Welcome to Episode 11 of The Warrior Inside! In this special episode we are going to cover Weight Loss Surgery (WLS). If you follow me on Facebook or Tumblr you already know this but this is the first time I am addressing this on this podcast.&nbsp; In November of 2016, I had Gastric Bypass Surgery. Two years later, I had skin removal surgery. In this episode, we will focus on :<ul><li>My Journey to getting WLS.&nbsp;</li><li>Dealing with the prejudices and misconceptions people have about WLS</li><li>The pre op surgery process</li><li>Bariatric Centers of Excellence (<a href="https://www.obesityaction.org/community/article-library/bariatric-surgery-centers-of-excellence-why-they-are-important-when-selecting-your-surgeon-and-hospital/">Link</a>)</li><li>The 4 most common types of WLS (<a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/gastric-bypass-surgery/in-depth/weight-loss-surgery/art-20045334">Link</a>)</li><li>Dealing with Insurance</li><li>Selecting a Dr</li><li>Risks of WLS (<a href="https://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20041007/studies-weigh-risks-of-gastric-bypass-surgery#1">Link</a>)</li></ul>Mailbag<ul><li>Am I good candidate for WLS? (<a href="https://fatmaninalittlesuit.tumblr.com/post/180444616322/am-i-a-good-candidate-for-wls">Link</a>)&nbsp;</li><li>Surgical Tourism (<a href="https://fatmaninalittlesuit.tumblr.com/post/176088513747/hi-i-was-wondering-if-you-have-heard-of-anyone">Link</a>)</li></ul>Tools&nbsp;<ul><li>Bariatric Center of Kansas City (<a href="https://kcbariatric.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjw1rnqBRAAEiwAr29II1IB-1BvVbcNP-5jw7sKwGxhfNNIzhhsx3pEsy2Jx8JIJ3t4pa4nDhoCO-0QAvD_BwE">Link</a>)</li><li>Recommended Tumblr Tags : WLS, Weight loss Surgery, WLS Community</li><li>Recommended Facebook Groups : Bariatric Weight Loss Family (Not for profit), Bariatric Runners and Athletic Team&nbsp;</li></ul>

#12 Weight Loss Surgery 2 - Post op and Skin Removal Surgery

We are the silent majority. Fighting from the back of the pack, far from the podium, our goal is simple - to be the very best version of ourselves.  We are moms, we are students, we are the guy that nervously edges into the gym for the first time.  Let's find our warrior together.