Congratulations!!! I'm so happy for you! Thank you for being so open and honest about this journey. I told my Surgeon about you and I said how you are open and honest about this journey. She was very appreciative that someone had the courage to be honest and not sugar coat the process! You are truly an inspiration to me. I, myself, am still going thru tests and the counseling, so I don't have my surgical date yet. I was told to expect around October. Thank you again for sharing yourself. I look forward to following your journey as I start mine.

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank youuu 💕💕beinf open about something so personal has been an adjustment but I’m soooooo glad I decided to do it ! Hope you get your date soon ✨✨✨

I have my surgery 8/20! I started tearing up when you said you are so proud of yourself for not feeling like you need to cover your body up anymore. I can’t wait to be where you are in a few months.

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

I hope you reach your goals soon !! It’s an amazing feeling 💕💕

@datrealboy95

Жыл бұрын

How did it go so far I’m really contemplating on starting the process I’m really nervous 😬

The whole hair loss topic was spot on for me. My hair is thick also and I’m experiencing thinning around my front edges . Currently 4mo post op and praying this thinning slows/stops soon. Congratulations on your journey.

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully it doesn’t get worse for either of us !! 💕✨

I'm 4 months post op and down 40lbs..Love your videos..Congratulations!!

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you !! Congrats to you as well 💕💕

But the hand gestures and falling over to the side when you switching topics😂🤣😂. Too funny

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂

I just had my surgery Tuesday and man... I'm still trying to pass the co2 gas. But it's definitely getting easier and easier everyday...I did step on the scale just to see if anything changed and I lost 7lbs in 4 days so that's kewl. I never been one to get on the scale. I've always said the scale is the devil😂. I do notice that I want to get up and do things but I'm still restricted. But in due time...

💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽😃🎉🎉 yay!! Congratulations! I’m so happy for you! I can’t stop smiling!

Congratulations! Well done!🎉🎉🎉

I literally screamed during your weigh in!! Congrats!!!!

Congratulations 🎉🎊

This whole update made me so happy!!!! You go girl!! Love to see you thriving and glowing!

Congratulations!!! I'm waiting on approval. So happy for you!!!

You go girl!

Congratulations!!! U look great!! I’m so happy for you!!

Congratulations 🎉

Congratulations!!! I dream of reaching this point. You have made me so excited for my journey.

CONGRATULATIONS!!! IM SO HAPPY FOR YOU ... WOW WHAT AN ACHIEVEMENT WITH ALOT MORE TTO COME... YOU LOOK AMAZING GIRL... YOU ARE GLOWING !!!!

Under 200!!! Honey yaess!! You look amazing, happy, and healthy! Thank you for sharing. #VSG Goals! Thanks for sharing!

Congratulations!!!!!! I had Duodenal Switch on 7/6 and your videos have been so helpful!!!!

This video is VERY INFORMATIVE! You look great. Congratulations 🎈🍾🎊

Hi Karen. I love your channel. I am in the process of getting qualified for. vsg surgery. I’m actually doing my sleep study and next week I. Have my endoscopy. I appreciate your transparency in sharing your journey. Thank you.

Congratulations! Thanks for all your advice and support. It is so nice to hear that you also have the same struggles, but are overcoming them. I am 2 months post op, and loving following your journey. Just wanted to tell you how much you have helped me!

CONGRATULATIONS 🎊 🎊 So proud of you... You look Great!!! I love your videos...you are continuously Encouraging Me... so Thank You! You're Amazing

I’m so excited to see your success at the time of this post. Im new to your page and the first video I watched of yours, in Sept, was the start of your VSG journey. I am watching your newer videos as well but still want to watch all the previous ones. I’ll be having Gastric Bypass on 1/3/23 and I’m so happy to start my journey. Your channel has been super helpful 😊… you are looking good girl! 26:14

Congrats 🎉🍾

I just had my surgery July 27 of this year. I been looking at your videos, very inspirational.

Congratulations 🎊 I'm 52 days post op. I'm so happy I found your channel because it's so encouraging.

Congratulations!! Such an accomplishment! Also, just went and bought 2 boxes of the kids Power Crunch bars. You should be a spokesperson for them😄

Congratulations 🎈🎉 🎊

Congratulations 🎊 I just had my surgery the VSG sleeve. Today 2nd day. Surgery went well.

