Welcome to the very first episode of Inside Bariatrics.

In this opening episode, Aoife McMahon shares why this podcast exists and explores something that often gets missed in conversations about bariatric surgery: the reality that life after surgery is about more than weight loss alone.

Through the story of “Sinead,” we look at the broad spectrum of bariatric outcomes—from physical and medical changes to emotional wellbeing, relationships, confidence, and day-to-day life.

Because bariatric surgery is never just about the number on the scale.

Whether you’re considering surgery, living with it, working in this field, or supporting someone who is, you’re very welcome here.

In this episode:

• Why Inside Bariatrics was created

• The gap in current bariatric conversations

• The physica ...