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In this episode of Midlife Metamorphosis - Weight Loss Surgery Over 50, we're discussing the importance of preparing both mentally and physically for bariatric surgery. With less than three weeks until host [Your Name]'s surgery on May 16th, she shares her personal experiences and insights to help others who are considering bariatric surgery.

First, we discuss the importance of having open conversations with family and friends about what to expect before, during, and after surgery. We also cover how to prepare your home and care for your pets during the two-week recovery period. Additionally, we talk about how to have conversations with your significant other about the potential limitations on activities like sex during the recovery period.

Next, we discuss the importance of setting realistic expectations for weight loss and understanding that there may be stalls in your progress. We share helpful tips and insights to help listeners set realistic short-term and long-term goals.

Finally, we discuss how to prepare for the pre and post-surgery diets. We cover how to experiment with different flavored waters, protein shakes, soups, and other soft/liquid foods to find ones that you enjoy. We also discuss the importance of choosing protein shakes with high protein counts and websites like www.bariatricpal.com that offer tools like portioned plates and measuring spoons.

Tune in to this episode for valuable insights and tips on how to prepare both mentally and physically for bariatric surgery. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel, Midlife Metamorphosis - Weight Loss Surgery Over 50, for more helpful tips and insights.

In this episode, Dana gives an update on the progress for gaining approval to have the surgery. We hear about what is a realistic weight loss goal and the things that factor into what a good goal is from Dr. John Pilcher of Sage Bariatrics in San Antonio, Texas.

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An update on Dana's surgery and advice when going through the insurance approval process. Then she discusses Pre-Op Diet and the 5-week Post-Op diet, what you can have and why you shouldn't eat certain things.

In this episode, Dana gives an update on the approval process on her surgery and shares the audio from a video from Dr. John Pilcher of Sage Bariatric Center in San Antonio, Texas that covers why willpower is not always the issue. Dr. Pilcher describes how biology comes into the equation when the body holds on the weight for survival. He goes into the mind/body connection.

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This one is a hard one for me to write because it is so personal. I promised in my earlier posts that I am going to be very real with you all and I aim to do just that here. This post is not going to be about all the wonderful memories I have of my late husband. I am going to describe abuse on all levels and that may be triggering for some of you. I'm sorry about that, but it's part of my story and needs to be told, especially if it helps someone else.

Trigger Warning: This episode discussed abuse and domestic violence.

This one is a hard one for me to write because it is so personal. I promised in my earlier posts that I am going to be very real with you all and I aim to do just that here. This post is not going to be about all the wonderful memories I have of my late husband. I am going to describe abuse on all levels and that may be triggering for some of you. I'm sorry about that, but it's part of my story and needs to be told, especially if it helps someone else.

In this episode, we get into the potential mental and emotional changes and challenges that result from having weight loss surgery and the importance of considering the long-term lifestyle changes that will come with the surgery and being mentally prepared for them.

Email: midlifemetamorphwls@gmail.com

Welcome to Episode 2 of Midlife Metamorphosis. I'm Dana Tisdale and I'm your host. In this episode, I'm going to talk about what happened that made me get serious about my decision to have weight loss surgery.

Link to the picture that made me get serious. https://midlifemetamorphosis.blog/2023/03/17/the-final-straw-what-made-me-get-serious-about-my-decision/