Unzipped with Sheri

In this episode, we are chatting with Michelle who Gastric Bypass last year.  Hear her origin story, what made her decide she wanted a change and how the last 9 months have been a game changer for her!  Join us live and chat with us as we hear her story and she is using her tool! I apologize for the audio connection in this episode.  The downsides of being live each week :/ For signed copied of &q...

In this episode, we are chatting with Chris who had gastric bypass in 2021.  What is it like when being bigger is celebrated in order to play football at a young age?  How does that affect long term lifestyle when the playing stops but the weight is still there?  Here his story as he went from 450lbs to now, what the road has been like and what his mindset is moving forward? For signed copied of &...

It's our season 2 Premiere and we are kicking it off with Russ who had Gastric Sleeve in April of 2022.  We discuss his origin story, what the surgery experience has been like and how he is helping others change their relationship with food by making bari friendly recipes!  Before becoming a professional chef, Russ contemplated cosmetology school!  Crazy how the world turns out but hear an am...

For the season finale, I wanted to take a look back on all the amazing guests we had this year.  None of this would have been possible without any of them and I was so blessed to have been lucky enough to meet so many amazing men and woman who opened themselves up and shared their story in hopes that it would resonate with even just one person.  I had no expectations going into this and no knowled...

In this episode, we chat with Chas who is 10 weeks post op from Gastric Sleeve!  We chat about the journey to get where he is now, what life was like before hand and how his mindset has been through today.  He talks about the importance of community when it comes to bariatric support and how we are all different yet on this ride together.  You will swoon over the sweet thing his son did for him th...

In this episode, we are chatting with Becky who had gastric bypass in 2003!  It's been 19 years and we can't wait to dive into how the process was like for her all these years ago.  We talk about what the pre op process was like back then, how her recovery was and what she is up to now.  What would you do if you had some plastics done along with eye surgery only to find out afterwards th...

In this episode, we are chatting with Paige who had the Gastric Bypass in April of 2022.  Join us as we hear her origin story, what it was like growing up and her surgery experience.  How does she deal with neurological issues and how has it changed since having surgery and losing 125 lbs?  What I love about Paige and her story is that her case is not the most ideal and she has had to overcome a l...

Last time we had Jenna on the show, she was waiting for her surgery date.  She is now 1 month post op and we are gonna hear all the details about the experience!  There were definitely some set backs but hear how she navigated her way out of it!  Sometimes the journey has some speed bumps as she struggled with dehydration and getting in protein but she pushed through it and is doin a lot better wi...

Each week, we chat with people who have gone through Bariatric Surgery.  What it entails and the highs and lows.  But what about how this surgery affects our partners?  How does the drastic dietary restrictions affect others in the home?  Are there changes to the relationship as a result of the surgery?  Erick is joining us this week to talk about the Bariatric surgery process from the other side....

In this episode, the doctor is in the house!  Dr. Mark Paya is our special guest and is here to answer all our bariatric questions!  Straws or no straws?  Does the stomach stretch?  Bypass vs Sleeve?  Loose Skin?  We had a lot of great questions come in during the live show and it was such an honor to have Dr. Paya answer our questions, shed some light on common questions and spend an hour with us...

In this episode we are chatting with Leanda who is approaching her 20 year Surgiversary!  Having the Gastric Bypass in 2002, Leanda had lost 100 lbs on 2 different occasions but did not have long term success.  This surgery was her last hope and hear her amazing journey on what the experience was like 20 years ago, how her life has changed and what she is doing now to help newbies on their journey...

In this episode we are chatting with Jen who had Gastric Bypass in 2014.  Once tipping the scales at almost 550lbs and living life in a wheelchair, Jen made the decision to have bariatric surgery and take control of her life.  How did she make the decision?  What was recovery like?  What teeth issues can come as a result of bariatric surgery?  What happened the morning of her skin removal surgery?...

In this episode, we are chatting with Bobby who had Gastric Sleeve in April of 2021.  How did his childhood eating habits attribute to adulthood?  What was his deciding moment to have surgery?  What was his recovery like?  As a man, did he deal with any hormonal issues post surgery?  We answer all those questions and more as we chat about bariatric surgery from a man's perspective! For signed...

