So thankful I have stumbled upon your channel. I am having my VSG surgery 12/12/18, and I have not heard one single thing about transfer addiction. I haven’t heard about a lot of things you have talked about in your video... So thank you! Thank you for opening up and sharing your journey! ❤️

So true, hunger returns usually around 12 months from VSG. From zero to back to normal. Yes the thing that changes is your body the problems we have before are still there until we resolve them. I look forward to the DS this year revision post op almost 10 years VSG. Transfer addiction seems normal to me, but I prefer shopping! Best of luck hope you are doing well today!

Cripes, I've been experiencing the whole coming-out-of-invisibility thing. It's hard to realize that people I see every week are noticing me and treating me more positively than they ever have before, when the only difference is that I weigh less. It makes me want to ignore externalities, notice attractive personalities, and be kinder to the people around me. Thank you for the insights. There's a lot to unpack and consider here.

Thank you for your transparency regarding the emotional issues following WLS. I had a Roux-en-Y in 2004. Regained the weight slowly after hitting that 201 plateau. I thought life post-surgery was going to be an emotional paradise, after all except for the weight I was "PERFECT". the only revision surgery that will make a difference in weight is the Duodenal Switch. My Surgeon is checking with my insurance but in the meantime I am getting myself prepared. I need that reminder that the surgery is only a tool, there is still work on our part. The after effects of surgery are no different from a person recovering from substance addictions. The emotional issues that drove us to eat come to surface. We are or at least me am recovering from an eating disorder. In my case it is Binge eating disorder ( DSM-5). Again, thank you for your transparency.

I agree about the pics...keeping track of your progress in photos. Also, take a really good, dress up photo and place it in a nice photo folder and DONT LOOK AT IT AGAIN TILL YOU HIT YOUR TARGET WEIGHT. Once you hit your target- record on your video or cell phone what you see and feel and mean it...what YOU DID.

So much of this resonated with me and really echoed some of my recent thoughts. The idea of transfer addiction freaks me out - I can see myself floundering to find a new go-to and I don't like what I am tending towards. I am goung to attempt to focus on exercise in a hope that will become my addiction! The invisibility that comes with being morbidly obese had also become a comfort to me - I feel very exposed now and I get a lot of attention, which is nice and frughtening all at once. Ugh....total mind f*ck.

Man... by far this is one of the best WLS videos I've seen. I love & admire your realness 100% 👍. Wishing you continued success with your journey. Girl... I'm so looking forward to your next video! :)

I know I am finding this and it was posted quite a while ago, but it is so incredibly helpful. I can relate to every single thing you said. I had my surgery one week ago tomorrow and I really appreciating all of your suggestions and advice.

I have my DS surgery scheduled for September 27, 2018.. this is a helpful video. Thank you for sharing. When I heard you say, we tend to be hard on ourselves.. I was thinking, yesss!!! I have an issue with this.. Transfer addition... is a serious and very common thing for people with WLS. I read articles on it. Statistics show that people who have the gastric bypass have a high rate of alcoholism. This video motivates me to do the best that I can. Thank your for sharing. I mean thank you so much, really!

thank you for your very candid vlog, things that I never would have thought of, YOU'RE RIGHT!

Your videos are so helpful. I"m having VSG surgery in two weeks and these tips are great. KZfaq has been a great resource for me. Subscribed!!!

I had my DS on June 5th and I wanted to let you know that your videos have helped me so much! I enjoy watching your journey! ❤️

I really love your videos! You are so down to earth & easy to understand! Im currently in the preop process to have DS surgery. No surgery date given yet. I have learned so much from you! Thank you!

This is a very helpful video. I appreciate the honesty and I appreciate the editing. The editing helped get to the important points of the video. I’m having surgery in February 2019. Thank you.

I'm having the DS coming up on 9/17/19 and I'm one week on liquid diet and it's hard I almost gave up.this was Avery helpful video .thank you so much it ease's me on how I was thinking

Hi Gina, I'm a Gina too :-). You have said such helpful and honest things here. I am so appreciative of your willingness to share personal details of your journey! You speak so well and are very likable. I just subscribed to your page and will be watching all your videos. Thank you!

