BARI BANTER

This week it's just the two of us. We chat about the take aways we got from seeing David Goggins Live and how it applies to our lives as a bariatric patient. We also discuss 3 hard truths about life after weight loss surgery. We would love to hear your hard truths and if you agree with us!Discount codes:@barinutrics_au IAMABARI15@nutritionforwls baribanter@formulite_ IAMABARI10@bnhealthyau USAVE10BB@costpricesupplements IAMBARI15

Our guest today is a returning guest, we had him on as the star of episode 39 - Banded in 2009, sleeved in 2019 he started at 135kg and had gotten down to 80kg. Someone who has done the ground work and implemented daily habits and routines to ensure the success of this journey. Join us as we sit down with Charlie to talk to us about his progress in the last 2 years and to reflect on the past 14 years of his weight loss journey. If you like what we do and would like to support us head on over to our Patreon page and give us some love.Discount codes:@barinutrics_au IAMABARI15@nutritionforwls baribanter@formulite_ IAMABARI10@bnhealthyau USAVE10BB@costpricesupplements IAMBARI15

Today’s guest topped the scales at 143kg before undergoing the sleeve in Sept 2022. Her goals prior to surgery were to see 99.9kg on the scales, be able to walk into any clothing store to go shopping and to be more active. In the post 5 months she has managed to drop 37kg, found a love for moving her body and truely embraced the tool that she has been given. Join us as we chat to the bubbly, positive and happy Rylee - @rygetsleanDiscount codes:@barinutrics_au IAMABARI15@nutritionforwls baribanter@formulite_ IAMABARI10@bnhealthyau USAVE10BB@costpricesupplements IAMBARI15

Todays guest started at 132kg before she underwent the sleeve in December 2020. Since then she has managed to drop close to 50kg, found her confidence and love for her body, and become a great role model for her mini. Join us as we chat to the positive, empathetic and incredibly infectious Nat AKA @positivity_kindness_queen about her journey so far.Discount codes:@barinutrics_au IAMABARI15@nutritionforwls baribanter@formulite_ IAMABARI10@bnhealthyau USAVE10BB@costpricesupplements IAMBARI15

Guess who's back... @ashleeee_x! This week marks 3 months post op for Ash and she had managed to drop 30kg! Last time we spoke with her, she was fresh out from surgery and not loving life. Listen in today to hear how her experience has been, why she was re-hospitalised, how she is tracking now AND if she is loving or hating life 3 months post op. We have followed Ash's journey from first appointment all the way through to post op. Make sure you go back and listen to her whole process. If you like what we do and would like to support us head on over to our Patreon page and give us some love. Discount codes:@barinutrics_au IAMABARI15@nutritionforwls baribanter@formulite_ IAMABARI10@bnhealthyau USAVE10BB@costpricesupplements IAMBARI15

Join us today as we chat to Hayley (@rebel_vsg) about her roller-coaster journey through VSG. Sleeved in December 2019, so dropped over 80kg in 2 years, bounced back to her "healthy weight" of 75kg and is currently trying to make her way back there from her current weight of 98kg. Confident, resilient and passionate, we chat openly and honestly about Hayley's 3 year journey. Thank you Hayley for opening up to us and talking to us about regain, it seems to be a bit of a "tabu" topic in the WLS world. We truely appreciate it. If you like what we do and would like to support us head on over to our Patreon page and give us some love.Discount codes:@barinutrics_au IAMABARI15@nutritionforwls baribanter@formulite_ IAMABARI10@bnhealthyau USAVE10BB@costpricesupplements IAMBARI15

Our first guest of the year - someone who is extremely driven and motivated, who has put in the work and got the results! Sleeved at 129kg in April 2018. Today, almost 5 years down the track she’s fit, strong and comfortably sitting at approx 74kg. Her goal leading into surgery was to be a fun mum, help with some health issues, and to break the cycle of cancer that has plagued the family. Join us as we sit down with Jodz (aka @smallerme_biggerlife ) to chat about her journey to self awareness and success. we got her dates wrong during the recording and none of us picked it up until after. She is infect 5 years post op, not 4 😅 If you like what we do and would like to support us head on over to our Patreon page and give us some love.Discount codes:@barinutrics_au IAMABARI15@nutritionforwls baribanter@formulite_ IAMABARI10@bnhealthyau USAVE10BB @costpricesupplements IAMBARI15

Can you believe it's 2023! Join us as we chat about the year that was. What have we learnt? What have we achieved? And what we hope to accomplish in 2023. It was a blast bringing you the stories of the incredible Bari people last year. We can not wait to see what 2023 has on offer for everyone. Discount codes:@barinutrics_au IAMABARI15@nutritionforwls baribanter@formulite_ IAMABARI10@bnhealthyau USAVE10BB@costpricesupplements IAMBARI15

