Bariatric Paths: Real Support for Every Weight-Loss Journey

Ever been doing everything right and your body still does something completely different? That's exactly what happened to me. Two years post-op, my periods got irregular, my weight started fluctuating for no reason, and my energy was all over the place. Every lab came back normal. So what was going on? In this Fuel Your Journey episode, I'm sharing my personal experience with how major weight loss...

We spend so much time looking for the "right way" to do bariatric surgery — the right surgery, the right diet, the right rules. But after talking to so many people on this podcast, I've realized something: there probably isn't one right way. Cory Padarathsingh is back for Part 2, and we're getting into his full research process — how he chose the sleeve, why Facebook groups told him more than his...

Ever wonder what really happens after you lose 100+ pounds? The attention changes. The dating changes. And the fear of gaining it all back? That gets LOUDER. This week I'm joined by Cory Padarathsingh, who lost 162 pounds and is giving us something we rarely hear in this space — the male perspective. We're talking pretty privilege, the DM flood, dating when you're still a "big guy at heart," and w...

You did the surgery. But what about your marriage, your mental health, and the patterns you brought with you? In Part 2, licensed therapist and bariatric patient Danielle Palermo, LMSW joins Jatoyia Armour to get real about the work that makes bariatric surgery actually stick — accountability, support systems, GLP-1 as a tool, marriage after surgery, addiction transfer, depression after weight los...

You lost the weight. But the emotional healing? Surgery can't do that part. In this episode of the Bariatric Paths Podcast, licensed therapist and bariatric patient Danielle Palermo joins host Jatoyia Armour for an unfiltered conversation about the emotional side of bariatric surgery — the part nobody prepares you for. In this episode: Why goal weight doesn't automatically create happiness or conf...

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 — R...

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 t...

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...

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...

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 surge...

What replaces food after weight loss surgery… when it was your coping mechanism for so long? In this episode of the Bariatric Paths Podcast, we’re having a real conversation about addiction transfer, emotional eating, and the mental side of bariatric surgery that most people are not prepared for. Lou is 17 years post-op after gastric bypass and has lost over 130 pounds. But her journey didn’t end...

Bariatric surgery, weight loss, body image, mental health after weight loss surgery, and identity shift—why don’t you feel different even after losing the weight? You did the work. You lost the weight. The scale changed. But mentally… something still feels the same. In this episode of Bariatric Paths, we’re breaking down the identity shift after bariatric surgery and why so many people struggle to...

Bariatric weight regain, emotional eating, food addiction, GLP-1 medications, and mental health after bariatric surgery are topics that don’t get talked about enough—but they impact long-term success more than most people realize. In this episode of Bariatric Paths , Jatoyia sits down with Mel from Our Sleeved Life Podcast to break down the real reasons behind weight regain after bariatric surgery...

Building Community, Breaking Shame & Embracing the Real Bariatric Journey What if the hardest part of this journey isn’t the surgery… but feeling like you have to hide the truth? In this episode, Mel from the Our Sleeved Life podcast joins us for a real conversation about community, honesty, and what happens when we stop pretending everything is perfect. We get into the messy middle, the emoti...

Bariatric surgery changes your body — but does it change your mind? In this episode, licensed therapist AND bariatric patient Sade Wise gets real about the mental health side of bariatric surgery that nobody prepares you for. If you're struggling with self-esteem, body image, or emotional challenges after weight loss surgery — you're not alone, and this episode is for you. We dive deep into the em...

⬅️ Missed Part 1? Watch it here: https://youtu.be/M07WksyP5gM --- Life after bariatric surgery isn't what most people expect. In Part 2 of our Bariatric Besties conversation, three women open up about the shame, the reality, and the truth nobody talks about. If you've ever wondered what life is really like after weight loss surgery—or if you're struggling with regain, maintenance, or the emotional...

What happens when the weight starts coming off, but the mental and emotional layers feel heavier than ever? In this episode of Bariatric Paths, we sit down with the Bariatric Besties for a real, honest conversation about life after bariatric surgery and why support matters more than people admit. These three friends are all at different stages of their bariatric weight loss journey. One is newly p...

She Lost 290lbs WITHOUT Surgery | The Jenn Story Losing weight is a total health journey. Jenn achieved a transformation of 290lbs through lifestyle change, overcoming emotional eating, and overcoming trauma without needing surgery. What do you do when you hit 500 lbs and realize you can’t walk 500 steps? In this episode of Bariatric Paths, we sit down with Jenn Williamson, who chose a path many t...

“What did I do?” That’s a question many people ask themselves in the weeks and months after weight loss surgery and almost no one feels safe saying out loud. In this episode of Bariatric Paths, Jatoyia Armour opens up about the mental and emotional side of bariatric surgery that caught her completely off guard. Not the recovery. Not the food rules. But the constant mental load of eating, the grief...

Feeling overwhelmed trying to decide which bariatric surgery is right for you? You’re not alone. In part one of this two-part conversation, Toyia sits down with Dr. Christopher Hart , a board-certified bariatric surgeon with over 25 years of experience, to break down bariatric surgery options in a way that actually makes sense. This episode focuses on understanding the differences between procedur...

🎄 Welcome to the Bariatric Christmas Episode! If you’re navigating the holiday season after bariatric surgery, this video will help you enjoy Christmas without stress, guilt, or losing track of your goals. I’m sharing practical tips, mindset strategies, and simple habits that make holiday parties, family dinners, and treat-filled days so much easier to handle.

Complications, hormone swings, and a changing identity can shake any relationship after bariatric surgery. In this raw conversation with Crystal McCarthy, we talk about forgiving yourself, rebuilding communication, and setting boundaries when your new body brings new dynamics at home. We dig into why some couples struggle post-op, the “bari divorce” reality, how attention from others complicates t...

Flashback to a raw moment with life coach Melissa , where she breaks down why so many of us keep running back to food—even when we’re not hungry. From infancy survival instincts to holiday comfort foods, Melissa reveals how food became tied to love, safety, and belonging. If you’ve ever wondered why you crave food when what you really need is comfort, this flashback will make you stop and think....

We’re throwing it back to one of the most eye-opening moments with life coach Melissa . In this flashback mini, Melissa explains why bariatric surgery isn’t just about what you eat—it’s about how your mind and emotions impact every bite. From digestion shutting down under stress to the hidden ways we eat on autopilot, this clip reminds us that healing goes far beyond the plate. If you’ve ever wond...

Season 1 brought the raw, the real, and the revelations we didn’t see coming. In this finale of Fuel Your Journey , we’re looking back at the most powerful moments from past episodes—from food addiction and emotional eating to loose skin, marriage struggles, pregnancy, post-op complications, body image, and more. You’ll hear the top takeaways from guests like Crystal McCarthy, Frances Cloud, Dr. D...