You're not alone, regain after weight loss surgery happens, and it hurts.
In this raw, honest episode, Registered Dietitian Jamie Mills opens up about the silent grief of bariatric regain, and what it actually means when the scale starts creeping back up.

Jamie shares her personal 28-lb regain story, the shame and identity crisis that followed, and the science behind why regain happens even when you're "doing everything right." You'll learn the truth about metabolic adaptation, calorie deficits, and how to rebuild your metabolism without falling into restriction again.

She also dives into:

• The emotional side of regain no one talks about

• How to stop letting the scale define your worth

• The difference between rebound and true regain

• Why mindset, support, and nourishment matter more than numbers
  
  

Stick around till the end, Jamie shares exactly how she healed her relationship with food and finally found peace post-op. 💗

If you haven't already, please be sure to like, subscribe, follow, and leave a review — it helps more Bariatric Babes find us and join the conversation!

A huge shout-out to our amazing sponsors:
Hungryroot, 1st Phorm, and Find a Bariatric Therapist
Click here to learn more and grab special discount codes + affiliate links

Make sure you check out the resources below, they're designed to help you stay supported, confident, and consistent between episodes!

💕 Free Resources

Free Bariatric Bites Recipe Guide
Your go-to for quick, protein-packed meals and snacks that actually taste good.
Click here to download

Free WLS Facebook Support Group
Connect with thousands of women who get it. Real talk, accountability, and community support — no judgment, just love.
Join the group

Need More Support on Your Weight Loss Journey?

Tackling Snacking Course — $27
If you keep finding yourself at the pantry after dinner, this mini-course walks you through exactly why it's happening and what to do instead without cutting out your favorite foods.
Click here to grab it

T.R.I.B.E. Membership — $99/mo
The most supportive space for post-op women who want real accountability, real tools, and a community that actually understands.
💗 Use code CHAOS for $20 off your first month!
Become a member

Apply for 1:1 Coaching
Get personalized support from Jamie or one of her registered dietitians. We'll help you find your groove again, rebuild consistency, and finally feel in control after regain or stalls.
Click here to apply

Follow along for more behind-the-scenes chaos, WLS tips, and caffeine-fueled convos:
Instagram: @thesleeveddietitian & @proffeeandchaospodcast
TikTok: @thesleeveddietitian
Website: www.thesleeveddietitian.com
Blog: www.thesleeveddietitian.com/blog

We'd love to hear from you!
Email us anytime at support@thesleeveddietitian.com

If you've ever felt like you're doing everything "right" after weight loss surgery but still can't stop sabotaging your progress — this one's for you.

In this episode, Jamie shares the powerful client breakthroughs that prove success after bariatric surgery isn't just about what you eat… it's about what you believe you deserve. From the fear of regain to the pressure to "get back on track," Jamie unpacks the emotional and mindset blocks that keep so many post-op women stuck in guilt, shame, and all-or-nothing thinking.

You'll learn:

💗 The deeper reason behind self-sabotage and perfectionism

💗 How affirmations can rewire your brain (even when they feel fake)

💗 Why it's safe to stop chasing the next 10 lbs

💗 How to find peace with food, your body, and maintenance

Stick around until the end as Jamie shares her most important mindset shift for long-term success and how to start implementing it today.

If you haven't already, please be sure to like, subscribe, follow, and leave a review — it helps more Bariatric Babes find us and join the conversation!

A huge shout-out to our amazing sponsors:
Hungryroot, 1st Phorm, and Find a Bariatric Therapist
Click here to learn more and grab special discount codes + affiliate links

Make sure you check out the resources below, they're designed to help you stay supported, confident, and consistent between episodes!

💕 Free Resources

Free Bariatric Bites Recipe Guide
Your go-to for quick, protein-packed meals and snacks that actually taste good.
Click here to download

Free WLS Facebook Support Group
Connect with thousands of women who get it. Real talk, accountability, and community support — no judgment, just love.
Join the group

Need More Support on Your Weight Loss Journey?

