Episode 15 - bonus

Daily Dump, Day 13: Clinic Wins, Chicken Fails, & Press-On Grace

Published on: 13th November, 2025

Hey Bari Besties! 💜

Started with Miracle Morning (still finishing the long “reading” pod), then a double-header clinic day: my bariatric check went well—one more week at 7.5 mg Mounjaro, then bumping to 10 mg. Dietitian homework: more real food, fewer shakes (max two daily, a third only on shot day). Also: my LDL was 112 (goal <100), so I’m troubleshooting protein sources beyond red meat.

Mom’s appointment: ✅ and she’s getting a new CPAP, hopefully better sleep = better days. Cafeteria “tandoori” chicken? Tragic. Dry + flavorless. Why is hospital chicken always like that? 😂

Movement: Pilates soreness is real (glutes, obliques, shoulders), so I’m closing with calming yin yoga tonight. On the creator side, Brandon’s feeling the learning curve with podcasting—sharing real talk on comparison, perfectionism, and doing it scared. Also: tiny self-care win… press-on nails for the first time since I was a kid. Cute, quick, affordable.

Mentioned today

  • Miracle Morning (Hal Elrod)
  • Pilates foundations on YouTube + FitOn yin yoga (instructor: Kenta)
  • Protein & fluids targets: 80g+ protein / 80oz+ fluids
  • Scentsy: sachasmells.com • Venmo: venmo.com/sachasmells

Bari guests wanted! If you’ve had VSG, RNY, DS/SADI, revision, or another bari procedure—and want to share your story—reach out via the contact info in these notes.

🔑 Key Takeaways

  • Clinic update: Mounjaro to 10 mg next; prioritize food over shakes.
  • LDL 112: time to diversify protein away from red meat.
  • Caregiver life: small wins (new CPAP for Mom) matter.
  • Pilates builds strength; yin yoga restores it.
  • Progress > perfection—showing up beats comparing.

⚠️ Content Note

Discussion of bariatric care, medication dosing (Mounjaro), disordered eating sensations post-op, cholesterol results, CPAP use, and mild health frustrations. Light profanity.

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Keywords

bariatric surgery, gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, SADI, post-op life, Mounjaro, protein goals, hydration goals, LDL cholesterol, bariatric diet, Miracle Morning, Pilates, yin yoga, caregiver life, CPAP, Life in the Bari Lane, Daily Dump, bariatric podcast, Scentsy, press-on nails

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This podcast is based on personal experience and is intended for information, education, and entertainment purposes only. I am not a medical professional, therapist, or financial advisor. Always seek the guidance of your qualified health, wellness, or financial professional regarding any medical condition, treatment, or decision. Listener discretion is advised. 💜

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Life in the Bari Lane
Come along for the ride — it's no fun going alone.
Life in the Bari Lane is your 30-minute dose of real talk about life after bariatric surgery — the good, the hard, the weird, and the “nobody warned me about this” moments. No fluff, no “just follow the plan” nonsense — just honest conversations about what it’s like to change your body, your habits, and your whole damn life.

This podcast is a space for the highs and lows of the weight loss journey. Because here’s the truth: bariatric surgery is a tool — not a magic fix. It’s still work. It’s still messy. And it’s still life — with a different GPS.

Whether you’re pre-op and researching, post-op and thriving, or somewhere in the “what the hell did I just do?” stage, you’re in the right lane. This show is about building community — the kind that gets it, supports you, and doesn’t sugarcoat the process.

I’m Sacha — a real-life bariatric patient navigating this wild ride — and I’m here to keep it honest, funny, and deeply human.

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💥 Unfiltered talk about the hard days
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🧠 Mental health, body image, and identity shifts
👯‍♀️ Support systems and “friendship fallout”
💪 Motivation that doesn’t suck
🙃 Oops moments, progress wins, and honest reflections

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Sacha Holder

Sacha Holder is a project manager, podcast host, and bariatric patient who’s not here to pretend it’s all perfect. With over a decade of professional experience and a whole lot of lived experience, she creates podcasts that tell the truth about what it means to live, heal, and grow — through chaos, and curveballs, while keeping it together (mostly).

She’s the voice behind Life in the Bari Lane, a bite-sized bariatric podcast for real people navigating post-op life, and The High-Functioning Disaster, a show about showing up even when everything feels like too much. Through humor, honesty, and zero judgment, Sacha builds community through conversation — because no one should have to figure it out alone.