I just love how serious you’ve taken this - so many people have the surgery and just think they don’t have to do anything. At my first 6 week post op appointment we had a group nutrition and a group psychotherapy class. I had lost about 40 pounds and there were other people there that had surgery within a week of me that hadn’t even lost 10 pounds. Then at my 3 month appt I was down about 70 pounds (just like you) and the others were around 20 pounds down. I didn’t do anything but exactly what the dr said. I loved how you also talked about the transference of addiction from food to something else. At the psycho therapy they said those exact words. Secondly, you talked about the pain from your pouch high up in center - that is the pouch being too full not dumping syndrome. Like if I eat too big a bite of chicken breast and don’t chew it well I’m doubled over with that exact pain you mention. I lost a lot of hair at about the 6 month mark. I actually ended up cutting it to a long pixie style around that time. When you start losing hair it’s too late to adjust your protein intake bc hair loss reflects nutrition intake frOm the prior 3 months. So extra protein to prevent hair loss is really needed. Only thing I really want now is skin removal. Been saving for ages to get those procedures!

@catherinekayy

2 жыл бұрын

ohhh t hank you so so much, yes Ive started seeing some hair loss already :') im making sure to hit my protein goals too! Ahhh yes so it must be if Ive overeaten or eat something too dry hehehe thank you so so much for sharing your experience it really means the world YOU DA BEST

So proud of you and thank you for your vulnerability in sharing this journey🙏🏻💖

This is incredible! Great job! I can’t imagine the struggle, but you must feel incredible! You got this 💪 lots of love! 💕

Congratulations to you! I had my gastric bypass on April 13th! It’s such a journey but I’m sticking to the plan and I’m grateful for this tool! I’m documenting my journey on KZread as well. All the best to you!!💪🏾❤️

You are looking so good and importantly you feel so good about yourself which is awesome. Thank you for a very detailed and realistic update on the procedure.

You are smashing it! Well done!

Good for you! I had banding surgery and it has its up and downs. Its been 11 years and I don’t regret it.

Catherine, you are so good to outline your experience since your surgery. You had me giggling at some of your humourous takes on things. Congratulations on your success to date. 👏🥰 I wish the same for Dean, as well.

Very much so interested in a 6month update to a year. It's definitely going to be a life style change and you know you can do it 💕

It's really interesting hearing and seeing your journey. Congratulations on doing so well and making being healthy the goal!

Hey Catherine 🤗 you are doing amazing. I hope Dean starts to cope a bit better post surgery 🙈. Yes please keep us updated - it’s lovely to see your journey and I appreciate your honesty with everything ♥️ xxx

An extremely interesting topic and thank you for sharing your experience. You're looking healthy and radiant and keep up the great work ! Looking forward to more updates on your healthy life journey!

This was such an informative video! My bypass is booked for later this month but with a Turkish company! Thank you so much for your honesty.

We had surgery around the same time! So awesome to be on the journey with you 💪🏼

Just wanted to thank you, been following you as an artist for years now and naturally I have followed your bypass journey. The way you talked about it and how strong and dedicated you were gave me the motivation needed and now I am 2 weeks Post Op as well~ Congrats on your journey, and I hope everything is well. And thank you so much for giving me the courage to take a step into the right direction. ❤

You're looking amazing already Catherine! Looking forward to following your journey more into the future. Hope Dean is having a good recovery too xx

@catherinekayy

2 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness thank you so so much! That really means the world YOU DA BEST

Congratulations! I’m so glad you feel fabulous. You are beautiful at any size but I am so glad you are finding your healthy you.😘

This was really interesting to watch you’re doing so well and you look great! Looking forward to more updates🙂

I'm so proud of you! Good job keep up the good work and you do LOOK FABULOUS!

Loved the video! Great job on your journey

Well done, what a great achievement so far, keep it going. ❤️❤️❤️

Thank you for this-it was very informative. I am so happy for you and Dean. I didn't realize you could make a plan to stop so that's good to know.

