Hello to my favorite VSG creator! I'm 3 months post op and down 57lb. Your channel is so helpful and you are a lovely woman!

@karensandiego

Жыл бұрын

Congrats 🎉🎉🎉 that’s amazing !!!!💕💕

@yolandakozitzki9995

Жыл бұрын

I'm getting vsg really soon. I love karens videos. My question is how many grams of carbs do you aim for a day ?

i haven't had weight loss surgery, but your meals are great.

Hi Karen, Found you just before sleeve surgery(1.5 weeks post op). Did you ever think of taking the foods you make and freezing them. Like the CAVA food you stated. Think of it as a Prepping for another time. All the FROZEN pre-made foods are cooked through and we just microwave them. So this is another way of stretching your meal for another time. Trick my mom showed me..a couple of teaspoons in your rice and the steam makes it taste fresh when heating in the microwave.

Happy New Year! Ok we will be waiting for those new and improved smoothies!

Good job Karen, you are very inspiring. Thank you

I had my VSG surgery on December 15th, the first week I lost 15lbs but since then I haven’t lost anything so its a little discouraging. I keep comparing myself to others who’ve lost 30th in a month I feel like my body is broken 😂. I love rice and crave it so much it’s the one thing miss the most, once I’m able to I’m going to try that Right rice.

@karensandiego

Жыл бұрын

Stalling within the first 2-4 weeks is very normal !! Especially if you transitioned to soft foods ! I break it down in a video I have on stalls 💕

Thanks for the vid, I need to try them meatballs 😋 making some tonight. Love your videos

Love your vlogs.

@karensandiego

Жыл бұрын

Thank youu 🥰🥰

hello! great content!

@karensandiego

Жыл бұрын

Thank youu 🥰🥰🥰

CONGRATULATIONS!!! I've just found you on here !!! You look amazing...I'm so happy for you...I'm having mine in 5 days im so excited... Thanks for a great tutorial Ps... You should portion your left over take aways and freeze them... That's what I'll be doing !!! AGAIN YOU LOOK SO GOOD

Just tried cava and I love it omg but yes it’s huge! It’ll last

@karensandiego

Жыл бұрын

I just found out they have kids bowls !! I got one the other day and it’s wayyyy less food 💕

I have been looking for something to give me energy to workout more. Thanks for sharing!!! Always Love your content!!

@rabbittboler7951

Жыл бұрын

@karensandiego girl I just had to say thank u!! This Motiv8 is the truth!!! I have so much energy w my workouts🙌🏽🙌🏽

Thank you for all of your videos, I should be getting a call soon to set up the surgery date so I’m nervous but I know that can do this!! 💕

@karensandiego

Жыл бұрын

You got this !! Good luck on your journey 💕💕💕

Thank you for sharing! I’m having surgery on the 25th … so something to look forward to !

@karensandiego

Жыл бұрын

Good luck !!! You’re gonna do great 🥰💕✨

Would love some good smoothly recipes pls

Good morning, Carmen. I'm having so much trouble getting in any protien. I will be a month post-op on the 15th. I'm dehydrated and now getting a IV infusion. 😩😩 . I thank u for your videos they inspire me to push.

@nidiasworld610

Жыл бұрын

Make a timer with 15 minutes to drink liquid. Just restart it every 15 minutes. My 14 year old put the timer on my phone and I just restart it. For Protein I use the Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Unflavored and put it in my soup to get the protein in. I do not have a sweet tooth so I was having a real hard time drinking it post op(I am 1.5 weeks POST OP). I've already ended up in the hospital for dehydration and low BLOOD PRESSURE. Actually it was touch and go for a minute. So DRINK, DRINK, DRINK. Big HUG!! You got this!!

Don't forget to throw that expired protein shake away! LOL I was talking to you saying, Don't put it back in there! 😄 Great vid as usual 🥰

@karensandiego

Жыл бұрын

Lol I was literally editing the video like Why did I put it back in the fridge !?😂 I threw it away after 😂💕

I’m having my surgery on Monday, the 16th, so excited but so nervous at the same time. I’m doing the duodenal switch though so that’s a bit more extensive. Thank you for your inspiration and all the support you give. Wish me luck!

