Helping Women Over 40 Thrive After Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric Success in Midlife Isn’t About Perfection—It’s About Possibility
Hi, I’m Dr. Jessica Sanchez-Alfaro. I’m a family doctor, board-certified in obesity medicine. I’m also someone who’s had bariatric surgery.
I know what it’s like when your weight affects everything—your energy, your confidence, your daily life. I don’t just know it as a doctor. I know it because I’ve lived it.
Now, I help women in their 40s, 50s and 60s navigate life after bariatric surgery—especially through perimenopause and menopause. Because this season of life brings new challenges, and you deserve real support.
A Journey That Changed Everything - Mine and Maybe Yours Too
In 2015, life hit me with a wake-up call.I had it all on paper—a medical career, a loving family, a happy home. But I was carrying 80 extra pounds, running on empty, and missing out on the life I wanted to live.
The moment that changed everything for me? A roller coaster ride with my daughter. I couldn’t fit in the seat next to her. Her tears that day forced me to face the truth: something had to change.When my doctor suggested bariatric surgery, I was scared. The risks, the stigma, the judgment—it all felt heavy. But deep down, I knew this wasn’t about appearances. My body needed help.I chose surgery. I chose life.
What I Learned After Surgery Changed Everything
After surgery, something amazing happened: my hunger—the kind that controlled my life—was gone. For the first time, I didn’t feel broken.I finally saw the truth: I didn’t fail. My biology had been working against me. But the journey didn’t stop there. Then came COVID. Then perimenopause. Then weight regain. That’s when I realized that knowing what to do wasn’t enough. We need a plan that fits real life.
What Women Over 40 Really Need After Bariatric Surgery
If you're over 40, you’ve probably noticed it’s not just about what you eat or how much you move. Hormones shift. Energy drops. Motivation comes and goes.That’s why I focus on the big picture:
How to work with your changing metabolismHow to eat and move in ways that feel good and lastHow to handle weight regain without shameHow to build habits that support the life you want—long-term
This Community Is Different
I couldn’t find a space that combined real science, absolute honesty, and real-life tools for women like us. So, I created one. Here, you’ll find:
Evidence-based advice (not fads)
Real talk from someone who’s been there
Practical tools that fit into busy lives
A community of women who get it
It’s Not About Perfection. It’s About Feeling Like Yourself Again.
You don’t need to be perfect. You need to feel strong, energized, and ready for the next chapter of your life.
I’m here to walk that path with you.
Not as someone with all the answers—but as someone who knows how much better life gets when you stop fighting your body and start working with it.
Let’s do this together.
With love,
Jessica
