8 Things I wish I would have known before VSG Surgery| Week 5 Post Op 

Yes. I misspelled Health on the warning 😠 lol this week has been hard..

1. For the small portions shock using smaller sized plates helped me a great deal. Target has the children's dinnerware set for .59 a piecebut they also have small soup bowls and salad plates if you want the more sophisticated look. it visually makes the food look more the correct size. 2. On the cravings situation when your appetite really returns make sure you have healthy or keto alternatives so you don't mess up and make your self upset by eating the wrong things. watch keto connect and low carb love 3. my md suggested taking Prilosec at night. we are about 3 days apart in surgery. you need to fix this reflux problem NOW because we need to be healing and and the gastric juices are irritating your esophagus so follow up with MD because I sleep flat but I take the reflux pill like clockwork 4. with the bariatric pill you might end up having to take the liquid. Wellesse Brand or a prenatal liquid. A lot of people have been getting away with just taking a vitamin they can stomach instead of the bariatric ones. I'm doing the Wellesse liquid multivitamin, liquid iron and liquid calcium citrate. IMO I am starting to think the bariatric vitamin community is a scam. I will take the brand I can stomach until my lab work tells me different. I knew before surgery that I couldnt take that bariatric vitamin because they gave us samples and it was nasty then. 5. You almost sound like you need to make an appt with the therapist that cleared you for the surgery. I know you are going through an we are allowed to be in our feelings this is MAJOR life change 6. On the bad breath we are the same😂😂😂I have started carrying a dental care kit in my purse to. definitely needed. I have the actual mini breath spray from Walgreens. they are a life saver!😂😂😂😂 7. and ummm on the scale thing...we and I'm saying we because we are only 3 surgery days apart...its only been 5 weeks, if you are eating correctly, hydrating and getting 30 minutes of walking in that scale is gonna move friend. I want you to acknowledge your feelings but please dont be so hard on yourself. You made the right choice this is a marathon not a sprint. we are in it for the long haul. next year at this time you will be doing a bikini haul in prepartaion for summer. sending you positive vibes and hope you feel better soon! BTW can you do a video on how you are treating your scars

Best video I have watched on vsg ever. I just got my surgery 4 weeks ago lost 20lbs and I’m stalling and it’s been getting to me. Thank you for sharing

I was sleeved 11/29/16, I cannot stress enough how important retraining your brain prior to surgery is. So much of this is mental/emotional. And it can be tough. Surgery is not a quick fix or a solution to the psychology or emotion relationship most have with food and eating is deeply engrained. Most don't realize until after surgery when they are forced to face them. At that point your backed into a corner and it is tough. Best advice, be honest with yourself, be realistic and don't hide or be ashamed of any of it. Find what works for you, don't be afraid to think and eat outside of the box. I've been pretty successful, no regain whatsoever.

Omg, I am so happy I found you. You are doing great queen, I had gastric bypass 1/15/2021 and I love lost 56lbs in a month and it scared the hell out of me, I’ve been mentally preparing myself but physically seeing it (I used to walk pass my mirror and not look after surgery) and one day I looked and start cried. I embrace it now and I thank you, coming across you channel really helped me. Thank you queen and good luck on your new journey 🥰

I've finally found a video on the post surgery that I like and don't have to keep skipping. Most people blah blah about unnecessary things or go on and on about one thing. You are a breath of fresh air on the subject! You are beautiful BTW and I wish you continuing success! I will have surgery in Sept and your revelations were very informative!

I actually teared up a bit when you were talking about how emotional you felt when the scales didn't move. I'm still pre-up because my surgery which was meant to be next week had to be moved. I'm really looking forward to getting this done. I'm now 117kg, 5ft9.5 and beginning to feel pain when I get up and walk. You've got this girl. I'm rooting for you and subscribing.

I love your vulnerability.. you got this love ! U gained a new subscriber ! And I pray u have all the success, physically and emotionally.

Your edit inserts were hilarious...and I appreciate you keeping it real and honest. Just starting the process myself and knowing what to expect helps. Thanks for taking the time to give your perspective.

The emotional dependency is real. I’m trying to mentally prepare myself for how my eating habits will change. I didn’t know about the sitting up and sleeping 😳 thank you for sharing your experience. 💖 I’m going to save your video I’m sure I’m going to need to hear what you said again after my surgery 🙂

I had rny March 11 and just found your channel. I so appreciate your honesty - thank you! You are an amazing speaker! So glad you broke through the plateau. Off to watch your other videos!

