My name is Mel, and when you mix one passionate weight loss surgery patient, over 10 years of lived experience, unfiltered side stories, and a whole lot of real talk, you get Our Sleeved Life Podcast—your go-to resource for all things weightloss! If you're loving what you hear on Our Sleeved Life Podcast, consider supporting the show on Patreon: Patreon.com/oslp 💖
Latest episodes
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1 h 06
Breast Cancer Reconstruction, Implants & Early Detection Truths | The Cutting Edge Podcast
Navigating a breast cancer diagnosis alongside bariatric health changes or plastic surgery options can feel overwhelming, but understanding your medical choices brings clarity and…
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2 h 30
How Weight Loss Surgery Saved My Life Before Cancer | Sarah’s Journey with RNY & Breast Cancer
When Sarah chose gastric bypass surgery (RNY), she expected a life-changing weight loss journey she didn’t expect that losing weight would help save her life from Stage 3 breast ca…
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2 h 41
The Weight Loss Surgery Nightmares No One Talks About with Tiffany
Thinking about weight loss surgery or traveling abroad for bariatric procedures? Before you book that flight, listen to Tiffany’s harrowing, unfiltered bariatric journey. From grow…
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1 h 01
The Cutting Edge Pod: Where Do Plastic Surgery Scars Go? Fold Incisions, Areolas, & Port Sites
Are you curious about where plastic surgery scars are placed, how they heal, and how top plastic surgeons minimize their visibility? In this SCAR deep-dive on The Cutting Edge Podc…
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1 h 19
100% Robotic Bariatric Surgery & Revisions: Dr. Donald Fridley Breakdown
Why are bariatric revisions on the rise, and how is single-port robotic technology transforming weight loss surgery? In this episode of Our Sleeved Life Podcast, host Mel (@melunfi…
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1 h 16
She Was Told She Was Infertile... Then This Happened Two Years After VSG! Interview w/Rissa Stewart
Can weight loss surgery completely reverse infertility caused by PCOS? In this fun, raw, and inspiring episode of Our Sleeved Life Podcast, host Mel sits down with bariatric commun…
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57 min
Skin Quality vs. Excess Skin: Why Trimming Isn't Enough (Plastic Surgeon Explains)
Unlock the secrets to achieving quality skin and understanding excess skin in our latest episode of the Cutting Edge Podcast! Join host Mel Gottfried, along with Dr. Omar Beidas an…
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1 h 01
The Truth About "Food Noise" & GLP-1 Real World Results | Dr. Eric Smith
Are GLP-1 medications replacing bariatric surgery, or is the entire approach to weight loss evolving? In this enlightening episode of the Our Sleeved Life Podcast, host Mel sits do…
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1 h 12
The Cutting Edge: Does quality of SKIN matter?
Can you get plastic surgery if you have poor skin elasticity or a connective tissue disorder like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)? In this episode of The Cutting Edge Podcast, host Me…
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1 h 34
Losing 300Lbs: How Rewiring Her Brain Saved Her Life After Gastric Sleeve
How do you lose 300lbs and maintain it after reaching a peak weight of 500lbs? In this deeply moving and psychological episode of the Our Sleeved Life Podcast, host Mel sits down w…
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60 min
The Cutting Edge: Plastic Surgery Innovations
Are you curious about the latest innovations in body contouring, breast lifts, and cellulite treatments? In this episode of The Cutting Edge Podcast, host Mel (@melunfiltered.vsg),…
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1 h 15
Shocking Surgery Footage: 11Years After Gastric Sleeve, Her Stomach Was Corkscrewed! Interview w/Dr Dovec
Have you ever wondered what actually happens inside your abdomen during a bariatric revision? In this episode of Our Sleeved Life Podcast, host Mel (@melunfiltered.vsg) sits down w…
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59 min
Why Taking GLP-1s Before Surgery Could Be Fatal (Aspiration Risk Explained)
The Cutting Edge #26 Are you currently taking a GLP-1 medication (like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound) and planning for plastic surgery or general anesthesia? In this criti…
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1 h 03
Why Extreme Calorie Deficits Failed Her (And How Zepbound Broke the Stall) Interview w/Jenny Espino
Can a GLP-1 medication like Zepbound help you break through severe bariatric weight regain years after surgery? In this episode of the Our Sleeved Life Podcast, host Mel celebrates…
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1 h 04
The Cutting Edge: Lipedema vs. Lymphedema: How to Tell the Difference (Plastic Surgeon Explains)
Are your legs painful, heavy, and constantly swelling? In this episode of The Cutting Edge Podcast, Mel, Ashlyn, and Dr. Beidas break down the medical and emotional realities of Li…
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54 min
Losing 310lbs & Reversing Fatty Liver Disease with Weight Loss Surgery Brenda’s Story
Can you completely reverse severe fatty liver disease and reclaim your life after being told you have less than 5 years to live? In this incredibly inspiring episode of the Our Sle…
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51 min
The Cutting Edge: Do You REALLY Need Drains? The Ultimate Plastic Surgery Debate
Are you terrified of plastic surgery drains or wondering if a drainless tummy tuck is right for you? In this episode of The Cutting Edge Podcast, bariatric patient Mel, bariatric t…
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1 h 33
The Weight Loss Surgery Transformation Nobody Talks About w/remaking_jodi
💜 From hiding in men's jeans as a teenager to losing 130+ pounds and embracing her unique style, Jodi's bariatric journey is one of transformation, confidence, and self-acceptance.…
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1 h 17
Why Your Gastric Sleeve Fails (It’s Not What You Think!) with Dr. Betsy Dovec & Hannah Schuyler RD From Body B…
Are you dealing with unexpected weight regain or debilitating acid reflux years after your bariatric surgery? You are not alone. In this episode of the Our Sleeved Life Podcast (OS…
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1 h 25
How Weight Loss Surgery Help Me Break a Lifelong Food Addiction interview w/Arthur Shadwick
What does it truly take to reverse severe sleep apnea, throw away your CPAP machine, and drop nearly 200 pounds? In this incredibly raw and inspiring patient story, your host Mel s…