GASTRIC BYPASS SURGERY | one week update 

Canada has so much better healthcare than the US. I spent 23 days in the ICU after a brain aneurysm rupture in my right frontal lobe. That and 2 brain surgeries totaled over $7.2M. The nurses over drugged me and tried to put me in a MRI twice (would have killed me as I have a metal clip in the middle of my brain). The bed I was in (barely a cot) totalled $997k for those 23 days. Ugh. We need to fix our healthcare system here. Sorry for the rant. Thank you for sharing your story! You are an inspiration 💛

The phrase, "calm down" is the worst thing to say to someone when you actually want them to calm down, IMO. Makes me instantly pissed off, which just adds to the problem. When someone tells me to calm down, I start thinking about how punchable their face looks. Your family is so sweet. 💗 I'm so glad you have the surgery behind you, and can't wait to see what great things life has in store for you!! 💗💐💗💐💗

Your kids won't remember what size you were, what you were wearing or how your makeup looked. What they will remember is what you did together and how much fun it was. Keep doing what you are doing, sounds like even better things are coming!

I am 3 days out from surgery and just NEED to say thank you 🙏🏼. Girrrrlllll I relate to every single thing you’ve touched on!! This vid has bought me so much comfort. Massive inspiration and I am slowly getting through your journey and see you have fully got your groove back sis! Much love and thanks for keeping this shit real as it needs to be x♥️

Thank you so much for being honest! I’m looking into bariatric surgery not only because of being overweight but I have a muscle disease that prevents me from doing very much physical activity. Your honest videos have helped so much!

They gave you children Tylenol because you can no longer take any kind of NSAID’s again. You’ve reaffirmed my decision to have the surgery too. I was dealing with mixed emotions from everyone offering an opinion even when not asked.😒 But listening to you has brought me back to why I need this to happen. So thank you Kari. You are an amazing inspiration to me❤️

Thank you for making this video. I'm 3 days post op and everything you've mentioned I have felt. The "buyors remorse" sitting here thinking to myself HOLY CRAP what have I done to myself. I want to turn back time and jump off the surgery table. I'm trying to stay positive and remind myself it's not always going to be this hard. Everyday is going to get easier. I need to be proud of myself and stay strong. Thank you again for posting your journey. Without wonderful people like yourself I wouldn't get through this. ❤

Watching this 10 months later from the states. I'm gearing up for my surgical consultation appointment next month. You don't even know how much your videos are helping me prepare already! Thank you. ❤️

The way you talk about things, even hard things, are motivating. Doesn’t seem like whining. The way you speak just breathes positivity. Been watching all your vsg videos as I prepare for mine! Also just ordered some more makeup from watching this 😂

i was so excited to see that shane dawson sent you flowers! :) you deserve it, you are indeed an inspiration. you have such a wholesome and grounded outlook. wishing you all the best on your weight loss and recovery journey. i enjoyed the video and can't wait to see more updates 💕

Rewatching all these videos in preparement for my surgery in 3 weeks!! I wish Shane would send me some of those flowers, too!! Haha

Many thanks for your open honesty. It lets me know what I'm in for. I like the fact that you don't sugar coat. Totally inspiring

Thank you....you have reminded me of all the reasons why I started my own weight loss journey... how I felt and why it was so important to me.. I didn't want to be on the sidelines of my own life... I lost 80 pounds but have been struggling for the past 2 months and gained back 10 ... this video, what you had to say gave me back my motivation as it reminded me of where I was and where I wanted to be.... so thank you

I've watched most of your most current weight loss videos, but for some reason I just got to this one. I am 5 days post-op myself, and having so many of the same thoughts and experiences as you. Knowing where you are now, 3 years later, makes me so much more excited for my own journey.

Hello Kara, I've now watched a few of your videos and I love your energy. I am now 6 days post op from my bypass surgery and am struggling a bit with certain things but watching you has helped some. I will continue to watch your videos and can't wait. Thank you.

Hi Kara! I had one IV put into my hand and it was awful my hand swelled up and was black&blue, my horrible thing EVER! I’m so happy for you and, so glad everything turned out well. Shane is such a nice person - those flowers are so beautiful!