I LOVE your authenticity. I always seem to laugh out loud. Today I have my online webinar to get started with the process so I am loving that you are in your beginning stages. Looking forward to following your journey.

Even if someone would have TOLD you , you still needed to go through whatever it is to understand

Girl your story has been the realest one to me wow you just made me rethink everything in the best way possible I hope your doing okay and I’m so grateful for you sharing we appreciate you ❤️

Thank you for being so open! Keep walking, sis! You have US walking behind you!

I am in the pre op stage. Hoping to have surgery late July. I have watched a lot of videos and none have touched me like this one. You keep is so raw and real. Thank you so so much for opening your life and journey to us.

Thanks for sharing. I’m glad it was a short stall. Remember this is a marathon, not a race. I can’t wait to see you at 6 months post op. I have my first surgeon visit next month. I scared and excited to get started.

I have not had the surgery but therapy is an AMAZING tool at any point. I pray all will be well with you and now that there is telemedicine you have access to so much!!! Blessings Doll!!

You’re beautiful. This was beyond real, honest, and helpful. I can’t thank you enough. My surgery date is 12/20 and because of you and your honesty I can prepare for these things I would of never known about!

This is going to sound a bit weird but you are so pretty it’s breathtaking !

Everything you said in this video was something I needed to hear. Thank you for taking the time out of your life to create this.

Hey Kelsi, for some reason, this video popped up on my youtube feed today. I watched it, and I felt that pain when you got on the scale and it didn't move for you. I checked out your most recent videos, and I'm excited that things appear to be working for you. Keep up the hard work and stick with it. Your success is someone else's motivation!!

I am so glad I found you. I spent most of the morning looking at your videos. This one almost made me cry. You make so much since. I have watch a lot of VSG videos which I liked but yours have been the most informative. You remind me of myself so I relate you the most. Keep up the amazing job.

I'm starting my journey into getting approved for VSG surgery. After several years of back and forth. Your honesty is greatly appreciated and I can't wait to see the rest of the videos you've created around this!!

I am sorry you are struggling. I hope you remain strong. There is a whole community of support.

One of my favorite things is hearing funny sentences I know have never been uttered before. "I was being throat-kicked by Satan." I love it. 😄

This is the first one of your videos that I have watched. I am at the very beginning of my journey into weight loss surgery. I appreciated your honesty and vulnerability.

your eyebrows are amazing!

Thank you for your transparency! Your journey is inspiring.

Awww honey! Bless you! I know how you feel about the scale not moving! I’m praying fir us both !! This was a great video

Sending lots of love, you were raw and totally transparent in sharing your journey. I appreciate the honest emotion and problems that you have observed in this VSG path. I look forward to starting my own weight loss journey too!

Thank you so much for sharing your story!!! I love your demeanor and honesty. You are beautiful! I love your nails and lipgloss. You are inspiring. I’m thinking about surgery as well but I’m of two minds because I need to be completely on board mentally. Trying to get there through videos.

I really needed to see this today. Last week was my week. Miserable, emotional, and plain fed up with my lack of progress. Thanks for sharing love!

You are doing so good! Be proud of the progress 25 lbs down in a month is amazing! Keep going, don't let the stalls break you. I fill like the stalls are like infants but the opposite effects they have growth spurts and we have stalls because our bodies are adjusting to so much change. Be blessed!

I am so thankful for finding your channel🙏🏽I’ve watched my mom go through having the surgery so I decided to do the same because I also feel like my weight is restricting me from living my life to the fullest. My surgery will be sometime this summer and I just turned 21 and I also felt like I will be missing out on doing normal things that my friends might get to do; but watching your video just made me realize that i need to change my mentality/thinking and remember that I’m doing this for ME and for a better quality of life. Good luck as you continue your journey and God Bless🙌🏾❣️

I’m so glad I found your channel I am doing the two week pre-bariatric surgery for the sleeve diet and to find anybody who tells you and explains things as well as you is so hard I was having the worst time so I’m glad I found it it gives me renewed strength

Kelsi, you’re beautiful and I truly appreciate hearing your story and experiences. I will be having my surgery in a month and I am truly grateful for your insights. ❤️

Thank you for allowing yourself to be vulnerable with us. I truly needed this message. God bless you & your family

Oh I’m so glad I found your channel, I’m currently in the process of getting my date set. And this has been incredibly informative. Thank you 😊

I really appreciate this video! I had vsg surgery and I felt many of these same things you have and it is so nice to hear someone else had some of the same struggles that I had.

