“The scale is evil and just leave her alone”. 😂 you’re so correct. I’m 3 1/2mo post op and only get on the scale once a week. The stalls are definitely depressing. My hair is thinning around the front edges also ☹️. Hopefully this stage passes soon. Thank you for sharing. Great video.

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Yea hopefully it ends soon for both of us ! Edges are important 😩

@s.belton8447

2 жыл бұрын

@@karensandiego YES THEY ARE!

You look great!! I notice you mentioned thinning edges and you wear ponytails a lot. Ponytails can cause tension and damage if worn too much too so maybe try a protective style!! Save your edges

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

I know 😩😩 I literally hate doing my hair so I always just do a low bun . I need to find something else to do with my hair for sure

Thank you for doing these videos :) I’m currently almost 4 months in and I have been stalled at the exact same weight for the last 3 weeks and have only lost about 30lbs so far (seems like I should be further) and it’s been driving me insane and I’ve been feeling really discouraged about it.. but learning about the slider foods & water intake was super helpful for me to change my mindset and motivate me again ❤

Omg… I’m so glad I went back and watched this video. I was comparing myself to where you are now (1 year post op) to my 4 months post op. Thank for this monthly videos.

As usual, you look amazing. Keep doing what you're doing girl. It's definitely paying off.

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank youuu 🥰🥰

Love your journey. I followed u on IG. You look GREAT and keep on plugging yourself. I like the way u described stalling. Definitely gave me a different outlook

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank youuu 💕💕

you look amazing! so glowy!

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank youu 💕

Karen you look good,don’t beat yourself up just keep going.God Bless You

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank youu 💕💕

I love how real you are I can relate to you! If you don’t mind me asking how old are you? I am 55 and seven months out from my surgery 3 pounds from my goal weight. You are an inspiration to me!

This was so nice. Thank you for continuing to share your experiences. You look great. You're only 7 pounds away girl👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 I had my surgery on the 11th and I watch for this thank you so much. I am following on IG. Your pictures are so cute. So happy for you. Your smile says it all🤗🥰😍

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you !! I hope you are recovering well 💕💕💕

You're giving me hope and reassurance. I have been watching your journey from the beginning. My date is 8/10/22. Thanks for sharing your journey.

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

🥰🥰🥰 wishing you a smooth surgery and a speedy recovery 💕

I am 3 weeks post opp. & you are giving me something to look forward too. So thank you for this content.

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 💕💕

Almost onederland! Get it girl! Hey, you went on long vacay and didn't gain- when have you ever been able to say that?! (If you're like me- never lol) My one month post-op is coming up on Sunday, hope I'm not still stalled, but I'm staying away from the evil scale except for my weekly weigh in day so we'll see! Thanks for sharing your journey, can't wait for the other videos!

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

I alwayyyyys gain weight after vacation especially all inclusive vacations . So this felt amazingggggg 💕💕

Thank you so much for this video my VSG surgery is scheduled for December 2022 and I have not only one sweet to but probably four or five no meal is complete unless I have something sweet behind it. Whenever I go on a cruise or vacation I literally pig out I don't know what it is about the water or being around a pool but it's like I eat so much I just make myself sick and it's weird because I don't have a bad relationship with food. Just when I'm on vacation. I am so excited and looking forward to the future my next vacation is scheduled after my surgery in March of 2023 your videos definitely give me so much hope and I'm so excited for you and your journey.

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Your taste buds may not even be the same after surgery ! You might hate sweets after

Omg you had a 2 week all inclusive holiday! You did great😂👍🏻

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

It was amazing ! Thank you 💕

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS...you are doing awesome...I hit my 4mo mark Aug. 4...stalls are HORRIBLE.i was in one for a 30days just starting my 6week...just keep exercising and it will go away

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Yea stalls are just part of the process 💕

I just hit a three week stall, this video really helped. Thank you. I felt so bad and after hearing you speak I feel so much better.

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Trust me it will pass ! Just keep doing what you are doing and avoid the evil scale as much as possible 💕

Just subscribed and followed on IG. Loving your content, it’s super super super helpful for us VSG to be girls.

@karensandiego

Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the fammm 💕💕💕💕

I am 2 months post op and I’ve been buying a few new blouses and I still get them loose, but I have tried to get them shorter now. Before I used to buy tunics that would hide my big butt and belly but now since I have lost 49 lbs, I fine those new blouses more to my liking. You look absolutely stunning, keep up the good work girl, and I also follow you on Instagram 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you !!! I feel you I alwayyyss hid my body but now I’m getting comfortable showing more 💕

Not the scale evil🤣🤣🤣 I love it hilarious lol! U look amazing ❤

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂 thank you 💕💕

@rsrobinson33

2 жыл бұрын

@@karensandiego ❤

I'm at 6 months and hit a stall as well. I'm only 5 lbs. away from my goal weight and assumed my body was stopping. Sure enough, I just started dropping again. Stay strong!!!

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

5 lbs !!! That’s amazinggg !!! ✨

Love your honesty, I'm in the UK, I am just over 5 mths post op, my boobs have gone lol, but I am not bothered at all, have suffered hair loss for a few months now but seems to be slowing down, positive news on being away and not gaining!

