VSG Tea with Sammi and Bre

There’s nothing to be ashamed of if you want to lose weight. As long as it makes you look and feel better, you can make the changes you want. Join Sammi and Bre as they talk with Krista Cassidy about her bariatric surgery, the pivotal moments that led to her decision, and how she overcomes challenges throughout her journey. Krista also shares her personal experiences and the toxic relationship she...

Plastic surgery hurts but the results it can give can all be worth it. Sammi is back after her experiences with plastic surgery. Come and listen to today's episode of VSG Tea with Sammi and Bre to hear more about Sammi's long-awaited tummy tuck. Learn how expensive it was and how she paid for it. Feel the pain on how painful it was because some things went wrong, and it hurt a lot. Find out Bre's...

Sammi and Bre sit over ice tea and talk about the harsh truth of phentermine and antidepressant drugs. Bre has been taking phentermine, starting with the lowest dose but it wasn’t working. It didn’t help her lose weight at all. Instead, it made her feel like she’s in a dark place. She can’t even talk to her parents about it! Tune in to learn what steps you can take to protect yourself against medi...

Recovering from surgery is not an easy process. Just as in everything in life, what’s important is how we rise above the challenges. Sammi and Bre sit down for a conversation with Hunter as they talk about dealing with trauma, suffering from binge eating, weight loss, coping with life’s obstacles, and living a healthier lifestyle. Hunter shares her surgery and recovery journey and all the lessons...

We are all aware that health is wealth. So we make sure we are eating the right food and getting the regular exercise that we need. But while maintaining our health, we also want to feel confident and beautiful from the outside. Sammi and Bre share conversations with their doctors about using Phentermine in their diet for the short term and their eating habits before and after taking it. They both...

The journey towards weight loss will yield better results if started as early as possible. When it comes to teenage weight loss, undergoing surgery is a good idea, but a decision that's rarely done. Sammi and Bre dissect an NPR article to dive deep into the impact of such surgical procedures on teens. They discuss how a young mind must prepare for this, looking back on how they would have done it...

In today's episode of VSG Tea with Sammi and Bre, the ladies give an update on their phentermine journal. Learn what Sammi and Bre have been experiencing these past weeks when it comes to health. Does it really help in losing weight? Does the medication really stop your craving for food? How fast do the results show? Does Topamax really help in your diet? Have all your answers about phentermine an...

As many post-operative would attest to, undergoing weight loss surgery is more than just getting a sleek figure. Looking at the bigger picture, you will discover that there are a lot more things to consider for this. Sammi and Bre explore this topic by focusing on a 2015 article by Debbie Strong  about what a doctor doesn't tell about weight loss surgery. Delving into their own experiences, the tw...

Diagnosed with PCOS shortly after getting married in 2013 and told that she would not be able to have children, Charity  underwent multiple rounds of fertility treatments in the next five years. She also turned to weight loss surgery after hearing testimonies of women with PCOS bearing children after losing weight. Finally, in October 2019, she had her first sleeve surgery. What she thought was a...

Phentermine has always been considered a forbidden word in weight loss, but Sammi and Bre explain why that thinking must now end. Sammi shares her experiences with this medication with her first week of phentermine checkup with Bre. She discusses how it affects her weight gain and loss and its impact on her eating habits. Sammi also talks about how phentermine goes with her other medications and h...

Everyone’s weight-loss journey is unique. On today’s show, Sammi and Bre sit down to talk with the host of the Bariatric Book Club, Stephanie Ristow . Stephanie talks about her weight-loss journey and her life before and after surgery. The girls talk about post-op care and the challenges they faced after bariatric surgery. This episode is a definite must if you want to know more about weight loss...

We all know that gaining weight has a stigma attached to it, but losing weight does too, especially if there’s surgery involved. Sammi and Bre switch up roles with Genna and Bethany, better known on Instagram as Switchinitup_withGB . They talk about weight loss surgery and coping with the complications and changes it brings to your life. The ladies discuss after-surgery care and their journey towa...