Thank you for sharing your story and some very important tips. I am at a crossroads of deciding if VSG surgery is the right choice for me. Your video is so helpful. You're a gorgeous woman btw, inside and out! Take care! 💕

There’s so many people sharing there journey but I didn’t hear anyone that had similar issues that I was feeling Until I found you. As for me you are a big part of my journey since I found you, I feel So much better spiritually and emotionally. Thank you for being so real and not only saying the beauty of the vsg journey but sitting there and telling us how hard it all is. I will work so much harder thanks to you

Thank you so much for being so transparent, I love your videos you are so real and so cute. 💜

I’m on week 6 right now, and all that you said happened to me, and I’m still on a weight loss stall! Thank you for sharing your story 💞 God bless

Im having surgery in November & I’ve been researching & watching so many videos & I’m so so very thankful I came across this video thank you so much girly 🙏🏽💞

Thank you so much for this video. I am in the early stages of researching VSG surgery. I have gotten more information in these 26 minutes than in the past 20 videos I have watched. I have a better game plan to move forward from here.

It's sad your Doctor didn't prepare you for this. I've just started researching, since I'm at the beginning of this process. A lot of this info are things I've already read I need to deal with first. Thank goodness for RU-vid, y'all help a lot My doctor also suggested seeing a therapist to deal with a lot of food addiction issues before I potentially have the surgery. I feel for you, these are conversations your doctor definitely should have had before your procedure. That being said, I'm really glad you're figuring it all out now, It what's a disservice to you to leave you feeling so stranded with lack of information. You are gorgeous woman, and I hope you achieve everything your heart desires.

Thank you for sharing. I'm in the final pre-op stages and this honest info definitely a help as I move closer to the big day!

Kelsi I am soo happy I found your video. It has been 5 days since I had vsg surgery. It’s sooo hard because I crave soo much. I have to focus myself to eat however i hate the smell of food. You are right about your breath has a smell. I am taking he’d to what you have done about that. I was 301 now I am 291 . I’m excited . Keep up the awesome work girl good luck to you on your weight loss journey. 👏🏾

Loved the video! I am just starting all my pre-op requirements for surgery. Hoping for a June date! I love how open and honest you are 💛

Thank you sis! this was the realest video I watched today. I have surgery in 2 weeks and you put me on to so much info that others missed.

Bless you sweetheart! Just keep fighting and don’t continue to be so hard on yourself.

This was very informative and funny! I love the way you added in the clips of stuff. I love how honest you are. Keep it up.

I’m so glad I found you! I love your personality and your logic.. I started the WL process in 2016 I have been approved for surgery twice and backed out … even tried the non surgical wld .. rescheduled to see wls Monday I’m going to try again.

Girl, I felt this video. Thank you for being real. I am considering this and hopefully I will get it within 2 months

this is so inspirational and I am so thankful you posted this!

Thanks for keeping it real! My surgery date is almost coming up so it’s great to hear the reality of it

You are so articulate! Thank you for your honesty! Bless you!

My gosh you have me cracking upppppp!!!! Love your videos and your doing wonderful!!!!

Thanks for being real. I heard some firsts here. Really appreciate your honesty!

oh girl i feel you you're so pretty i promise it will be OK stay encouraged its a life change you got this we got this

Thank you for being so open and honest. You are so beautiful insidecand out. I'm so glad I found your channel.

Sis, let me start by saying you are beautiful. Greetings from Detroit. I recently started my lifestyle change and I'm working towards VSG. I'm doing low carb and IF and have begun to move more everyday however have only reached a 10lb loss in 2 months 😔 I expected much more. Leaning on like minds (like yours) hopefully will help me through this journey So, thanks

Keep pushing, I definitely appreciate your transparency. And thanks for being so real!!

Girl!!!! I was watching this on my TV and had to switch to my laptop to type this comment. Thank you for your honesty. I could feel it through the screen, I know you wanted to shed a tear but you kept it P! I definitely can relate. I use food to cope with stress but as I move along in my weight loss process I will have to find a new way to channel my stress. I commend you for being transparent && Im gonna ask my doctor to confirm about the sleeping upward thing because that should be discussed earlier in the journey.

New subscriber here. Kelsi you have such a fantastic personality. Thank you so much for this content, it’s really helped me. You have a great way of putting things into perspective and you made me laugh too. I can’t wait to follow your journey. I had my surgery a few weeks ago. Love from Australia!

You’re awesome and so inspiring. Thank you for sharing sis. ❤️

Im 9 weeks out now.... 10000000% you are so real and im feeling EVERYTHING you have to say. Its a crazy journey ..... and i am just in the beginning. . . This helped me so much . Thank you

You’re so funny! Thank you for sharing your journey with us!

