VSG Tea with Sammi and Bre Sammi and Bre

Continuing their conversation about life updates, it is Sammi’s turn to talk about her experiences, particularly with motherhood. Joined once again by Bre, she shares how her daughter was diagnosed with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy and how she takes care of her as a loving and supportive mother. Sammi also opens up about her latest pregnancy and how she approaches motherhood now that she has a daughter with epilepsy and a newborn child.

After a long break, VSG is now back with all-new episodes! To bring everyone on the same page, Bre shares some major life updates from last year, particularly her breakup from a six-year-long relationship. Joined once again by Sammy, Bre opens up about her split with John, how they decided to share custody of their dog Penny, and how she found a new connection through online dating. She also talks about regaining weight in October 2022 and how she starts to take family building more seriously.

We are so thrilled to be part of the Just Be You Bariatric Awards Show in Portland, OR, on Nov. 12 at the Aladdin theatre! We are not only nominated for Favorite Bariatric Podcast, but will also be presenting! Get your tickets soon! Hosting this exciting event are the folks behind our sister-from-another-mister podcast, Our Sleeved Life Podcast. In this special episode, we are joined by hosts Mel and Kellie in a fun conversation. Tune in and take part!

Sammi is pregnant! To celebrate this joyous occasion, she shares her pregnancy stories by answering a few questions from the listeners. Together with Bre, Sammi compares her current pregnancy to her first one when she was still 19. She explains the feeling of having a baby as a post-op, the major changes in her eating habits, the challenges of the first trimester, and how she approaches her weight loss journey.

Will I ever live a normal life again? Will I forever have to avoid all the pieces of rice grain in my life, even the baked potato in all its glory? If you have asked yourselves these questions after bariatric surgery, know that you are not alone! Sammi and Bre share their own experiences of coming to terms with the big lifestyle changes they made post-surgery and eventually finding themselves living their new normal lives. You don't have to spiral out of control. Know that you've got this and that the highs and lows are inevitable. This episode is a dedication to all the baked potatoes we miss until the day we finally get to have them!

VSG Tea with Sammi and Bre is baaaack! Did you miss us? Then join in as Sammi and Bre give us updates on what’s been happening since the last episode. First off the list – Sammi’s engagement and wedding with Brock. Find out how that went and what Bre’s role had been throughout the whole thing. Plus, get some new updates on how Sammi and Bre are staying on top of their health. VSG Tea with Sammi and Bre is back to recording regularly, so expect more episodes to come week by week. Exciting times!