It is so nice to sew how well you are doing. Well done ❤️ I am going to do the same surgery as you did in a couple of month. It is so nice to hear your experiences❤️

Well done Catherine 🙌. You look fabulous! Keep going 😊 I think you're doing amazing 🥳

Thank you for sharing your story. 💖

@catherinekayy

2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome!

Very good information!

Congrats! so glad you are not doing insane fads on your journey, and chose a more healthy route💜💜💜🐝🐸

You’ve got this I am so proud of you darling! Many well wishes from the US ❤️

@catherinekayy

2 жыл бұрын

Tysm 💖🥹💖🥹💖

Looking good!! 😍

I am always so happy for you and this journey when you talk about it. My mom had it done 15 years ago and it was the best decision she ever made. Her life is so much more full and productive, where the weight just really limited her. She has never regretted it. When you do go to try rice, use more water than it calls for and do canned coconut milk if you can. This has worked really well for my mom after her surgery. When I make jasmine rice I typically do 2.5 cups liquid for every 1 cup of rice and we think it's because the rice can expand more as it cooks rather than when it reaches her stomach. She has to be careful with bread and pasta, even 15 years later, but it's much better now than it was when she first had her surgery. Constipation: If you are able to take more magnesium that is great for it, too. That way you skip all the other stuff that are in laxatives (which are usually magensium). Also, be sure to stay on top of your vitamins. It will be easy over the years to fall off of them, but as you get older you will realize why they were so important.

Catherine you are a breath of fresh air, I can’t believe you it and Dean both had bariatric surgery, I was surprised watching your Florida vlogs that you can eat ordinary food, I honestly thought you’d have to eat soft food for the rest of your life. I just wanted to say you both look fantastic in your Florida vlogs the weight has fallen off you both. Love your Disney vlogs , and I love to see your excitement xx

@catherinekayy

Жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh thank you so so much this really means the world I know its carzy isnt it, its so nice to be able to eat normal foods again in moderation! Ill be doing a update video after the florida series so watch this space!

Ohh poor Dean, that sounds super rough, I hope that passes 😟 This was super interesting, thanks for sharing. I've been wondering how you've been going with your recovery considering changing studios and your trips too. I giggled at the mammoth poos 😄 I hope it continues to go well 💕

Really interesting, amazing weight loss already, good luck x

I just wanted to say thank you so much for sharing this very personal journey with us. I wasn’t a subscriber yet when I came across your surgery video today and I have been considering bariatric surgery for over a year now, but all I’ve focused on are the bad experiences of others. You’ve been honest and forthcoming about not only your negative experiences but your partner’s, yet you’ve highlighted the positives along the way and I *so* appreciate this. As fat-bodied people we are often shamed for even CONSIDERING surgery to help us live a healthier life, which I think has made me focus on the negatives, almost like a punishment? Now that I’ve watched your vlogs and seen how much quicker recovery time is than I originally thought, so now I’m going to speak with my GP about my options. Thank you again, Catherine! ❣🥰

@catherinekayy

2 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness thank you so much for the kind comment! 🌸🫶🏻 I hope you find whatever works best for you and your body and health good luck in whatever you decide to do my lovely 🌸🫶🏻🥹

It's been so I interesting following your journey. I have been struggling with my weight even before my teens (now in mid 40's). Always gone the non surgical route for loosing weight (surgery is a great option for those who want/need it), and will probably stay on this route. Trying to reach Onederland too! Thank you for sharing your journey.

@catherinekayy

2 жыл бұрын

You got this! 💖💖💖💐💐💐 I hope you make it to onederland hehehe

Great video. Thank you for sharing

thank you so much for this video! I'm having my surgery at the end of October! (By the way, I love your makeup, it looks so nice on you!! the lipstick colour especially!!! ) :)

Brilliant Catherine you are doing so well, a fab informative conversation. Thank you for highlighting the issue of alcohol, I know this would be my downfall. I am back on slimming world again. Well done sweetie we love you lots. Hope Dean is doing well and he's recovering. 🙋‍♀️💖💐

@catherinekayy

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! And good luck with slimming world! 💖💖💖😍 we still make some of the slimming world recipes hehehe cxxx

Thos so interesting to watch. You are looking amazing. I love how you'll stop when you feel right. So many people are hung up on the numbers and sometimes it can be to thin for your frame. X

@catherinekayy

2 жыл бұрын

That’s exactly it! And the main goal is to be super healthy and happy! Not a number on a scales or dress size! I have a goal but it’s not set in stone 💖🕺

Loved your video❤ your videos and positivnes helped me in the hosp. Had sleeve gastric op 5 days ago.. something happened and i was so sick.. so ill.. couldn’t even think of eating.. anything 😂 But now first night at home, feeling better and being hopefull.. ❤ 🎉 keeping on followin you! Cheers from Finland 🎉

Well done!

