I'm 1 week post op. Your videos are very helpful for me during this journey in my life. Thank you

My surgery is tomorrow ! It’s been a long road but this video has calmed my anxiety & I’m looking forward to my journey now. 🙏🏽

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

I hope you had a smooth surgery and are recovering nicely 💕💕

@craftylady11

Жыл бұрын

So glad I found your channel. I just had my VSG last Monday. It’s definitely worth it. I know once my face isn’t so round , it’s definitely happening. Continued success on your journey. 🥰🥰

I’m 5 days post op and you are giving me so much hope. I’m currently still having trouble drinking water oh god

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Yea I had trouble with water in the beginning too . It gets better soon ! 💕

Heyyy love love love your channel, it's the best I've seen! I have my surgery May 1st! Excited and nervous at the same time!! Thank you for all you do!! You look fantastic!!

I’m 4 dpo and I want to personally thank you for your kind words and advice, it’s giving real empowerment to my visions for myself!

Your videos are helping me so much to gain the knowledge for when my date of surgery comes. Today was my last nutritionist appointment and was cleared now waiting to see the surgeon to get my surgery date yayyy..🎊🎊🎉

Love watching your progress!! Go girl!

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank youu 🥰🥰

Amazing progress! Glad to see you back, I look forward to watching your videos. 👍🙂

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank youu !! I’m going to definitely be more consistent no more breaks lol 💕💕

I love your energy! 😁 My consult is on Wednesday and I'm ready to get this show on the road!

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ! Good luck on your journey 💕💕

Thank you for all you do as a teacher ❤❤❤

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you !! 💕

Smashing it! well done x

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ! 💕

20 days post op! This video is super helpful, thank you!!

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ! Congrats 💕

I'm so Happy for you Karen... good luck for the rest of your journey... currently I'm struggling with weight stall too 💔 but as you said it will happen in the journey... see you in ur next video ❤️

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 💕💕 stalls are the worstttttt try to stay off the scale ( I know that’s easier said than done ) it will break soon 💕💕

Great video keep up the good work! You are so right, mental health first. I was sleeved April 1 and I only plan to weigh the 1st and 15th every month. Before surgery that number on the scale had soooo much control of my day, torture. It’s hard not weighing but like you said the clothes tell it all 😀

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

The 1st and 15th is a good strategy ! The scale is evil lol

Love your video! I’m 1 Month and a week and I’ve been stalled for three weeks now and at the same weight that you were! Lol it’s sooo frustrating but I’m learning to be patient with myself and just keep active and mindful about what I’m eating. Patience is the keyword WHEW! Lollll

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

It’s the worsttttt but you got the right idea ! We just have to live our new lives and trust the sleeve to do it’s job as long as we do ours 💕

I don’t know if you’ve already tried it…but I saw on another vlog that clothes rental services is where it’s at for people changing sizes frequently. There are some high quality options out there. It seems sketch to some people probably…because…renting clothes. 😅 But based on what I’ve learned, it seems like an awesome idea! I hope I remember this when it’s my turn.

I’m 11 days post op and in the puréed foods and I’m over it especially being Jamaican also I hate all my protein shakes 😫 congrats on ur weight!!!

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Eat porridge !! I’m sure that’s allowed in puréed stage and you could just add a scoop of unflavored protein powder to it !

@lb1367

2 жыл бұрын

Girl yes, over the pureed stage. Feel like I need something to chew…

I realy enjoy your channel & just subscribed. It's nice findsomeone whose journey is recent as I contemplate vsg. I was supposed to have it in January & canceled, but i rescheduled for May 20th and im terrified but know i need to do something to take charge of my health. Congratulations to you, you look beautiful & happy😊

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ! I’m glad you are enjoying it ! Good luck on your journey 💕💕

@kimberlyherrera4837

2 жыл бұрын

I’m having mine tomorrow. Just be positive and pray!

