The Truth Behind Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Trust and Believe with Shaun T

Alex Coloreo

Health & Fitness, Family, Mental Health, Self-improvement, Weight Loss, Gay, Self Care, Self Improvement, Fitness, Parenting, Family Life, Wellness, Education, Nutrition, Self Help, Shaun T, Lgbtq, Twins

4.9 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 10 February 2025

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of T is for Transformation, host Shaun T welcomes guest Billy Lenoir to discuss the transformative journey of undergoing gastric sleeve surgery. This episode emphasizes rejecting societal stigma and judgment surrounding personal health decisions. Billy shares the importance of making choices that align with personal well-being, highlighting the rigorous mental and physical process of preparing for and recovering from surgery. He recounts his life before the surgery, the significant lifestyle changes afterward, and the emotional and psychological shifts that occurred. Shaun and Billy advocate for empathy and support for individuals' health choices, emphasizing the deeply personal nature of such decisions. Billy's story serves as an inspiring call to action to celebrate courage and personal agency in the pursuit of health and self-confidence. 00:00 Welcome to T is for Transformation 01:52 Billy's journey with gastric sleeve surgery 03:50 The mental and physical transformation 06:36 Overcoming judgement and embracing change 07:56 The importance of nutrition and support 12:55 Celebrating the transformation 15:24 Reflecting on the journey 24:41 Teachable Moments and Final Thoughts

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0:00.0	Welcome to Tia's for Transformation.
0:10.0	I'm your host Sean T.
0:12.0	And you know what?
0:13.0	First of all, welcome back to the show.
0:15.0	If you haven't seen the other episodes, you need to go listen right now because you are going to get inspired to continue your transformation. But more
0:21.7	importantly, can I just say sometimes in life, people just need to mind their business. And they
0:26.5	just need to support other people instead of judging other people. Because society has a lot to
0:32.2	say about how we choose to improve ourselves, doesn't it? From cosmetic procedures to weight management,
0:38.4	there's this clouded judgment that seems to hover over our personal decisions. But here's
0:43.6	a thing. When it comes to Botox, a Brazilian buttlift, or even weight management surgeries,
0:49.9	isn't it really about what makes us feel good, what boosts our health and self-confidence?
0:55.0	I want to push past the stigma, the whispers, and the side eyes.
0:59.0	Because at the ending of the day, the choices we make about our bodies, our health, they're deeply personal.
1:07.0	They're about us taking control, making decisions that align with our goals, our decisions for who we want to be.
1:15.3	And that's what we're here to explore today.
1:17.8	Not just the what's and wise behind our choices, but celebrating the courage it takes to make them to say, this is what I need to do for me.
1:27.4	Today we step into the story of Billy Lenore,
1:30.5	a tale that embodies the essence of transformation
1:34.5	and profound impact of embracing our choices,
1:38.5	no matter what others have to say.
1:41.0	It's a reminder that in the journey towards self-improvement, the only approval
1:45.6	we really need is our own.
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