HOW TO PREPARE FOR VSG SURGERY
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ก.ย. 2022
- This video is about how to prepare for VSG surgery
VSG = Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
This weight loss surgery removes a portion of your stomach leaving you with a smaller stomach in the shape of a sleeve.
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VSG SURGERY DATE: 3/16/2022
Highest weight : 283
pre op appointment weight : 272
Surgery weight: 262
Week 1 weight : 249
Week 2 weight :245
Week 3 weight : 245
1 Month weight : 237
2 Month weight :226
3 month weight : 215
4 month weight : 207
5 month weight : 197
6 month weight : 190
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I cannot thank you enough for your videos - especially this one. My surgery is on October 11th (after six months of tests, meetings, etc. and this 69 year old is very nervous). Karen, you are totally amazing and an excellent communicator. Loved the idea of keeping things high and easily accessible. I have my loving hubby to help me on this journey, but I do not want to depend on him all the time. I have to be strong and independent. As you said…he may be away and I will need to get something. We just discussed where that place should be. AGAIN, THANK YOU. YOU ARE A GOD SEND.
Thank youu !! You’re almost there !!! Good luck on your journey 💕💕💕
Mine is on the 28th of sept, we are going to be okay. Stay positive Kathy.
Yes. This is so helpful. Mine is Oct 10th. I’m nervous too.
I don’t have a date yet. But you’re so informative I can’t tell you how many videos I’ve watched and I always appreciate your help ❤. ThankYou so much.
Hi, how did it go? How's your recovery ❤
I just had my surgery yesterday 09/21/22. Your tips are spot on.
The two things I find myself leaning to are my pregnancy pillow and heating pad. Something that surprised me is I couldnt lay flat after surgery, so my power lift recliner has been good too.
Congrattttsssss 🎉💕A recliner is soooooo clutch post op !
I've started intermittent fasting to help with portion control and discipline.
This video came in clutch My VSG is on 10/6 Im on my liquid Diet , anyone else on their liquid diet , to support each other 🙌🏾🙌🏾
I start minds the first week of October my surgery is next month
My surgery is 1-18-23 feeling overwhelmed. Your videos have been extremely helpful❤️thank you !! For sharing
I cannot thank you enough I swear. I wish I can subscribe 1000 times
Really encouraging. May 9th 2023. The last part of this video blessed me the most. Don't overthink it and psych yourself out...Guilty! lol Let go and let God. Needed that today.
I am watching this video on 9 21 22 it's 7 PM Arizona time which is where I am and my surgery is tomorrow morning, yes, 9 22 22 at 11:30 AM. I have been following you and watching your videos and truly appreciate you sharing your journey. I started my journey officially April 9th 2022. My weight that day was 260 pounds. I am 5' 6". My weight today is 225 pounds. I'm 54 years old. I have been overweight since I was 9 years old I weighed 200 pounds when I turned 18 years old. And have not been below since and just steadily gained more over the years. My highest weight was 315 pounds back in 2015 right before my divorce in May of 2015 and did drop 55 pounds at that time. I have been at 260 pounds for 6 years now. I suffer from sleep apnea, I'm a type 2 diabetic and am on 4 different types of diabetic medication including daily insulin shot. I take high blood pressure medicine. I take cholesterol medicine. I am excited to begin the next phase. Thank you for letting me share all of that information with you.
How has everything been since your surgery? I saw your comment from a year ago and am very interested to know. As an older woman myself I am always curious to know how older women do with and after the surgery. Please share.
Thank you for posting this video! I’m like 12 minutes in rn and when you started talking ab making sure to ppl who support you through it I kinda got upset cuz I have nobody other than my mom but recently I joined a bunch Facebook groups so when you suggested that it kinda confirmed to me that I’m on the right path ☺️❤️
Karen this is very good content. I have been getting the needed things,because I have no one trusting in God’s grace and mercy. I’m an introvert as well. I have mine a week from today. I thank you so much for sharing your journey.God Bless You
Thank youuu 💕💕 good luck !! ✨
The bariatric program closest to me was of course the first one I called and the first person I spoke with was so rude and condescending that I never called back. The surgeon might be amazing but his staff sucked. The second place I went with has been amazing from the start. Their values aligned with mine and they have been so caring and supportive through the process.
