Bodymindandsoul_vsg: Recent Episodes

PAULINA

ALL THINGS WEIGHTLOSS

Join me in deep and real conversation with others that are waiting to go through weight loss surgery and others that are going through the beautiful but challenging weight loss journey post op!

VSG surgery: August 1, 2019 Down 142 pounds!

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Hello Everyone ! Welcome to my twentieth episode of my podcast where we talk about all things Weightloss. A reminder, this podcast is also available on my YOUTUBE where you can watch this in a video form.

I got the gastric sleeve gastrectomy (weightloss surgery) on August 1, 2019 and I'm 142 pounds down!

In this episode I had the chance to talk to Katie! She is in her pre-op journey and she shares the ups and downs of dealing with insurance and all her frustrations with that and how she is finally seeing the light at the end of tunnel. She shares about her reason and why she wants VSG and the support from her family during this process. She explains how she is SO READY for this new chapter and can’t wait for what is to come! Katie, I’m so so so excited for your journey! You already are such a beautiful person with such a beautiful personality I can’t imagine what life is going to bring you on this amazing journey! Please know I’m just a message away with anything you need and you have an entire community routing for you on the side lines which you already know! Can’t wait to have you on the podcast again down the road! ❤️ Xoxo, Paulina XOXO, Paulina


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Hello Everyone ! Welcome to my nineteeth episode of my podcast where we talk about all things Weightloss. A reminder, this podcast is also available on my YOUTUBE where you can watch this in a video form.

I got the gastric sleeve gastrectomy (weightloss surgery) on August 1, 2019 and I'm 142 pounds down!

In this episode I had the chance to talk to Alexis! She got VSG in March 2019 and is maintaining a weightloss of 125 pounds! She got her weightloss surgery in Mexico and talks about the amazing experience she went through during that time. She opens about NSV's (non scale victories), her ups and her downs on this journey and even about her journey with plastics! Which of course I had a lot of questions since this is something I'm looking into the near future.

Alexis, Thank you so much for being on babe! When you responded back that you were open to being on I was SO EXCITED because you have been someone that I have been following since the start. I clearly remember you posting about getting on that plan to go to your surgery. I have been cheering you on from the sidelines this whole time and you have pushed me on my journey! Thank you so much for that! Keep Shinning !

XOXO, Paulina


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Hello Everyone ! Welcome to my eighteenth episode of my podcast where we talk about all things Weightloss. A reminder, this podcast is also available on the Anchor App in a podcast form that you can plug in and listen. (:

I got the gastric sleeve gastrectomy (weightloss surgery) on August 1, 2019 and I'm 142 pounds down!

In this episode I had the chance to talk to Anita! She is 5 months post op from VSG and is down 63 pounds down! She opened up with her journey with PCOS and how that was one of the main reasons she decided to go through with the weightloss surgery. We both agreed on how we both have gone through so many different diets throughout our life which would lead us back to gaining back the weight plus some. We could both say we tried everything before making this huge life decision. She opens up about show she handles stalls during her journey and how she stays motivated throughout them.

Anita, Thank you so much for being on babe and for being so open with your journey. I know so many will relate to your story and I can't wait for them to hear/watch! You are already glowing and you are still early in your journey.. I can't to see how it goes from here. I'm rooting for you daily!! Keep inspiring, keep working hard!!! You got this!!!

XOXO, Paulina


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Hello Everyone !  Welcome to my seventeenth episode of my podcast where we talk about all things Weightloss. I got the gastric sleeve gastrectomy (weightloss surgery) on August 1, 2019 and I'm 142 pounds down! In this episode I had the opportunity to talk to Bree! She has been someone that I talk to so much on my journey! She got VSG about a month after me so we are really on the same page when it comes to our journey. We talk how our families have been so supportive on our journey and how we stay focused now being past our one year post op! We discuss how we both see skin removal in our future and how we still havn't tried anything with carbonation!

Bree, thank you for being on my podcast! It means so much! We talked so much on Instagram throughout the months and I was so happy to see your face even if it was through a computer screen. You have been someone that I talk to on a weekly basis throughout my journey and someone that has motivated to stay on track. So thank you for that ! Continue with the amazing work you have done and always remember I'm just a message away. Love ya!

