I really liked this podcast. I even enjoyed and got something from when they discussed regain. Hey it happened to me! I struggled to lose it but got there. But both of them are very obese. The pink haired one is more often obese than she isn’t and the dark haired one has never not been obese. And yet they have so much advice to give? It’s starting to feel fake. They make money promoting this lifestyle they don’t even follow. How come no one says this? It’s bringing their credibility down!!

Mel’s brother Matt is repulsive. Great information and then as you slowly progress in his journey, (they follow him 1,3,9 mo and a year in) you notice some of his comments. Makes jokes about alcoholism, cancer, and then cherry on top- his belief that all married women do the dishes because that is their job. Tells people to follow his ideology on YouTube. Disgusting person. This is suppose to be a safe space to discuss the journey and process not listen to blatant misogyny which the hosts laugh off.

I enjoy your podcasts and am definitely not a prude, but I don’t understand why you have to cuss so much, especially Kellie. Dang, it’s actually a little ridiculous at times, as it is so unnecessary…Relisten to Natalie and Mexico for an example!! I get you want to “be real”, but come on!!! The F bomb is overflowing and it degrades you as professionals. I listen to so many podcasts and no one even comes remotely close to you guys on cussing. Please just take it down a notch!!!

You ladies have taught me so much! In turn, I share the information to whomever will listen! At the end of a podcast I feel like we were 3 friends having a chat. Thank you, Mel & Kellie for your creation!

Amazing

Listening to these ladies and their guests has been super helpful as I’ve gone through my VSG journey. They’re funny, relatable and informative. Thanks for all you do, Kelly and Mel!

I love the honesty! Makes me feel better 😘

I’m waiting for my first appointment at my weight loss clinic, so I’m listening to every podcast I can get my hands on. So far, this is my favorite active podcast (RIP to The Bariatric Grind). These ladies are so down-to-earth and inspiring. I’ve thought so much about mental health struggles and other struggles associated with WLS over the past few months and it’s nice to hear open, honest reflections from people at different stages post-op. Thank you, ladies, for all that you do!

I’m in the beginning stages of my WLS journey still and finding them and their podcast has already helped so much! Love their personalities so much as well!💜

I am so thankful for OSLP and all the information that they bring to everyone. I have learned so much and have felt less alone on my new journey with VSG. Thank you for all the laughs and a safe place to be a part of. ♥️

This was so inspiring and a great way to share stories and the journey.

I found this podcast presurg. It’s been so informative and helps me know I’m making the right decision for me and what I should expect. I’ve binged listened! My VSG date is June 9th and I plan on listening after too! Thank you ladies!!

I love these ladies and what they do for the Bariatric community. I am so glad to be a part of this awesome group.

Hooked from episode zero!! So funny and honest about their journey. Thank you for sharing all the raw real truth of weight loss surgery, recovery, and more! I can totally relate and can’t wait to hear more!

Very cool and informative! I’ll be in the losers bench next Friday! And I too have lupus so this was fun to hear!

These two are just amazing!!! I love their energy! They always have something helpful to talk about. They speak truth and make it all relatable!! If you have questions on IG…they respond!!! Themselves!!

The amount of passion these two put into their podcast you can feel when listening. When I started my own journey I found them on Instagram and started listening and following them, that was in June 2020. I feel like I’m listening to my girlfriends and sometimes I even talk back while listening. Keep up all the great, informative content Kellie and MEL. Thank you so much for all you do ❤️

I started listening to OSLP about a month before my sleeve surgery and so many of the challenges I’ve felt, able to find an episode to confront. Got sleeved September 30 and OSLP is a must have in my daily life. Changing the way I think about food and weight and loving you girls and what you bring to my life. Thank you for putting out your amazing content and please keep it up!

Love the OSLP ladies! So motivating and supportive. Keep being amazing ladies! Love, schony_wlsedition aka Elle

I went into WSL without knowing anyones experiences or the effects other than what my surgeon and dietitian would tell me. I was afraid of YouTubes truth and I come from a family of sticks. I honestly felt alone, No one understood me and would constantly question why I would ever want to do WLS when I can workout and eat healthy instead. No one understand food addiction. And that is why I choose VSG. I’m was morbidly obese with a BMI of 42. And I’m one month post op lost 40lbs. And now I’m ok to start my workouts. Today was my first day I did a 2 mile walk and the whole time I listen to both of you and Amber episode! You have no idea how relatable and so inspiring y’all are to me right now. I will be listening to every podcast for every workout. Y’all a blessing and please create more content. You are so raw so real about everything and I’m so glad I found you guys. Thank you!

