Loving your videos, as a nurse and fellow bariatric surgery patient! I have completed all the required pre-op appointments and am hoping to get a call with my surgery date this week. I am almost 69 and having gastric bypass. Any information you have on weight loss surgery in the older population would be very much appreciated!
I have binge watched the majority of your videos. My surgery is scheduled for July 16, and I am on the 2 week pre-op diet. I'm struggling a bit. I am worried about if I am mentally prepared for this or not. I just want to say THANK YOU! I have learned so much! You are so sweet, honest, and understanding. Please keep up them coming.
I am so glad that you are finding my videos helpful! I think that all of us had some self doubt during that period leading up to surgery. I am sure that you will do great- just know that you are not alone in these feelings! Good luck in your journey!
Hi Kaki! Enjoy your trip! I am 6 months PO, have lost 73lbs, and 39 inches so far. Before surgery I was a very good cook (too good), and whenever my family came over, I went all out. Well now, I rarely cook because of how I have to eat, and because of what I can tolerate. I can’t tolerate beef yet, and chicken is hit or miss….. very frustrating to take the time to cook a chicken meal only to find out after a few bites it is not going down well. So I do those frozen soy burgers, black bean burgers, or chicken patties that you microwave, or chicken salad, or chicken cold cuts, egg salad…. Things like that. Definitely something I would not put out for guests. My family wants to come over for July 4th, but I am not looking forward to having to figure out what to make, etc….. having to buy chips and dip and all that food that I don’t eat anymore….it is exhausting! Hate complaining. I feel like besides all that I am doing really well and feel good. Having to entertain makes me feel stressed and deprived, and I don’t feel like that in my usual day to day. Help?
Oh my- I can see why you feel stressed- anyone would! You are preparing food that you no longer eat or enjoy, and I know it would make me feel like the hired help! Honestly, since you are already obligated, I would focus on making a few things that you can eat and enjoy, (deviled eggs, chicken salad, a charcuterie tray?) and then reduce the usual "spread" of food that you do for others. Hopefully your family is coming over mostly for the fellowship and the food is secondary. If anyone asks, I would tell them that your lifestyle and choices have changed and you hope they can support that. Good luck!
I am nervous and excited I have my first pre-op appointment this Thursday. I am still working through not being able to lose the weight on my own despite trying so frustrating...
Congrats on beginning your journey! I know that sometimes it feels like a failure to not be able to do this on your own, but it is not! Sometimes our bodies are working against us, and setting us up for failure. Obesity is a disease, and help is needed to put it in remission for most of us.
Kaki you are so wonderful! My surgery is scheduled for July 18th. I am so excited to do this. Your videos have been very informative and helpful. The one thing I’m worried about is dinner time with my little family. We usually always have dinner together, so I don’t how I’m going to handle cooking for them separately and also possibly not joining them at the dinner table.
Congrats on your upcoming surgery!!! How exciting! As for dinner with your family- after you transition to regular foods, I find the best plan is to eat whatever protein they are eating and maybe do a different side. For example, if you are making spaghetti for them, have an adequate portion of the meat with sauce over some zucchini, or take enough of the meat to make yourself a hamburger patty and have a vegetable. If you are making fried chicken, roast a piece for you to have with a salad or side. You don't have to cook two separate dinners- just modify your meal a little and enjoy the time with your family 🙂
@@kakisrnyjourney5376Thank you Kaki ❤. My surgery was is tomorrow. I broke down today because I found myself so busy with everything in life and work that I had no time to take care of myself and prepare myself for my surgery. I came back to your channel to find inspiration and to listen to your soothing voice. Thank you for these videos ❤
Thank you for the advice. My surgery is scheduled for July 11th, I’m so excited but I’m so worried about being able to afford the protein shakes. I’m on a fixed income and have 2 teenagers so we are struggling already, do I pay the utilities this month or buy groceries. I understand I’m going to be eating so much less, I’m just trying to figure it out in my head. Any suggestions?
I am sorry that you are having a tough time. Protein shakes are so expensive! Honestly, I used them very little. Maybe for a few mos I had one in the morning for breakfast. "Real food" is always preferable. You probably won't be able to tolerate shakes for a while, then when you are able to transition to real food, work hard on finding things that you can handle that you don't have to spend extra money on. Some things that most folks tolerate quickly are canned tuna, dark meat chicken, especially if cooked in a crock pot or pressure cooker, eggs (I could handle egg whites but not the yolks for a while), cottage cheese and yogurt. Good luck!
My surgery was last Wednesday 6/19. Will be on liquids until the 7/5. My concern is the transition to soft. What shall I expect? What are your suggestions or advice in this stage of my journey?
Congrats on your surgery! Every plan is different, so not sure what yours recommends in that soft stage. I tolerated very small amounts of things like refried beans, yogurt, tuna, cottage cheese, egg whites and dark meat chicken. The main thing is take your time eating and chew well. If something does not sit well, wait a few days and try it again. Good luck.
@@kakisrnyjourney5376 thank you for your advice & words of encouragement. The liquid thus far has been tolerable. Let’s see what the next few weeks bring. Enjoy your vacation.
Loving your videos, as a nurse and fellow bariatric surgery patient! I have completed all the required pre-op appointments and am hoping to get a call with my surgery date this week. I am almost 69 and having gastric bypass. Any information you have on weight loss surgery in the older population would be very much appreciated!
