Whittany Gibson

The Level Up Bariatrics Podcast

Health EN ↓ 33 episodes

We're diving deep into all things weight loss surgery and spicing up the conversations. Forget the mundane "office talk" - we are bringing you the inside scoop on topics rarely discussed in the professional office setting. No subject is off the table! Join host Whittany, creator and owner of Level Up Bariatrics, along with her amazing cohost and WLS patient Gianna, as they provide insights from both the patient and professional perspectives. Get ready to tune in and be captivated by our podcast!

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Whittany Gibson

Episodes

Patient Interview: Jennifer 05.01.2023 33:51

Jennifer is 4.5 years post-bariatric surgery and has one of the best pieces of advice for you, especially if you are pre-surgery! Finding "you" and understanding yourself can be the secret sauce to making this journey much easier than just "floating" and getting by.  Success doesn't come easy after weight loss surgery, and with that, Jenn shares a couple of things she wishes she could go back...

SWOT Analysis: Bariatric Style 13.12.2022 14:51

Ever wondered how to start getting your sh*t together before a new journey or adventure?  Performing a SWOT analysis on yourself can be a useful method for doing just that! Take this exercise that's commonly used in the business world and apply it to you and your life.  This can create an abundance of awareness that can help prepare you for ultimate success with WLS. 

Patient Interview with Patti: Immediate Post-Op 04.12.2022 30:18

In this episode, Patti shares her experience with expectations versus reality following WLS along with a few helpful tidbits about preparing for surgery.  Patti will be joining us in the podcast every few months to update you on her experiences and the many changes that can come from having bariatric surgery. 

Patient Testimonial: LeaAnn 24.11.2022 36:35

Hear from LeaAnn, a weight loss surgery patient who is nearing her 2 year surgery anniversary.  She shares her "why" behind having bariatric surgery, how she prepared for success, and provides insight as to how you too can be successful on your own WLS journey. 

Top 10 FAQs about Weight Loss Surgery 22.11.2022 22:30

People have a million questions about bariatric surgery.  It's enough to overwhelm anyone.  Whether it's addressing the dreaded hair loss, breaking up with coffee and alcohol, to exercise recommendations and multivitamin supplementation, we cover the TOP 1O FAQ's related to weight loss surgery. 

What's on your surgery prep checklist? 09.11.2022 22:41

Big things require preparation.  And preparation requires organization.  What better way to prep for something than to use a checklist?   Bariatric surgery is no different.  In fact, it's a crazy big part of preparing for surgery and becoming successful.  In this episode, get a sneak peek of what I include in my program's pre-surgery prep checklist.  If you've al...

3 Rules to follow before sharing your WLS decision with others 01.11.2022 8:23

Sharing your decision of having weight loss surgery can be daunting.  You know you're going to get some pushback from someone, so how do you approach this?  Learn how to be prepared and confident in your decision so you can earn the support of others throughout your journey. 

The Secret Ingredient to Success with WLS 27.10.2022 15:53

Caught your attention didn't I???  While there is no secret ingredient to success with weight loss surgery, it is vital for you to EXERCISE consistently.  This is a large problem area for many WLS patients.  In this episode, you will learn to identify what holds you back from exercise and how to get started and adopt consistency so you succeed long term.  