Congratulations, I’m in the process where I’m checking every thing off to get to the pre op appointment. I’m almost done with my check list. Just had my appointment with the psychologist, and did the cardiologist already. Now my Nutrition class then. Wait for my appointment for pre op. And losing weight in the process. Already loss 18 lbs. And go to Aquatic therapy twice a week. It’s a water tank treadmill and you walk for 30 minutes now I’m doing an hour. I started it was 30 minutes. Now this week hour. An a hour walking in tank you walk a mile. The reason also help with my left knee have osteoarthritis. Don’t have no cartridges in left knee. So the therapy helps too. And you also lose 3 lbs every time I do the therapy. And eating my small portions. No sodas. No sweets. Doing okay. So far. Thanks to your videos. They help. Give me the determination. Thank you. Appreciate your videos alot. Blessings to you and your family.💕😊Keep your videos going. They are helpful and inspiring.

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank youuu !! I’m so glad my videos are inspiring you !! And good luck on your journey 💕💕

226.6 lb Saved you 17:26 of your time. You’re welcome.

Thank you for making videos. They have really helped me as I am almost 2 weeks post op VSG.

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🎉🎉🎉🎉 Girl, I’ve been checking your channel and waiting for this update.

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Yasss 💕💕

Happy for you Karen,keep going God Bless You

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 💕💕

Hola been watching your videos.. and im just sooo, happy for you! My surgery is coming up ths week and girl let me tell you IM SUPER EXITED but nervous

I’m glad I was told to reach out on utube for people in the same boat as me. I can relate so much with your 1 month story. I gained 2 pounds and I had a nervous breakdown. I can see a change in my clothes. I stalled can’t wait to weigh tomorrow.

Congratulations on your progress and getting closer to your first goal 🎉 I’ve been cleared for surgery & am just awaiting my date! Your videos are so informative (learning what to expect), thank you!

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ! 💕 good luck on your journey 🥰

I just had my first appointment yesterday..I’m nervous but also excited about the results

Love your videos. I'm currently at 2 months Post VSG and often go back to see what you were doing then. Literate pauses the video and went to target to get the protein isolate and mio you mentioned and it's delicious.

Congratulations!! I just want to say to those who DON'T normally have a period. I haven't had one in 3 years and since my surgery, I have had one and not sure if it's due to the anesthesia messing with meds or just because my surgeon said "Once you have the surgery you'll be more fertile." Congrats to the people in the comments who are about the start or have started their journey.

So happy for your progress… I’m having my surgery in 2 weeks and I’m soooo excited 😊

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank youu !! Wishing you a safe and successful surgery 💕💕

Your video is the most comprehensive and down to earth that I’ve watched I’ve been so scared to get the surgery I messed around and got Covid the week of surgery which was supposed to be June 10 I’ve been really feeling weak so I was kind of happy I’m hoping that they will reschedule me for the latter part of June or first part of July but truly your input your video your content has made it to where I’m reconsidering again because I really was getting cold feet thank you so much for being so transparent thumbs up five stars⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🤩❤️

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

That sucks , hopefully you will be rescheduled soon !! Just try to focus on why you decided to get this surgery in the first place ! Good luck on your journey 💕💕

Congratulations!!!! I am currently on my liquid diet my surgery is in 2 weeks, I’ve followed your journey & it calms my nerves 🙌🏻 💕

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 💕💕

@LASim52513

2 жыл бұрын

@Mayraf1993 good luck!! I am also 2 months post op, you got this!!

Hi I go in for surgery at 5:30am in the morning I’m very excited and anxious just thrilled to be getting my life back. Thanks for making things easier I love your channel

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats !! You are going to be so happy you made this decision !💕💕

@takwabena3580

2 жыл бұрын

@@karensandiego thank you so much everything went well got hereat5:30 had my surgery by 7:30 woke up it was 10 I feel a little sore but I’m actually doing well

Congratulations On your journey

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank youu 💕💕

Congratulations! Thanks for your videos. Constipation is absolutely one of my problems as well. I’m 2.5 months out my surgery and I’ve lost only 25 pounds. I feel I’m going very slow and that makes me kind of worried.

You're doing pretty good I'm 2 months and 3 weeks out and my surgery date two weeks before my surgery I was 283 the date of my surgery I was 267 and now I am 229 lb keep up the good work

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

That’s amazing ! You keep up the good work as well 💕💕

@ladyl14

2 жыл бұрын

Almost my exact stats. Was sleeved 3/2. Before surgery was 275. Day of 262 Today 229. Now I feel better, I felt like I was losing slow.

Yes I know about the Vsg gurgles and she be loud with it too, right?! I’m almost one month post op so I enjoy your content because I get to see could possibly be next for me! Congratulations on your weight loss! I also have PCOS (since I was 12) and hoping for a full reversal of symptoms during my journey! Looking forward to your next video and about to add you on IG!

