32.Still Stuck After Surgery? The Truth About Protein, Muscle, and Real Post-Op Nutrition with RD Megan Moore

Update: 2025-08-07

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What is goin’ on Busy Bariatrics?!

In this episode, I’m joined by Megan Moore — a post-op dietitian who actually gets it (no, she’s not gonna tell you to eat plain chicken and cry through your macros). We dive into why muscle building is the real main character after bariatric surgery — not the scale drama you keep starring in.

We get into:

Why protein isn’t just a number — it’s your ticket to keeping your hair, your muscle, and your last shred of sanity
How learning to cook isn’t about being the next Top Chef — it’s about not door-dashing your results into the toilet
And why a cookie-cutter plan is a great way to get cookie-cutter regret

Megan dishes out real advice on how to eat without fear, personalize your nutrition without losing your mind, and find actual joy in food again — without spiraling into “I ruined everything” mode over one damn taco.

If you’ve been white-knuckling your way through post-op life thinking food is the enemy, this one’s your wake-up call. Because spoiler alert: you don’t need to eat less — you need to eat right for your goals.

💥 Screenshot this episode, tag me @myweightishistory, and share it with your fellow bariatric badasses — because this podcast isn’t about perfection… it’s about finally getting it right.

Now go hit your protein… and keep gettin’ BUSY.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Bariatric Nutrition

06:08 Personalized Nutrition Goals

14:10 Long-Term Nutrition Strategies

21:16 Cooking Skills and Time Management

30:58 Incorporating Variety in Meals

38:14 Balancing Family Meals and Personal Nutrition

43:01 The Inspiration Behind the Cookbook

48:01 Building Healthy Habits Post-Surgery

52:36 Finding Joy in Daily Routines

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