I just completed my 4 of 6 nutritionist meetings and I'm so close to being done with the pre-op phase. I hope insurance approval is quick and I can get a surgery date for early December 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 your videos are super inspiring and they get me so excited for surgery. Keep making videos, I'm obsessed with you!!!
Thank youuuuu 💕💕💕 good luck on your journey 💕✨
@@karensandiego thank you!!!
My surgery is Dec 7th. Going to Mexico. Highest weight 306 currently 235, hoping to get to 160 . This has been such a journey.
Good luck !! You are going to do great 💕💕
Karen, thank so much for all the videos. I just got surgery 2 weeks ago. I found your channel 4 weeks before my surgery and I've been using your videos as a guide in this journey. AGAIN THANK YOU!!!!
Congratttttsssss 💕💕🎉🎉
Most you tubers will tell you the pain is not bad ! I'm here to tell the truth !
I just got sleeved yesterday & girl my incisions are on 🔥, getting up and out the bed to walk around and pee is super painful! Even with pain meds. So there's the truth !!!
The first few days are rough but it does get better quickly ! 💕I only had pain for about 3-4 days
OMG this video came at a perfect time Karen. I got my approval Monday and my surgery date is October 17th. I’ve been following you since I started this journey (my birthday June 22 🎉). Your content has been so helpful and sometimes funny to me. I love your energy and personality. I too am an introvert that’s why I guess I find comfort in watching videos. My stats are as follows: height 5’1, age 54 and CW: 247 (wow, never shared that 🥴). Thanks again and hopefully we can keep in touch 😊
Yayyy October 17th is right around the corner !!! 💕💕💕
My surgery is Oct 17th. Nervous but excited
@@sharronbrown4809 Me too! After all the tests and doctor visits it’s becoming surreal.
How are you doing now .
How are you doing a year out?
These videos are such a blessing ! Your so honest and candid! Thank you for sharing ❤
Thanks for this hun…my two is officially two weeks from now…February 1st! I’m so ready and Gods got me🥰🙏🏽
I really needed this Chanel ❤
I enjoy all your videos you really helped me prepare for this new stage in my life.
Thank you for all the details!! Your page is one of my favorites! I had my VSG on 9/15/22 and I am feeling great. 💕💕
Thank youu 💕💕 good luck on your journey 💕💕💕
Thank you so much for this video, I’m scheduled for 2/6th! Excited and nervous at the same time. I will be applying these tips ❤
Thank you for doing these videos!
Your videos are always so helpful and detailed thank you so much !
Thank you 💕💕
Thank you Karen! I go in next Saturday for vsg and your videos have helped me so much!!!
Good luckkk !! Saturday is right there , you got this 💕💕
Thank you so much for this. I love seeing your videos. I am scheduled for 10/12, and I am working on so much of these steps. You are one of my VSG sheros. You look amazing. I am thankful for your content and you honesty.
Thank youuuuuu 💕💕🥹🥹 good luck on your journey 💕
So helpful, I really appreciate your videos so much.
Thank you for this information! I'm in the pre-op checklist/workup phase and this is super helpful. I find myself struggling to slow down or reduce my carbs because I don't have a surgery approval yet.
I'm like you in that I'm an introvert and don't really have many friends I can talk to about this process.
Great advice! Thank you so much!
Love the tips!
Girl, you look AMAZING!!
Thank youu 💕💕
This was an informative video. Thank you for sharing your journey. My surgery date is 11/14 and I've been prepping for the street as well. Prepping for the journey makes it an easier one to follow. You are look good girl!
Thank you for your tips! My surgery is 3/23/23 and of course I’m nervous but it’s needed. So prayers are up and going w faith!
I can’t thank you enough! My surgery is next Friday 😅 I’ve been watching your videos non stop.