I am in the middle of my journey now, I have 6 more appointments for insurance till surgery and you are such an inspiration and you're doing great!! :)

@notbroku9528

2 жыл бұрын

I have 2 more appointments.. I’m so anxious lol. Good luck on your journey!

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank youuuu 💕💕💕💕 Good luck on your journey !

@Cali2FL23

2 жыл бұрын

Does insurance cover this procedure?!?

@notbroku9528

2 жыл бұрын

@@Cali2FL23 yes

@brandybush6432

2 жыл бұрын

I have 3 more appointments. I’m getting nervous 😬

Hey girl scout! It's the pinkie and thumb! 🤣💪🏽

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Lol yess you’re right !! I could not remember 😂😂

my surgery is on may 5th! i’m on day 6 of my pre op diet and it’s been really hard but getting easier every day

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on ur journey !! I know it’s hard but it will be sooo worth it !

Yea, I’m not going to keep checking my weight. It messes with you. You look great.

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Yea it’s veryyyyy unhealthy mentally . Thank youu 💕💕

Having my gsv early next year and i want to document my journey. Are you filming with your phone or a camera? God bless

congrats

I'm in the beginning process of my journey & will be seeing the gastric Dr in a week for the 1st time. My question to you is have you lost any of your hair? You look amazing by the way. I couldn't be happier that I came across your page. You definitely helped a lot of my anxiety. Thank you for that!

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve had some shedding when I wash my hair but nothing too crazy. I’m hoping it stays that way 🤞🏾

Having surgery tomorrow been watching your videos and had thought about doing a video but havent

@kimberlyherrera4837

2 жыл бұрын

Surgery went good should get to go home today. Was really nauseated yesterday but they said that’s normal. Today much better.

You look amazing girl wow

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank youuuu 💕💕💕

Please do a video on your snacks!! Thanks

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

I definitely will !! 💕💕

Weight training builds muscle faster. It tones you and tightens skin so you avoi flags. Muscle burns calories while you are not moving. The moment you finish cardio the burning of calories stops. It’s great for cardiovascular health mostly! All the best in your journey. YOU always have a choice and control your outcome. Hurray for you!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Very true , I was just going to use cardio as a way to ease myself back into the gym 💕 weight training is definitely the plan tho !

I had my vsg march 18, I too stalled those 2 to 2 1/2 weeks, it was messing with my mental health too, so I did the same and stopped weighing myself daily , I do it weekly now 🙂

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

My doctor said that almost everyone stalls around 2-3 weeks so we are not alone lol .

Yes same with going to the bathroom for me. I take a weekly laxative to help me go and avoid constipation. I noticed rhat when I do go Lord have mercy.. same issues with my wedding bands but it still fits but definitely looser.

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

I hope it changes soon cuz it’s definitely not healthy to have to take something just to go 😩

OMG! I am so happy I found your page. I was just approved for surgery in May at UCLA. I have been in search of someone with a recent operation! I do have a question do you know anyone who ate baby food for the purée/soft food phase? I just don’t have the coins atm to get the prior blender.

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know anyone who has done that but I’m 100% sure it would be perfectly fine ! You could even add some unflavored protein powder to it so get your protein in 💕

@nettyb5869

2 жыл бұрын

I am 2 month post op. I did the baby food and it was perfectly fine.

I am @ 1 mth, lost 25 pounds from surgery date. Thx for your sharing your experience❤

@nisbenyricardo533

10 ай бұрын

I have lost 25 lbs too. I’m 25 days post op. How much weight did you loose your 2nd month. I’m hoping to lose at least 10 lbs a month from hear on out.

For your rings, there are little plastic things they sell on Amazon that would help them not fall off for now!

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ! Definitely will be ordering it 💕

Thank you sharing your journey with the world sis! What is the name of the place you sale your clothes at? I can’t find it

@karensandiego

Жыл бұрын

Mercari !

I'm 3 weeks out yay getting easier still in a Lil pain here and there..my biggest problem is protein and water intake .