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Lol the boobs and the hair are just casualties in this process I guess 😂 small price we have to pay for our goals 💕

Love this video

@karensandiego

Жыл бұрын

💕💕

Next week I will be at the 3 month mark. My greatest challenge is to stay encouraged during stalls. I appreciate your videos.

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

When you see a stall for more than a week , ask someone to hide your scale from you and give it back to you in 2 weeks

The fact that you didn’t gain weight after coming back from vacation is amazing even though you’re going through a stall. I’m one week post op and I’m trying learn and adjust. So it’s great to hear that you’ve adjusted and have a flow going now.

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Yea I was expecting to have gained weight for sure . But I think it’s because even though I ate things I shouldn’t have , I still ate small portions

15:30 i can relate to it sooo much! Omg! i think it's time for me to join gastric surgery club

one advise i can give to anyone doing the vsg surgery, be as strict ass possible the first 6 months to a year. like literally cut everything of and only eat what u are suppose to eat. i lost more than 150 pounds my first year bc of discipline. right now i'm almost at my second year post op and i'm more lenient, i eat watherver i want within range ofcourse, i go to the gym 5 times a week. and i just live a normal live

@mbk3299

2 жыл бұрын

I'm 23 and a guy btw. and please go to the gym and lift weights. and one more point, water , water ,water. i can't adresse this enough. you will thank me later

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

I agree to an extent . I think being too strict can backfire for some people . I more so think people should learn how to have a healthy relationship with food where they eat healthy most of the time but are able to eat things that aren’t “ healthy “ in moderation . Looking at food as good or bad is what ends up causing people to “treat themselves “ with something bad on special occasions and then over do it .

@mbk3299

2 жыл бұрын

@@karensandiego yeah true, i agree. Everybody needs to do what works for them. With me i was just always bigger. Even as a baby, i never really had an unhealthy relationship with food. I worked out before surgery very intensly so nothing about my lifestyle really changed that much, except for trading carbs with protein

I’m 4 months out and I’m going through a stall right and came back to this video to get my mind right 😂 and I agree the scale is a evil witch

I love your blouse!

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you !! It’s a dress from H&M . It’s linked in my try on haul !

I'm 4 months post op as well Sx: 3/2/22. I'm currently at 161lbs. I started at 240 and I'm 5ft even. My boobs have gone down but they're still pretty big. I was a 40 G previously and now I'm like a 34 DDD. I wish they would go down.😩

I can relate so much to you on many of these points, especially the boobs haha! My surgery was end of March so very similar timelines...

I would like to see a SHEIN hall.❤

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

I think I will definitely be doing one !

I make 4 months in 2 days . I can relate my girls are deflating. I was trying avoid purchasing new bras but it looks too bad. It defiantly been a journey worth while. I don’t check the scale until I go to the doctor . I’m trying capture my weight loss using pictures and my clothes

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Pictures and clothes are the best way ! Such a confidence boost ! 💕

Next month you will be in 1derland!!!

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

I hope so ! 💕

That's my goal weight 170 now I'm 184 and I'm also 4 months post opt.

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats that’s AMAZING !!

@TrudyHale

2 жыл бұрын

That’s fantastic, I’m a week postop, had some complications so I finally get to go home today and finally start this journey !

That's from the medicine they use to put you to sleep from surgery, it happens everytime they use Anesthetics

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

When did you start putting alcohol back into your system. How often, and what types. I am a margarita girl...Don Julio tequila with Grand Marnier (no rim) and was told I would have to give it up for good ] :

I haven't lost hair but I did lose boobs. I decided at the 100lb loss mark, I was gonna get new bras. I went to a lingerie shop and was fitted. Definitely smaller but the cup sized went up way more than I thought. I'm with you on the sweets. I had a huge sweet truth but not anymore. I stopped craving them during the liquid diet.

I wonder why sugary drinks and other things can make VSG patients nauseous if it only removes part of the stomach. That's so interesting that taste buds and cravings can change when the only thing different is the stomach is smaller.

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

I think it’s something to do with hormone changes caused by the surgery

The scale is evil leave her alone!!!! Is so true I don’t have a scale for that reason!!!!!!!

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

That’s so smart !!

Hello! ☺️ I respect the work and dedication you have when losing weight! It's motivating for others to see! New friend to help you grow your KZread! Let's get big together!

Try to double your bras. I’m going through the same thing.😊

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Isn’t that uncomfortable ?

No, I didn’t get extremely drunk quick,,, unfortunately 🤣

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂

I had my surgery 1 week after you, I've lost 61lbs so far. I have been busty my whole life 34K euro/34O US. My boobs...dem thangs...they are low now. They are floating in my bras and swinging to and fro out of my bra. I didn't know we could drink alcohol yet?! I have been wanting a glass of wine

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

I was told I only had to wait 1 month for alcohol . I know some doctors say 6 months

I'm three months out and I bought nee bras like 3 weeks ago. I didn't want to either but it was so needed and VS had a huge sale

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

I might have to buy some too . I wish I caught the sale 😩

@carabeck3671

2 жыл бұрын

@@karensandiego totally. I wish I'd bought smaller than I did. Hopefully they will have a sale again soon