Tackling Snacking Course — $27
If you keep finding yourself at the pantry after dinner, this mini-course walks you through exactly why it's happening and what to do instead without cutting out your favorite foods.
Click here to grab it

T.R.I.B.E. Membership — $99/mo
The most supportive space for post-op women who want real accountability, real tools, and a community that actually understands.
💗 Use code CHAOS for $20 off your first month!
Become a member

Apply for 1:1 Coaching
Get personalized support from Jamie or one of her registered dietitians. We'll help you find your groove again, rebuild consistency, and finally feel in control after regain or stalls.
Click here to apply

Follow along for more behind-the-scenes chaos, WLS tips, and caffeine-fueled convos:
Instagram: @thesleeveddietitian & @proffeeandchaospodcast
TikTok: @thesleeveddietitian
Website: www.thesleeveddietitian.com
Blog: www.thesleeveddietitian.com/blog

We'd love to hear from you!
Email us anytime at support@thesleeveddietitian.com

Trigger warning: In this episode, I talk about fertility struggles, TTC, perinatal depression, and a few mentions of vomiting. Please take care of yourself and skip or pause if you need to.
Today I'm pulling back the curtain on my entire motherhood journey from being told at 14 that PCOS could make pregnancy hard, to choosing weight loss surgery, to an unexpectedly fast conception, and then… one of the hardest pregnancies imaginable. I share the reality of hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), preeclampsia, a planned C-section at 36 weeks, and the NICU plus the shock of postpartum relief when the nausea finally stopped.

We also get real about identity shifts after baby, mom guilt, being the default parent, and how I'm rebuilding my routines as a working mom/entrepreneur. I talk about body image after WLS, why I did blind weigh-ins in pregnancy, the mindset that helped me release perfectionism, and how GLP-1s supported my postpartum season. If you're navigating TTC, pregnancy after bariatric surgery, postpartum chaos, or just need someone to say "you're not failing," this one's for you.

💡 What We Covered in Today's Episode

• PCOS diagnosis at 14, infertility fears, and how that shaped Jamie's decision to have WLS

• Pregnancy after bariatric surgery: GLP-1s, conception, hyperemesis gravidarum, preeclampsia, and a NICU stay

• The unexpected relief of postpartum, healing from prenatal depression, and identity shifts as a working mom

• Letting go of body shame, blind weigh-ins, postpartum weight loss without obsession

• The emotional weight of being the default parent and giving yourself permission to choose grace over perfection

💗 Thank You for Listening!
If you haven't already, please be sure to like, subscribe, follow, and leave a review — it helps more Bariatric Babes find us and join the conversation!

A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors
Hungryroot, 1st Phorm, and Find a Bariatric Therapist
👉 Click here to learn more and grab special discount codes + affiliate links

☕️ Until Next Week…
Make sure you check out the resources below, they're designed to help you stay supported, confident, and consistent between episodes!

💕 Free Resources
📘 Free Bariatric Bites Recipe Guide
Your go-to for quick, protein-packed meals and snacks that actually taste good.

👯‍♀️ Free WLS Facebook Support Group
Connect with thousands of women who get it. Real talk, accountability, and community support — no judgment, just love.

Need More Support on Your Weight Loss Journey?
🍿 Tackling Snacking Course — $27
If you keep finding yourself at the pantry after dinner, this mini-course walks you through exactly why it's happening and what to do instead—without cutting out your favorite foods.

👑 T.R.I.B.E. Membership — $99/mo
The most supportive space for post-op women who want real accountability, real tools, and a community that actually understands.
💗 Use code CHAOS for $20 off your first month!

📝 Apply for 1:1 Coaching
Get personalized support from Jamie or one of her registered dietitians. We'll help you find your groove again, rebuild consistency, and finally feel in control after regain or stalls.