Even the most competent person has internal struggles. Joining Sammi and Bre today is London Darling , a drag entertainer and influencer who’s always had a certain level of body dysmorphia. In this episode, London shares her gastric bypass surgery journey and how she got through that massive transformation, which is paralleled by her trans journey. Join in as the conversion dives deep into why you...

Food addiction roots back to mental health issues. Sammi and Bre’s guest for today is Amber Edwards , a social media influencer. In this episode, Amber shares her journey of experiencing traumatic events at several points in her life. As a result, she developed an unhealthy relationship with food. Amber discusses with Sammi and Bre how anyone who experiences weight loss problems should start with...

One's responsibility when undergoing bariatric surgery doesn't only happen during the procedure itself. How and what you eat after the surgery is also crucial, and here's where a proper bariatric diet comes in. Dissecting this meaty subject with Sammi and Bre is registered bariatric dietitian Megan Moore , author of The Complete Bariatric Cookbook and Meal Plan. She unravels the most effective way...

Sammi and Bre's guest is Stephanie Joplin , and today's topic is all about plastics. Stephanie gained a lot of weight after experiencing depression post-breakup, but put her strength to the test and lost weight on her own. After losing the weight, she went with a tummy tuck surgery. In this episode, you'll learn pro tips from Stephanie regarding surgery preparations, what to expect, and how to car...

What's it like to go on a date for a post-operative? Sammi and Bre focus their discussion on their dating experiences before and after undergoing VSG. They explore how they explored online dating, using applications like Tinder, Bumble, and Facebook Dating. They also go deep into the mixed reactions they got from their dates after discovering their weight loss stories, and then reflecting on how t...

There’s no doubt that having a slim physique can largely boost one’s self-confidence. For a safe and quick solution, many turn to the wonders of bariatric surgery. Exploring this procedure with Sammi and Bre is bariatric surgeon Dr. Elizabeth Dovec, MD, FACS . She discusses how she carries out such an intricate process and shares the most important tips to do post-surgery, especially when complica...

Prepping yourself for your next move after surgery has to be, if not, one of the most challenging thoughts for every striving patient. Are you prepared for the unexpected change to your day-to-day system and be able to consider your life after surgery? In this episode, Amy Jo joins Sammi and Bre as she shares her post-op experience and her growing desire to show the ropes to anyone that goes to th...

The journey to weight loss is never easy and many people can relate to how struggling that is. It takes a lot of commitment and sacrifice. While you are working hard for the body that you want, it’s nice to know that you are not alone, and there is a weight loss community that you can talk to or depend on. This is what Sammi and Bre will be talking about today. Join them as they interview Cierra J...

Having fears and anxiety is a natural reaction when you are about to make a big change in your life. However, these should not stop you from really seeing it through. For others, having these show up is enough reason to chicken out but with Jade, also known as @shadesofjayy , she decided to put her mind into her VSG surgery and accomplished it. In this episode, she joins Sammi and Bre to share wit...

One of the most important things that you should think about even before undergoing weight loss surgery is the massive change that you have to make in your lifestyle. It is only to be expected that there are going to be restrictions after surgery and you have to live with them to make the most out of the results. Some of these restrictions can be challenging, but it does get better with time. Join...

Recovering from weight loss surgery can look very different for different people. This is why it is helpful to hear perspectives from those who have undergone it so we know what to expect. Joining Sammi and Bre is Maddie , a blogger and influencer on weight loss surgery. Maddie talks about her post-surgery journey, including her struggles with dating and dealing with excess skin. Maddie’s passion...

Most people who underwent VSG are typically concerned about keeping their image as fit as possible and choosing which healthy diet to try. But there is one critical factor that is usually neglected by post-operatives: mental health. Sammi and Bre talk about their most depressing phases after undergoing VSG, from dealing with rapidly changing hormones, the constant feeling of hunger, and the overal...

Two weeks into her sleeve gastrectomy, your girl Bre is down 15.5 pounds! She joins Sammi for a tea and to share some post-op updates. Everybody’s experience of surgery is different, and Bre’s certainly had its ups and downs. Overall, it was definitely a win, though and she is hopeful for more positive stuff in the weeks to come. Stay tuned for more updates!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compa...