@karensandiego

Жыл бұрын

Good luckkkk !!!! You’re going to do great ✨💕💕💕

@ArynsBeauty

Жыл бұрын

Thank you any first tips right out of surgery?

@LL-pt4sl

Жыл бұрын

@ArynsBeauty Follow all your instructions given by the doctor. Even the ones that are not as fun or uncomfortable. Also, listen to your body. Good luck! You'll do great 👍🏿

@JJ_Smilez

Жыл бұрын

@arynsbeauty Hey if it’s not too personal, would you explain why you’re getting the d switch? I feel like I hear less about that one but know it can be a better choice for some. I’m hoping to get surgery and I am still looking into my option. Thanks

@DMVButterfly

Жыл бұрын

all the best to you @arynsbeauty

You can divide and freeze leftovers

Its the dance for me

Happy new year!! 7 mons I feel nothing moving lol

Where did you get your bowl at the end of the vid? They're like the perfect size. My surgery is Feb 21st and I'm getting RNY. I have some toddler plates, but I think I really like these bowls better 😅

I am having surgery next thursday 01/19/23 and I am so scared of the gas pain! I am going to have surgery in Thailand and will be going by myself as well so double nervous! Your videos are very helpful, thank you!

@jmemixx

Жыл бұрын

Most don’t have it. I never had it. It all depends too on your pre op diet as well. Some doctors don’t do long periods of liquid diet pre op. Some do it 2 weeks 1 week or a couple days depending on weight but I did mine 2 weeks of liquid pre op and I think that had a lot to do with not having gas pain.

@KhinaaR

Жыл бұрын

Today is the 19th I’m excited For you you got this💓!!

Ima try yogurt again hope I can keep it down

Hello! New sub! Could you tell me the song that plays while you’re working out? 7:42

Wow congratulations 🎊 thanks for the information. How tall are you?

@karensandiego

Жыл бұрын

Thank you !! I’m 5’3 💕

Hi Karen great video how many oz are you having at this time I’m two weeks post op and I have about 2-3 oz per meal but sometimes I’m still a little hungry is that normally

@karensandiego

Жыл бұрын

Hey ! I eat about 3-4 oz normally . Sometimes more . My advise would be first figure out if you are really still hungry or if you just want to eat more . Our food addiction sometimes makes us feel like we are hungry when we are not . If you literally are still hungry and still can eat more without discomfort then increase your portions accordingly . The goal should be not to eat more than your restriction allows . You don’t want to push your body past it’s restriction but you also do not want to be hungry . If you eat the right amount for your body you will not be hungry after . Hope that helps ! 💕

@shalondafultz8627

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much it definitely does help its like sometimes when I get that stop alert other times I don’t and thats when I think I’m still hungry. I’ve been watching your you tube and I can see around 2.2.5 during the early phases so I’m following your lead you’re so amazing thank you

@shalondafultz8627

Жыл бұрын

The food addiction is so real I find myself just wanting to eat just because in those times I have water.

Hi

Hello 👋🏼 question, are you still trying to loose weight or just sustain the weight you’ve lost? The reason I am asking is because it looks like you have a lot more weight and you really don’t need to loose anymore because your starting to look sick… I know it sounds bad but trust me it’s not coming from a bad place. If I had a way of privately speaking to you I would because I know everyone will attach thinking I am being mean, I’m only saying stay healthy and healthy doesn’t mean being super skinny you no? Only coming from love ❤️

I’m doing the pre liquid diet before surgery and it’s tough. Was everyone hungry all the time too? 😅

@macadon041

Жыл бұрын

Yes !!!!

@sharmarie777

Жыл бұрын

I was starving but it was worth it

I don't eat leftovers.. u help me so much but I still not pooping I got everything lol help

Did you mean to leave everything in after the 20:46 mark? 😅

@karensandiego

Жыл бұрын

I didn’t !😅 thank you for catching that !! 💕

@miaellis8542

Жыл бұрын

@@karensandiego Yes, of course!! 🤍Just wanted to mention it asap but dont have an insta to send a DM 🙈

@ThreePinkButtons

Жыл бұрын

Omg I was about to say the same! Glad you mentioned it haha

Hi