I am just starting my journey, I NEED to get my bmi to 40 in order to to get a much needed hip replacement, im cutrantlly at 47.... I would love to have a weight loss " buddy" as my husband is basically a stick man.... And offers no support. In fact, just the opposites, when I start loosing he actually hinders my progress. I can't drive, put my shoes/socks on by self, can't walk from room to room without stopping to rest all becoz of the constantly pain I'm in.. I'm becoming more and more depressed because of my lifestyle change I've had to do becoz of this constant pain I'm in.... Please, let me kno your thoughts on this... I'm 58 yrs old, and would love to talk more in depth.... Thanks!

Would you ever be interested in a Bariatric surgery coach pre operation?

How did ypu keep your weight off for son long? I hear so much about weight regain and that scares me. What about bowel movements?

@@lolahernandez6871 It’s all about routine systems that help you break old habits!

@@brendaaustin6886 be glad to be your Support friend!

Yes! It’s a very real feeling but it doesn’t last long!

Hey Becky! Wow, congrats on your maintenance and retirement! I’m so glad you’re here.

It's my pleasure! Where are you in the process now?

Tanner, congratulations! Ok, so I think you've made it through the worst part! The first 48 hours were ROUGH (it hurt to breathe, I threw everything up, and I couldn't get my water in). Then, it started to feel normal. The liquid diet is boring, but you'll appreciate chewing SO much! I also needed to add in like savory soup/broth because everything tasted too sweet. How are you feeling now?

Your a baby now. So eat like a baby.. Congratulations. Follow your doctor

So how are you doing now?

@@barbrowan4282 I'm just getting started.... I need a hip replacement BADLY... They will not do it til my bmi is 40 due to risk of infection... I am now at 47 bmi... So, here I go.... I don't seem to b able to loose on my own becoz I'm off work due to excruciating pain... I have an appointment with my surg on 5/22,so I'm going to start now and try to get some of these "classes" out of the way.... I'm not sure which I want yet but I'm thinking the sleeve. I can't exceecize due to hip/leg pain, I can barley walk from living room to kitchen without have to sit down for at least 10 mins, I have not slept in my bed since last April, can no longer drive, put on socks/shoes... I rarely leave the house.... So I'm looking for not only incentive but kinda like a weight loss "buddy" for support. I really need to get this off so I can get this surgury and take my life back.... Thank you & I hope ur doing well on ur weight loss journey.

@@brendaaustin6886 Goodluck I feel your pain

You are so welcome! :)

How are you feeling two weeks out? Hopefully in no/less pain?

@@BariTaleCoachingThanks so much for asking. :-) I'm feeling great now. Even able to eat small, but normal meals.

You got it! Will do!

Oh wow! We’re kindred souls!

Oh Vanessa, I’m so sorry. Was this your first surgery? How are you feeling now? The pain is VERY real, but it will subside! Your hunger is residual and will get easier when you can chew foods again. I hope this gets easier for you!

I have one coming out in 2 weeks Penny! Stay tuned :)

I’m so glad you like it! I have a weight loss surgery pros and cons video coming too. The protein powder is AWESOME & I would 100% recommend it.

Hello, did u decide on the surgury? I'm pretty much where your at. however, I do have my appointment made and am having it... I'm just not too sure what procedure yet... I'm doing mine for a surgury I NEED and kinda need a weight loss "buddy" my husband is a "stick" and does not offer any incentive for me at all.... Interested on going on this journey together? Let me kno! Thanks....

@@brendaaustin6886 Hi there, so nice of you to reach out to me. At this time, I am in the processing of submitting my application for surgery with the goal of July as surgery date. I am making progress :). I am planning to do mine in Mexico at the OCC (Obesity Control Center) with Dr. Ortiz. How about you? When is your surgery date? I am interested in the sleeve. It would be fantastic to go on this journey together absolutely! I was actually the support person for a friend of mine who did this surgery 6 years ago and I wish I took notes as we would chat daily, but i did not. At this point, so many years after my friend no longer wants to talk about this subject as she prefers to forget her former bigger self and focus on the future :) rather than the past...I have to respect that, everybody's journey is different.. wish I took notes.... I am grateful for the folks that are willing to share information that is so so helpful when you have so many questions running through your head...

