Eeeeee...we have a surgery date! October 28th. I'm nervous and excited. I have saved all your videos to watch them, again. Thank you for your honesty, encouragement, and guidance, Chelsea.
12/19/22. I am forced into having R N Y surgery. I had weight loss surgery in the 80s which was botched! My stomach eventually ruptured and now at 71 it no longer functions properly. I do need to loose weight. About 100 lbs. but they say I am at the do or die stage of this mess. I am in so much pain now that a redo / repair is my only option. I was at this same point two years ago and then Covid! I love your videos and am looking at your coaching pkgs! Thank you !
I’m 3 months post op and doing great. I’m 65 pounds down, have 35 more to go. At this point, although I’m still in weight loss mode, I’m now looking ahead to the future and how to maintain weight loss long term/forever. You’re 3 years out. Can you do a video from the perspective of someone years out and what you do to maintain a sustainable weight loss?
Absolutely love you candid honesty 😅 . Four years out and struggling with old habits creeping back in. Scale going up. Never can you have to much support. Thank you so much.
I so loving your videos I am in beginner stages with all of the appointments for insurance.. No surgery date scheduled yet but thank you all of your videos have such valuable content
I am so happy I found you on here. I am literally at the beginning of this process. I had my consultation last week for the gastric sleeve, I have all my tests scheduled for December 21st, earliest date they had available for the all-in-one LOL. I have been thinking about surgery for years, and have been on Weight Watchers on and off for about 11 years. I would lose the weight and eventually gain it all right back plus some. At the end of the day, I believe this is the best option for me and I do not take it lightly. I know there's going to be extreme changes to my lifestyle and that's exactly what I need. Thank you so much for sharing with us your journey. I know every experience is different for each of us, but having people like you on here shows us the pros and cons and to expect and it is extremely helpful. You are doing amazing.
Lori, thank you so much! My goal is to be honest but hopefully helpful. I’m so glad you’re here! Keep me posted on your steps ok? Be patient (I know the limited dates can be frustrating); it’s all a part of this life changing process!
Thank you so much...They actually were able to change my date to November 21st... ever been so excited to have testing done LOL. You truly are an inspiration
After a lot of thought and an encouraging doctor, I am on my way for VSG surgery. Your videos have really helped me understand what to expect both pre and post op. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences.
Hi Chalsea. Would you be able to do a video about cooking for your family post-op? What is our like to prepare food that you're not going to eat? Do you still enjoy cooking for your family? Do you still taste the food as you cook it if it's for them and not you? Thanks so much!
@@BariTaleCoaching delighted to hear you still eat what you cook for them. I would love to know if the surgery affected your love of cooking temporarily or did it remain for you post-surgery. Thanks for reply!!
I am just 3 weeks out from surgery - have lost 15 lbs and I'm already like "did they even do anything in there!?" I do have restriction but I feel both hungry and full still, do not have major sugar restrictions, I do pretty good with my water. I'm worried that as I go further my tool is going to stop working. I haven't lost any weight in 5 days and have even gained a pound back. so all around just scared right now.
Thank you for this video. I have some topics for you. How to deal with depression as a result of the big change. Cravings during your mensrruation. Not being able to eat, no hunger. Extreem hair loss. Much love from the Netherlands👋🏾
I’m so excited so my surgery is coming so soon. It is Oct. 11. I would love to have you as a post op coach. I have lost 29 lbs. I’m supposed to loose 35 lbs for my day of surgery. Almost there!
@@angelwelch72 I’m feeling good. Day 3 of the liquid diet was rough. I seem to be over the worst of it now. Fingers crossed because I have one more week.
Today I met with Bariatrics for the sleeve, and scheduled the variety of pre-op appointments over the next couple of months. All I cared about is it’s getting me one step closer to my needed back fusion surgery. But now thanks to several of your excellent videos I am getting excited and prepared for this surgery!!!! Also, never feel you are one bit alone in your matters if the heart and of mindset that you’ve been so eloquent in sharing. You are a superior resource and very relatable! (and quite a snappy dresser too;-)
I'm so glad! My sister went through with surgery for a future knee replacement and is LOVING her post-op results. Thank you for all of your kind words, Dixie!
I would be interested to know what kind of workouts you are doing - specifically weight training :) PS - your videos were instrumental in my choice to have VSG surgery, thank you for you candor and humour!
@@BariTaleCoaching it went really well! Not nearly as difficult recovery as I thought it would be. 🥰 struggling to get all the fluids and protein in for my goals but working on it!
Hello I recently discovered your videos. Thank you for posting them. My husband and I are going to have gastric sleeve surgery around August. Did you post a video on what you ate or worked for you during the phases liquid, soft etc foods ? What worked? What you could not tolerate? We would appreciate suggestions ? Thanks again for your videos they are very helpful. You have such a positive personality.
Hi! I love that you’re doing this together. I had to follow pretty strict guidelines (my guess is that you will, too!). Post-op, I didn’t like Jello (but I never have) or any of the sweet flavors of protein shakes. I strained soup to have more flavor than just broth!
Thats hilarious I am not a jello fan either. Pudding yes, jello no. Lol thanks for writing me back . We are very excited to do it and feel better. Thanks for your videos you have a beautiful family and you look Fantastic.