You are looking good! You do look happier, for sure! I am loving how your eye look is coming out. I think I'm gonna try it today, I'm talking about the red pinks, even though pinks to me are spring and summer , the look definitely has fall vibes :) OMG that is sooo cool!! You so deserve it to get flowers from Shane. I'm happy for you! Looking forward to seeing your journey! I may have already mentioned this in previous comments but statistically people who have long term success after surgery are those who participate in support groups. You go GIRL!!!!

So glad you are back! You were missed. Been thinking of you and hoping things were moving along steady and smooth. Glad you posted! 😘

Hey luv, just happy you’re doing great !!! Your face already shows some weight loss !! Awesome!! There will be great then not so great days but it’s all part of your journey so keep on overcoming each hurdle. Just remember you’re awesome, brave and strong for doing this !! Barry.... proud of you and the kids taking care of our girl!! You’re a wonderful husband and dad!! Have a wonderful week!! Blessings to you all!!

Your videos have been so helpful and inspirational to me. I'm getting this done in October and I'm so excited and seeing your videos at different checkpoints of your journey have been so invaluably helpful. Thank you for making these. Congrats on all of your progress as well!!! You look beautiful at every stage but you look happier the farther along you get. Lots of love to you.

My first appt with the journey is May 23, 2023. I weigh 233 and im 5ft 6inches 59 years old. My job is on my feet and physical. I hurt all the time and have sleep apnea Im nervous the first video of yours I’ve watched is what are the negatives and this is my second video. I extremely tired all the time. My kids are 17 and 23 I want to be around for them Im glad I found you. I feel alone in this Im hoping to find a group I only have instagram and RU-vid. I live in Southern California/ Orange County. I don’t ppl about my choice because I hear negative responses so im keeping this to myself. I’ll watch more of your videos so hopefully I can calm down regarding this

THANK YOU!! I needed this video/pep talk. I just had my last presurgery visit with the dietician today and with every step completed the more scared I become. Thank you for being honest about the ups and downs and also congrats on being so strong with your process and i wish you nothing but the best with the future!

Binge watching all your rny videos! Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I love how articulate you are. I’ve been approved for gastric bypass surgery on April 6 and am still waiting for my hospital to resume surgeries.

I'm so happy you're doing well and everything went smoothly! I can't wait to continue to see your progression. Even though we are on different journey's, you inspire me!

Glad the surgery was painless ( minus the nurse incident 😬). And that's so awesome of Shane to send you those flowers!! I teared up at that part lol

So glad to see you happy and looking and (most importantly) feeling so transformed!

i just had my surgery on the 12th of this month and i'm currently in that stage of "what the heck did I do to myself" I almost feel as if I made a big mistake, but at the same time I know I made the best decision for my health, i'm 19 btw and I got my surgery at humber river hospital. But I really needed to see this because it gave me the hope to keep pushing to be able to enjoy my life and not look back with regret.

Kara, you're a superstar! I love listening to you, & watching you apply makeup. I'm excited for your transformation! You're beautiful!

How amazing 💖. Wonderful!! Your support system is on point! I am thrilled for you! Thanks for the update!!

The first day I was in and out of sleep all day and my husband was visiting me. It was about 10 mins until my next obvs visit from the nurse so we agreed to take a nap because I was so sleepy and he was really tired too. 3 obvs visits later he was still asleep snoring his head off. Apparently the reclner was super comfy. Even though he was asleep it was really comforting just having him there.

I'm having Bypass surgery this year on october 20. I was really scared until I watched your videos. Thank you so much for sharing your story. I feel so much better about having the Bypass.

You’re adorable! Thank you for the videos. My sx is coming up and your videos have really been a great source of info and fun and real to watch. Also, your makeup looks great!

Thankyou for reassuring me before my surgery ❤

Omg so nice of Shane to send you flowers 😭😭😭

I work for a Bariatric surgeon ☺️ in the States. So glad you were approved and had a successful surgery. Best of luck to you!

Im in the process of watchin all of your GB videos and I'm SO GRATEFUL for a realistic approach to the emotions and realities! I'll be getting my roux ny on the 6th of April 2021! Highly debating doing a video log of my own experiences of this because your inspirational videos!

I'm glad you're doing so well! You've made such a transformation already! I'm so happy for you ❤

Just found your channel. I’m just starting the process - I’ve taken a seminar but haven’t had my initial appointment with the surgeon yet! Excited but a little nervous….weight has been a constant issue for me. Skinny would be nice, but healthy for my son is the goal! Thanks for the humor and allowing us to watch your journey!

