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How to Navigate Thanksgiving After Weight Loss Surgery

How to Navigate Thanksgiving After Weight Loss Surgery

Update: 2025-11-03
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In this value-packed episode of Our Sleeved Life Podcast, host Mel welcomes licensed dietitian Melanie Crum from Pop Recovery Systems to dive deep into strategies for surviving (and thriving!) during the holiday season after weight loss surgery.

From emotional eating triggers to smart holiday portion control, they share powerful advice for anyone navigating Thanksgiving after gastric sleeve, bypass, or bariatric revision.

 

🎯 Topics Covered:

What to eat on Thanksgiving after bariatric surgery

Mindful holiday eating without guilt

Tips for dealing with family pressure & food pushers

Why smaller plates = better post-op control

Alcohol and WLS: what you need to know

Emotional resilience during the holidays

How to plan ahead for success & stay aligned with your “why”

🍽️ Whether you’re weeks post-op or 10 years out, this episode will support your long-term success with real-life tools for bariatric holiday success.

 

🎁 BONUS: Book your FREE 1:1  Consultation with POP today Click Here — no pressure, just personalized support.

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🔔 Subscribe for more WLS advice, mindset breakthroughs, and bariatric community inspiration.

💬 Drop your biggest Thanksgiving food temptation below!

 

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How to Navigate Thanksgiving After Weight Loss Surgery

How to Navigate Thanksgiving After Weight Loss Surgery

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