Yayyy good luckk !!! 💕💕💕
This was so helpful! Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us. I am scheduled to have my surgery right before Thanksgiving! Lol. I was hoping maybe you could eventually share a video with food/meal ideas for after surgery that also may include ideas for the liquid and puree diet. LOVE YOU (:
No surgery date yet but have been planning and seeing a dietician since May. This video was very encouraging and will look into some of your ideas. Cheers
Just wanted to say thanks for sharing I have started watching your videos, & preparing for my surgery Dec. 5th Thanks again your videos are very helpful!!!
I absolutely love love love all your videos!! You have inspired to document my own journey and gave me the courage to come out of my shell and share my experience. I'm not half as good as you are at this but I would love some tips and tricks on how you gained the confidence to record these videos and ur outro song I love it! I was looking and researching on how I could create a song like it's and if u could give me some advice I would be 110% grateful for any advice from a pro like u! My SX is 10/10 and I'm so excited! Thank you for what u do ur an amazing spirit!
This was so helpful! Thank you!! I have surgery in about a month!
I have to have an EGD and then will be given my surgery date. I'm 50 years old, but feel as if I have my Best Friend guiding me thru this with your videos. Thank you for keeping it real. Bless you!
💕 I’m glad my videos have been helpful 🥰 good luck on your journey
Let me know how it goes 💕🥰
I will be having surgery in December and this was soooo helpful. Thanks!
Thank you for all of your advice. Been a big help. My sleeve surgery is July 17th. 🙏🏽❤
Hi..I just came across ur page and I have reviewed pretty much all ur videos. I just went for my 1st Dr visit. With my insurance I don’t have many things to do to get approved 😊. My next visit is with the nutritionist then the psychiatrist evaluation. Keeping my fingers crossed I get approved. Ur videos have been very educational for me. Thank you AND U LOOK GREAT!!!!
My husband and my best friend are my tribe, but I truly feel like even though we do t know each other, you are in my tribe as well. I have really loved your videos and your personal insight. Bless you.
I’m glad sharing my journey had been helpful 💕💕💕 comments like this DEFINITELY make me feel veryyy supported 💕💕💕
Thank yo so much for this video! My surgery is scheduled for Oct 24th and I’m so nervous! The tips you gave were very helpful❤❤❤
Thank you for all your videos. I just had mine yesterday 9.26.22. Girl these gas pains are no joke.
congratssss 🎉🎉🎉 the gas pains suckkkkkkkk but they only last like 3-4 days . Best thing to do is walk around your house as much as possible , it helps the gas to pass 💕
New subscriber!!! I just had my first appointment today so watching you to see your journey. You’re gorgeous btw
Thank youuu 💕💕
@@karensandiego you’re welcome. If you don’t mind me asking, how old are you? I’m 27
I haven’t gotten a date yet! This month I have my 6month dietitian appt and this very week I have an EGD. I should have a date soon! Thankful I found your video!!! I’m really excited but super nervous too!!
Mine is in 2 weeks and this was soooo helpful!!!
Great video. You’re looking gorgeous sister!
Thank youu 💕
This is such a useful video!! I’ve booked my surgery for July! 🎉😅
Hey, I just receive my schedule date for October 17th. Your videos have help me get to this point. So I thank you again.
Good luck on your surgeryyy 💕💕💕
This was really helpful thank you
KAREN this right here is a gem!! thank you for this! I'm gonna revisit this in my next stage as well. bless you queen also youre giving mariah carey skinny right now LOL i hope youve seen those memes. :) But really you look amazing I love to see it!
Lol I haven’t seen the meme but I’ll take it lol ! Thank youu 💕💕
I really do appreciate your content and it gets me excited about my vsg future!! 11/14 is my date and I can't wait!!!
Thank youu 💕💕 good luck on your journey 💕🥰🥰
My date is 11/14 too😊 Good luck Ty! You got this 🙌🏾
@@Queenie188 WE got this!! Congratulations and good luck!!!💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
Thank you Tyff!😊
8 yrs out and I love your videos
Great advice! Especially the part about taking pictures. I can’t wait to shed this weight. I should have a date soon.
Hope you have already taken a lot of pictures !! Good luck on your surgery 💕💕
Thank you so much for this video. My surgery is November 8th and this truly encouraged me.