I’m booked for my Bariatric surgery on the 23rd of July, 5 days before my birthday 🙈 I’m scared but excited at the same time. This video is so useful and has helped put my mind at ease a little 💖

@catherinekayy

2 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh hehehe you got this! 🥹🥹💖 I hope this goes smoothly for you! What a good birthday present! A life of health and a fresh start 🌷💖

@shayesultan

Жыл бұрын

how did it go? :)

congrats beautiful!!! i love you.

Congrats Catherine! We started at the exact same starting weight, I’m just a month or so behind you! Keep up the great work and thanks for the videos! ❤️

@catherinekayy

2 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh! Good luck on your journey I hope your recovering well! 💖💖🥹

hello, lovely 💕 you're looking so good! fibres, drinking enough, but also exercise (and here going for a walk is enough) help against constipation. even if i eat enough fibres and drink enough, but am stuck at my desk for days, my body gets super unhappy 😅 so if you can find the time (and if you aren't doing it already), see if a walk each day helps 💕💕💕😊 all the best!!

as someone who doesn't drink at all ever anyway (i just don't see the use of it) you're not missing out on anything! Like you've seen yourself when you had your trips with your friends.

Sounds like you’re recovering quite well! Im sure it only gets easier from here.

Such a great video Kat! My Mum definitely still can’t handle dry meats (pork & dry chicken) and she’s now 6 months post op. Can’t wait to get my surgery & get healthier!

@catherinekayy

2 жыл бұрын

Dean has been struggling alot with this too, as long as i CHEW CHEW CHEW like crazy I can manage a few mouthfuls but other than that it needs to be in some sort of sauce!

Wow 😯 I can’t wait to do my gastric sleeve soon I been seing good results about it for 10 years nos

thank you for sharing

I have been waiting for your update.

@catherinekayy

2 жыл бұрын

YAYY! I hope you enjoy the video!

@ruth8647

2 жыл бұрын

@@catherinekayy i have enjoyed this video. I had my sugery with prof Maleckas of nord bariatrics but from Nairobi and we have had the same exact journey 😂 even the negatives. But I feel so great . Is it possible for you to share the vitamin subscription link? I'm now 7 weeks out. Tolerate most things too. Thank you for sharing Catherine and congrats you look amazing.

Great video, thank you. I would love to know more about your weight loss/gain history and your thoughts and feelings that led up to the decision on doing the gastric bypass - if you are comfortable sharing.

@catherinekayy

2 жыл бұрын

Of course! I’ll make a note to do a video about this! 💖😍🌷

This is so exciting! Thank you so much for sharing your journey and progress!! Question for you: when you reach the weight you are happy with, how do you STOP losing weight?

@catherinekayy

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the question! I’ll pop this in the Q&A 💖💖💖🥹

@TheCrankyCrafter

2 жыл бұрын

I was about to ask that exact question lol

@vacantlots

2 жыл бұрын

Me too.

Congratulations. Please keep updating us. I’m scheduled to have surgery in lat November. I’m totally scared.

I’ve been considering this surgery but watching many videos on KZread I don’t think I could handle it. Don’t deal with pain & im to picky for the stage restrictions.

@bleh329

2 жыл бұрын

Honestly, the deal breaker for me is no more fizzy drinks. I love my fizzy drink 😋

@catherinekayy

2 жыл бұрын

It’s not for everyone! And like Bleh said fizzy drinks is a no go but I never really drank fizzy drinks anyway so it totally depends on each person!

