People always ask moms how bariatric surgery changed their lives. But no one asks the kids.

In this Mother's Day special, my 9-year-old son RJ sits down with me for an honest, unfiltered conversation about what he saw, felt, and noticed throughout my 179-pound weight loss journey after gastric sleeve surgery.

From the stitches that confused him to the trampoline he finally got to share with me — RJ saw things I didn't even realize. And he said things that stopped me in my tracks.

This one is for every bariatric mom who's doing it for her kids.

Topics covered:

• What RJ remembered about me before surgery
• How he noticed (and didn't notice) the weight loss
• Changes in my energy, personality, and habits
• What confused him most during recovery
• The moment he knew mom had really changed
• Why I got the surgery — in his own words
• Mom vs. Son quiz
• My Journey, My Business moment

🎙️ Bariatric Paths Podcast — Season 2, Episode 16

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Weight regain after bariatric surgery is one of the hardest and least discussed parts of the journey — and it does not mean you failed.

In Part 2 of this Bariatric Paths conversation, Jatoyia and bariatric coach Allyson Jackson go deeper on food noise, emotional eating, GLP-1 medications, and the mental side of long-term success after gastric sleeve or gastric bypass surgery.

This episode covers the real conversation around why so many post-op patients struggle years after surgery — the shame around regain, the trap of "starting over," and how to rebuild without punishment or extremes.

You'll hear honest conversation about emotional eating and coping mechanisms after weight loss surgery, why therapy should be part of standard bariatric care, the truth about food cravings post-op, sustainable habit changes vs crash dieting, and why a slip is not a slide.

This episode is a reminder: regain is not failure, and you are not alone in this process.

Guest: Allyson Jackson IG: @ajacks324 | TikTok: @allysonjackson5 | Facebook: Allyson Elizabeth FB Group: The Bariatric Comeback | Support After Weight Regain | YouTube: coachallysonj

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Weight regain after bariatric surgery is one of the most common and least discussed parts of the journey. In this episode of Bariatric Paths, we talk about the end of the honeymoon phase, the emotional impact of regain, and how to rebuild structure and consistency without shame.

Jatoyia is joined by Allyson Jackson, a bariatric coach and gastric sleeve patient over a decade post-op. Together, they break down what really happens years after surgery, why so many patients struggle in silence, and how to create sustainable habits that support long-term success.

You’ll hear honest conversation around identity shifts, fear of regain, the pressure to “get it right,” and why extreme dieting cycles keep showing up—even after surgery. This episode focuses on practical mindset shifts and simple actions you can take to reset your journey.

If you’re post-op, feeling stuck, or afraid the weight is coming back, this episode will meet you where you are and help you move forward.

Guest: Allyson Jackson
For Coaching Sessions: https://paperbell.me/allyson-jackson
IG: @ajacks324
TikTok: @allysonjackson5
Facebook: Allyson Elizabeth
FB Group: the Bariatric Comeback- Support After Weight Regain
YouTube: coachallysonj

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