📲 Stay Connected
Instagram: @thesleeveddietitian & @proffeeandchaospodcast
TikTok: @thesleeveddietitian
Website: thesleeveddietitian.com
Blog: thesleeveddietitian.com/blog

✉️ Questions or Feedback?
We'd love to hear from you!
Email us anytime at support@thesleeveddietitian.com

In this empowering episode of Proffee & Chaos, Jamie dives deep into the truth behind why so many bariatric patients still feel stuck - even after surgery. Spoiler: it's not your food plan or protein goal holding you back... it's your mindset.

Jamie opens up about the real mental and emotional work that fuels lasting success after surgery. From journaling and affirmations to mindset coaching and shadow work, she shares how rewiring your thoughts can completely transform your relationship with food, your body, and yourself.

Whether you're newly post-op or years into your journey, this episode will help you:
✨ Understand why "fixing your head" matters more than your stomach
✨ Break through perfectionism, fear, and all-or-nothing thinking
✨ Reconnect with your goals — and believe you're worthy of achieving them

You'll also hear Jamie's favorite mindset exercises, journaling prompts, and self-reflection tools used inside her coaching programs and The Tribe Membership community.

If you haven't already, please be sure to like, subscribe, follow, and leave a review — it helps more Bariatric Babes find us and join the conversation!

A huge shout-out to our amazing sponsors:
Hungryroot, 1st Phorm, and Find a Bariatric Therapist
Click here to learn more and grab special discount codes + affiliate links

Make sure you check out the resources below, they're designed to help you stay supported, confident, and consistent between episodes!

💕 Free Resources

Free Bariatric Bites Recipe Guide
Your go-to for quick, protein-packed meals and snacks that actually taste good.
Click here to download

Free WLS Facebook Support Group
Connect with thousands of women who get it. Real talk, accountability, and community support — no judgment, just love.
Join the group

Need More Support on Your Weight Loss Journey?

Tackling Snacking Course — $27
If you keep finding yourself at the pantry after dinner, this mini-course walks you through exactly why it's happening and what to do instead without cutting out your favorite foods.
Click here to grab it

T.R.I.B.E. Membership — $99/mo
The most supportive space for post-op women who want real accountability, real tools, and a community that actually understands.
💗 Use code CHAOS for $20 off your first month!
Become a member

Apply for 1:1 Coaching
Get personalized support from Jamie or one of her registered dietitians. We'll help you find your groove again, rebuild consistency, and finally feel in control after regain or stalls.
Click here to apply

Follow along for more behind-the-scenes chaos, WLS tips, and caffeine-fueled convos:
Instagram: @thesleeveddietitian & @proffeeandchaospodcast
TikTok: @thesleeveddietitian
Website: www.thesleeveddietitian.com
Blog: www.thesleeveddietitian.com/blog

We'd love to hear from you!
Email us anytime at support@thesleeveddietitian.com

In today's episode, Jamie takes you inside a live, in-person bariatric meetup in Farmington, Connecticut, surrounded by members of her TRIBE and long-time community. From heartfelt questions to unfiltered conversations about regain, identity, and boundaries, this episode proves why community is the most powerful tool for lasting success after surgery.

💡 What We Covered in Today's Episode

• Why community support is the missing piece in long-term bariatric success
• Balancing being both a patient and a professional in the WLS space
• Releasing the "weight-loss identity" and finding your purpose beyond the scale
• How to respond to food shaming and judgment with confidence
• Navigating regain, finding supportive practitioners, and advocating for yourself
• Why obesity is a chronic disease not a moral failure

Resources Mentioned:

American Board of Obesity Medicine https://www.abom.org/

If you haven't already, please be sure to like, subscribe, follow, and leave a review — it helps more Bariatric Babes find us and join the conversation!

A huge shout-out to our amazing sponsors:
Hungryroot, 1st Phorm, and Find a Bariatric Therapist
Click here to learn more and grab special discount codes + affiliate links

Make sure you check out the resources below, they're designed to help you stay supported, confident, and consistent between episodes!