Good luck on your surgery 💕💕✨✨
This was very helpful having my surgery on Friday 21❤❤
Wow I enjoyed how you touched on everything that I'm going through right now my surgery is in three days January 31st 🙏🏿💯🙌🏿
I haven’t scheduled mine just yet, I’m getting all my clearances out of the way first. But this was very helpful.
Good luck on your journeyyyy 💕💕 be sure to come back and update 🥰🥰
My surgery is October 23. Thank you for the tips and great wisdom.
Good luck 💕💕
Thank you for this honey,🙌🏽🥰❤️🙏🏽my surgery date is October 20th, you look gorgeous & I’m so excited!!!!
Thank youu 💕💕good luck on your journey 🥰🥰
2 more days to surgeryyyyyyy. Thanks for the tip ❤️
Thank you for posting !! My surgery date is Oct 6th and I’m struggling , this video has really helped me feel more prepared❤
I’m glad it was helpful , good luck on your journeyyy 💕💕💕✨✨✨
That’s my birthday Good luck on your journey
Love your videos. I am about halfway through all the pre-op requirements. I was disappointed that my insurance wouldn’t let me choose my surgeon. They only had one group that I had to choose a surgeon from. I had already done research and chosen an office and doctor, only to find out my insurance wouldn’t cover them. Even though they cover other specialities at that hospital. But so far I am liking the group I’m with now so hopefully all goes well.
Yup this is why I recommend calling your insurance before you do anything else !
Wishing you success in your journey 💕💕
Hi I love you’re blogs x
My surgery is November 9th in Istanbul Turkey...I live in Spain and have done a lot of research into my surgeon etc but am more nervous of the travelling etc. Really enjoyed your video...very interesting...many thanks 😊
thank you Karen! I am getting surgery 9/27, looking forward to it!!
Good luck on your journeyyy 🎉💕
Good luck and God Bless I have mine the 28th
Grl, you look fabulous!!
Thank youu 💕💕
I needed to hear this today !!! 💕💕💕💕Thank you so much !!! I’m 1/2 way through my pre op liquid diet 🤞 my surgery is Oct 5th 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
Good luck !!! 💕💕💕
@@karensandiego thank you 🙏🏻🤞
My surgery is December 12th. I’ve been watching your videos ever since I received my date. Thank you for your content. I will officially start my liver shrinking diet on the 28th of November. If you have some more tips on that, could you please share? I have to stay under 1000 calories.
My surgery is on Wed so this is very helpful!
Yayy !! Good luckkk 💕💕
Omgod thank you !!! My surgery is tomorrow 🤗🥳
Omg yayyy !!! You’re gonna do great ! 💕💕
Thank you so much for this video you said all the right things I needed to hear. My surgery date is March 28th 🙌🏽🙌🏽 I’m super exciting to be doing this for myself but nervous as well.
Congratulations! My surgery date is March 27th. We’re almost surgery twins 😊. I’m soo excited!
@@dreka3534 awwwwwww yayyyy!! congrats to you as well and good luck, yes we were definitely almost surgery twins
You video are so helpful, my surgery is coming up soon. What kind of vitamin did you take and are still on, also what do you recommend.
Thank you so much ❤
October 19th is Transformation Day for me. Thanks so much for this video.
Good luckkk 💕✨✨
10/19 for me too!!
I just love you!
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Thank you so much for this video. I wish I liked the office staff but I do like my surgeon, he has been doing surgery for 20 years. My surgery is coming up on 10/3/2022
I’m glad you at least like the surgeon !! Good luck on your journey 💕💕💕
@@karensandiego thank you❤️
The new job I’m at sure covers the bariatric surgery . I’m so ready to get it but I’m sooooo scared of the loose skin !
Great video my surgery is 9/28
I'm getting RNY. I have one more nutrition visits til we send all paperwork to insurance!!! ❤️❤️❤️
I am going through this right now and so I have to say right now your my tribe
You have been so informative to me. My surgery date is next Thursday. I have two questions for you. Did you wear a binder after surgery and did your shoe size change?
Thank youu 💕💕 I did not wear a binder and my shoe size did not change however I can wear narrow shoes now in my normal size.
