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Hi Kaki! Question: can we do keto after bariatric surgery?

Thank you for being so positive and level headed..

I have been so nervous about moving forward. I had no resources for information. I was like “WHERE AM I GOING TO GET TIPS!!” thank you so much…

Have a wonderful trip!

Safe travels! Looking forward to hearing all about it. Greater mobility and energy to keep up with my family was my why. I just returned from Orlando and walked all over Disney parks with my Godchildren- 5 & 2 year old boys! I was so grateful for not getting overly tired and was able to ride all the rides without any apprehension. 👏🏽🥰 Please share the name/ brand of protein granola bar you like.

Great video Kaki - I have just returned from a month in the UK and Europe and it was so nice to be able to walk for hours without having to stop, no seatbelt extender on any of our flights and being able to do a bit of shopping for clothes that now fit me. I didn’t have any issues re food, I pretty much ate what everyone else ate, but much less and I did eat more fruit than my travel companions 😊

Hi Kaki! I feel like this video was made just for me! I have the same why as you, and I am looking forward very much to doing the most amount of travel that I possibly can. I’m 52 and you give me hope that it’s not too late to get out there and do all of the trips my heart always pined for. Thank you for making this video.

Surgery was 10-7went great just sore

I hope you have a fun and safe trip! I appreciate this video since I am leaving for a 3 week trip and going to multiple countries. I am 7 months post op. I did pack some tuna packets and my collagen and fiber. I am nervous about what I'm going to eat but I guess I just need to focus on the proteins and veggies. Thank you for all your informative videos.

How exciting. Please have safe travels and share lots of pics with us. Take us with you!😊

Ohh skipping down “name that diet” lane was eye opening! Like you I feel like I was on them all. 😮 I did several of the diets you shared about. The one I was most successful on was a plan that used HCG in a drops form. Drops were used 3x day with a 500 calorie diet in 30-45 day periods. The foods were basically protein chicken lean beef shrimp fish with specific veggies no sugar nor complex carbs.. .you know the drill. I was on this plan for @ 18m and lost 90lbs. Well you know eating 500 calories a day is NOT sustainable. When I started adding food and even reasonable potions back in I gained back @50lbs. Good news was many of my habits were changed and I kept off some of the weight and high blood pressure was resolved. Just enough to make me below BMI for surgery! So oddly enough I was frustrated that because of that diet surgery wasn’t an option. But then came the pandemic and all that being at home and eating my emotions I gained weight. In July 2022 I was at 255 lbs knees aching and miserable. BMI was in the range and I was a candidate for surgery due to med history. I also think it was right timing as obesity was really being addressed as a disease. 10.31.2022 I had GB surgery. SW 245 today I range between 131-135. I’m happy; healthy; no more knee aches. Yesterday I spent the day walking all over Disney Magic Kingdom and I felt great! I’m thankful and grateful for this tool and sometimes wonder why did I wait so long to consider this option! 😊 Thanks for the walk down memory lane so I can be even more thrilled about where I am today! P.S. I found your videos when I was @3m post op so you were @2 months you’ve been such a blessing! Thank you for being open and transparent so others can make decisions that are right for them. ❤️

My surgery is in 11 days and the holidays and get togethers with friends worry me a little. But I'm sure I will figure it out over time

Hi Kaki, I've tried quite a few of those you named. Where I live there is/was a local health store that sold a course of pills I tried that only sent me to the toilet and had me almost fainting away from dehydration 😅 Another one I tried caused chest pains to the point where I had problems taking a good breath. A second back injury led me to finally follow through with bariatric surgery and as you said my only regret is that I should have done it sooner.😊

Oh wow, the memories 😂

Hi Kaki - do you have a link to your broth recipes that you used post-op?

Girl I so feel you! I did everything under the moon and finally at 55 years old I decided to have weight loss surgery and like you it was the best decision I ever very made for myself and also wished I had done it earlier! I would like some info on maintenance strategies because I feel like that has always been harder than the actual weight loss. Just an idea 💡. Thank you for all you do Kaki!

Kaki - girl I’ve done weight watchers 4x, metabolic research, carb counting, cabbage soup, slim fast, I remember weighing in 4 th grade in front of hole class for presidential fitness at 185 and kids laughing. I am having gastric bypass on Monday 10-7 at Vanderbilt. I’m looking forward to being healthy.

Hi Kaki, thank you for your videos. I found you right before I had my own surgery Oct. 10, 2023, so I'm a week away from one year. I'm down 140 pounds and couldn't be happier. I did not struggle with weight until after I had my baby and had a few medical problems at the same time. Then my weight more than doubled in about 15 years. I tried calorie restriction, exercise, Paleo and finally, keto. I had great success with keto and lost 53 pounds in 6 months, but then started getting gall bladder attacks. After having the gall bladder removed I couldn't digest the high fat content of a keto diet and approached my doctor about her thoughts on bariatric surgery. She said she would make the referral. After over a year of doctor's appointments and training classes that are a mandatory part of having your surgery covered in Canada, I got my gastric bypass done. I would love to hear any statistics you have on rates of long-term success and failure. I have lost more than the 80% of excess fat they promised was possible with the surgery, but would love to better understand what my chances of long-term success might be. How to best avoid regain and the pitfalls that might cause regain. Thank you for all you do, you've been an inspiration and a sort of companion on my journey.

