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63. The Identity Crisis No One Talks About After Bariatric Surgery (Karen Kenney Breaks It Down)
In this episode, I sit down with Karen Kenney to tackle one of the most overlooked parts of bariatric surgery: what happens to your identity when the weight starts coming off. We talk about how personal stories shape the way you see yourself, why so many patients struggle to navigate who they are post-surgery, and the emotional tools you need to stay grounded through it all.
Karen shares how trauma, vulnerability, and trust play into the healing process and why community support is so essential to long-term success. We also dig into what it takes to build a healthier relationship with…
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