Beautiful 🤩
I have 2 more appointments left then around 4/8/24 should be getting a call with a surgery date ❤I just want to get this over with
Have you gotten your date yet? Mine is May 20th 2024 at a hospital 15 mins from my home, I can’t wait to come out on the other side. I’m not too nervous as I had my 1st surgery at age 6, I had open heart surgery and have had to have many others in my 47 years but I’m nervous about pain and possible complications especially due to my heart defect. But besides all of that, I’m happy I made the decision to go through with it. I wish you the best with everything and wish you great success. ❤️
I’m scheduled for 10/4 This was helpful. I need to get my liquids stocked
Yayy good luck 💕💕
I went on vacation in July 2022 and had to buy a bunch of clothes and bathing suits, I had gone up two sizes since my last vacation my DS surgery is scheduled for December 2022 I'm so glad that I got everything from Shein because it was very inexpensive
Sheib is clutch for vacation clothes for the low !
I thank you so much, my surgery date is October 24th and i am feeling a little afraid . It's the recovery the pain after surgery . I am alone, i think i can manage things myself .
Heyy I can honestly say that the amount of time you are in pain is very short . I was only in real pain for about 3 days . Hope that helps 💕💕
I’m alone as well just trusting God’s grace and mercy I have been purchasing the things needed we will get through it God Bless You I have mind next Wednesday
@@Ddaniels408 Thats wonderful sending blessings .
@@karensandiego Yes you have helped me so much.
I'm in about 4 groups
1. Mexico Bariatric Center
2. Mexico Bariatric Center for the month of December
3. Group chat with those in my scheduled surgery date
Hi karen , mostly i think , that after surgery how much hunger i feel and how much quantity i can eat .and how much times i can eat in a day please make a video
My surgery date October 26 I really appreciate you sharing some good tips of what to expect before surgery
Right around the corner !! Good luckk 💕💕
Yes it is I’m scared and thank you so much 💕
Hey I spoke to you before because I'm on my 4th appointment now. I just want to know have you ever heard or know of anyone who have died from the surgery and what is the life span for us?? Because I'm so glad you made this video my sister because the team I have so far is not giving me satisfaction guaranteed so I'm second guessing another route of team. I know your not a doc. Just a question 🤣🤣
Heyy ! I have never heard of anyone dying but I’m sure it’s happened since it is surgery. It’s not something that is common so I don’t put energy into thinking about it . Same thing with lifespan , I don’t know what the lifespan is for vsg patients but I know that my lifespan being obese would have been shorter than now being at a healthier weight . Hope that helps 💕
@@karensandiego thank you
I had my boyfriend and my teenage son watch your surgery date video so they could have some understanding of what's to come. Your channel has been a God send for me! Surgery is coming up on 10/11/22💃🏾💃🏾 ...quick question (2 parts lol), I have to go back to work 2 weeks after surgery, do you feel that's enough time? (I work in an office, so I'll just be sitting at my computer), and 2nd will it be impossible for me to bend down to put my shoes on alone? Unfortunately my son and boyfriend both leave out earlier than me in the morning. Thanks again for all your videos!!!💫❣️✨️
Heyy that was a really good idea that way they can know what to expect !
I was a teacher at the time and I took 1 month off but would honestly have been fine to return at 1 week . And for shoes you would have to wear slip on shoes ( I only wore crocs at first ) or just sit down and bring your foot to you instead of bending . Hope that helps 💕💕
@@karensandiego Thank u so much!
Hi Karen, what insurance did you have
My surgery date is April 12th I’m nervous and excited and just for a healthy change
Your videos are SO HELPFUL!! ❤
Just started my journey potential surgery month is Feb 2023 I have to do 6 months with a dietician for insurance approval. She put me on a specific daily calorie / fiber / protein intake.
I am on the 40 BMI borderline, I weighed in at a weight that will get me an approval for surgery but am I not allowed to gain any weight now ?
Thank youuu 💕💕 I’m actually not sure about that , I didn’t have any instructions around staying at a certain weight.
My surgery is on November 28th, 2022. I am excited but nervous and scared at the same time.
October 3rd Surgery date! 🎉
Thank you much! My surgery date is Feb 9,2023. How was toe hair loss princess?
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