I have binge watched the majority of your videos.
My surgery is scheduled for July 16, and I am on the 2 week pre-op diet. I'm struggling a bit. I am worried about if I am mentally prepared for this or not.
I just want to say THANK YOU! I have learned so much! You are so sweet, honest, and understanding.
Please keep up them coming.
I am so glad that you are finding my videos helpful! I think that all of us had some self doubt during that period leading up to surgery. I am sure that you will do great- just know that you are not alone in these feelings! Good luck in your journey!
Hi Kaki! Enjoy your trip! I am 6 months PO, have lost 73lbs, and 39 inches so far. Before surgery I was a very good cook (too good), and whenever my family came over, I went all out. Well now, I rarely cook because of how I have to eat, and because of what I can tolerate. I can’t tolerate beef yet, and chicken is hit or miss….. very frustrating to take the time to cook a chicken meal only to find out after a few bites it is not going down well. So I do those frozen soy burgers, black bean burgers, or chicken patties that you microwave, or chicken salad, or chicken cold cuts, egg salad…. Things like that. Definitely something I would not put out for guests. My family wants to come over for July 4th, but I am not looking forward to having to figure out what to make, etc….. having to buy chips and dip and all that food that I don’t eat anymore….it is exhausting! Hate complaining. I feel like besides all that I am doing really well and feel good. Having to entertain makes me feel stressed and deprived, and I don’t feel like that in my usual day to day. Help?
Oh my- I can see why you feel stressed- anyone would! You are preparing food that you no longer eat or enjoy, and I know it would make me feel like the hired help! Honestly, since you are already obligated, I would focus on making a few things that you can eat and enjoy, (deviled eggs, chicken salad, a charcuterie tray?) and then reduce the usual "spread" of food that you do for others. Hopefully your family is coming over mostly for the fellowship and the food is secondary. If anyone asks, I would tell them that your lifestyle and choices have changed and you hope they can support that. Good luck!
My surgery date for the sleeve is July 8th, I can’t wait!
Congrats and good luck!!
I am nervous and excited I have my first pre-op appointment this Thursday. I am still working through not being able to lose the weight on my own despite trying so frustrating...
Congrats on beginning your journey! I know that sometimes it feels like a failure to not be able to do this on your own, but it is not! Sometimes our bodies are working against us, and setting us up for failure. Obesity is a disease, and help is needed to put it in remission for most of us.
Kaki you are so wonderful! My surgery is scheduled for July 18th. I am so excited to do this. Your videos have been very informative and helpful. The one thing I’m worried about is dinner time with my little family. We usually always have dinner together, so I don’t how I’m going to handle cooking for them separately and also possibly not joining them at the dinner table.
Congrats on your upcoming surgery!!! How exciting! As for dinner with your family- after you transition to regular foods, I find the best plan is to eat whatever protein they are eating and maybe do a different side. For example, if you are making spaghetti for them, have an adequate portion of the meat with sauce over some zucchini, or take enough of the meat to make yourself a hamburger patty and have a vegetable. If you are making fried chicken, roast a piece for you to have with a salad or side. You don't have to cook two separate dinners- just modify your meal a little and enjoy the time with your family 🙂
@@kakisrnyjourney5376Thank you Kaki ❤. My surgery was is tomorrow. I broke down today because I found myself so busy with everything in life and work that I had no time to take care of myself and prepare myself for my surgery. I came back to your channel to find inspiration and to listen to your soothing voice. Thank you for these videos ❤
@@meriemhamilton6179 Aww, thank you! I am thankful that you find some comfort and inspiration in the videos. Good luck tomorrow!!
All this was very good advice 👌
I am glad that you found it helpful!
6 days pre op.. 3 week on liquid diet. It is ready hard. People don't understand. Thank you for your words of encouragement. Enjoy your trip!
You can do this, and you will be so glad that you did!
Thank you for the advice. My surgery is scheduled for July 11th, I’m so excited but I’m so worried about being able to afford the protein shakes. I’m on a fixed income and have 2 teenagers so we are struggling already, do I pay the utilities this month or buy groceries. I understand I’m going to be eating so much less, I’m just trying to figure it out in my head. Any suggestions?
I am sorry that you are having a tough time. Protein shakes are so expensive! Honestly, I used them very little. Maybe for a few mos I had one in the morning for breakfast. "Real food" is always preferable. You probably won't be able to tolerate shakes for a while, then when you are able to transition to real food, work hard on finding things that you can handle that you don't have to spend extra money on. Some things that most folks tolerate quickly are canned tuna, dark meat chicken, especially if cooked in a crock pot or pressure cooker, eggs (I could handle egg whites but not the yolks for a while), cottage cheese and yogurt. Good luck!
My surgery was last Wednesday 6/19. Will be on liquids until the 7/5. My concern is the transition to soft. What shall I expect? What are your suggestions or advice in this stage of my journey?
Congrats on your surgery! Every plan is different, so not sure what yours recommends in that soft stage. I tolerated very small amounts of things like refried beans, yogurt, tuna, cottage cheese, egg whites and dark meat chicken. The main thing is take your time eating and chew well. If something does not sit well, wait a few days and try it again. Good luck.
@@kakisrnyjourney5376 thank you for your advice & words of encouragement. The liquid thus far has been tolerable. Let’s see what the next few weeks bring. Enjoy your vacation.