Hi Katherine, for constipation try to go easy on the fibre and just add a little more fat, like butter, to your meals. It will be a lot easier on your digestive system and make things glide smoothly. Start with small amounts and increase as needed.

I have my last nutrition appointment next month then they send all paper work to insurance for approval 🎉🎉🎊 I'm excited

So pleased for you, you seem like a very happy bean in this video ❤️ No fizzy drinks ever :O That didn't occur to me though I suppose it makes sense. I was thinking but wasn't going to comment but as you brought it up, the whole addiction transference. Often people do swap one addiction for another so gosh yeah, I can imagine how people could go the alchohol direction, eep.

Very inspiring Catherine, congratulations! A couple of questions- I’d be interested to know how much you spent total to do this - surgery, flights, hotel, supplements etc? Also have you considered loose skin from losing weight fast and if so what will you do about that? (I lost 100lbs in 7 months many years ago and loose skin was an issue for me).

@Divinefemininemiracles

2 жыл бұрын

My two questions too actually three did you need counselling into why you were overeating etc.. x

Legend

Wawwww,bella,bella💖👏👏👏

Hi. Did your doctor say how long you'll need to wait before you can begin your pregnancy journey? And, how will you nourish yourself and a pregnancy? Thank you for sharing.

Dry meat is the worst, I have a horrible time swallowing meat these days. I have to drink water to help it go down, it’s so annoying. So happy to see that your doing so well!

@catherinekayy

2 жыл бұрын

Yes its really difficult isnt it!

I'm sorry, but I laughed at the woolly mammoth. Whilst I haven't had gastric bypass, I've had major oral surgery and have to chew like crazy to swallow food. I too find meat and dry food tricky. I've been watching your journey and send my best to you. You have great courage. Love Katnipp.

I didn’t have gastric bypass, but I was intubated for a while and on a feeding tube earlier this year due to a pulmonary embolism that caused a brain bleed and a stroke. As I recovered and came off of the tubes, I experienced a lot of similar things when readjusting to normal foods. I am eating a normal diet these days, but I eat much smaller portions and eat more frequently. I have also noticed the same issue with meat. If there is no gravy or sauce, I have a very difficult time chewing it and swallowing it. Most of the time I end up spitting it out. Bread, too, is a problem. I eat wraps instead of sandwiches now, and just try to avoid bread as much as possible because it will just sit in my mouth and refuse to go down. One thing that I have found to really help me at meal times is to eat my proteins first. I also chew everything as much as possible and tend to take a significantly longer time to finish my meals than I used to. I know that these issues can be really annoying to deal with, but I know that despite their different causes, we will both manage dealing with them.

@catherinekayy

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! That sounds like a tough time! It’s interesting how similar it is isn’t it! I hope your making a much smoother recovery now and are getting stronger every day 🥹💖

I really feel for you with getting enough fiber and liquids-- my adhd meds make me super dehydrated and it can be so tough to find that balance between protein(because it can cause constipation) and hydration.

@catherinekayy

2 жыл бұрын

Oh man! That sucks cause it’s a extra issue to add to it! 🥲🥲 hope you manage to solve it!

Two questions: when you say you’ll ”stop” when you get to a certain weight, what does that look like? You level off at how many calories you eat/increase daily calorie consumption? Does gastric bypass get reversed when you reach target weight, or will it bypass for the rest of your life? Congratulations on the weight loss, it is fascinating to see your transformation. You *always* have looked great, and I’m happy you are reaching your personal goals toward health and fertility! Continued best of luck to you (and Dean)!

@roisinohagan1711

2 жыл бұрын

I'm interested in those questions too

@hasmeenc.4739

2 жыл бұрын

I have three friends who did this. It is just to teach yourself and body that you don’t need that much food as you did before. You have a smaller stomach but this one can stretch again if you don’t follow a proper diet. Two of my friends continued with a exercise and diet regimen until they got to a desired weight and went through surgery to remove the excess skin and still continue to exercise and eat healthy(maybe not as much as before). Sadly one friend(who had it for knee problems) did well until he got to his desired weight but after that didn’t continue a healthy life style and went back to his original weight.

@gem010677

2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering the same!!

