I had gastric bypass on Dec 16,2021. I'm down 160 pounds. The best decision I've ever made for myself! I'm so proud of you and am so happy to follow your journey!

My daughter is 28. She had gastric sleeve in April. She’s down over 75lbs now I believe. If you need someone to talk with about the experience etc she’d be happy to. Pls stay hydrated! It’s so important to keep everything moving thru your bowels. You look like you’re doing great!! Look forward to seeing your transformation and hearing about your journey. Good luck and God bless!

I didn't do surgery for personal (and financial, I'm in the US) reasons but I have lost 166 lbs. so far, I started at 462 lbs. BIG hugs, I'm so happy for you, my entire life has changed and it's a joy I want for everyone. I will say please please please look at the reasons why you ate, I hope they are giving you therapy, because the mental game has been about 80% of it for me. I've been following you for ages and you were a person I looked to for fashion when I was at my biggest and I still love you because you help me find all the cute things. SQUEE! I wish you all the very best!

Congrats! I had by bypass about 5 years ago and its been the best decision ever. Its like starting a whole new life!

Congratulations on your choice! I am 3 months post op from gastric sleeve and 43kgs down (almost 90 pounds) it’s the best thing I ever did. And my capacity to drink normally returned at about 2 months post op which has been brilliant. Finally have control of my eating and portions. It’s brilliant. All the best

Best of luck for a speedy recovery. All the best to you and wishing you success with your courageous journey. ❤

Hi, I’m getting gastric bypass in December. I’m so excited and terrified at the same time my friend has tried to talk me out of it and told me all theses horror stories that she has heard about. I’m glad I found your page ..

So glad the surgery went well, wishing you a speedy recovery xx

So glad surgery went well Trina, wishing you the speediest of recovery- keep that amazing positivity going! Your doing amazing! Xx

Good luck on your journey !! I was watching my 600lb life where the patients get gastric surgery, you get to follow the progress too. I wish you well and I hope you have a healthy recovery ❤

Hi Trina! I've watched many of your hauls in the past and never commented but I just want to say that I am very happy for you. You have such a healthy and positive attitude, I have no doubt your recovery will be extremely quick. Wishing you all the best and looking forward to seeing how your body and life changes. You are a sweetheart!

I’m so happy that your experience has been good so far and I’m wishing you the best. I think it’s awesome your sharing so people have an understanding. Get Well.

Sending love for a speedy recovery. Thanks for sharing your journey. ❤

I hope you have a great recovery. I am looking forward to seeing the transformation and your new health.

Hi Trina Louise Glad your op wasn't too painful, and everything seems to be going well. Now you got all the hard work ahead of you. Don't rush to do the vlogs Trina cause I think you will be feeling uncomfortable. Just look after yourself. Love Patricia ❤️

Hi Trina you look fantastic to so you have had surgery im so glad that its all over and you can now recover good luck with your journey xx

You are so brave to do this! I’m so glad it went so well! ❤️

Your doing fantastic Trina . Yes, be kind to your self. Do absolutely nothing only sit around and sleep when you want to. So looking forward to your vlogs. Take care and the best of Irish ☘️ love and luck to you xxx.

Congrats girl ❤ I did my research about the gastric sleeve and gastric bypass for many years now and I feel like I’m ready to get wls done ❤

So glad everything went well Trina, you have been so brave. Surgery of any kind is always daunting and a worrying time and you have breezed through it. It looks like your recovery has gone swimmimgly as well - so happy for you ❤

Yeah girl! Hope you are doing well! Sending lots of good vibes and healing! Can't wait to see what you do next :).

Well done on getting through the surgery. Take it easy for a while, be kind to yourself 💙

Congratulations. I’m so glad you didn’t get sick. The two surgeries (lower back) I got sick after I came out of anesthesia and it’s kind of scary because being sick is quite a strain and I was afraid I’d undo what the surgeon just fixed. My pain wasn’t bad either time. Probably because I was in so much pain before the surgery lol. Speedy recovery!!