LOVE YOU & your great vids! Hugs from Dallas Texas and I am 3 wks pre op! Your vids are a real help, thank you for sharing with us! Xoxo

Blessings and a quick recovery! You look great and I'm so happy it all went smoothly; wishing all the best along with the best of health, and that soon-to-come all new wardrobe. Can we just say, "SHOPPING SPREE!?" BTW, I can't stand the massive egos of "health professionals," they DON'T listen to the patient because "I know better what your symptoms are, and your problem really is anxiety, GERD, allergies, ...." blah, blah, blah. Yes, you are lucky to have the healthcare you have, as I can't afford my U.S. based worthless insurance that pays for NOTHING, and have now gone through a REAL year of suffering, with unresolved symptoms, paying out of my savings account for worthless "doctor's" visits. They won't touch you, have zero empathy, but take all your money. How many times do you have to say that the problem is deeper than superficial, and you can't diagnose me by telling me to say AHHH? My sister in law was almost killed by the heartless neglect of our greedy system. Let's just say that she was walking around with a potentially deadly abdominal condition, for which her clinic kept dismissing symptoms and throwing antibiotics at. When she finally got to see a "specialist," he nearly dismissed her too, but got curious enough to do a scan. When he saw the truth in front of him, he was shocked and scheduled emergency surgery. Per his instructions, she was in ICU for a week. That's how serious it was, and everyone dismissed her as she suffered in constant pain, with her literal life in danger. Sorry this turned into a rant, but I truly need a caring, concerned professional to give me the proper examination, as well as most likely, imaging test(s). I can only imagine how many people are killed yearly in our country by narcissistic, may I say "sociopathic," greedy medical professionals due to negligence, etc. Just don't want to be another statistic. You know?

I completely get your iv story. I have had nurses blow veins. Thanks for sharing your story. I have my last cardiology appointment next week. All other preop appointments are done.

Thank you for making this video. I'm in the pre-Optifast stage, just waiting a few more days to send in the CPAP report for 2 whole weeks. I too hate the machine and stopped using it not knowing that I would have to prove that I was actually using it. 🙄 I'm really dreading the 3 weeks of that meal replacement and unfortunately, you really didn't help in that area. lol No worries, there are worse things in life and I'll soldier along. It was really encouraging to hear that your apnea was a no issue so soon after about 30 pounds of weight loss, and I'm REALLY looking forward to that. I'm also in Ontario, 2 hours out of Ottawa. FYI, loving the cranberry eye. 💖💖

I am very happy your surgery went well, you look great and happy. 🥰

Thank you so much for sharing your journey. I’m so very happy for you. You are such a strong woman. Sending love.

You look beautiful!!!! So,so happy you are doing to well!

Omg your IV story was just like my emergency c with my son. I hate IVs too. Thank you for sharing your storey. My op is booked for March 2022. It's great to have an idea of what to expect. Your a brave and beautiful woman. Thank you

Great video thanks for the information on your post op , I’m due for surgery dec 27 th I’m looking forward to it

My insurance is pending for surgery can’t wait to go through this journey and have time to Netflix Iv been working since I was 16😅 and haven’t had time off since I had my daughter 18 years ago for a extended time…can’t wait

Occasional f-bomb 😂😂😂 Glad to see u back. I’m glad I discovered ur channel 🙏🏼

Yes girl I had one of those NEW hospital beds too. They are everything, 4 days post op and lost in the sauce

Very beautiful !! Your hair is gorgeous too

You are such an inspiration!

You are looking great! I’m also the everyone-go-away...wait...now what type lol. I think a lot of Mom’s are 😆 So glad you are feeling more confident. You are a rockstar!

Hey! I live in Ontario too and just had my bypass on Aug 29 :) Looking forward to watching your journey!

haha! " Alright, Sweet dreams". OMG IM SO SCAREDDDD my surgery is in 2 weeks. All I keep thinking about is that moment I am going to have before surgery. I'm watching all your videos. lol

Thank you so so much for sharing your journey through this. I really appreciate it

Welcome back!

thank you for this, i plan on getting the sleeve or bypass in a couple of months i cant seem to decide, just afraid, ill be getting a revision from the lap band,,

New TV show I think you'd enjoy: Good Omens 💛

"They did not suppositise me this time..thank u for that" 🤣🤣🤣

Getting my gastric bipass in October. You had to take 2 weeks off of work? Wondering what you do for work. Wondering if 2 weeks is the normal time off? I work at a grocery store. Watching all your videos is getting me super excited ❤

That’s so amazing and sweet that Shane sent you flowers!! I still love him (please don’t come for me). I’m going to hopefully have the procedure in October and watching your videos to get ready! Thank you for being transparent!! I love your videos!

