The honeymoon phase is real… and so is what comes after it.

In this episode of Bariatric Banter, Hannah and Steph get brutally honest about what life looks like 2–3+ years post-op — when routines slip, food noise creeps back in, hormones rear their ugly heads, and consistency suddenly feels a lot harder than it used to.

They talk about:

• Why the habits that felt easy in year one don’t always cut it later
• The reality of regain (and why no one prepares you for it)
• Exercise expectations vs. what’s actually sustainable
• Hormones, PCOS, perimenopause, and why it’s not “just you”
• The fine line between giving yourself grace and making excuses

This episode isn’t about fear — it’s about discipline, honesty, and protecting the life you worked so hard ...