In this episode, Janine speaks with Lou Schopfer, a bariatric patient who underwent gastric sleeve surgery in 2014. Since that time, Lou has lost over 100 pounds and advocates for bariatric surgery as a means for transforming the lives of others like himself. He shares the story of his life, from the roots of his struggles with obesity, the questions he had before the surgery, and how his life dramatically improved afterward. If you’re undecided about weight-loss surgery, Lou's Bariatric Journey may help you transform your life for the better. Here’s a brief overview of the topics we discuss:
You can read more about Lou’s weight-loss journey at Penn Medicine’s page about his surgery. https://www.pennmedicine.org/for-patients-and-visitors/find-a-program-or-service/bariatric-surgery/patient-stories/lou-story.
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Beth Marks: Physical Fitness - Working Out as a Bariatric Patient
Megan: Bariatric Dietitian - How to eat before and after Bariatric Surgery
Kimberly H: The Bariatric Blogger - Looking back on the weightloss journey
Elizabeth Anderson: Food and Psychology - A Bariatric patient's relationship with food, friends, and family
Jessica Weber: The Bariatric Experience - An interview with a Bariatric Patient two years out
Dr. Randy Seeley: The Science of Obesity - A deep dive on the science behind weight gain
Mili Metz: The Support Group - Working together to help one another
Nikki: The Bariatric Foodie - Foods to Enjoy and Avoid for Bariatric Patients
Kristin Lloyd: Bariatric Fears - The Mindset of the Bariatric Patient
Dr. Rachel Moore: Bariatric Mechanics - How Bariatric Surgery Works
Connie Stapleton: The Psychology of Obesity - Issues of the Mind Affecting the Body
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