💕 Free Resources

Free Bariatric Bites Recipe Guide
Your go-to for quick, protein-packed meals and snacks that actually taste good.
Click here to download

Free WLS Facebook Support Group
Connect with thousands of women who get it. Real talk, accountability, and community support — no judgment, just love.
Join the group

Need More Support on Your Weight Loss Journey?

Tackling Snacking Course — $27
If you keep finding yourself at the pantry after dinner, this mini-course walks you through exactly why it's happening and what to do instead without cutting out your favorite foods.
Click here to grab it

T.R.I.B.E. Membership — $99/mo
The most supportive space for post-op women who want real accountability, real tools, and a community that actually understands.
💗 Use code CHAOS for $20 off your first month!
Become a member

Apply for 1:1 Coaching
Get personalized support from Jamie or one of her registered dietitians. We'll help you find your groove again, rebuild consistency, and finally feel in control after regain or stalls.
Click here to apply

Follow along for more behind-the-scenes chaos, WLS tips, and caffeine-fueled convos:
Instagram: @thesleeveddietitian & @proffeeandchaospodcast
TikTok: @thesleeveddietitian
Website: www.thesleeveddietitian.com
Blog: www.thesleeveddietitian.com/blog

We'd love to hear from you!
Email us anytime at support@thesleeveddietitian.com

In today's episode, Jamie gets real about perfectionism, ADHD, and letting go of the need to have it all together. She opens up about her adult ADHD diagnosis, years of masking anxiety behind overachievement, and how learning to take messy action changed everything — in motherhood, business, and her bariatric journey. This is the reminder every recovering perfectionist needs: it doesn't have to be perfect to be enough.

💡 What We Covered in Today's Episode

• How perfectionism shows up as control, people-pleasing, and burnout

• The connection between ADHD, anxiety, and all-or-nothing thinking

• Why "overachiever" isn't the same as "perfectionist" (and why that matters)

• How Jamie learned to embrace messy action in motherhood and business

• Letting go of comparison and showing up imperfectly in your bariatric journey

• Why progress, not perfection, leads to real peace and happiness

If you haven't already, please be sure to like, subscribe, follow, and leave a review — it helps more Bariatric Babes find us and join the conversation!

A huge shout-out to our amazing sponsors:
Hungryroot, 1st Phorm, and Find a Bariatric Therapist
Click here to learn more and grab special discount codes + affiliate links

Make sure you check out the resources below, they're designed to help you stay supported, confident, and consistent between episodes!

💕 Free Resources

Free Bariatric Bites Recipe Guide
Your go-to for quick, protein-packed meals and snacks that actually taste good.
Click here to download

Free WLS Facebook Support Group
Connect with thousands of women who get it. Real talk, accountability, and community support — no judgment, just love.
Join the group

Need More Support on Your Weight Loss Journey?

Tackling Snacking Course — $27
If you keep finding yourself at the pantry after dinner, this mini-course walks you through exactly why it's happening and what to do instead without cutting out your favorite foods.
Click here to grab it

T.R.I.B.E. Membership — $99/mo
The most supportive space for post-op women who want real accountability, real tools, and a community that actually understands.
💗 Use code CHAOS for $20 off your first month!
Become a member

Apply for 1:1 Coaching
Get personalized support from Jamie or one of her registered dietitians. We'll help you find your groove again, rebuild consistency, and finally feel in control after regain or stalls.
Click here to apply

Follow along for more behind-the-scenes chaos, WLS tips, and caffeine-fueled convos:
Instagram: @thesleeveddietitian & @proffeeandchaospodcast
TikTok: @thesleeveddietitian
Website: www.thesleeveddietitian.com
Blog: www.thesleeveddietitian.com/blog

We'd love to hear from you!
Email us anytime at support@thesleeveddietitian.com