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

I definitely feel like my PCOS symptoms are going away . Hopefully this facial hair can go too lol

Wow! In 2 months. That's amazing! I was 273 at highest. I'm 269 now. Trying to lose up until approved for surgery. Have to get psychology eval. Soonest appt in July. Congrats!

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck on your journey !

So thrilled that you are doing so well. Can't wait to join in the VSG community! My consult is next week on the 25th!

@carabeck3671

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats Brandy!!!

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Yay ! Congrats on your journey 💕💕

@bkg1209

2 жыл бұрын

Got my surgery date, June 21st! This pre-op diet is something else!

@emilyrosa435

2 жыл бұрын

@@bkg1209 what does it consist of! My consult is next week

@chelsealachelle

2 жыл бұрын

@@bkg1209 hey brandy CONGRATULATIONS 🎊 I’m currently in the process also. How soon after your consult did they give you your date. My physician has be going through all of my clearances for now. I’m wondering when will I get a date

My surgery is 6/30. I’m so ready and excited!

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck on your survey ! Wishing you a speedy recovery 💕

Congratulations.... enjoying your videos. I'm in the early stages, as I have to complete 6 months of appointments for insurance purposes. Oct is my goal date for VSG. Looking great Sis...its the outer and inner glow you have for me.

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank youuu 💕💕🥹🥹 October is gonna be here before you know it 💕

@TheKierraJones

2 жыл бұрын

I have my first appt tomorrow I’m hoping it a smoother quicker process.

Congratulations!! I just past my 1 month post-op date (May 13th) and your videos have really helped me. I hit a stall around weeks 3 and 4. I was so sad!! But I thought about your journey and I told myself to stop getting on the scale and focus on my water and protein. Its slowly moving now but I had to let you know how much I appreciated your honesty during those moments. And yes, constipation is REAL!! I will try the coffee tip though! Thanks again!

@kristeneusebe1239

2 жыл бұрын

I had my surgery May 14. Surgery twin

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

The scale is a hater !!! Lol 💕💕

@Z_Dyme

2 жыл бұрын

@@karensandiego Yes it is! 😂

@kimberlyherrera4837

2 жыл бұрын

Just had mine Monday May 16 still in hospital.

@Z_Dyme

2 жыл бұрын

@@kimberlyherrera4837 Congratulations, praying you're able to go home soon

Get it girl!!! 🥳🥳 I had my surgery 5/24/22...I'm 9 days p.o. and the burp thing is true. Still on a liquid diet, having a hard time figuring out what the feeling of being full is... because I'm on liquids it's hard to know when I'm full...hopefully when I start my pureed stage I'll know. I have to buy a scale for my food, that makes sense...to teach your eyes and brain what oz of food look like. Thanks for your videos! I'm in SD too! North County

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on your surgery ! 🎉🎉💕💕

Congratulations!! I'm so happy for you! I'm 32 days post op

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats ! Time went fast ! I remember you saying you were preparing for surgery ! 💕

@carabeck3671

2 жыл бұрын

@@karensandiego right!

“It comes and says hi 👋🏽 “ all polite!😂

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂

Love your videos❤️ Thank you❤️ I had my sleeve 4/12/22. I have lost 30# since surgery. I still am so tired though. I realize I am older 65, with Arthritis, but I feel exhausted most of time!

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Has your doctor checked if you are B12 deficient . I was and b12 supplements have helped with my energy

@TheKierraJones

2 жыл бұрын

@@karensandiego what b12 supplement did you use?

I had mine on the 11th. Im Currently 1week post op and clothes are fitting in lol. I have decided to keep away the scale and just go with fitting to keep my motivation up. I pray I don’t stalk and thanks for the coffee tip will try

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Hey congrats !! To be honest with you stalls are a part of the process . It will happen at some point , but if you stay off the scale you might be able to avoid noticing it 💕

How exciting! I have my surgery June 14th 😜😜😜

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck !! 💕

I’ll be 3 months out on the 1st of June and I must say…the constipation is REAL. I never go to the bathroom so I’m excited to try the coffee.

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Sooo real 😩 coffee definitely helps tho ! 💕

Thank you

My surgery is next month thanks for d video dear love from India🥰😘🥰

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Wishing you a successful surgery and a speedy recovery 💕💕

Hi Karen, I’m about a month out from getting my gastric sleeve operation. I’m so excited and so inspired by your videos. My question was when do you start to see the hanging skin and could you please clarify in one of your videos you said your arms were not covered by insurance your breasts were could you expand more about that? I would appreciate it. Thank you.

I do. I just had my surgery on Friday the 16th off December. So it's been 3 days 😳.