Wishing you a speedy recovery.Youre so brave.xx

You are so cute. This is so exciting. I'm so proud of you and look forward to seeing your progress!

I had gastric bypass surgery 12 years ago! I documented my entire journey on my page 12 year ago. I love watching others journeys ❤️ congratulations on your new life 😍

I just had knee replacement revision surgery and it took me 6 weeks to get to your stage of recovery. Wishing you a speedy recovery and follow your doctors plan it's the only way to go

In the US surgery checkins begin at 5am. I’m so glad everything went well! You were already seeming like yourself once you got home. Cute jammies!!😍

Unrelated to the video content, but I just like sharing my nice thoughts about people when I have them and I am was just so distracted by your complexion in this video. It is flawless and I doubt you're wearing makeup. If it was 9am the day after I had surgery I would not look like that. You look beautiful. And also congrats on taking this big step. Good luck on your journey!

I am so happy you came thru the surgery with flying colors! Praying for your healing ❤ now excuse me while i find those jammies to buy a set for myself 😻

Glad it all went well. Hope pain levels remain manageable. Look forward to next update. Take care and don't overdo it x

So happy I’ve found someone in the uk of similar age! Due to have mine soon I hope and been looking into things and a lot of the brands etc are USA and needing uk knowledge too. Thank you I wish you every bit of success xx

Thanks for such a great video. So glad everything has gone well and sending lots of love xx

Hiya Trina, I just wanted to check how you are doing a few days post-op? I really hope that your recovery is swift and pain-free and I look forward to watching your progress as I have been thinking about having the same procedure for myself. Sending healing hugs your way ❤

Thank you for sharing your experience with this iv qualified this year for same surgery you’ve had due to health issues main one being severe obstruct sleep apnea I’m not close to surgery day yet however it’s so amazing to see someone going through this as iv had so many questions and worries but this has helped me seeing your experience thank you wish you well 😊

I am so proud of you for going for this! You are such an amazing inspiration to everyone...even us "Yankees" in the US! Keep up the good work! Love you!!

Congratulations on your surgery. You are brave, and I wish you all the best.

i had a gastric sleeve in july, i'm a similar age to you (27) and i was shocked at how seamless the transition has been! if you ever need anyone to talk to about the experience/advice im always happy! i joined a tonne of FB groups which help too. good luck, all of us as viewers are so proud of you!

You are so brave, really looking forward to this content and so proud of you! It’s not easy to make this decision and to strive for changes you’ve longed for. This is only the start and I cannot wait to see 💗 Look after yourself

I’m really considering surgery, I’m so glad I just saw you’ve done a video!

So happy for you. Speedy recovery.

Had mine back in 1992 by the surgeon that perfected it, Dr. Harvey S. Sugerman. Back then, it was a huge incision from the sternum to the belly button; and it really, really was painful. I can tell you that the first few weeks and months it is extremely important to follow the post surgery diet exactly. Loosing weight at first will be really easy; but you really need to study food, the nutritional values, and learn it because after a few years, is when the struggle really begins because it is easy to forget what not to eat; and that you can 'bypass' the bypass by eating small meals. Best of wishes to you in your journey, it's exciting because it's like a 'new you' and you can start fresh; but never let your guard down when it comes to nutrition. Start a food diary, it helps a lot!! ALSO, make sure you get your labs done every year; because your vitamins/mineral levels are incredibly important, especially Vitamin B12! And while you can't 'gulp' water, water is very important. So sipping is great. And when you've 'over done it', a glass of water can be one of your best friends to 'bring it up' faster instead of being in misery for hours before it comes up. :p

great to see your journey. I have bypass scheduled on 18.0ct, so LRD rn. But great to see your hospital vlog :)

So glad it all went well and you are doing great. Thank you for sharing xx

I am happy you are documeting/vlogging experience. Thank you hun

I Love thèse vlogs. Thank you for taking us on this adventure!

