About this episode

The episode discusses weight loss surgery and long-term weight management with insights from both the host's personal journey and expert advice from a nutrition director.

Is weight loss surgery or a GLP-1 really the “easy way out”… or is that just social media talking? In this episode of Operations Unfiltered , I’m getting personal about my own weight loss journey, including having VSG surgery in 2018. I’m joined by Jana Wolff , Director of Nutrition for the Comprehensive Obesity Management Program at GBMC in Baltimore , who was part of my care team during that process. We talk about the realities of long-term weight management—what happens before bariatric surgery, what the journey looks like after, and how tools like GLP-1 medications fit into the bigger picture. Jana also breaks down the difference between a nutritionist and a registered dietitian, the role of therapy and support systems, and why success isn’t defined by the number on the scale. If you’ve ever struggled with weight loss or felt overwhelmed by conflicting advice online, this conversation offers both education and encouragement. Follow me on Instagram: @ladyzsays Connect with Jana: www.nutritionbyjana.com Learn more about tGBMC's Comprehensive Obesity Management Program (COMP): www.gbmc.org/services/bariatrics

People in this episode

Host: Zuryna

Guest: Jana Wolff

Topics covered

• weight loss
• bariatric surgery
• nutrition
• long-term weight management
• GLP-1 medications
• support systems
• health education

Keywords

• weight loss surgery
• VSG surgery
• GLP-1
• nutritionist
• registered dietitian
• therapy
• support systems
• weight management
• health advice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Comprehensive Obesity Management Program, GBMC, nutritionbyjana.com, tGBMC's Comprehensive Obesity Management Program

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