Hi Kaki!! I haven't watched this far into your journey yet but I am loving the details of foods and how you are handling the changes. I am only a few months into your videos but find you so easy to watch. In one of your first videos post op you mentioned how you went back to work fairly quickly. I am hoping to do so as well after my surgery. Have a few questions pertaining to that if you have a moment???

What if you will be having to cook for a family of four? I’ve just started my journey. Having weight loss visits with my pcp monthly which the bariatric surgery center requires. And I’m scared. How will I be able to get that detailed macros lifestyle and still having to cook for a family. My kids are not little anymore but I do still cook for my husband and I and them.

May I ask how old you are? I am 50+ and 9 mo PO, not sure if skin removal is an option for me?

Love your videos! So helpful ❤❤

I am approved for my revision from VSG to DS waiting for insurance pre-auth approval and scheduling 6-8 weeks out. I will be on 2 weeks liquids prior to surgery as well. Do you have a Pinterest page with the links for the broth recipes you enjoyed and any other recipes you enjoy

So you are saying I don't have to have a farewell slice of cheesecake?😂

Hi Kaki, I am going back to view your older posts. These are very informative and you are very relatable. Thank you for sharing.

Do you still have the large restriction? I have found I can eat up to 2000 calories, if a lot of them are cracker type foods. I am 18 months out and feel like I can eat like a normal person (minus sugar, lettuce, rice, raw veg) but can overeat.

I wish I had some of these to help me. Since day one, I have not had the restriction that most have had/have, I dont ever get sick either. Once, when I went 2 days without much protein I did experience low sugar with the shakes and dizziness and that was no fun. But other than not taking Advil (which I REALLY miss) I have no other things that I cant do or any benefits that I would list as weight loss "tools" from my surgery. Unfortunately, I can eat and drink anything as long as I get in some protein with 2-3 meals a day. I too eat every 3 hours and I have to MAKE myself wait that long. I just dont think that my surgery was done the same or something. I only ended up losing about 35 pounds permanently.

I can't go without drinking enough water daily. It seems like my weight loss slows down if I don't have my water. I can't go without my vitamins because I'll have absolutely no energy. I can't not have enough high quality protein throughout the day because I'll feel hungry and tired and I definitely have to eat often and not drink with my meal. I wish I couldn't have sweets but I still can even though I might have smelly gas later

My friend said she can’t get surgery because she can’t eat meat /protein. Meat causes her arthritis worse!!!!!!! Does it really?

Hi- GB 10/31/2022….closing in on 2 years post op 🎉 It was fun to think of “what I can’t do” because most of what I focus on is what I can do to still address with family and friends. Many people have so many misconceptions about my post op life 😂 Can’t not plan; can’t have a mimosa- bubbles make me feel icky; can’t have a single drink without a designated driver; can’t just keep eating because it tastes good 😮. I say my stomach is small but GREEDY didn’t die. I still like to cook and enjoy trying new recipes… just gotta have my small portion (s). Like you I would not change a thing in this journey. I’m so grateful! 😊

I really miss ibuprofen. I knew I would, but I am grateful I chose the RNY . My primary doctor upped my oxycodone prescription, but I still miss the anti-inflammatory meds. I had a very painful reaction to Indian food! I don’t think it’s the curry. I can eat Thai curry, no problem. That was last December, but it was so painful for 6 hours!. Nepalese food hurt too., but I recognized the sudden pain and I stopped eating right away. Maybe I’ll try again someday. My stomach is unpredictable. Some days I can only eat a small amount of food, but other times I can eat quite a lot. I’ve learned to listen to my little pouch! My one year surgeversary is this Friday! I have lost 100 pounds, 80 since the gastric bypass. I’ve been having some nausea every day.

I'm pre op right now, I'm getting the Duodenal Switch on October 30th! As silly as it sounds, I'm really nervous that I won't be able to enjoy a salad again. It's one of my favorite foods and I've heard a lot of people say that they can't tolerate salad post op

The best advice in a group therapy “choose your hard, stay obese and face health issues or choose this hard and give up things that eventually you’ll get used to.” I do miss diet sodas but I can’t tolerate carbonation, I miss a certain gourmet beer. Those aren’t good enough to stay unhealthy in my case. I do think some folks have a tougher time & I do feel for them. I nearly cancelled over no more sodas 😂

I can eat basically anything I want but of course much smaller portion but I can no longer tolerate reheated Asian food as it upsets my stomach. No issues with alcohol, I can still have a few drinks. I do miss not being able to take NSAIDS as I am having some treatment for bursitis in my shoulder and I cannot take anti-inflammatories orally but I can use a cream, but I would not change a thing, the operation quite literally saved my life as I hate to think how big I would have gotten 😮

Thanks for this. I don't have my surgery date yet. Two more nutrition classes, psych eval in November. Hoping for surgery over the holidays.