Hi hun, so glad your ok, just take each day at a time I listen to be body. I had half my bowel removed due to cancer and was in hospital for 5 days, took a long time to recover. Black liquorice is good for constipation better than fybogel etc. Take care. X x 😘😘😘

So pleased you are doing well 😌 at some point are you able to go through how you selected your surgeon, why you choose bypass over other options, price ect? X

You looked so much better after your surgery than I did after my hysterectomy. To he fair, I was very anaemic going into it. So I didn't look well before. I almost needed a blood tranfusion, and I did require an iron infusion after surgery. My surgery was not done laparoscopically, I actually had to have a vertical incision and staples. I have had laparoscopic surgery, and the recovery is easier, but still takes time. And it's easier to overdo it and regret it.

RNY Gastric Bypass .... Jan 21, 2003 (just realized, couple days = 20 yrs wow) I don't regret it for one second! I, too, had & was one of beginnings where they'd do laproscopic, think I had 7 incisions tho. (& in U.S.) How lucky you are to not have the 2 drains we used to get for a few weeks. Those suuuuuucked, esp. just feeling tethered down & then, having them taken out; ouch.. but the freeeeedom after, was amazing! Wishing you the best of success, health, HAPPINESS.

Glad to see everything went well!

Hey my lovely Trina. I’m pretty sure you won’t see this comment: but just wanted t to say how proud of you I am. I’m you! I have followed you from the start. I’m same weight!, same height, same body shape… it brings me to tears sometimes to acknowledge with you, the struggles we have with finding clothes to fit out body shape. I wish you so much strength and positivity for your journey. Please dm me if you have the time or energy hun. You have already inspired me and will Continue to do so. Sending much love and fativity hun xx

Hi, Good luck with your journey, I had gastric sleeve surgery in Feb, happy to link in and support where needed, also live in Yorkshire so would love to catch up x

Trina I had RNY in 2012. At last weight I was 190 from 400 LBs I have not had any skin removal. You have got this lady! At your age you have a wonderful life waiting for you. There are so many groups you can join to ask questions however, ask your doctors and team first. Please drink your water it is easy to dehydrate. You are at the point of step one, sip sip sip your water. Next is get your protein in. If not, you could lose your hair, your skin could not have the elasticity you need for some snap-back. You are beautiful inside to out. You Got This!!

Sending positive vibes your way! You'll do great with this journey God Bless!

I'm going to have my surgery in 2 months as long as I get my last authorization from cardio. So until then I'm not completely saying the date. But I'm sure cardio will be fine. I am in the US. We aren't allowed to use straws as it fills your stomach with air..so stopped that. I'm scared and excited about this. I'm praying for you 🙏

Good luck! I'm happy it was a breeze.

Have a good recovery

I wish you the best on healing ❤️

You look stunning and so fresh faced first thing on a morning.. hope all goes well 🙏 your so brave x

Best thing for gas - heat pad & walking! after the op I was totally out of it 😂 would have been surprised if you had filmed! I got knocked out before I went in the room as I was freaked out x will you come to the losers ball in Leeds next year? x

Thanks for sharing 😍❤️👍 quick recovery xxx

Coming from obesetobeast and leaving you a sub :) Looking forward to your journey! I am losing "naturally", 55 lbs down, still around 45 to go. Surgery seems like a really good kickstart and looking forward to see you bit by bit being able to do everything you want to. I promise it is such a fantastic feeling to rejoin the world!

I hope you’re doing well :) thank you for sharing your journey, I’m considering getting a sleeve next year and I keep going between yes & no I just don’t want to never to be able to enjoy food again I love going out for meals haha 😂😫

Thank you so much for sharing your journey.

Lovely to see it all went so well, well done you. Hugs xxxx

Well done.sweetheart. you have such a positive attitude ☺️. Take care of yourself. Follow the plan. Love Lynne ❤️ xx

You look so good post op 😻 glad it all went well for you! Xo.

Omg congratulations 🎊

I'm having my surgery on October 17th! It's so surreal that it's finally happening. Thank you for this video!