XOXO, Paulina

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Hello Everyone !  Welcome to my sixteenth episode of my podcast where we talk about all things Weightloss. I got the gastric sleeve gastrectomy (weightloss surgery) on August 1, 2019 and I'm 142 pounds down! In this episode I had the opportunity to talk to Briana! She is early on in her journey at just 5 weeks post op but she is feeling ON TOP OF THE WORLD. She expresses how she doesn't remember feeling the way that she does today. She is off all of her meds for her diabetes which is so AMAZING! She opens up about her PCOS and what her purpose was when she choose this surgery for her.

Briana, It was so much fun having you on! I'm so proud on how far you have come in a short amount of time and can't imagine your journey months from now. You're the sweetest soul! Thank you for opening up and sharing some tough topics with us! I truly feel like every podcast helps someone out there. Even if it helps ONE person we did our part! Can't wait to have an update on your journey. I would love to have you on again in the future. Wish you the best on your journey!

XOXO, Paulina


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Hello Everyone !  Welcome to my fourteenth episode of my podcast where we talk about all things Weightloss. I got the gastric sleeve gastrectomy (weightloss surgery) on August 1, 2019 and I'm 142 pounds down! In this episode I had the chance to have Cara on my podcast! She just hit her one year surgery anniversary and is feeling on top of the world. All together she has lost 165 pounds and is so inspiring to so many! We talk about how we have been told we have lost too much weight and how we need to "gain" some pounds back. We talk about the motivation is takes now to stay on track daily.

Cara, thank you so much for being on my podcast. We clicked right away and truly feel like we could of talked forever and ever. Thank you for reminding me that I worked so hard for my weightloss and it wasn't just because "I GOT THE GASTRIC SLEEVE". You opened my eyes and made me realize that this is all me with the help of my tool. I'm so proud of you and your journey and thank you for continuing to motivate me.

XOXO, Paulina


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Hello Everyone ! 

Welcome to my fourteenth episode of my podcast where we talk about all things Weightloss. I got the gastric sleeve gastrectomy (weightloss surgery) on August 1, 2019 and I'm 142 pounds down!

In this episode I had the chance to have Sierra on my podcast where she shares her journey so far as she is almost hitting two months post op. She shares how she has an amazing support system. Her mom and best friend both got the vertical sleeve surgery before her and have been helping her along the way. She does talk about how she is dealing with negative comments and how she doesn't let it get to her. She expressed how she is feeling great so far and is excited for her journey!

Sierra, thank you so much for taking time out of your day to be on my podcast and for being so open on sharing your story. I'm so happy for you and its amazing to see all your hard work so far and I can't even imagine how great you will do in the months to come. Always remember why you started this, to become the best version of yourself. Also, remember I'm always here if you need anything along your journey! You got this! 

XOXO, Paulina


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Hello Everyone !

Welcome to my thirteeth episode of my podcast where we talk about all things Weightloss. I got the gastric sleeve gastrectomy (weightloss surgery) on August 1, 2019 and I'm 142 pounds down!

In this episode I had the opportunity to have Jennie on my podcast! When we filmed this it was actually the night before her surgery! It was amazing to hear how excited she was to start her journey. She has a different story as to why she got the surgery and I can't wait for you guys to hear!

Jennie, Welcome to the losers bench! I'm so excited for you and your journey. I know things are tough right now but I promise you things will get better and you will do amazing! Please reach out whenever you need ANYTHING!

XOXO, Paulina

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Hello Everyone ! Welcome to my tenth episode of my podcast where we talk about all things Weightloss. A reminder, this podcast is also available on the Anchor App in a podcast form that you can plug in and listen. (:   I got the gastric sleeve gastrectomy (weightloss surgery) on August 1, 2019 and I'm 142 pounds down! In this episode I had the opportunity to have amber on my podcast. She is nine months post op from VSG! We had so many different topics we talked about! We talked about how we both thought we would "never" get this weightloss surgery and changing our mind as the time went on. We talked about our restriction now and how it has changed from the beginning and learning to deal with that. She expressed how happy she is taking this leap and going through the surgery!    

Amber, thank you so much babe for taking time out of your busy scedule to be a part of my podcast! You are motivating so many around you daily! Keep up the hard work. Excited to keep watching you blossom each and every day. Hope to have you on again.    

XOXO, Paulina


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Hello Everyone ! 

