Canada’s TOP bariatric podcast — because no one should have to figure this out alone.
Looking for real talk about life after bariatric surgery? You’ve found it. Bariatric Banter is the no-BS podcast hosted by Steph and Hannah — two women from Ontario, Canada, who got tired of feeling like they had to figure it all out alone. We’re here to change that. Every episode brings you raw, honest conversations about weight loss surgery: the wins, the struggles, the mental battles, the science, the slip-ups, and how to build a life that actually works post-op. Whether you’re in Canada or anywhere else, this is the podcast that tells the truth about bariatric surgery, with zero judgment and a lot of heart.
👉 Keywords: bariatric surgery, weight loss, health, nutrition, exercise, mental health, discipline, dietary rules, personal experiences, Canada, Ontario
Ep 5: Ozempic & I Are Breaking Up (GLP-1s After Surgery)
Grab a coffee, because Hannah's back with a little flu hangover and a lot to say. 🎙️
It's been two months on Ozempic. The result is about 15 pounds down, and Hannah has zero desire to eat. Her breakfast is sitting next to her, cold, while she records this episode. A food journal she kept with her dietitian showed she was getting only 800 calories a day. She was also wiped out, her joints ached, her hair was falling out, and her anxiety went way up. So she's calling it: this GLP-1 experiment is not the journey for her.
In this episode, Hannah gets into:
Why "I wish I didn't want to eat" is NOT the flex people think it is
How under-eating can quietly set you up for binge habits
Canada's new low-iron guidelines, and why her blood work suddenly matters a lot more
Why she'd pick bariatric surgery (and maybe even a revision) over staying on Ozempic
Her pitch: GLP-1s should come with mandatory nutrition classes
As always, this is one person's real experience, not medical advice. Work with your doctor, a dietitian and a therapist, and get your blood work done.
Now it's your turn. Have you had a revision? Did you beat your regain without one? Slide into our DMs, because Hannah wants your stories, tips and tricks. 💬
14 Sept 2026
Ep 4: Six Weeks on Ozempic and Running Like a Toddler
Six weeks on Ozempic, nearly 15 pounds down, and suddenly the scale has decided it has nothing left to say to me.
In this episode, I’m talking honestly about using a GLP-1 after bariatric surgery, trying to lose regain, and why years three through five after surgery really are a whole different beast. I’m also sharing what I’m learning from my new bariatric dietitian, why I’m getting a very thorough round of bloodwork, and the uncomfortable realization that tracking my food may need to be a lifelong habit.
Plus, I went running again. My brain loved it. My body reacted like I had been hit by a Mack truck.
This one is about weight regain, nutrition, Ozempic, rebuilding old habits, and trying to find the joy in running again when every run currently feels like starting from zero.
3 Sept 2026
Ep 3: Regret, Reddit, and Really Bad Vitamins (GLP-1s After Surgery)
Okay so... I gained 40 pounds back. There, I said it. 😅
In this episode I'm getting really honest about why — spoiler, it wasn't a "failure of surgery," it was just life creeping back in (looking at you, pneumonia hospital stay and abandoned gym routine). So one month ago I started Ozempic to help kickstart things again, and I'm bringing you along for the ride, warts and all.
We're talking the good (I'm not gonna lie, the "surging with adrenaline, let's do 6K walks" phase was fun), the ugly (my period showed up a week late with a side of dizziness and nausea that had me questioning my life choices), and the downright weird (bariatric multivitamins that smell — and I quote myself — "like crawling inside of a horse's butt." Reddit warned me. I didn't listen).
I also get into something I don't think gets talked about enough: the health anxiety of starting an injectable, why I'm nervous about my delayed period and what it might mean for my hormones, and a very important PSA for anyone with a history of disordered eating, because representation and honesty matter to me here.
This one's messy and real, like always. Come hang out with me while I figure it out in real time.
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YouTube views
1,450
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.7 / 5
10 ratings
Spotify
4.5 / 5
39 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 60 / 100
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Social presence
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YouTube
68
Engagement
51
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