Great tips and info I do appreciate all your transparency. Especially about being invisible and now how people look at you I can relate to how people look at me now pre surgery I get stares and they say nothing nobody asks to help me so it will be interesting to see how this changes

Thank you Gina!!!!! This video was hands down the best advice/ info I have watched. It has opened my eyes to things that some people don't want to face or talk about. I just had my surgery Monday and all this knowledge that you shared is going to be beneficial for me as my weight loss journey continues!!!!! You have an amazing energy!!!

God bless you for sharing your journey, inspiring!

GREAT video... lots to consider! Mental stuff is CHALLENGING... body dysmorphia and excess skin cause HUGE mental challenges! "NOT a fix all!" Soooo very true... I'm at the EXTENDED stall, too. I loved the idea of hobbies! I am still trying to figure out how to spend my time. Mindless eating comes back over time. One thing I wish I knew was the increased risk of kidney stones post WLS. That complication was HORRIBLE! Still figuring it out 😢

Wow saw your 1 week & 2 week after surgery then this one...Wow you look AWESOME!!!!!! I hope Im as lucky ..havent had it yet but it is in the near future...excited watching these various videos

please keep posting more! love your vlog!

I am scheduled for my WLS Nov 28th 2018. Thanks for this video!

Wow they're definitely was quite a bit that I didn't realize.. good to know thank you for the heads up!! You really lost quite a bit way to go!!👍 if possible can you do a video on the beginning / after pictures and talk about how your body has changed with losing weight.?

Thank you for your candor. My surgery is next month

Regarding transfer addiction. I’m in the beginning stages of my surgery journey and we have to see the whole panel of drs involved in the process here (in South Africa) if you are wanting your Medical aid to pay. One dr is a psychiatrist and he gave us a talk and an interesting fact is that it has been documented that if BEFORE surgery, you are used to about 15 units of alcohol a week (a glass of wine with lunch and dinner daily and maybe an extra glass on the weekend (15 units for the week), then AFTER surgery, your chances of becoming an alcoholic are MUCH greater 😱. It’s to do with the way your body metabolizes alcohol. Scary!

I just watched your video where you talk about body dysmorphic. I am experiencing that now. I am 3 weeks out from having VSG (9.26.19). I feel as though I am not loosing weight and I change with size in clothing. In fact I feel like I have gained and I do not understand how when I am taking in between 300-500 calories a day. I do not eat sweets or cookies nor drink any Coke Zero no sodas (period). Yes it is freaking me out. Water wise I am struggling to get my 64 ounces in as well as my protein. And yes I push myself but my tummy holds so much and I do become nauseous easy. Any encouraging words would be so helpful right now. Thank you. I love watching your videos. You are a Beautiful Blessing.

Thank you sister ♡♡

Just found this video and it’s great. I transferred my addiction to alcohol and I am now in a battle for life. I had my RnY 2013

Nice to see you back. Wow you look great. How do you cope in restaurants, do you ask for child's portions? I haven't had my operation yet but mother in law is paying for it so I have to wait, I feel cheeky reminding her lol Xx

You are so cool. Looking great too

Ive got my date...13th October. Im really excited now. Hope your doing well, cant see a recent video of yours. Hugs Cheryl xx

I have spoken to a surgeon and am considering the surgery. I have lost the weight many times in the past and always, always, always put the weight back on. That is my biggest fear - That I will put myself through all of this and then gain it all back once again.

I'm that person to say I'll have your leftovers cuz I don't like seeing food going to waste. And that is why I'm in this predicament.

when are you posting?

Mine is scheduled for November 8th, 2018 and I am super nervous yet excited!

I keep what I am going through to myself so I no what your going through

Would you care to post ur vitamin regimen and what you take? I had BPD/DS 7/2/18

Meet my surgeon tomorrow. I am so nervous.

Do you regret having this particular surgery? I'm trying to decide which surgery!

Transfer addiction starts at 22:50

My surgery date is December 18 I'm so ready to get this over with but I know this will be a long journey

You look great. Update?

Lol you're funny. Do "the dirty" haha

How are you doing on your journey?

Is there a lot of hair loss

you look great but the eyebrows I think thinner ones would look a lot nicer

Look at how thin your hair has gotten in the past 4 months. It is mal nutrition from the surgery.