On this weeks' episode of Bari Banter, Katie @katieksleeved delves into her personal experience with weight loss surgery, discussing the judgement she received from having a lower starting BMI, her goals of maintaining a "normal" weight, and her approach on intuitive eating. Katie also discusses her positive experience with her surgeon and stresses the importance of long-term habits for maintaining weight loss. Tune in for another inspiring episode of Bari Banter.Discount codes:@barinutrics_au IAMABARI15@nutritionforwls baribanter@formulite_ IAMABARI10@bnhealthyau USAVE10BB@costpricesupplements IAMBARI15

The secret is out - We are having a Bari Baby! We wanted to end the year on a high and share with you all our exciting news. Join us this week as we chat about our journey to becoming soon-to-be parents. If you like what we do and would like to support us head on over to our Patreon page and give us some love. Discount codes: @barinutrics_au IAMABARI15 @nutritionforwls baribanter @formulite_ IAMABARI10 @bnhealthyau USAVE10BB @costpricesupplements IAMBARI15

Today’s guest was sleeved in 2019 with a goal of reducing her weight in order to become a jockey. In 2 years she has lost more than half of her body weight, learnt how to manager the struggle of low energy vs high motivation, and overcome some of the stigmas attached to being a PT and having weight loss surgery. Join us as we sit down the with the inspiring Jess D @jdfitness__journey to talk to us all about her journey. If you like what we do and would like to support us head on over to our Patreon page and give us some love. Discount codes: @barinutrics_au IAMABARI15 @nutritionforwls baribanter @formulite_ IAMABARI10 @bnhealthyau USAVE10BB @costpricesupplements IAMBARI15

Today’s guest was sleeved in Aust 2021. With a start weight of 103.2kg she has dropped 48kg and is truely starting to understand her own capabilities and not limiting herself anymore. In the past 18 months she has smashed some of her goals (such as riding a horse and feeling comfortable in her own skin) and settled in to life as a Bari. Join us as we chat the Lani @lani_gets_healthy all about her experience though WLS and now into maintenance phase. If you like what we do and would like to support us head on over to our Patreon page and give us some love.Discount codes:@barinutrics_au IAMABARI15@nutritionforwls baribanter@formulite_ IAMABARI10@bnhealthyau USAVE10BB@costpricesupplements IAMBARI15_______________

Today’s guest was sleeved 7 years ago in 2015, making her the most post-op guest we have had on the podcast. She started at 140kg and has managed to drop over 60kg, had 2 kids and is riding the highs and lows of maintenance. Join us as we chat the Alex @Alex_symons_and_clan about the last 7 years of her journey, the perks of social media and how it has changed over the past few years, and some unpopular opinions that we have come across in the WLS community. If you like what we do and would like to support us head on over to our Patreon page and give us some love.Discount codes:@barinutrics_au IAMABARI15@nutritionforwls baribanter@formulite_ IAMABARI10@bnhealthyau USAVE10BB@costpricesupplements IAMBARI15_______________________________________#baribanter #baribanterwithshanandlita #bariatricpodcast #numberone #wls #wlspodcast #sipsipsip #goals #podcast #vlog #blog #bariatric #bariatricsurgery #sleeve #bypass #band #listenlive #nutrition #mentalhealth #confidence #plasticsurgery #bodydysmorphia #plasticsurgeryafterwls #imabari #motivation #inspiration #bariatriclife #lifeafterwls

HAPPY SURGIVERSARY TO OUR GUEST TODAY 🎉 - @minibypassing_my_inner_critic Laura went under the knife in November 2021 to have the Bypass. With a start weight of 125.5kg she has dropped over 50kg and settling into the maintenance stage. Her proudest moment to date is truely feeling beautiful at the @flabuless.events.qld gala and her future goal is to run every park run on the Sunshine Coast. Join us as we chat with the caring, compassionate and interesting Laura - @minibypassing_my_inner_critic # lifeafterwlsIf you like what we do and would like to support us head on over to our Patreon page and give us some love.Discount codes:@barinutrics_au IAMABARI15@nutritionforwls baribanter@formulite_ IAMABARI10@bnhealthyau USAVE10BB@costpricesupplements IAMBARI15_______________________________________#baribanter #baribanterwithshanandlita #bariatricpodcast #numberone #wls #wlspodcast #sipsipsip #goals #podcast #vlog #blog #bariatric #bariatricsurgery #sleeve #bypass #band #listenlive #nutrition #mentalhealth #confidence #plasticsurgery #bodydysmorphia #plasticsurgeryafterwls #imabari #motivation #inspiration #bariatriclife #lifeafterwls