@HeyGuncle

2 жыл бұрын

Bypass is permanent. It shrinks the stomach and bypasses some intestines to assist in eating and absorbing less. The process reduces physical hunger and helps retrain the brain to crave less. It still requires a lot of work for the rest of life.

@catherinekayy

2 жыл бұрын

Great questions! I’ll save this for the next Q&A to explain a little more clearly! 💖💖💖

Do they give you like a meal plan or list of foods that you’re meant to be eating after the surgery? What’s the aftercare like and also with the vitamins, do they give you the vitamins after the surgery or do you have to buy them yourself and if so do they give you a list of vitamins that you will have to take ?

Hi Catherine, after years of digestive issues I found Magnesium Citrate supplements. If it’s something you’re able to take it will solve your 💩 issues, and it’s really essential for health. Good luck with your journey! You look fab x

Thank you for sharing 🙂 my questions is around social/friends/travel etc, I know you negotiated a hen do, do you have any hints and tips that helped you with that?

Hi sweety thanks for the info.take magnesium to the night.and the poo vill kom in the morning..soo easy. God luck.hugs from sweden 🥰

Wauw, this is really great to see ! I would never dear taking this big/drastic of a step because i would be too scared of not being able to eat 'normaly' ever again. My question for you : what do you mean by 'stopping' once you hit yhe point of feeling comfortable with your weight/look/size/... ? Since they took a piece away of your stomach i'd think that this way of eating and living would be for the rest of your life and that there would be no way to stop, so i'm very curious :) Keep up your great journey Catherine, you have done so amazing already !

I had the gastric sleeve done in late 2019 then the world went crazy! it was so hard to be able to eat healthy and get the protein in when you never knew when the grocery store would have what you could eat. I also am allergic to the "diet" drinks so that also took my weight loss more time to come down. I have in "onederland" and I should be around 170 pounds for the weight surgeon to be happy although my family doctor said healthy and happy is all he is concerned with. I like you could do the protein shakes before surgery but no way have I been able to since. They are too heavy lol!

CAN YOU PLEASE DO WHAT YOU EAT IN A DAY !!!! Thank you for this

@catherinekayy

2 жыл бұрын

Ooohh yesss! I’ll do this when I get home! 🥹🌸🫶🏻 (currently in Greece) 🇬🇷🇬🇷🌸

Interesting to hear your journey. I’m a bigger girl and had to lose weight to conceive (thanks pcos 😩). I’ve now got 2 beautiful children, hopefully one day you will to. X

@catherinekayy

2 жыл бұрын

Oh this gives me Soooo much hope! Thank you for sharing! 🥹💖💖💖💖

The tlc show 1000 pound sisters, Amy Slaton she had surgery and went back to her checkup around a week later, she had told the doctor that she did good, but she eat a few bites of a sandwich and some sweets. He was upset at her, and told her she could get septic and die, she knew better when her stomach was only held together by staples! Some people don't listen to their doctor, sh pe went ahead and got pregnant a few months later, which staked her weight loss. Then around a year later had another baby after she was told to wait until she lost down to 150 pounds. She agreed but was already trying to get pregnant. She is still obese years later, so sad that some people don't listen

Got mine does last Friday. (June 10th) its so far so great. Lost 20 pounds in 4 days

@catherinekayy

2 жыл бұрын

YOU GOT THIS!

Hii hiii… did they check your gallbladder? I ask because all the things you describe are also gallbladder things. Also I want to know about the ability of getting a baby the nutrients in after a bypass.

So glad it's going well for you Catherine. It's interesting that it changed your sense of taste in the early days...how does that even work lol.