No NSAIDS. I miss alcohol sometimes. Bread/dough/noodles make me sick. RNY 4/18/24. Joint pain reduced. No longer pre diabetic. I had 2 slices of sushi and miso soup the other day. It was wonderful.

Thank you Kaki! A good reality check. And it’s worth it even with the downsides.

Thanks for another great video Kaki! I am now down 88lbs and just about 9 mos post op gastric bypass. I have to eat every few hours or else I get shaky as my blood sugar drops ….. that is something I have to keep reminding myself about, that is different now post op. I would love for you to do a video of some simple meal options for when you don’t want to cook, but rather some things you could always have on hand to throw together in a hurry. For instance, I mix 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt with lemon protein powder, frozen raspberries (thawed), and high protein granola as a topping. It is approx 45grams of protein, is delicious, and good for you, and filling…..can you give us some other simple ideas? Right now my body does not tolerate chicken or beef very well….. so maybe other options? I appreciate any other suggestions! Thank you in advance. 😊 Maryrenée

Thanks for sharing. I am nine months post-op, and I cannot eat pasta, ground meat of any kind, or fruit. However, I would not change having this surgery for anything. The non-scale victories are too many to count. Could you do a video on how you have dealt with any food issues you have had, such as head hunger or stress eating? Thanks!

I just had dinner out for the 2nd time for me adult sons birthday...many were drinking and I'm only 14 weeks out and haven't had alcohol. I really missed being able to have a Margarita 😢😢😢😢 But I want to wait until I lose 100 lbs before I celebrate with a drink...I have 40 lbs to go. I know it will be worth the wait.

Thank you so much❣️ Your channel is so encouraging for me. I am at the very beginning of the process and I am so excited❣️ thank you 😊

Tracking is the best way! Thank you for a great video

Thank you so much for sharing all this information. I plan to watch all of your videos! I appreciate the realistic information you share. I’m 3 weeks post op and you’re right, I joined the gym but I feel like I have less energy and stamina. I will probably cancel the membership. My doctor is keeping me on a liquid diet with one protein bar per day so far. I asked when I could get off the shakes. He asked if I can wait 2 more weeks. I hate the shakes because I have to do 2ml via syringe over 2 hours. I am not used to sitting for 2 hours per shake. I take care of myself, my disabled adult son and my disabled sister.

Hi Kaki, Did you have any acid reflux in the first few weeks after your surgery?

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hi kaki - thanks for the video - i don't think this problem will ever go away...i've almost gotten into a daily routine but it's always painful. the stool collects at the base of the anus and forms a big, hard, lumpy ball, i mean really round shaped, which is virtually impossible to expel, and then followed by the 'normal' stool. this happens daily. and yes, i find i have to use fingers to help it along...sigh. i have written to you about my probs - which are still on going. i've told you about my team seemingly loosing interest in my case - on-going nausea with food and water, still, at 11 months post-op. you suggested seeing a gastro - i asked my team for a referral - which took *forever* for them to respond to - but when they finally did, i find that it is 3 months before i can get an appt. so no on that for now. meanwhile, my year post-op check up is 8 oct (yay! a year!), at which point i do believe i will lay into my surgeon/team and tell them that i think the post-op care they provide is seriously lacking for me. this may have to do with the fact that i live 4 hours away from my doctors - so i can't just drop in and complain. this is still so very frustrating. still, i am making a bit of progress - i had my first bowl of oatmeal for b'fast the other day and managed to finish it. but then last night, i tried to eat some salmon, and here comes the nausea. and no, i have never been able to get 64 oz of fluid in - still.... so.over.this. thanks for listening. libby

Thank you Kaki. I’m watching all of your videos. So grateful.

I took a break from tracking, but... I need to get back to it because it definetely makes a difference in how much I am eating etc. I too have been ashamed to go back to my surgeon. I gained 40 lbs because of a medication my past GI doctor put me on and I have been afraid to go to my surgeon. Missed my 2 yr appt. I am currently weaning off of that medication and with tracking and going to the gym, weight is not coming back off yet. I sure hope it does once I am off the mirtazapine completely. I just made my appt with my surgeon, I just need to put my big girl panties on and go.. explain to him about the medication and how I developed reactive hypoglycemia.

Hi Kaki, do you know if it’s normal to have a 2 month stall? I’m 10 months post op and even though I’m doing everything right the scale just won’t move