Welcome to my tenth episode of my podcast where we talk about all things Weightloss. A reminder, this podcast is also available on the Anchor App in a podcast form that you can plug in and listen. (:   I got the gastric sleeve gastrectomy (weightloss surgery) on August 1, 2019 and I'm 142 pounds down!  

In this episode I had the opportunity to have Leslie! She is down 179 pounds since her weightloss journey and she got the gastric bypass! She just hit her one year post op and she is doing amazing!!! We discussed the pouch reset and how that has helped us both get our minds back on track. We talk about how the amount of food we can eat is greater now and how we have to be mindful of that and how we now have learned that this IS NOT THE EASY WAY OUT! We both had these thoughts before surgery.  Leslie, Thank you so much babe for taking time out of your day to chat with me about your amazing journey! Keep inspiring everyone around you babe! I have been following you for some time now and you inspire me daily. Can't wait to have a girls day soon!    

XOXO, Paulina


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Hello Everyone ! Welcome to my ninth episode of my podcast where we talk about all things Weightloss. You can find this same podcast on YOUTUBE channel in a video form: bodymindandsoul_vsg I got the gastric sleeve gastrectomy (weightloss surgery) on August 1, 2019 and I'm 142 pounds down! In this episode I had the opportunity to have Micheala and was so happy to have her on my podcast! I learned so much from her in this podcast and understanding the "science" behind alot of things that go on with our bodies after weight loss surgery. She is over 200 pounds down and she actually got the gastric bypass and had to switch over to the vertical sleeve. The way she words things really made sense to me! We talked about so many amazing topics from future pregnancy to viewing and tackling our "restrictive mindset".    Micheala, thank you so much for taking time out of your schedule to be on my podcast! Your energy is everything and something we need so much more of in this world. Its so amazing to see how far you have come on your journey and I will continue to watch your journey!!! You make me so motivated and made me view things with a clearer mind. Again, thank you love!!   XOXO, Paulina

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Hello Everyone ! Welcome to my eight episode of my podcast where we talk about all things Weightloss. You can find this same podcast on YOUTUBE channel in a video form: bodymindandsoul_vsg I got the gastric sleeve gastrectomy (weightloss surgery) on August 1, 2019 and I'm 142 pounds down! In this episode I had the opportunity to have Jordyn, she is 11 months post op and is down over 100 pounds and doing such a good job. We have previously had a "live" session on Instragram and have talked since then back and fourth on Instagram. We talked about so many different topics! We talked about her being diagnosed with PCOS and how that has changed since loosing extreme weight. We went on and on about how important it is to LOVE YOURSELF through every single step of this journey and to always remember where we came from and SO MUCH MORE.

Jordyn, thank you so much for being on my podcast! Thank you for being so open on many hard topics to talk about I know it will truly help someone that is currently listening. You are doing such an amazing job on your journey and I'm so blessed to have met someone like you along my journey that continues to motivate me daily. Can't wait to have you on again soon!

XOXO- Paulina


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Hello Everyone !

Welcome to my seventh episode of my podcast where we talk about all things Weightloss. You can find this same podcast on YOUTUBE channel in a video form: bodymindandsoul_vsg

I got the gastric sleeve gastrectomy (weightloss surgery) on August 1, 2019 and I'm 142 pounds down!

In this episode I have Leigh Anne. I have been following her for about a year now and she has been one of my inspirations during my journey so to have her on my podcast was such a blessing. We talked about so many different things (I MEAN WE TALKED FOR TWO HOURS AND DIDN'T EVEN GET TO THE QUESTIONS) LOL We shared how we handled food and our emotions prio to getting the gastric sleeve and how we handle it now. We go into detail on alcohal and caffeine on our journeys so far and how we have been able to still enjoy both items but being mindful of it. We share the comments that we have heard since being on this journey both positive and negative and SO MUCH MORE.

Leigh Anne, thank you so much for being on my podcast! This was EVERYTHING. I feel like we connected on so many levels during this episode and could relate on so many different topics. You have been one of my biggest inspirations on this journey and I'm so blessed to have met you through my journey. Thank you being so positive and so open with me and for being REAL! I love ya girlie.. now to plan our Q&A.