Congrats to you, my surgery was last Tuesday ,I've already lost 23lbs actually I feel like I haven't had surgery, but whoever said this journey was the easy way out....lied lol,but I'm following you know because I'm my own support, so keep up and stay focus

So good for you!

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank youu 💕

Congrats Karen❤️ So happy for you

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ! 💕

Congratulations girl you are so inspirational my goal is also 170. I’m at 209 trying to get under that 200 mark.

Congratulations!!

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank youu 💕

Congratulations 🎊 👏🏿 you're doing really good. Keep up the amazing work!

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank youuu !!! 💕

Congratulations!

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank youu 💕💕

You make me so excited about getting my surgery. I have 2 more appointments left. Btw can you make a makeup tutorial, your makeup is so beautiful

Yay👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 congratulations on hitting onederland!!! I can’t wait till I hit my weight goals. Your videos are so inspiring and the idea of you becoming a full time KZreadr sounds awesome 🤩 Go for it!!

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank youuuuu 💕💕 hoping you reach your goals very soon ✨✨

Congratulations on achieving your first goal 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank youuu 💕✨

🥳WOO HOOO !!!! Congratulations Girl!!! I'm so happy for you, you look A M A Z I N G

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank youu 💕💕💕

I had my surgery march 25,2022. The freezing thing …. Yes that’s me!! Everyone is looking at me like I’m crazy!!! Lol. I do have more energy. The whole gurgling and burping I still have. Congrats on your weight loss you look great! I go for my 5 month post op tomorrow.

Congratulations! You look amazing.

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank youu 💕💕

Congratulations hunni on your so close to your goal weight that is so Awesome!!!!!!

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you !!! It’s crazy how close I am 🥰🥰🥰

You are looking amazing!

@karensandiego

Жыл бұрын

Thank youu 💕💕

Congratulations on wonderland 🎉🎉🎉💃🏽💃🏽

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank youu 💕💕

Congratulations 🎊 👏 💐 🥳 🎊 Great job girlie! So happy for you. I am super excited to get surgery.

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank youu 💕 good luck on your journey ✨

Congrats! I love your channel ana IG! Thanks for sharing in such an easy and entertaining way! I am almost 3 months post op and down 37lbs…. You make me excited about what’s to come! VSG babe for life!

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank youuu !! Yassss hoping you reach your goals soon 💕💕💕

Sis u got me in tears so happy for u sis. Wowwwww under 200!!! Wow wow wow! Close to your second goal soon.

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

I feel beyond blessed 💕💕💕

Congrats 🎊

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank youu 💕💕

Awesome !!u look amazing I had VSG in march and it feels great to reach those goals !! 💜

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank youu !! Congrats !! 🎉 💕

Hi I was sleeved 3/11 so we’re around the same time! Chile at 5 months I started freezing toooooo. It’s not as bad now because I’m used to it, but my blood test were mostly good. So idk why we’re cold? Less blubber? Andddd you sound just like me with the clothes. I did the same thing 😂😂😂😂 I’m literally donating all my business clothes and restocking my closet with new things. From a 5xl to a Medium! Also congratulations!!! My goal is 180. I’m at 205 as of today. My first goal was to beat the 220 lb that I was projected at a year, I did that in 5 months! So I’m almost to my goal weight! Our journeys seem to mirror each other! I feel like we’re friends. Subscribing :)

It’s amazing listening to you mention how you welcome going out and about now that you look and feel better in your clothes because I can remember feeling like that before I gained 80 lbs. I have also stopped accepting invitations to be among my friends because I don’t want them to see me looking like this. Congratulations on reaching your first goal! Keep up the great work, you look awesome. 👏🏾

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Yea it’s so isolating ! Thank youu 💕💕

Hi Karen, I stumbled on your channel a few months ago then followed you on all social media platforms. My surgery date is August 29 and I am beyond excited. Thanks for being so transparent with your process. I’ve watched several videos but always come back to yours because of the transparency. You’re absolutely beautiful and amazing and thanks for sharing your journey making it easier for me to also go through the journey. You’re appreciated

