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September 10, 2025 59 mins

What happens when you learn to eat again after bariatric surgery?
In this empowering episode of BariConnected, we're joined by Tina Biel from 1000 Pound Best Friends to explore the emotional and psychological journey of reintroducing food after weight loss surgery.

Whether you're navigating food fears, struggling with eating textures, or learning to enjoy food again in social situations — this conversation is for you. Tina shares her personal truth, the ups and downs of her own healing, and the strategies that helped her build a healthy relationship with food again.

🧠 Key Takeaways:

  • How to overcome food anxiety after gastric bypass

  • Reintroducing foods: portion size, textures & timing

  • Emotional eating triggers & self-compassion tools

  • Tips for building confidence in social eating

❤️ Sponsored by Procare Health – Supporting your post-op nutrition journey every step of the way.

💬 Join the conversation: Have you faced food fears post-surgery? Share your story in the comments — you're not alone.

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