In this episode, we are chatting with Jason who was sleeved in March of 2020.  What made him finally decide on the surgery?  What challenges did he face?  Why are men not as vocal about bariatric surgery?  How does surgery affect your manhood?  We chat with Jason about his origin story, surgery experience and how he is paying it forward with BariNation, creating a community of bariatric resources....

In this episode, we are chatting with Ashlyn who is a licensed clinical social worker and qualified supervisor in Florida!  She herself is a bariatric patient with 10 years experience since her surgery which gives her a personal passion for helping others specifically in the bariatric community!  She spends her days helping so many others on their bariatric journey but does she ever get the chance...

In this episode, we are chatting with Kayla who is a registered dietician working with bariatric patients to achieve their weight loss goals.  We chat about her backstory along with advice about protein intake, water, nutrition and vitamins.  How important in mindset in connection to nutrition?  Kayla Girgen, RD, LD is an online bariatric dietitian and founder of LIFe – Lose It Forever. Kayla reco...

It's Sheri's 8 year surgiversary and in this episode Ken turned the tables and took over for the day!  Ken interviews Sheri and shares her backstory with you.  What have the last 8 years been like?  What were her thoughts going into surgery?  What was the driving force to make the decision?  The host is put in the hot seat as we celebrate the last 8 years of this journey together and rem...

In this episode, we are chatting with Jenna who is preparing to have the surgery.  We thought it would be fun to chat with someone going through the process and discussing her journey up until now.  What is she looking forward to or nervous about?  Chat live with us and let's give Jenna some advice, words of encouragement and cheerleading as we will continue the journey with her with updates...

Chelsea was our first guest ever on the show and we chatted about the duodenal switch and her experiences.  It's been 3 months since we chatted, so it's time for an update!  What has Chelsea been up to?  How have things progressed in the last 3 months?  Have we hit any milestones?  Setbacks?  Chat with us live as hang out and have some fun! For signed copied of "Unzipped", visi...

In this episode, we are doing a deep dive into the world of weight loss surgery!  How did it come to be?  How long as it been around?  What's the different between Gastric Sleeve and Gastric Bypass? What is a Duodenal Switch?  How has Bariatric Surgery technology changed over the years?  I myself wanted to know all the answers and I am excited to dive deep with you!  For signed copied of &quo...

In this episode we are chatting with Amanda who had the gastric sleeve in 2020.  What made her decide to have wls surgery and how has life been different as we approach her 2 year surgiversary?  What was her tummy tuck experience like and what advice does she have for people looking into skin removal surgery? For signed copied of "Unzipped", visit www.sheriarcuria.com/shop To watch episo...

In this episode, we are hanging out in the Boy's club!  Join us as we chat with Ken and Bobby about their experiences with WLS from the male perspective.  How was it different?  Do guys have different highs and lows?  How come men aren't as vocal?  How has sex changed?  How do they deal with growing attention?  So many questions and join us as we tackle as much as we can cram into an hou...

In this episode, we are chatting with Christine who had the Gastric Sleeve in 2019.  Inspired by wanting to have energy with her grandson, Christine made the decision to take control of her life and have the surgery.  How has it changed her life?  What advice does she have for those who decide to do this later in life?  Christine is a little firecracker who won't be holding anything back! For...

In this episode, we are chatting with Jamie who had the Gastric Bypass in 1996!  Jamie shares with us what the journey was like 25 years ago when it wasn't as common!  How has it changed her life, was there any complications and how does she keep it off all these years later?! For signed copied of "Unzipped", visit www.sheriarcuria.com/shop To watch episodes live on YouTube, subscri...

In this episode, Holly is coming back so we can celebrate her Surgiversary together while we chat about what she has been up to since last time and how things are going!   For signed copied of "Unzipped", visit www.sheriarcuria.com/shop To watch episodes live on YouTube, subscribe to https://youtube.com/channel/UCR4z8i9Uklbs42lap0D1eog Email us at info@sheriarcuria.com Find me on Instagr...