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank youuuu ! I appreciate the support sooooo much 💕✨ good luck on your surgery , august 29th is around the corner ! Wishing you a speedy recovery ✨

Congratulations

That feeling when you break the 200 Congratulations 🎈🍾🎉

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Feels sooooo good 💕

Congrats!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 I am SO happy for you!! 🤗🤗🤗 I'm almost 2 months postop and down 38 lbs 💃🏽 hopefully I'll join you in onederland in the next few months 🙏🏽❤️

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Yasss you will be in club onederland veryyyy soon 💕💕

Just got my sleeve on 8/11/22 and I'm looking forward to seeing my body change

Omg i'm also 5 months in! Lost 61 pounds! I have to start working out though! Im losing too many muscles! CONGRATS girl you are glowing beautiful to see :D

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Girlll my muscles are weakkkkkk I be in the gym struggling 😂 we are both gonna get our muscles back soon ! 💪🏾

@mrsbigkev

2 жыл бұрын

Same here. I had my surgery 2/23 and lost 70lbs . I haven’t worked out because I’ve been so weak, I know I do need to get on it because I have no muscle at all.

congrats❤❤❤

U are so deserving of so much , you’re deserving!!!

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank youu !! 🥹🥰

Congratulations, on Your Weightloss & New Life! So Happy for You! I have anemia and I stayed cold & my skin turned literally Gray due to the anemia, but, that’s one the side affects “Being Cold” however, unfortunately, seem as you have it at a chronic level & that’s due to the sleeve. What I take is prenatal vitamins which have more iron & 2-3 65mg iron pills Nature Made or Spring Valley brand with 5,000 mcg of liquid B12 Spring Valley Brand Daily. I’ve learned that I can’t skip a day. I use a stool softener every few days to help with the BM flow. I’m now more healthier & my color has returned & I’m no longer freezing 😅. I hope that helps for you if you choose to go this route. Be careful because low iron or too much iron can be detrimental! Praying for You!❤

I just had to comment, you have such beautiful skin.

@karensandiego

Жыл бұрын

Thank you !! 💕

you are doing amazing! I have my surgery sept 7th! and i’m so excited, thinking of starting a youtube channel as well! i’m an introvert too! haha, what camera did you start with?! 💕

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I’m wanting to get the surgery done but even with insurance my finances are not where they need to be plus having to get off work all of the time for appointments. I’m hoping everything comes together soon! Congratulations again! That’s amazing!!!

@brittnyy113

Жыл бұрын

Do what alot of other people do (including myself).... save up your coins and go to Turkey! They have the best Bariatric surgeons... flight + surgery runs around 5,000$ versus in the States, I was going to have pay $11,000 and up, and that's WITH insurance! Best of luck!

@ihappyu1968

Жыл бұрын

@@brittnyy113 Mexico is great also.

congratulations

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank youu 💕

Thank you for sharing your journey. I just got my psych evaluation, I only have two more appointments and then my surgery. I am excited and scared 😱

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck on your journey !! 💕💕✨

@Shop-Girl

2 жыл бұрын

@@karensandiego thank you, I thought about documenting mine also on KZread. Just not sure 🤔, you seemed to get through the first few weeks with zero issues. Scared I am going have all the issues lol

Congrats 😀😊😉☺️

@karensandiego

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 💕💕💕

I am 8 months post surgery and I am always cold too. I always was hot when I was obese. I do have anemia and I take an iron supplement. I was taking B12 post op but now I'm really over the normal levels.

you look amazing

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🥰

Jersey girl!! Me too!!!

I just had the battery of blood tests and mine were just as good as they were before the surgery. However, I have always been borderline anemic, but I take MegaFood blood builder tablets and that helps out a lot. In regards to working out and strength training check Juice & Toya's KZread channel, they have some amazing dumbbell, kettlebell, etc workouts for all levels. I'm about 4.5 months post-op and 55 lbs down. I love your channel, keep it up, girl! We got this!

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank youu !! Congrats on 55lbs 💕💕

I’m in Jersey too had gastric sleeve 3/2/22 I’m losing so slow I was 241 surgery day now I’m 212 had my surgery at overlook hospital I’m struggling with hair loss

👏 👏 👏 congrats

You are def helping me with this decision. When were you cleared to workout and can you wear a waist trainer after a few weeks?

