In this episode, Jen shares her powerful journey beyond weight loss, from the moment she realized surgery was the next step to finally feeling comfortable in her own skin. She opens up about the emotional and physical realities of loose skin removal, what recovery was really like, and how she navigated being open about plastic surgery online.

Jen talks about the discomfort that came with excess skin, the misconceptions that keep many people from pursuing weight loss, and the confidence that came with her transformation. She also shares what surprised her during her consultation, the stages of her surgeries, and how her experience has shaped her as a mom and role model for her daughter.

In this episode, we cover:

• What inspired Jen to pursue surgery after weight loss
• The physical and emotional impact of loose skin
• How her consultation changed what she expected to need
• Recovery surgery and how she handled stepping back from the gym
• What scarring looks like after an upper body lift
• Opening up online about her decision to have surgery
• The ripple effect her journey had on her daughter

This conversation is a reminder that transformation is about so much more than appearance. It is about confidence, healing, and choosing yourself at every stage.

Follow Jen’s Journey on Instagram at @_jens_journey_

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Production Notes:

Co-hosts: Patrick L. Basile, M.D. & Hope Gulley, APRN

Executive Production and Engineering: Patrick L. Basile, M.D.

Production, Cover Art and Editing: Hope Myers

Theme Music: Cody Martin

Recorded at Ocean Echo Studios

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