Looking amazing, Catherine! 🤗 How about hummus for fibres and proteins? Or baked beans? Also kidney beans (I do them with fresh spinach, sundried tomatoes and tomato sauce, delicious!) All the best to you and Dean 💕

@Laura-je2uw

2 жыл бұрын

Great ideas, i was also thinking about avocados - very healthy fats, vitamins and lots of fiber

@catherinekayy

2 жыл бұрын

I loveeee avacado I’ve been having lots of this hehe with egg! Yummy! Hummus is a great idea! 🥹💖

Thanks for sharing your gastric bypass journey!! Before i ask my question, i want you to know that I watched your vlogs since the start of the pandemic and you've been very inspiring and helpful. Im also now a full time small business owner :) Also, you're beautiful the way you were/are!! I am in the same boat as you, struggled with my weight since i was 13, now having troubles conceiving (though i'm told that's not all to do with my weight, more with my hormone disorder). however, fertility has been the thing that's started the ball rolling on a healthier life. I'm looking into gastric bypass as well now! You mentioned in the video that when you reach the weight you're happy with, you'll 'stop'. could you explain what that means? What will you do differently to 'stop' since the bypass is a surgery? How do you lose or maintain the same weight after gastric bypass? Thanks in advance!!!

You look amazing, I’m so proud of you ❤️❤️❤️

Im in the soft food stage and im basically living on scrambled egg, tofu, and overboiled broccoli 😅 protein shakes are so hard to get down

Great video really helpful and informative. I’ve been looking at the same clinic! Great reviews. Can I ask how long you spent in Lithuania after the op? Also has your husband had the same surgery? If so was this the same time???? Many thanks 😊

This was so interesting to watch! I'm eating my breakfast and chewing like a mad woman 😂

@catherinekayy

11 ай бұрын

Ehhehe 🤣🌸🌸🌸 I’m glad you found it interesting hehe

Question, How do you deal with hunger throughout the day. Do you snack all day or do you have a set number of meals? Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. 🥰🙏💐

@catherinekayy

2 жыл бұрын

I have around 2/3 meals with one or two snacks inbetween usually fruit or cheese as a snack! 💖💐

How many days after surgery could you fly home? ☺️

Hey, I am really considering getting the surgery done ASAP but I’m still not 100% sure as I’m worried about the side effects like losing hair/teeth and loose skin. I have no idea what to expect from the whole process

Do you feel less hungry and more in control of eating?

Hi, could you do a video on the vitamin subscription company. I can’t see to find it or appreciate if leave a link with the ones you get.

@catherinekayy

Жыл бұрын

Yesss! I use Baricol!

Hi Kat, I am saving up to do the surgery aswell, and doing tons of research on the post op. Just wanted to know...would it be possible for me to use liquid protein shakes that has vitamins and minerals in(various vegetables aswell), just want to make sure I do it all right, and have you tried anything like that before? And thank you for being so inspiring about your journey, really enjoyed watching. Stay as beautiful as you are. Much love Mich

Are you allowed to lift things after surgery? I have a 1.5 year old and worried about not being able to pick her up

for all of my live i've chewed pretty long on my food and my family made fun of me but little did i know that's the best for your digestive system haha

@catherinekayy

2 жыл бұрын

Hehehe you’ve had it right your whole life! Hehehe

You look Great. Continued luck on your journey. My question is. If not to personal, how long do you have to wait before you can conceive?

@catherinekayy

2 жыл бұрын

It’s reccomended for 12-18 months post op! 💖💖💖💖

💜💜

What about cottage cheese for calcium?

I respect & admire you!

it‘s weird how different the recommendations are. They gave me a slice of white bread day 4 post op in hospital 😳

@catherinekayy

5 ай бұрын

WHHHATTT this is BONKERS to me! I couldn't handle break until around 7 months PO, it used to make me feel so uncomfortable it is weird how different it is your right heheh

@loungeblogger

5 ай бұрын

@@catherinekayy i’m 2 weeks post op today and i handle it pretty well. i have a half slice of tramezzini bread with cream cheese or chicken spread, cream soup, porridge, yogurt etc. also minced meats and puree. they never recommended liquid stage, just very soft food and lits of chewing. so far i haven’t had any problems.

Hey ☺️ I respect how hard you work on your weight loss journey, because you motivated others to keep going! New buddy to help you grow on KZread! Let's do this together!

"Birth to the antichrist"...hilarious! Same!! I am a few weeks post-op from bypass and, the first time I went after surgery, I said at that time that I felt like I was giving birth to a small child! The next time it was large rocks! I have since been taking a stool softener capsule daily and it has helped tremendously.