Why Your Gastric Sleeve Fails (It’s Not What You Think!) with Dr. Betsy Dovec & Hannah Schuyler RD From Body By Bariatrics

Are you dealing with unexpected weight regain or debilitating acid reflux years after your bariatric surgery? You are not alone. In this episode of the Our Sleeved Life Podcast (OSLP), Mel sits down with bariatric surgeon Dr. Betsy Dovec and registered dietitian Hannah Schuyler, the power duo behind Body by Bariatrics. Together, they pull back the curtain on why gastric sleeves commonly lead to new-onset acid reflux, what a "retained fundus" actually means for your hunger hormones (ghrelin), and why weight regain is often a structural issue rather than a personal failure. Dr. Dovec and Hannah share how their patient-first, 100% virtual private practice is completely disrupting hospital-employed healthcare models by slashing 6-month wait times down to just one week. Plus, we explore the powerful, synergistic relationship between bariatric surgery and GLP-1 medications, why insurance hoops are fundamentally broken, and whether or not there’s an age limit to reclaiming your vitality. If you’ve been suffering in silence or beating yourself up over your post-op struggles, this episode is a must-watch masterclass on reclaiming your health, your quality of life, and your anatomy! ✨ Take action on your health today! Go to https://www.bodybybariatrics.com and click "Get Started Now" to verify your insurance or explore virtual consult options. 💬 CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS Hannah: https://www.instagram.com/hannahschuyler.rd/ Betsy: https://www.instagram.com/drdovec/ BodyByBariatrics: IG https://www.instagram.com/bodybybariatrics/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@bodybybariatrics The Weight Loss Collab: https://www.instagram.com/theweightlosscollab/ https://bodybybariatrics.com/ https://bodybybariatrics.com/bodybynutrition/ 💊 OSLP EXCLUSIVES & SPONSORS Support your bariatric journey and stay healthy! Use code OSLP to save on your ProCare Vitamins or shop Dr. Dovec's specialized vitamin lines. Remember the golden rules: Get your water, prioritize your protein, stay moving, never skip your sleep, and look out for your mental health through therapy. 🔔 SUPPORT THE SHOW Enjoyed this deep dive? Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to