Well you’re doing great 👍 keep up the good work! I’m almost 2 month post op ! Still trying to get my protein in ! Lol 😂

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank youu 💕💕

Girl the burping is real!! Lol.. I’ve been experiencing the same. Especially after I’ve had something to drink or eat!!

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

For me it’s after I drink or if I talk too much 😩

Today is my 2 months post op too ! 😄 on the constipation I've taken stool softeners since 7days post-op....

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Happy 2 months to you !! 💕

I love your videos 🥹 .. I’m always watching you on Instagram. Your progress keeps me motivated. I’m so happy and we weigh the same right now 🤪🤭 !!!

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank youuu !💕 yasss 226💕💕

Hi Karen, When did you start eating salads? I’ll be 2 months post op on the 17th. Just curious as I’m craving one so bad.

Got mine last Thursday so ready to eat at least soft foods 😅

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Yasss congrats 💕💕

The burp is real...I just comes and you can't help yourself. Lol. I'm 5 weeks post op and I've been at a stall for 2 weeks now. It is frustrating to say the least but am drinking my water and protein and working out 3-4 days a week. If I don't see this scale move at least a bit I'll scream.🤭

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

The stalls are inevitable 😩 best advise I can give to try and get it moving is to poop lol of you haven’t been pooping . And if you’re good in that department then don’t stress the scale will move soon 💕

I made 6 weeks post op this Monday and finally broke a 3 week stall. Its been a rough ride and im still second guessing.

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Stalls are the worst ! But don’t second guess yourself ! You are still loosing weight, even when you are stalled !! 💕

Lol!😁 totally know what you mean! Burppppppps!😂 I’m 3 1/2 weeks post op! Yes constipation! Ugh 😩 Yay!😁 226!

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Lol all I do is burp 😂😂

I’m currently 1 month post op weighing 243. My goal is 180 so I have 63 lbs to go.

Thr amount of spam bots that commented so far is ridiculous. KZread should really do sumn about it

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

I knowwww soooo annoying ! I deleted them 😩

Hey Karen, what is the name of your patch that you use? I can’t seem to click the link for the amazon shop. Thanks so much. I am trying to find a good multivitamin that I don’t have to take orally.

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

I have it linked in the description box of my Amazon favorites video !

It's my one month post today. I am loving losing the weight but still struggling to eat.

Can you "feel" your stomach with sny staples like in normal walking or activity?.

I had surgery March 21st 2023. Hw 243 Sw 227 CW 215

Are you working out and when did you start? I’m Planing on one month post op.

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

I just started working out ! 4 months post op

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

I just started working out ! 4 months post op

What's the name of the patch?

Do you feel like the oil still helps you with cellulite?

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

I do ! It won’t stop loose skin but it definitely does help 💕

What vitamin patches are you trying

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure of the name off the top of my head . I have them linked in my Amazon store front ( linked in description box )

I get air bubbles too much....do you still the air bubbles still?

@karensandiego

Жыл бұрын

Sure do ! They can get loud too if it’s quiet in the room 😩

How did u break the stalls

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Just gotta wait it out . They will break eventually . Wish I had a better answer 😩

Side bar my period is in shambles smh I feel like it started a week after my surgery and it’s been on and off since then

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Your body is probably just still adjusting

So My surgery date was 4/13 and I started at 302 surgery weight 279 and I’m down between 259-261 and to be honest I’m feeing defeated because I’ve been at that weight for maybe 2 weeks and I’m annoyed today I was able to introduce crackers and toast I opted for crackers but only 2 because of the weight 😞

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Stalls are very normal !! Your have already come so far !!! . Try having someone hide your scale from you for a while and instead try on some clothes that didn’t it well before surgery 💕

@Tammie77

2 жыл бұрын

@@karensandiego so I have tried on some clothes that didn’t fit before surgery and they do now which I’m so happy about but a part of me feels like I should have lost more than I have idk maybe I’m being too hard on myself I mean It’s only been 5 weeks

@blsd4mne7

2 жыл бұрын

@@Tammie77 I can relate. My surgery date was April 21 and ive lost 22lbs but ive been at a stall a couple times but then I'll drop 5lbs, so we both have to just know it will come as long as we do our part, eat better choices and exercise as much as possible. That message for me too lol.

I had mine on the 29th and tbh it was the absolute worst.

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Oh no !! I hope it gets better for you soon 💕

Try women probiotic gummies

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Will do !

Hands down I bubble and burp randomly.

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

It’s so annoying lol 😂

Congratulations! Thanks for your videos. Constipation is absolutely one of my problems as well. I’m 2.5 months out my surgery and I’ve lost only 25 pounds. I feel I’m going very slow and that makes me kind of worried.

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

I’m 3 months out now and the constipation has definitely gotten way better so there is hope ! And loosing slow isn’t always a bad thing , I know we want to see the pounds coming off fast but loosing slower can help with skin elasticity so there is positives to it ! 💕