In this heartfelt episode of Transform Your Life, Teresa Gallegos and Tonya Spanglo dive deep into the realities of marriage, love, and partnership after massive weight loss. With two completely different perspectives—Tonya celebrating over 30 years of marriage with her high school sweetheart Bobby, and Teresa embracing newlywed life after finding love later in life—their stories shed light on the challenges and joys of building relationships through transformation.

From navigating body image changes, intimacy after weight loss surgery, and shifting household routines, to finding balance when partners are on different health journeys, Teresa and Tonya keep it raw, real, and empowering. They share vulnerable moments about confidence, sex, emotional connection, and rediscovering joy in long-term partnerships, proving that love can evolve, strengthen, and thrive at any stage of life.

✨ Key Topics Covered:

• How weight loss transformations impact marriage dynamics
• Building intimacy and confidence after plastic surgery
• Balancing different lifestyles and eating habits in marriage
• Rediscovering love, fun, and passion in long-term relationships
• Honest conversations about sex, routines, and connection
• Why self-love and acceptance make for stronger marriages

🎙 Whether you’re newly married, celebrating decades together, or preparing for love after transformation, this candid conversation will inspire you to see marriage as a journey of growth, resilience, and joy.

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In this powerful episode of Transform Your Life, Teresa and Tonya sit down with Dr. Rukmini Vinaya Rednam, the board-certified plastic surgeon who has been by Tonya’s side throughout her weight loss transformation. This time, Tonya opens up about her next big step—preparing for arm lift and thigh lift surgery with Dr. Rednam.

Together, they dive into the realities of skin removal surgeries after massive weight loss, including arm lifts, breast lifts, tummy tucks, and thigh lifts. Dr. Rednam explains how every patient’s healing journey is unique, why recovery isn’t “one size fits all,” and how plastic surgery can be an investment in self-confidence and overall quality of life.

Tonya shares her honest feelings about preparing for her thigh lift—nerves, excitement, and the hope of finally feeling fully comfortable in her body. Teresa reflects on how her own surgeries transformed her confidence and daily life, proving that plastic surgery is about more than aesthetics—it’s about freedom, healing, and empowerment.

✨ Key Topics Covered:

• Tonya’s next surgery: Preparing for a thigh lift with Dr. Rednam
• Why skin removal is often the #1 request after major weight loss
• Arm lift, breast lift, and body lift procedures explained
• Recovery myths, BMI misconceptions, and patient individuality
• Financing, insurance, and the truth about medical tourism
• Why plastic surgery is self-care—not vanity

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📲 Follow Dr. Rukmini Rednam: @rukminirednammdofficial

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In this heartfelt continuation of Transform Your Life, hosts Teresa and Tonya sit down again with Mavi to go even deeper into the Plastic Surgery Survival Guide. If Part 1 was about preparing your mind and body, Part 2 is about the real tools and resources you’ll need for recovery.

Mavi shares her personal journey of guiding women through their plastic surgery experiences, and she gets real about what the recovery process truly looks like. From trusted product recommendations to the importance of recovery houses, this episode is filled with honesty, support, and encouragement for every woman walking this path.

✨ Special Bonus: If you watch the full episode, Mavi invites you to send her a DM for a complete checklist of everything you’ll need after surgery. This is her way of making sure no woman has to face this journey unprepared or unsupported.

🔑 Key Topics Covered:

• Mavi’s emotional journey supporting women through surgery
• The must-have items every patient needs after plastic surgery
• Why recovery houses make such a big difference
• Teresa & Tonya’s own reflections on preparing for surgery
• How community, compassion, and preparation lead to healing

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• Send Mavi a text: +1 (346) 460-1730
• Book a call with Mavi
• Instagram: @bigbuttsnoliespodcast
• Tiktok: @plasticsurgerypodcast
• Youtube: Big Butts No Lies
• Web: www.bigbuttsnolies.com

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