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

I was cleared to work out after a month . I didn’t ask about the waist trainer but I would probably wait until like 3 months to wear it just to make sure everything is 1000% healed . But definitely ask your doctor first 💕

Congratulations! What is different about maintenance mode?

Don’t forget to take the vitamins, it’s life long process now.

Iron deficiency can cause feeling cold. Continue to take your Iron vitamins

Cardio is great for blood flow & keeping your body primed FOR the resistance training workouts!! Reach out if you need any help w/ planning your workouts!! I"m here!! :)

Surgery the 8th November hoping it helps my pcos symptoms I'm sick of the excess hair growth even if it slows it down abit I would be happy

Yea definitely get u some iron …. LOVE THE CONFIDENCE! Keep it up Yes hang out get u some girl time n wear a cute slinky dress!

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Yea I definitely need iron , I’m freezing as I type this lol . And yesss to all that !! 💕💕

Surgery august 15th 🙌🏼😊😊

Cook with a cast iron skillet to add some iron back in

@karensandiego

Жыл бұрын

I didn’t even know that was a thing ! Thank you. !!

I'm menopausal and I can't WAIT to be cold!!!

Great channel. Can you drink normally now or is it still a little bit at a time? Could you drink of 6 ox of water? Thanks.

@davetavacol3925

2 жыл бұрын

And congrats!

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Nope ! I chug water like I could have before surgery . For some reason I have no restriction with liquids now.

Get some of your super favorite pieces tailored! Some may not work to be tailored but it’s not that expensive 😊 that’s what I plan to do! Lol I’m already thinking about it and haven’t even lost the weight yet 🤣 but there are some pieces I just love I know I will want to 💕

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

My pre surgery clothes are past the point of being tailored 😩 they all fall off as soon I put them on 😂

@SarahDallass

2 жыл бұрын

@@karensandiego aww I get it ! But it’s a good problem to have, congrats on your weight loss you are stunning and a motivation to me!! Def considering vsg myself, just a little scared to pull trigger, still praying and hoping it’s my path too! 🙏🏻

Doctors on call or even ask pharmacist free possibility of guidance. Direct blood work with insurance

I’ve suffered from anemia since before surgery and I’m always cold. So maybe yes you could be anemic

I've been freezing since my surgery

What power crunch bars do you recommend?

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

I love the kids ones , they sell it at Walmart and they are half the size of the regular ones . I get the birthday cake ones or the chocolate . When I buy the regular sized I always get chocolate peanut butter 💕

I'm almost 5 months po, just had my blood checked I'm not iron deficient but I am D, B12 and B1 but I'm also always freezing.

🤩🤩🤩🤩🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

Have you been seen by a doctor for acid reflux?

I'm 4 months out and I'm always cold also

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Freeezzzinggg 🥶🥶

Today is my first day of my liquid diet the struggle … my granny cooked today and i ate 1 string bean and i feel horrible about it .

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Don’t worry about the string bean it won’t impact you (although I can definitely understand the feeling ) . Just try to stay focused and remember that the liquid diet is just to help your surgery go smoothly 💕 good luck ✨

@ShirraLanea

2 жыл бұрын

@@karensandiego thank you sooo much and you look great

What if you don't have the appetite and the food taste awful and don't taste the same? What do you do?

@karensandiego

Жыл бұрын

I haven’t experienced that . I don’t like all of the same foods I liked before , but I’ve found new things I love

You’re probably cold because you have less insulation, lol! Btw you look great 😎👍!

I'm 17 weeks post op and I literally want to eat all day 🤦‍♀️

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Try keeping healthy snacks around so you have something to much on that won’t do any harm ! Or even fruit , if I eat like 3 grapes when I’m just feeling like eating I’ll be full 💕

@staceyg9749

2 жыл бұрын

I had surgery 3-8-2022 and I feel the same hungry all the time

Low iron I’m sure, that’s my Health Science degree talking. OAN, come on shoulders!!!! Yeees Karen

@karensandiego

2 жыл бұрын

Thank youu 💕💕😂😂

i’m available for hangout ☺️!