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← Bari Connected22 Jan · 57 min

Identity Shock After Weight Loss: The Mental Side Nobody Warns You About – with Featured Speaker: Aimee Rothe, BSN, RN

Identity Shock After Weight Loss: The Mental Side Nobody Warns You About – with Featured Speaker: Aimee Rothe, BSN, RN22 Jan57 min

Are you struggling to feel "at home" in your body after weight loss surgery? You're not alone — and you're not broken.

In this powerful bariatric support group episode, we dive deep into the emotional and psychological shifts that follow rapid weight loss after bariatric surgery. Known as identity shock, this phenomenon can impact your self-esteem, confidence, and even your behavior and relationships.

Join Brenda Hoehn, MSN, BSN, RN, CHTP, and Aimee Rothe, BSN, RN, CBN, CEN, TCRN, as they discuss real patient experiences, clinical insights, and practical support tools for navigating post-op body image, mental health, and the emotional journey of life after bariatric surgery.

✅ Key Topics Covered:

What is identity shock after weight loss surgery?

How body changes affect mental health and confidence

Emotional support for gastric sleeve & gastric bypass patients

Strategies for reconnecting with your new self after bariatric transformation

Peer support resources for post-op patients

🧠 Whether you're pre-op, post-op, or years into your bariatric journey, this video offers invaluable support and expert guidance for long-term weight loss success and emotional wellness.

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