I could not be happier that I found this video and just subscribed to your channel. We have such parallel lives. Seriously, other than Canada vs US its oddly similar. Down to being set up for WLS or getting pregnant with #2, then coming back to it after sweet #2. Scheduled for this December. Thanks for being so real!! Xoxo

Kara love you💗I’m old Lady getting revision from Lapband to the Gastric bypass scared to death scared to death keep hearing all these weird stories about blockages in I hate to be nauseous but I’m 280 pounds and I’m sick of it lost 86 pounds altogether so you say I still have a long way to go you are so smart I love the way you speak the way you look and you’re so kind I’m about myself and I’m really scared and I need your help thanks Kara

Amazing! Thank you for sharing your story ❤️

Hello! I just found your channel recently, and am working my way through your videos in order. Are you able to speak about the process prior to your surgery and prior to your liquid fast? I have been referred to a bariatric clinic (in Canada) and am awaiting more news/appointments. I am wondering what happens before they decide whether you are a good candidate or not. I have filled out the multi-page questionnaire and I know that there are appointments with the surgeon, dietician, psychologist etc. possibly in the future?? When, I have no idea. What was THAT preliminary process like? We’re you worried that they would NOT accept you? I’m very interested in your journey and commend you for being so open and honest about what you have been through. What was the length of time from referral to surgery? I realize post (or during) Covid the process will most likely be very different, but if I could get a better idea of what lies ahead (pre-determination), I would appreciate it. I heard there may be a virtual group session?? 🤷‍♀️ I got the book “weight loss surgery for dummies”, and recommend it HIGHLY for anyone at the same stage that I am in! It answered a lot of my questions… yet some specific (Canada based) questions are still lingering. I apologize if I have missed some of these answers 😊 congratulations on your journey, and thanks again for sharing this with us all!

Omg nothing worse than a bruise on your hand 🤩❤️😩

Your sooo funny...love your story Thanks for sharing ❣

I’m having surgery next month, very informative thank you! If you don’t mind which hospital did you have your surgery? I’m in Ontario as well.

OMG had literally the same experience with IV's and c-sections as you. I'm hoping they do it right in two weeks!

I'm here watching your videos while preparing for my surgery. I'm entering day 3 of optifast and its hell. I am so scared and praying that i make it through okay. Your experience is inspiring thank you so much for sharing, it is helping me. I'm in Ontario too, may i ask which clinic you got your surgery through?

omg i wish i wasnt hingry..5 days out

Omgee Kara I would of gotten another nurse! You are just like me😂😂😂

You look fantastic

Thank you for this

Just had surgery 3 weeks ago in washington state, $112,000, Wish we had universal healthcare.

Hello dear. I’m an expat living alone in turkey and I just had the bypass five days ago. I’m not seeing any weight loss and I’m freaking out. Did you lose any yet? All these videos are saying you’re supposed to start dropping it ASAP? Please reply, I am so alone here I don’t speak the language, I am in much pain and have no energy to walk, I drink protein shakes and water only. @karac

...hahhaa you so funny, I feel like I'll be just like you, lol! Monday here I go!!

When the nurses tried to shut the back of my gown so I wouldn't moon my mom and husband, I was tired enough and had a idgaf attitude that my response was "One already sees it, and the other made it. I don't care."

I'm 350 and I don't plan to let anyone cut my stomach out.

sounds like eontario i was at Micheal Garron

Hi! Im going to do my bypass in May, i have a question. Its kinda weird but Did you plan in case of your death due to surgery complications? Did you plan to liquidate all your assets?

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are you in canada seem very similar..diet plan.. hospital bed was same lol?

If you don’t mind me asking.. did you get the Sleeve?

Watching you apply your make up reminds me why I don’t wear or even own make it. It looks so complicated and totally beyond anything I could ever do! I’m just not a girlie girl that way :/

Some nurses. I swear.