Our Sleeved Life Podcast

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

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 M

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 Podcas

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 s

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 (@melunfilt

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) s

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

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

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 reali

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 t

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,

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-a

Why Your Gastric Sleeve Fails (It’s Not What You Think!) with Dr. Betsy Dovec & Hannah Schuyler RD From Body By Bariatrics

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 P

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

Plastic Surgeon vs Cosmetic Surgeon: What Most Patients Don't Know

Choosing a plastic surgeon can feel overwhelming—but did you know that not everyone performing cosmetic procedures is actually a board-certified plastic surgeon? In this

From 300 lbs to Competitive Bodybuilding: Jessica’s Gastric Bypass Success Story

Can you transition from bariatric surgery to a competitive bodybuilding stage? In this episode, host Mel sits down with Jessica Shock @jessica__shock to explore her mind-

They Told Me I Was Too Big To Finish The Hike… Interview w/ Ana Banana

In this episode of Our Sleeved Life Podcast, Ana sits down with us to share the REAL side of bariatric surgery, weight loss, emotional eating, food addiction, CrossFit, b

Men Get Plastic Surgery Too… And Nobody Talks About It!

Men get plastic surgery too… but nobody really talks about it 👀 In this episode of the Cutting Edge Podcast, we’re having a conversation that honestly feels long overdue

What Autoimmune Disease REALLY Does to Your Body! Interview w/Nikolett Demeter MD.

Epi 352 What autoimmune disease REALLY does to your body goes far beyond occasional fatigue or inflammation. In this episode of the Our Sleeved Life Podcast, we sit down

From Dialysis to Weight Loss Surgery Success Interview w/ Heather Olsen

From Dialysis to VSG Success | Bariatric Surgery After Kidney Transplant 💙 In this emotional and inspiring episode of the Our Sleeved Life Podcast, Heather shares her in