This week we welcome @ashleeee_x back for part 3. We have been following her journey from initial consultation to now - 3 weeks post bypass surgery. Join us as we get Ash's truth about her very recent experience with bariatric surgery. She talks about how it definitely isn't the easy way out, and just how hard the past 3 weeks has been. Let us know what you think, can you relate to the way she is feeling right now? If you like what we do and would like to support us head on over to our Patreon page and give us some love.Discount codes:@barinutrics_au IAMABARI15@nutritionforwls baribanter@formulite_ IAMABARI10@bnhealthyau USAVE10BB@costpricesupplements IAMBARI15

Today’s guest joins us all the way from the US. Sleeved in 2018 at 250lb (113kg) she had a goal of losing the weight, getting off her blood pressure meds and sleep apnea machine and becoming stronger. 4 years on she has managed to drop 90lbs (40kg), discovered her real self and become a wellness coach. Here to talk to us about her journey today is the strong, wise and sassy, Denise - @crunchysleever If you like what we do and would like to support us head on over to our Patreon page and give us some love.Discount codes:@barinutrics_au IAMABARI15@nutritionforwls baribanter@formulite_ IAMABARI10@bnhealthyau USAVE10BB@costpricesupplements IAMBARI15________________

Doing something a little different today! Rather than being the hosts, we sit down with Jacqui from BN Healthy and chat to her all about our journey of the past 4.5 years. Our proudest moments, our triumphs and struggles, where we are at in our process now and where we plan on heading in the future. It was a bit of fun being in the hot seat today. Back to regular programming next week. If you like what we do and would like to support us head on over to our Patreon page and give us some love.Discount codes:@barinutrics_au IAMABARI15@nutritionforwls baribanter@formulite_ IAMABARI10@bnhealthyau USAVE10BB@costpricesupplements IAMBARI15___________________________________________#baribanter #baribanterwithshanandlita #bariatricpodcast #numberone #wls #wlspodcast #sipsipsip #goals #podcast #vlog #blog #bariatric #bariatricsurgery #sleeve #bypass #band #listenlive #nutrition #mentalhealth #confidence #plasticsurgery #bodydysmorphia #plasticsurgeryafterwls #imabari #motivation #inspiration #bariatriclife #lifeafterwls

Today’s guest was sleeved in December 2017. With a start weight of 100kg and rheumatoid arthritis she was determined to take control of her eating and her life and truely start living the life she always wanted.Join us as we chat with Patricia (@pattibentley) as she tells us all about her life 5 years post op, about the habits she has ingrained and about how she overcome her rheumatoid arthritis. If you like what we do and would like to support us head on over to our Patreon page and give us some love.Discount codes:@barinutrics_au IAMABARI15@nutritionforwls baribanter@formulite_ IAMABARI10@bnhealthyau USAVE10BB@costpricesupplements IAMBARI15___________________________________________#baribanter #baribanterwithshanandlita #bariatricpodcast #numberone #wls #wlspodcast #sipsipsip #goals #podcast #vlog #blog #bariatric #bariatricsurgery #sleeve #bypass #band #listenlive #nutrition #mentalhealth #confidence #plasticsurgery #bodydysmorphia #plasticsurgeryafterwls #imabari #motivation #inspiration #bariatriclife #lifeafterwls

Today we sit down with another incredible guest on episode #112 of Bari Banter. Today’s guest was sleeved in December of 2020. She had a start weight of 103.2kg and a goal to make the most of this last ditch effort and succeed. Today she has dropped over 35kg, ridden the mental health roller coaster and become a great example and role model for her daughter. Join us while we chat to the incredibly insightful, headstrong and resilient Grace (@grace_lizzy) as she talks to us about her journey through weight loss, mental health and maintenance. If you like what we do and would like to support us head on over to our Patreon page and give us some love.Discount codes:@barinutrics_au IAMABARI15@nutritionforwls baribanter@formulite_ IAMABARI10@bnhealthyau USAVE10BB@costpricesupplements IAMBARI15

Join us today as we welcome - Tina also known as @TN_Sunny Today’s guest was sleeved in December 2019. With a start weight of 148kg and a goal to overcome her sleep apnea, she has managed to lose over 40kg and stop micro napping. Here to talk to us about her journey is the unique, independent and neuroDivergent.Join us as we chat to Tina about what the first 3 years of her bariatric process has been like and the ups and downs she has faced!If you like what we do and would like to support us head on over to our Patreon page and give us some love.Discount codes:@barinutrics_au IAMABARI15@nutritionforwls baribanter@formulite_ IAMABARI10@bnhealthyau USAVE10BB@costpricesupplements IAMBARI15________________