Epi 328 Welcome back to Our Sleeved Life Podcast! In today’s empowering episode, Mel sits down with Jatoyia Armour, founder of Bariatric Paths, to explore her life-changing gastric bypass journey. From gastric sleeve vs. bypass surgery comparisons to the raw truth about post-op support groups, skin removal surgery, and bariatric mental health, we cover it all. Discover how Jatoyia went from 387 pounds to dropping 178+ pounds and creating a positive, non-judgmental support system for those navigating bariatric weight loss surgery. We also dive into: How bariatric communities can feel isolating & judgmental What led her to create BariatricPaths.com Overcoming mom guilt and balancing bariatric lifestyle with motherhood The emotional and mental readiness for plastic surgery after weight loss What it really feels like after losing over 170 pounds If you're preparing for or recovering from gastric bypass or gastric sleeve, looking for bariatric support networks, or exploring weight loss surgery options, this episode is packed with authentic insights 💬✨