Just found your channel. I cried a little on the first two videos because I completely understand how you felt when you said you felt such shame for being overweight. I rarely leave the house because I'm so ashamed of how I look and I'm not lazy, I've tried so hard to lose the weight and it just won't work. I'm a size 20/22 and about 265lbs, but I've only been plus size for 10 years, the rest of my 32 years of life I was always thin, I remember when I didn't worry about my body, or how others thought of me when I walk into a room, I also scan the room to see if I am the fattest in the room. I want to feel and see myself become happier the way I've seen you become happier just in these first three videos I've seen. You are truly an inspiration
@@BariTaleCoaching Thank you , I'm 19 days post op and currently 2 stone lighter. (28lbs) mentally it's the hardest thing I've ever experienced besides becoming a Mummy. You look absolutely sensational xx
Just found your vlog. We have similar journeys. I am a teacher too. My surgery is July 18th 2022. I am a size 18-20, 220. You are so beautiful. I love all your videos and I am watching each and every one.
Oh your so right about making yourself body positive for your daughter! I deeply regret not feeling more positive about my body for my girls, I’m extremely positive about their body image just not my own…. Which is pretty contradicting & my daughter told me earlier today it would be good if I got the surgery because then maybe I would go swimming with them😭 & shes 12!!!
Thank you so much for sharing your journey. I’ve been thinking about having bariatric surgery for about 2 years but I’m also terrified. Plus my family isn’t really supportive of the idea. Regardless, I’ve been considering it and was looking for more information on RU-vid and stumbled across your channel. I appreciate your honesty. The thoughts you would have, like scanning the room, that’s how I think now. Or not wanting to attend events because I’m afraid of how people will view me. Or not sitting down places because I’m afraid to break a chair. Or trying to explain to my kids why mommy can’t go down a slide with them. I hate it. I want to be healthy. Thank you so much for sharing. It’s nice to know I’m not the only one.
Glad I found your channel. I subscribed. I am thinking of it. Same starting weight as you. This ONE thing. I was an almost straight A student too. My confidence is growing. Thanks for all the tips and sharing you do.
I just came across this vlog. I have finally come to the decision to get surgery. What you are sharing sounds so much like me. Scanning the room to see who is the fattest…100%. For me, being mindful of where I sit so I don’t break a chair. Sad.
@@BariTaleCoaching I appreciate that you are sharing your journey, with as much openness as possible. It is like a drug addiction counselor who use to be an addict…nobody truly understands until they have lived both sides. I realize I am 2 years after you started, but I look forward to watching them from the start.
Thank you for sharing your journey ❤. I’m on the beginning the journey myself and your videos really bring a calmness to me. It’s scary and exciting to think about going forward with bariatric surgery. I’ve watched many vloggers talk about this experience, but I resonate with you so much more and I think you really talk about the stuff on everyone’s mind. You are fantastic at this and congratulations on your successes! BTW I used to live on the cape as well, it’s a special place.
@@BariTaleCoaching I lived in Plymouth down by the harbor in the early part of the 2000’s. Listening to you talk about Plymouth in another video was shocking, I couldn’t believe how much had changed. So trips to Sandwich, Hyannis and Yarmouth were a frequent trip.
When you talk about freeing your mind from your body and your weight, I totally get it. I can't think of a single time when I've journaled or set goals or dreamed of something without it being about my weight. I want to do things with my kids but don't because of my weight, and I'm sick of it holding me back. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I'm in the very beginning stages of getting started with my surgery journey, and it is so good to know what to expect.
@@jacquelinesposito9011 so you went for first visit and got scheduled for the surgery I thought it took several months to be able to get it .. like having to see nutritionists a couple months and diet first l??
@@amyburns5199 yes! All that is done so I completed all the requirements to proceed for the surgery. I called the first appointment because is the “ real” one that gave me the green light to schedule my surgery. 🤩
@@jacquelinesposito9011 oh ok I have Arkansas Medicaid my BMI is 40 and I'm borderline diabetic and borderline high blood pressure I hope they will cover it but I'm afraid they won't since I don't have diabetes or high blood press yet!?
Thank you for sharing so much, for saying and capturing into words what I’ve felt and am working through. I keep thinking I have so much else I want to focus on when I’m not the size I am right now. Really keeping me motivated and focused on my own journey. It’s absolutely inspiring to see your glow, and I’m so happy for you ♥️
Thank you SO much! It's been the biggest change since surgery! I have so much more brain space (and less anxiety) to think about and care about things in my life I love, rather than that negative energy!
I've watched ALL your videos & many others, I've spent months researching VSG & my mind is set on getting it. Currently saving up $ Hopefully within a few months! How do I hire you as a pre op & post op coach? Your authenticity & energy makes me feel so at ease, I would love for you to be my coach! Much ♥️ from MT!
Hi! Thanks so much for sharing. I'm getting ready to have my gastric sleeve next month. I'm excited but also very nervous. I'm terrified of the hair loss afterwards. I have a lot of hair but it's thin. I love my hair.
Keep a video diary for yourself. You will WANT to look back and see actual progress along the way! I would also give up any soda you drink now. I waited until literally the day before because I LOVE DIET COKE and then had headaches for two weeks while I was recovering!
Hi there! Love watching your videos and thank you so much for being so honest and realistic about your experience. I’m wondering if you have done the Disney dining for Bariatric patients video. I am interested to see it!
@@chelseacraig7309 thank you so much for being so open about your journey! I am really focusing on the quality of life I will have after. It’s going to be liberating and life changing. I am hoping to contact the weight loss center in January.
You look and sound amazing. Thank you for sharing your experience. I have a question if you don't mind. Or two.. Have you dealt with thinning hair/hair loss? How do you handle drinking in this past year? Were you a drinker prior? I ask because I work in the wine industry. I grow, make and sell wine. Tastings regularly and casual drinking 2 to 3 times a week. Mostly just wine not liquor or beer. So I'm very nervous about that potential lifestyle change.
Hey! Ok, let me see if I can answer your questions. The hair loss was a little scary, even though I did everything I was an am supposed to do (re: protein, supplements, vitamins). But your body is literally going through a shock, so like after babies, it just holds on to your hair and then you lose it. I have a few videos about why I am doing the Curly Girl journey right now (I have been for almost 7 months) and how it's improved the health and thickness of my hair again. Girl, I LOVE wine. Like love it. It's a part of my identity! Knowing that I was really focused on giving it up for the year helped me. I was nervous to reincorporate it because I was scared for the reaction of it in my new, smaller tummy. For the year, it's going to impact you for tastings unless they are really small. And some clinics have different requirements (less time). After a year, I started with 2-3 oz a time and then gradually increased. I still like a 4 oz or under pour and I drink slowly. I am a casual drinker, too, especially in the summer. I've also found that I prefer to drink in the late afternoons rather than evenings!
I'm a HUGE bubbles person, in fact my Girl Scout camp name is "Fizzy" so I know I will be excited when I can add carbonation back in after surgery. Just curious if you e tried "AHA" it's got just a little bit of fizz, and tastes similar to LaCroix.
my surgery is scheduled for may 5. i am so excited but nervous. i’m young, 19, and have been overweight since i was 8. i have been focused on my weight and body ever since. after trying over and over all throughout my teen years, i’m ready to make a real change before i have serious health issues and i don’t want to wait until i’m suffering to do it. i am the same height and weight as you were before surgery. do you have any tips for me?
