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Hi Nicole. We haven't heard anything since this video but I hope you are doing well. I'm a new subscriber but I have been browsing every one of your videos. Lots of honest info and experiences. Thank you for that. I had my RNY July 1st 2024. I have been worried about you after this post so please update. We are only human and still must live life. So keep your head up.

I hope you're okay? Haven't heard from u on TH-cam. Please keep us posted.

I’m awaiting a surgery date, and your channel has been so encouraging!! I have pain every day, and I have been so discouraged, wondering if this surgery will really work for me. I fear I will continue to have pain every day for the rest is my life. But watching your videos gives me hope. Thanks for sharing!

I want to hug you for your courage to share your truth. I so relate to what you are saying!! I don't feel so alone. Thank you.

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You're feeling like crap because you're eating crap food. If you could find quality nutrition, you'd start to feel better. Having said that, I fully understand the downward spiral of junk food. It's a battle, but acknowledging it is a start, and you've done that. You could keep a food journal for a while and that should help focus. Sigh, I'll probably experience this battle at some point in my journey as well.

I'm getting bypass next Thursday and I'm to be in hospital 4 days of which 2 days will be in high dependency unit, with neck iv, catheter, 2 tubes, so I'm thinking my surgeon is expecting drama. He didn't give me any preoperative instructions, so i watched some youtube surgeons who have different ideas and one talked about the importance of liver shrinkage to get a clear field for the stomach. TH-cam Dr also showed where the retracter can tear the liver easily if it hasn't been shrunk enough presurgery. He said 7 days of 600 calorie, low carb, high protein will be enough to do the job. I'm in ketosis now with a headache. I've dropped 4kg, mostly fluid, and I'll fast on the last day before surgery. My doc told me I'm to do 10 days of clear liquids after, but he hasn't told me the rest yet. I'll get further instruction next week. Hopefully he'll be surprised how nice my liver will look and it could cut down on the intensive care I'm supposed to get.

Congrats on 18 months. I just found your channel. I am 18 years out RNY. Patches are very experimental at best. And many vitamins don’t actually absorb transdermally.

TH-cam videos by Sarah Dosanj, The Binge Eating therapist have been very helpful to me on my post bariatric journey and binge eating. I am struggling too. Almost 1 year post op. I read her book, “I Can’t Stop Eating,” and I found her technique to be very useful. I’m rooting for you!

This is the video I’ve been searching for, thank you for your candid honesty

Work on finding some people to support you in person. When you need it, therapy is a good thing. Most of us have food issues that need to be dealt with. Use your team for sure. Also, a vacation is only a few days. It’s what we do most of the time that determines how we do long term. Obesity is a lifelong effort. Know that most gain 5-20 lbs back and it does NOT mean that you will gain it all back. I am 18 years out post op RNY.

Girl. In exactly one week I’m having gastric bypass surgery. I needed this video. You’re the only person on TH-cam I felt like I could relate to. Thank you so much for being vulnerable and saying these things. ❤

Hang in there Nicole. Sugar has always been a big trigger for me. Add that to being on vacation and it's easy to see how one could fall off the rails so to speak. Be reasonably concerned enough to make better choices, but don't beat yourself up girl. You have come so far.

I’m so glad I finally found someone with same taste, thoughts, and surgery I have/had! Girl you rock!!! New follower

Life happens lady! These moments will surface . U went on vacation and enjoying yourself. Don’t beat yourself up so badly u will fix it. U know once u do it’s gonna be ok and u will reestablish the routine and structure. Your having fun while your away. Remember your only human. It’s been 4 months since my sleeve surgery and I have binged with healthy stuff cause I am an emotional eater . I just keep going back to the fridge getting more fruits 🍓 🫐 🍉 Brads peanut butter on Dave’s high protein bread. Lol 😂 YOUR GONNA BE OK DONT WORRY. Wish u well!

112lb is fine for your height. I was between 94-116lb and I am also quite small at 5ft 2. I was that weight for years until I had my last child. I’m on a diet to reach that weight again because it’s the weight I felt most comfortable as.

My surgery is July 16, 2024 via bypass. Excited and emotional at the same time but God have me and I know everything is for reason.❤❤❤

I just started my pre-op diet, surgery is in 2 weeks. My doctor says I can have unlimited non starchy veggies and broth. I can only have 6 oz of lean protein a day but I can have 2-3 protein shakes a day. I'm not allowed sugar free jello and I want some sooo bad! lol I also can't have any fruit at all, I get nothing sweet. :( Fingers crossed I make it the whole 2 weeks without cheating.

This video is exactly what I wanted to see. My Gastric Bypass is in four days, and I've been really trying to find things to expect despite all of my extensive research. Thank you for being so open! This has made me feel much more comfortable about how things will be.

I'm feeling overwhelmed thinking of things to eat post-op, so this was VERY helpful. Like you, I don't really enjoy cooking. This makes me feel much better. I think you did great.