I am lucky enough to have met and worked with the Kellie and Mel on one episode of their show. I love the energy and passion they bring as confident women and podcasters. Being a podcaster is a skill set that very few do extremely well and they are exceptional. As a podcaster, consultant, and content creator myself and having produced many shows across a variety of topics and personalities I say confidently that their show is well researched and produced with amazing guests and education. If bariatric surgery and it’s surrounding topics and issues is something you need, look no further!

Love these ladies! Any topic your looking for it’s here!!

Love how open and vulnerable you are with your stories and life. Thank you

I needed to hear this podcast. I don’t know anyone who has had WLS and I wasn’t telling a lot of people and craved information about the journey! Kel and Mel are awesome and sweet and funny and put themselves out there for their listeners!

I love that these ladies are baring all! Even the ugliness that we all face! Bravo!

Can we actually talk about informative things instead of just meaningless banter??

I love Kelly and Melanie. I feel like I know them and we are just having a talk amongst friends. I listened to them for months before my surgery and continue to find inspiration, camaraderie, and motivation now that I am post-op. So grateful to have their voices in the WLS world because they make me feel so supported.

Love to hear from amazing women who are on the same journey as me!

I had GBS about a year and a half ago and I kind of felt alienated and alone. I’m so glad I found this podcast!! I find myself saying “YESSS that’s totally me” so often while listening. I love it. Great job ladies.

I am still on the pre op phase working on getting an approval and surgery date. I love listening to Mel and Kellie talk about the process and how they are doing currently. I have so many questions that get answered from listening. Can’t wait to hear more!

When you go through a major change in your life it’s great to know you’re not alone! Listening to these two best friends makes it feel like you’re their best friend too! I love that it’s not censored and the talk about current issues, hot topics and cares and concerns that you go through with a weight loss surgery! Their social media is also the bomb dot com!! You can go wrong with this podcast!

Love this podcast! I am still in the process of the pre op of getting gastric sleeve. And this is the real stuff and real opinions and reality of everything there is to come with surgery. The good and the ugly. Much appreciated! Really has opened my eyes and mind to knowing what could be after surgery! Love you guys!

This podcast is just what I needed. Found them after my RNY and they have been huge with keeping me going and answering questions in the podcast that I didn’t even know I had! They are a blast to listen to and love how they bring people from all areas in to chat about the bariatric world. Definitely recommend this to anyone in the process!!

Such an amazing podcast for new and old Bariatric patients! I love getting the perspective from someone who has been through what I’m going through. The ladies are so down to earth and inspirational. They make me a better human!! Love these girls and this podcast! LISTEN NOW IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY! ❤️❤️

Such a great podcast! Kellie and Melanie keep it so real. they are down to earth real people who genuinely care about helping others on there weight loss journeys. I’m preop having surgery next month and this podcast has been so helpful and informative. Thank you ladies so much for working so hard and doing this podcast! I can’t wait to get my life back!!

I love these ladies, it’s like listening to my friends chat and talk about the nitty gritty about WLS. LOVE the moments of almost TMI. Love their honest unfiltered opinions. Go check their IG out if you haven’t yet and join their Patreon. 💜

These girls are absolutely amazing! The heart, passion, and enthusiasm that these girls are putting into breaking the stigma around bariatric surgery is going to change the face of bariatric surgery! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!!!!

I laugh out loud listening to the episodes. I’m 4 months post VSG and am grateful for learning so many things....including the fact that I used to smell like a belly button??? 😂😂😂

Such a great vibe! And excellent info!

Very informative! I am only 6 mos out. Thanks for doing this! Will recommend to all my bariatric friends!

I would definitely recommend this for bariatric patients!! Love how they talk about it all! A must listen to! Can’t wait for more episodes

I love this podcast! I don’t know of any other podcast out there that talks so raw about what it’s like to get weight loss surgery. I haven’t gotten it but it’s super important and inspiring to hear these women’s stories. I’ve always struggled with my weight and hearing their story has been comforting. They are funny to listen to and I can’t wait for more. So far each episode gets better. Thank you!