Omggg...I LOVE this video!!! You are so beautiful inside and out and I can’t wait to have you help me along. I’m soo nervous...my Sleeve surgery is exactly one week from today!!

Thank you for this video I just had VSG about three weeks ago and I just experienced well currently going through number 8 so thanks again I’m a new subbie and we are going through this journey together may god continue to bless you 🙏🏾❤️🌹

I am so grateful I found this video i am 5 weeks post up and everything you said i have experienced and wished someone had told me this before!

I totally feel you on the cravings topic. Those cravings are right in front of me everyday.

You have the most fun personality and I’m so happy I found your channel! These tips are great and hopefully I’ll be on the vsg losers bench soon myself!

I never really watch an entire video but I was really intuned to your story and it's very relatable I've experienced the same thing. I'm going into my 4th week post op. Good luck

I wondered where the next video had been! I kept checking every day. I can imagine it feels very hard for you because you probably think - what did I get this surgery for, if I'm not losing anything? This is good though, because it shows us that even though we get the surgery, we can still expect to stall right around the time you were expected to, and to not let it defeat us. Whether you lose every weigh-in or not, you are still very inspiring ❤

You are doing so well Kelsi. Yes I get it. There is definitely a psychological battle to losing weight and the struggles you go through to lose weight. Keep the faith. Oh my gosh 27 pounds down in a month wow thats a whole heck of a lot of weight to lose in a month. Good job. I'm glad you have your husband as a support system to speak those words of encouragement to you. See you next week!!! Whoop whoop!! ✌🙌🙌👏👏👏

Thank you so much for sharing this with us! When you teared up so did I. Hugs ❤️

Thank you for your honesty and vulnerability. I appreciate the insight as I prepare for DS surgery 8/30. Congratulations on your success!!!

this was SO enlightening, thank you for this

Excellent video! Thank you, the end made me cry smh We go through so much!

First of all, this video quality on the phone. It’s giving what it’s supposed to give. Thank you for an all around, informative, and non-chaotic video!! ❤️

Thank you for sharing your journey! I promise it helps people like me!❤️❤️❤️

It’s very hard for me to sit through videos, but I enjoyed watching you! Thank you for making this video. Very informational and you made it entertaining 💝

If only this was brain surgery. Unfortunately, it’s just stomach surgery. The emotional work is the important part of how we show up for ourselves.

I am six week pre-op and this video was so helpful! Thank you so much!

Thank you for your transparency queen!

Thanks for the video. I am considering a surgery. I'm glad you dropped this information on me.

You go girl! You got this.

Thank you so much for this video. I know a lot of people will have similar struggles. I think everyone who decides to do this surgery should truly research for months the ins and outs of what to expect. It’s also a good idea to speak directly with patients who are months post op to see how life has changed. I also think finding a therapist is very important to having a successful recovery. Food addiction doesn’t vanish with the surgery. The surgery is a tool only, not a magic wand. You’ve got to get clear on why you binge and the feelings attached to it. You’ve got to seriously find healthy ways to cope. I pray everyone has a strong support system and a safe recovery ❤

Congratulations! I can't find another video newer than this one I don't know why to see your progress and how you been feeling

I’m having my surgery in a few months. Thank you so much for this video 💕🥰 it’s very helpful and I definitely will start preparing myself 😅 also you are very beautiful queen 👸🏽 so glad you did it. Good luck on your journey 🙏🏾❤️

Thank you for sharing and I can only imagine how you felt. My prayers to you on this journey , but you will be fine and succeed in this journey…..

I feel your pain and defeated feelings. I am seven months out. I tell myself I should be happy because I have gone down 83 lbs but I have been bouncing between down five pounds that put me in onederland and the the next three weeks I gained and lost five pounds. It’s very defeating and stressful and makes you feel like you are failing. So the mental struggles are soo real. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you so much for this video because there are many things you mentioned that I’ve never heard anyone mention, even after all the videos I’ve seen. I need as much information as possible in order to make a well informed decision on whether or not to get the surgery.

Thank you for this video I'm looking forward to my new change and listen to this is very helpful for me and I shared with my husband so that he can also kind of get an idea of this journey I will be going through. Thank you love 💖

I came to this video looking for facts and tips. Im leaving this video sure about my surgery and INSPIRED. thank you Kelsi!

I just began my program on the road to surgery. This video is very helpful so I can start preparing my mind!

Thank you for this. The struggle is real!

Real talk!!! Love it!