I HOPE YOU COMEBACK AND TELL UD HOW ARE YOU DOING ❤❤❤❤❤ I KNOW YOU WILL BE OK

Sorry but your not saving the earth. Nobody is. The container of yogurt can be recycled but those bottled waters and paper towels cant be. I dont buy bottled water, we have well water which is the best IMO and I consider bottled water a waste of money. Dont forget only 9% of what you recycle is actually recycled. But it created more gov jobs, so theres that. What we dont recycle we ship to 3rd world countries so we dont see it here. The earth is going to do whats it always done. The ones screaming climate change are flying around the world in their private jets and buying beach front property but telling you to take shorter showers. Its all a fraud.

I hope you are doing better and enjoying your travels! I just found your channel. I'm working towards bypass in the next few months. I've really appreciated your content!

You should seek other doctors, the one you went to; doesn't seem interested in helping you but the money part of it. I've seen many videos here on TH-cam were insurance covers the work you want done. Some you tubers have said that insurance covers one job at at time about every 4 months. Watch many videos on surgery after weight loss. It's the only body you have you made such an effort in getting to the weight you are. Don't settle for just any surgeon. If your neck and arms are important to you, look up those surgeries before deciding what it is you want changed.

Your videos are honest and raw and I completely understand and respect your openness. We are almost living parallel lives and following your journey has been a real help and blessing! X

Great video 🫶 the honesty is always appreciated 😊

Im addicted to your videos! Hang in there, you've got this!

I really enjoy your videos. I will be having surgery soon, and I feel watching your videos has really helped me prepare.

I love the sample spoon, thank you for this video!

Thanks for sharing! The loose skin is a big concern of mine, but you look great!

Thank you for sharing! It's so easy to be critical of oneself but you are doing great and you look great!

I'm close to 6 years gastric bypass surgery, can indentify so much w/you. The gas is so bad the cat runs under the bed! The hiccups are really bad!

How are you doing? Thinking of you. I’ve been watching your videos and being encouraged by your transparency.

All right this is like an alcoholic or a drug addict that they're addicts. If they're addicts you don't have the choice of eating or drinking or doing what you're addicted to because you will spiral out of control so some people can do it because they can do it there's no problems with that doing it if they have controller is not a problem for them but for addicts or people that have no control on their intake or how much they eat Yes you have to stop that immediately and not do it again.

Hey Nicole Please don't get down on yourself. People that have always been skinny indulge on vacations/cruises especially. But your routine is gone that you had for the first year and a half. You need to map out your new plans. Maybe try my fitness pal so you make yourself accountable. Have a protein shake to get your protein up and set your calorie limit. If you start getting over the limit, you are done. Also drinking your calories you know is the worst. I know our bodies try very hard to Tell us when we are screwing up. I'm 3 weeks out from getting my gallbladder removed and have gained 4 pounds (when I was only 2 pounds from my 1st goal) I actually didn't know why we weren't supposed to drink with our meals and I do have a sip with food all the time because I like a refreshed mouth. I've also never fully cut sugar out. So I 💯 can relate to your mental battle but as long as it's in small quantities you might be ok. But you're better off without it. You are correct when you say it's not treating yourself. It's more of a punishment. You can do it!! Don't get down but come up with a new routine the other one is back home. Xo

What you describe is very familiar to me. I appreciate your sharing. Sometimes I think I am the only one who gets off track at the time I am doing what I want to do. You’re traveling, I went to art school. I thought people when off track due to some bad stress not good stress.

I keep coming back to your channel for inspiration and courage. 20 days till surgery

I love your channel. Thank you for posting all of this.

You look amazing

Not had surgery but was anorexic as a teen and at 40 my skin is still like this

Your videos are great. Thank you!

I am 5'2 and at my highest I weighed 293 lbs. Currently I am around 280. I am scheduled for Gastric Bypass surgery on August 7th, 2024, and I am watching a lot of videos of people who have had bariatric surgery, and I am finding it helps me so much. Thank you for your videos so much. I know it can be scary to put yourself out there and be so open and honest, but I am so grateful. Also, more and more with watching these videos I understand why a psych evaluation is part of the approval process, so much of my eating has been emotional and related to my mood and my mental health, so be kind to yourself regarding your body dysmorphia. You are looking at yourself and even though the outside has changed that doesn't necessarily automatically change what you reach for to comfort you or why, which can be, like me, food. You are doing great!

No stigma here for me with thrifting, its my fav pasttime. We are after all saving things from the landfill and saving our planet.

I am so extremely proud of you! This is something that I have been so afraid of. But seeing you be so honest and open is definitely making me feel like it’s okay that I’m feeling the way that I am. So thank you so much for sharing your journey.

My surgery was just done on Friday but they did the surgery outpatient

What a great video. Thank you. So true

Great ideas

How old are you?

Your awesome as far as your hip , just think you will be the bionic woman😊👍🥰

Great info. Thanks