I’ve been through 7 doctors and I do qualify for surgery and I was supposed to get it done in April but then the doctor said “you don’t get to have it anymore” so now this is doctor 8 that I’ll be seeing and at this point I will be demanding the surgery because I’ve been through hell and back for it. Not to mention the physical and mental pain I’ve been through.

wishing you a speedy recovery and a new life ahead . its not the easy option but the place you had it looked very good , where was it ? I have recently had spinal surgery so an relate to the water drinking before hand and the after effects xx

Hi trinity, glad u doing well , take care xx

Your so brave , well done x x

Wishing you so much luck x

While in the hospital, after I had my second baby, I had that same gas problem in my shoulders. I had a doctor friend visiting me at the time and I mentioned how bad I felt and he said it was gas that if I flip over on all fours (on bent elbows and knees) the gas would begin to escape out my bottom because the gas goes to the highest point (now my bottom up in the air🤪) to escape! Worked like a charm❤️ Love your videos, wish you the best in your recovery and look forward to more great videos ❤️ From Los Angeles, CA

Sorry if you’ve answered some questions already but I would love a bit more detail… Costs, your goal weight, expectations for the future etc x

Hello Trina. am so happy for you! Good luck with your recovery and take it easy. I recently had a kidney removed because of a blockage from having a UTI infection and my toes were curling as you were talking about your op! I also found morphine useless and was about to tell you to take Tramadol it is the best tablet in the world for pain. Sending lots of love and will keep on checking in.

Amazing that you get to go home so quickly!

Best of luck to you takecare x

Hello from Buffalo ny! I am in the process of getting either the sleeve or bypass. I am following your journey and I cannot wait to see your transformation ✨️ I have subscribed and turned on the notifications. Please share anything that will help for people going through the same process. I hope everything goes well! And good bless.

My gastric bypass surgery & gallbladder surgery is November 4, 2022. I’m So Excited and Nervous!

Heal well Trina-Louise XXX

Good luck beautiful! Wishing you all t best....I was a size 24 now a size 18.... Your heath is must important....Xxxx

You got such a awesome personality.

At least you had a gown that fit, mine never have when I’ve been in hospital. Don’t get me started on cannulas! 16 attempts was my record before I had to have a line put in. Complete nightmare. Unfortunately you might feel more symptoms when your pain relief wears off

i got my surgery on july 19th and i remember clearly i was around 6 days po and i was super thirsty and just wanted to chug a whole bottle of water but i couldn’t🥲 but i’m all good now and already lost 40 pounds so far and i can drink water regularly!💓

Emotional support stuffies for the win!!!!

Hi Trina, good luck with loosing weight. Is this an NHS funded surgery or have you gone private? If so how did you research and find your surgeon? What factors made you choose a bypass instead of other methods of surgery? Thanks

Congrats. I had sleeve surgery 4 weeks ago. Down 37 pounds so far.

I had the sleeve 10/04/22 didn’t loose a lot of weight but a lot of inches; SW 270 surgery day 250 and now 218. Hernia is back open and I’m not tolerating foods and liquids indigestion is high! I go back on 1/9/2024 .

Hope you feel better soon.

I have had the same surgery a few days ago and you have described what i have been through down to a t. Only difference is, my tummy (inside is still very very sore)

Did you get this done on the NHS? If you did how long was the waiting time. Is it something they do relatively quickly or do you have to wait a year or so? Glad your surgery went well! You are going to have so many clothes that won't fit soon lol

Stay safe and strong ❤️❤️😘💪

Another thing, you're so damn pretty at this size. I can't even imagine how you're beauty will be months from now

Glad it all went well :)

How long was your waiting list? Also, did you say to your GP that you want to be put down for it or not? As I'm a bit lost how to go about it due to my health I need this sugary but I don't know how it works!

I just started the process for gastric bypass. How long is the process for you, mine is 6 months until surgery.

preparing myself for mine which will be happening end of this year