey and listen as they discover new ways to move, new ways to eat, and new ways to understand who they are capable of becoming when using this weight loss tool properly! Happy listening everyone!

Kim and Eddie join their mother Debbie who had gastric bypass over 23 years ago and their sister Eva who had the VSG (Gastric Sleeve) 6 years ago in Mexico. Listen in as they discuss the trials and tribulations they faced before and after their surgeries. Also, we learn how applying some grace to your life may help you get to the next level you! Thanks for listening! Enjoy!

Join Eddie and Kimberly, with their amazing wives Julie and Ely, as they discuss changes to life, regrets, and the future! In today's episode, they leave it all on the table in regards to how things are going in their marriages 3 months post-op. You will hear everything from friendly competition in marriage to motivate one another, to disappearing acts in the closet! Can't wait for you to...

Kimberly and Eddie are back to get into the holidays with you! They want to provide updates on where they are at almost 3 months post-op. They are going to talk about non scale victories (NSVs) that they have experienced so far and some of the hardships that come with VSG surgery! On forward listeners, lets keep this boat floating and full steam ahead! Thank you so much for listening! https://www....

Today we listen to Kimberly and Eddie as they talk about their pre/post-op process. We will listen as they go through the woes of surgery and tell you what food looks like post-op! They will talk about some new doctors' orders/recommendations that need to be followed and their first experience with food post-op! Enjoy and thank you for listening! https://www.instagram.com/sleeveitornotpodcast/...