About this episode

Tina Biel shares her journey of learning to eat again after bariatric surgery, discussing emotional challenges and strategies for a healthy relationship with food.

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. 🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring stories and expert guidance on life after bariatric surgery. Visit us online: https://procarenow.com/ Check out our Event Hub for listings of Bari…

People in this episode

Guest: Tina Biel

Topics covered

• bariatric surgery
• emotional eating
• food anxiety
• healthy relationship with food
• social eating

Keywords

• bariatric surgery
• food fears
• emotional eating
• gastric bypass
• social situations

Sponsors

ProCare Health

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: 1000 Pound Best Friends

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