XOXO- Paulina

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Welcome to my sixth episode of my podcast where we talk about all things Weightloss. You can find this same podcast on YOUTUBE channel in a video form: bodymindandsoul_vsg

I got the gastric sleeve gastrectomy (weightloss surgery) on August 1, 2019 and I'm 142 pounds down!

In this episode I have Stacey  (Instagram name: STACEYBIRDSONG_VSG) ! She is three years post op and maintaing her weightloss of 106 pounds! She got her VSG in Mexico with a great experiences. We talked about how she had to get her gallbladder removed shortly after her weightloss surgery. She goes into detail of both negative and positive comments she has experienced after her weightloss. 

Thanks love for being a part of my podcast! Means so much and I love chatting with someone that is further than me so I can learn the steps I need to take to truly maintain my weightloss now that I'm a year out! You have done an amazing job so far and can't wait to see what is to come for you in your near future. 

XOXO- Paulina


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Hello Everyone !

Welcome to my fifth episode of my podcast where we talk about all things Weightloss. You can find this same podcast on YOUTUBE channel in a video form: bodymindandsoul_vsg

I got the gastric sleeve gastrectomy (weightloss surgery) on August 1, 2019 and I'm 142 pounds down!

In this episode I have Amy (Instagram name" AMYY_VSG) ! She is a year post op and 135 pounds down. I'm so excited to have her on my channel.. I've been following her on Instagram for a while now and I'm so inspired by her journey and the way she views this whole process. She mentions that she doesn't want to view this as a "forever diet" and she still allows herself to have treats here and there but using the tools she has learned on this journey to maintain her weight. She shares her love for shopping now due to the freedom she feels after her extreme weightloss (which I can agree on haha). 

Thanks babe for being a part of my podcast! Means more to me than you know. So proud of you and how far you have come in just a year. This is just the beginning for you and I can't wait to see your journey continue. So excited for you! 

XOXO- Paulina


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Hello Everyone! 

Welcome to my fourth episode of my podcast where we talk about all things Weightloss. You can find this same podcast on YOUTUBE channel in a video form: bodymindandsoul_vsg

I got the gastric sleeve gastrectomy (weightloss surgery) on August 1, 2019 and I'm 142 pounds down!

In this episode I have my old co-worker Nancy (Instagram:nancee.cee) so thats why I say "dude" alot haha because I personal know her. She is 6 years post op YES YEARS and she got her surgery when she was just 16 years old and got it in Mexico so I had alot of questions for her! I'm so excited for her and her new chapter with her baby and it gives me hope for me to start a family one day. So happy for you babe and thank you for being a part of my podcast. Love ya! Let me know what you all think. 

XOXO- Paulina


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Hello Everyone!  Welcome to my third episode of my podcast where we talk about all things Weightloss. You can also find this same podcast on my YOUTUBE channel in a video form: bodymindandsoul_vsg I got the gastric sleeve gastrectomy (weightloss surgery) on August 1, 2019 and I'm 142 pounds down!  In this episode it was so fun chatting all things weightloss with Dominque (Instagram: Oahumyheart) she got the gastric sleeve gastrectomy four months ago and is 114 pounds down. We had very similar moments and it makes me so happy to meet people like her so I know I’m not alone! So proud of you love ! Let me know what you all think! 

XOXO- Paulina

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Hello Everyone!  I'm so excited to be posting my FIRST ever podcast! You can also find this same podcast on my YOUTUBE channel in a video form: bodymindandsoul_vsg I got the gastric sleeve gastrectomy (weightloss surgery) on August 1, 2019 and I'm 142 pounds down!  In this episode it was so fun chatting all things weightloss with Shannonnicholee. Shannon got the gastric sleeve gastrectomy on June 24, 2019 and is down 120 pounds! She shared her journey so far and she describes it as such a beautiful and rewarding journey! Let me know what you all think! 

XOXO- Paulina 


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Hello Everyone! WELCOME to my second episode of my podcast where we talk about all things weightloss! You can also find this same podcast on my YOUTUBE channel in a video form: bodymindandsoul_vsg I got the gastric sleeve gastrectomy (weightloss surgery) on August 1, 2019 and I'm 142 pounds down! In this episode it was so fun chatting all things weightloss with Melanie! She is actually getting VSG in a little over a week (July 22). We talked about what lead her to make this huge decision.  XOXO- Paulina


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