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

The bottles with the times on it help , so you can focus on trying to get a certain amount of liquids down by the time on the bottle . Congrats on your surgery 💕

I am 3 days post op and let me tell you my experience was nothing less than horrible please pray for me.

@PinkGirlTeaches

3 ай бұрын

How are you feeling now?

@JayMarieeShay22

2 ай бұрын

@@PinkGirlTeaches girl I feel amazing!! I was cleared to eat and now with everything I know and the eating habits I have learned I’m literally losing almost 2 pounds a day. My surgery day was March 6th weighing at 242lbs and I am now I am down to 197lbs literally 45lbs down in a little over a month. I am so grateful I can fit clothes that I haven’t been able to wear in years. I am so happy that I haven’t thrown out all my old clothes. Like they say, trust the process and stick with the lifestyle changes because it works.

I’m 15 days post op and I’m not hungry at all just drinking water, jello and protein water oh and broth. When would I start eating

I make a month 5-14-22. I'm 25lbs lighter. I get out the tub & out of bed faster. My clothes look better on me. But the down fall is that I feel like Gumby!😩 I have no definition. I'm ready to lift weights & squat!

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats ! It’s an amazing feeling !! Did your doctor tell you when you would be cleared to work out ! I was cleared at 1 month out

Congratulations! My surgery was rescheduled I'm a little sad about.

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Things happen when they are supposed to . It will work out and you will do amazing 💕💕

@Queensheba517

2 жыл бұрын

@@karensandiego Thank you 💕💕

Hi Karen you look great congrats ! How tall are you ?

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you !! I’m 5’3 💕

@terrilynn1231

Жыл бұрын

@@karensandiego thanks for the height information. I was wondering also. I’m just about 1 month post op and I’m in my stall, but I am ok from watching your videos I know it’s ok. I’m 5’1 my surgery weight was 282, I was 267 but stalling has me at 270 😩 but I know it will get better. I appreciate your videos and journey. It gives me hope and a point of contact of where I’m going!

Question, when we're you allowed to eat refried beans, cottage cheese and cream of wheat? My mini gastric bypass was 4/14

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

I only had to do liquid diet for 1 week . So I would have been able to eat those things on week 2

@carabeck3671

2 жыл бұрын

@@karensandiego okay that's what I was thinking. All that's added to my week 2 is v8 and yogurt. Ughhhh. Sorry rough stage lol

Do you work? How long did it take before you could go back if you do?

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I’m a teacher , I went back to work after a month .

Have you been working out also? If so how’s that going? My date is may 4th so I’m curious for the process afterwards

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

I have not worked out at all . My doctor recommended I wait at least a month to work out but to take it easy once I start

@ProseccosKitchen

2 жыл бұрын

@@karensandiego gotcha! Thank you for the response!

Greetings Lady, Don't get your rings resized yet I suggest that you go to a jeweler and purchase a ring guard. Wear those until you reach your final weight loss goal.

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

I won’t ! I bought ring snuggies for now 💕

Dope

Girl I feel you I’m 1month and 1 week po and this is my second week stalled it’s so frustrating

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

It’s sooooo frustrating ! But it will break soon 💕💕

have you added maybe a veggie shake and fiber pills to help get that bulk.

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t make smoothies they are too thick . I don’t do fiber pills but I drink fiber in like benifiber

I had surgery October 12 2023

Anyone in cali that has done it with a surgeon in cali?

3 weeks post op and im taping the back of my rings.

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Like with regular tape or a tape made for rings ?

Ok 👍 instagram

im 5 weeks post op and have been on a stall for about a week or two. i go back n forth within 2 lbs 😭😭😪

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

It’s soooooo annoying I get it 😩 I can say eating more and drinking more water does help

@Mamidessyy

2 жыл бұрын

@@karensandiego it’s harddddd 😭

My surgery is in 4 days! Squeeeeee!

You got cleared for salads in a month ??? I’m still in phase 2 puree

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Yea after 1 month I was cleared to eat normal food but just told to take it slow