Feeling Lost After Bariatric Surgery? Here's the Support You Didn't Get but Desperately Need
Jun 05, 2025
You’re Not Alone: The Missing Link in Post-Op Bariatric Support
If you've had bariatric surgery—whether gastric sleeve, bypass, or another procedure—and you're feeling overwhelmed, confused, or downright lost, you’re not alone. In fact, you're completely normal.
During a recent live coaching workshop, Shenelle Coplien, bariatric nutrition expert and founder of The Rewrite Lifestyle Center, revealed one of the most common frustrations among post-op patients: the lack of long-term support.
“After months three and six, most patients hit a wall,” Shenelle shared. “You're left with cravings, confusion, and no clear path forward.”
Let’s talk about what’s missing from traditional post-op care—and where you can find the guidance and community you’ve been needing.
Why Most Bariatric Patients Struggle After Surgery
While your surgeon may have guided you through the initial phases of your weight loss journey, long-term success depends on much more than surgery and protein shakes.
Many patients report:
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Hitting weight stalls they don’t know how to overcome
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Cravings that feel uncontrollable
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Starvation or fatigue due to poor nutrition
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Confusion around what to eat after the initial post-op diet
This is a known problem in the bariatric community. According to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, post-op care is essential for long-term weight loss and maintenance—but is often under-delivered.
Where You Can Turn for Real Support
If you feel like you’ve been left to figure it out alone, you haven't failed—your care system did. That’s why Shenelle created the Bariatric Rewrite Private Group—a free, private Facebook community where real-time coaching, advice, and encouragement are available daily.
And if you’re based in the UK? You’re covered too—there’s a UK-specific support group with the same level of expert guidance.
Inside the community, you'll get help with:
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Navigating your bariatric transition diet
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Overcoming emotional eating and cravings
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Understanding why you're stalling and how to break through
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Learning how to build a sustainable food routine
You don’t have to figure it all out alone. This community is one of the most impactful post-op resources you can access—for free.
Next Steps: Reclaim Your Bariatric Journey
The Rewrite Lifestyle Center provides more than just encouragement—it’s a full-service wellness and nutrition hub for bariatric patients. Explore their resources to accelerate your results and feel in control again:
Need more evidence that consistent support matters? A recent Harvard Health article emphasizes that lifestyle coaching, emotional health, and proper nutrition make a massive difference in long-term outcomes.
Struggling Doesn’t Mean You’re Failing—It Means You Need a New Strategy
Surgery is just the start. Success comes from community, accountability, and real-life tools that address your challenges.
And that starts now.
Are You Struggling with Food Addiction? Take the First Step Today!
If cravings, binge eating, or emotional eating are holding you back, you’re not alone. Food addiction can impact long-term weight loss, especially after bariatric surgery (gastric sleeve, bypass surgery).
At The Rewrite Lifestyle Center, we help you break free from stress eating and build a sustainable, healthy relationship with food.
â Discover if you're facing food addiction and get expert guidance on bariatric nutrition, meal plans, and support from Shenelle Coplien and the Bariatric Rewrite team. Your journey to lasting weight loss starts here!
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