Buyer's Remorse After Weight Loss Surgery – What Doctors Don't Tell You

Описание: Ever wondered about the deeper, often unexpected mental challenges that come with weight loss surgery? This episode explores why many patients experience "buyer's remorse" and the significant psychological effort required post-op. We discuss why regain after weight loss surgery is often psychological, not just physical, and how navigating these mental health aspects is crucial for long-term success.

In this episode of Bariatric Paths, host Jatoyia Armour peels back the curtain on the raw emotional hurdles that physical recovery guides don't mention. She is joined by veteran bariatric surgeon Dr. Christopher Hart for an honest look at what happens when the "honeymoon phase" ends and the real work begins.

From the crushing "food grief" of letting go of old comforts to the hormonal rollercoasters that trigger unexpected tears, this conversation goes far beyond the scale. Together, they unpack why the second year post-op is often the most difficult and why self-blame is the biggest obstacle to long-term success.

In this episode, we discuss:
The "Buyer’s Remorse" Phase: Why feeling regret early on is common and temporary.

The Mental Load of Eating: Navigating the 24/7 effort required to fuel a post-op body.

Hormonal Shifts: How surgery physically changes your emotional landscape.

The Year 2 Slump: Why the second year feels harder than the first and how to stay on track.

The Truth About Regain: The roles of stress and life events in weight fluctuations.

Myth-Busting: The "hidden" culprits behind stalls—from liquid calories to "healthy" protein traps.

You aren't failing. You’re just navigating the part nobody warned you about.

About Our Guest
Dr. Christopher Hart is a board-certified bariatric surgeon with over 25 years of experience. He is dedicated to providing evidence-based care and long-term support to patients at Atlanta Bariatrics.

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Chapters:
00:00 The Mental Side of Weight Loss Surgery Nobody Warns You About
01:06 “What Did I Do?” Buyer’s Remorse After Surgery
02:18 Hormones, Crying, and Emotional Changes Post-Op
03:08 Friends, Family, and “Frenemies” After Weight Loss
03:53 When the Scale Stops Rewarding You
05:57 When the Surgery Stops Doing the Work
08:50 The Number One Reason for Weight Regain
15:09 Are You Mentally Ready for Weight Loss Surgery?
18:07 Liquid Calories and Bariatric Myths Explained
22:16 The One Truth About Post-Op Life
26:18 Struggling at 6 Months Post-Op
30:57 Over-Exercising and Under-Eating Stalls Weight Loss
36:19 The “Silly Season” for Food and Weight Gain
37:21 My Journey, My Business
39:32 Final Thoughts and Where to Learn More