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Dec 2024
50m 8s

Gastric Bypass at 18

Devorah Roloff
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#podcast #eating #health Jazlyn opens up about her journey with weight, bullying, and how it led her to making the life-changing decision to undergo gastric bypass surgery at just 18 years old. Growing up, she was faced with bullying which took a toll on her self-esteem and mental health. She shares the struggles she faced, the decision to get surgery, and ... Show More
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