The Uba products are great! I am pre-op but these will be great to use to get acclimated to new way of eating from smaller portions to smaller bites. Thank you as always for your candid approach to this new lifestyle. I am super excited to get to the point where I am scheduling surgery and creating a new life for myself. I am definitely considering your post op support group when I get there and hope you keep doing this for a long time!
Honestly. Did you ever have a moment of regret getting vsg? Did you ever find yourself saying “what have I done to myself?”. I’ve heard a lot of people go through that in the beginning. To be honest I’m afraid to feel that way but am really interested in vsg. Love your videos btw. Thanks!
Within the first 6 hours, YES. I thought it would be easier to stay fat, with my bigger tummy. Then, I had my first week post op and got on the scale. Haven’t looked back! 🥰
My surgery will be early next year, most likely RNY. I HATE throwing up. Not that anyone LIKES doing it, but I truly almost have a phobia about it. Almost every video I watch about WLS, they say Im gong to be throwing up.... a lot. I dont know how Im going to handle that part other than being uber careful and overly cautious about eating PO.
Ok, so there are LOTS of people who have surgery and don’t throw up. I’m an easy puker (gross I know, but it’s true) and I don’t really mind it once it’s over? If you’re super careful with small bites and chewing thoroughly, you may never get sick!
What are the things on your vacations/ cruise that you’ve done that you wouldn’t have done before surgery? We’re you as much into “beauty “ and fashion/ clothes and name brands before surgery? (NO judgement- I don’t want it to sound that way). Also I’m very much interested in how you rent out your home. I’d love to vacation more 😊. Thanks Chels!!
Hey Rebecca! Ok, so I am WAY more comfy in a bathing suit (huge perk!) and am willing to try more things (water slides, adventures, etc.). I can also now walk SO much farther in Disney without pain and can hang for longer in the parks! I've always been into beauty & fashion, but I didn't participate in it as much, especially the fashion. I focused on accessories, not clothes, because they didn't fit me. I may do a whole separate video on my home rental just for info!
Are there days post op that you struggled more or broke down? I know about your trip after your surgery story. How did you cope with bad days? I’m still pre-op but I am within days of my surgery!
Hey Loren! My first few days post-op were hard (painful, regret hard). After that, I didn't struggle because I chose to look at this like an opportunity. Honestly, it was harder like a year and a half out because the weight loss slowed and I worried I "broke" it. To cope, I made a plan. We do this in the coaching program, too!
How long was it before you could drink from a straw? I struggle to take pills unless I drink from a straw. Also, have you ever needed to drink during a meal? I have swallowing difficulties due to a previous surgery and occasionally will start coughing/choking during meals. I usually drink some water to help this so I am worried how I will handle it after surgery.
It was several months before I added a straw back in, but I tend to drink more slowly with one. You can take SMALL sips (though likely not at first) before you start to feel full. When you get to reintroduce solids, cut them SUPER small and chew like 50 times per bite. It's tedious, but it'll eliminate choking!
Hey girl! I had the sleeve on Oct 5th. I am in the Stage 2 soft foods phase after the liquid. They never told me how many ounces to eat. I've been eating 1 scrambled egg and 2 table spoons of cottage cheese (twice a day) and 1 protein shake a day. Do you think I am eating too much??? Only once have I felt the oh I should not have had that last bite. Also I didn't realize how hungry I would still be!!!
Well I actually did start on more texture foods this week and I feel soooo much better. Full now too. I think your right i was not eating enough protein. Thank you so much for your videos and responding. I don't have anyone else to talk to about these things. Kinda like surgery and some post op papers and your on your own! At first I had thought this was a huge mistake but now I am loving this decision!!!
I’m 16 days post VSG… and I haven’t lost weight for over a week. Have, in fact, gained 1.2 pounds in the last 7 days. I have no idea how that’s possible since I haven’t eaten more than 1,000 calories since surgery, but I am discouraged to put it mildly.
I'm 5 weeks post op. The same thing happened to me. Try not to get discouraged. The weightloss will pick up again once you start eating real protein, not just protein shakes. I promise! Try to stay positive and focused on healing. Maybe even put the scale away for a week. Good luck!l
Audrey, are you eating enough to actually lose weight? Sometimes, if we overwork ourselves and the deficit is too high, your body will cling to the calories. Has there been any improvement this week?
@@BariTaleCoaching There has been improvement this week! I started to see the scale inch down about 4 pounds. Just frustrating to be hitting my water and protein goals and having both g happen! I’m hopeful it’s a bit before my next stall. I’m trying to count on it coming weather than being bummed when it arrives.
Food industry really needs to shovel more and more crap down peoples throat for a profit. Proportions of food are way too big. You dont even need bypass, if people just ate like that on their own for a few months it would work the same.
Hi Christopher, you must be new here! I agree that portions, especially in America, are definitely out of control, but usually weight is linked to some type of trauma or childhood experience rather than strict diets. It's rarely about the food actually! Everyone who has WLS has been on a MYRIAD of failed diets, so I can assure you this is not about eating habits exclusively. It would be a lot easier if it was!
@@BariTaleCoachingthank you for the gentle way you explained this to Christopher and others. I fully agree with you . May you be blessed for all you do to help the bariatric surgery community. 🌺
