Ep42 Destinee LeBlanc: Bariatric Surgery Is 90% Mental

Welcome Home to BariDiaries, What does it take to feel at home in a changing body? Destinee LeBlanc joins CeCe for an honest conversation about the mental and emotional side of bariatric surgery—from body image and old beliefs to the support that can make hard days easier. Destinee shares how her relationship with food and her sense of self have shifted, what it can feel like when your reflection takes time to catch up with your progress, and why choosing surgery is deeply personal. She also talks about finding support, showing up for her daughter, and building a life that feels bigger than a number on the scale. Every journey is different. If you’re weighing your options or finding your footing after surgery, you deserve care, community, and room to move at your own pace. Find your place in Bariatric Community: https://www.bariatriccommunity.org/get-involved BariDiaries is a podcast from Bariatric Community, a nonprofit organization. #BariatricCommunity #BCFirst