I love this!

Yes, for breakfast my go to is 1 large egg (fried or scrambled), 1 -1.5 slices of thick bacon (I cook it in the air fryer for 4 mins), and then 1 Goya plantain (frozen murados). Love it! VSG 11/22/22, I’ll be 7 months post op this month and down 60 lbs from my highest weight. Snacking is an issue right now though.

We need to book a session! You can definitely do a reset diet for your sleeve, but the hunger isn’t supposed to go away. She is always there, lurking. What did your clinic say?

But look how active you are! I need the rules!

YES! Falmouth is my hometown. You need to come visit! It’s beautiful here. :) You won’t be starving by the time surgery comes. The liquid phase pre-op is one of the hardest! Focus on the goal. YOU CAN DO THIS!

That’s great! I am a researcher too. It comforts me!

Isn’t it odd what the food intolerances are post op? My steak has to be super soft!

@@BariTaleCoaching what I find even stranger is before my VSG I absolutely hated cilantro and mango and now I enjoy both and presurgery I loved European wieners, and now I hate them

Thank you so so much. ❤

This is so kind, thank you!

This is totally normal! You aren’t alone ❤️

Thank you! This is so nice 🥰

I’ve never had this mix! Is there a recipe you love?

Target! What’s wild is that I’m wearing it RIGHT NOW a year and a half after filming this video 😂

Hey! So I'm a teacher, which means I didn't go back to work until September (it was around 7-8 weeks), BUT you do not need that much time. I'd recommend two weeks, although you may need adjusting in your current job if it's physically demanding. You'll be tired because of the little calories you'll be taking in. Is there a way to talk to a manager to see if you can change what you do for a while post-op?

Hey Rosemary! Ok, so the first thing I'd start to track is your protein. I find that I can be hungry ALL day if I don't start my day with 1/2 my protein intake (usually 20-30 grams if I can get that in). It sets me up to be full. Then, I'd work on water! It helps keep you full, but also stops that fake hunger from tricking your brain!

I have a baking one coming soon!

I would love to share some with you! My protein shake recipe is also on Instagram!

Erica that is SO exciting! You’ve got this!

How r U doing

I'll have to try this snack! In Disney, you can amend almost ANY meal to be gluten-free or carb-less. I also bring plastic baggies with me so I can save what I don't eat! It's NOT weird. Disney is a pretty open place (love the asking for a spare plate idea!). You can bring a card from your surgeon to get kid's meals, too, but I prefer the taste of things not on the kids' menu. Get a to-go box right away and pack what you won't eat!

@@BariTaleCoaching thank you that's really helpful!! 💙

Food portions with visuals would be great! When you eat a lot, it's hard to imagine how you'll be satisfied eating that half a sandwhich, or you wonder, is that going to be a snack, is that the entire meal , will I be hungry in 15 min? When you're big it;s hard to think small, if that makes sense:) Ty so much!

What did you do to keep clothing cheap while you were shrinking? Like once your big clothes didn't fit anymore at all, but before you reached your final size? I'm getting ready to do this (just the lab panel left to do - surgery should be next month) and that's one thing I'm worried about. The other is I tend to be a water gulper. I'm practicing sipping more now!

I'm interested in ideas for drinks... I'm 7 years out and have had some regain due to cravings. I have a hard time keeping hydrated because I just don't get thirsty for water. I know it's probably the best.. but I need some flavor! I'm not a huge fan of artificial sweeteners so any ideas you have would be appreciated...😊

You definitely can lose it!! Just go back on a caloric deficit + exercise! Once you’ve achieved your weight loss goal, maintain your weight using my fitness pal or a similar app to track your calories😀. One thing you should do is find out what your resting metabolic rate is using a ttde calculator, (this is the number of calories you burn with 0 exercise, aka your maintenance weight calories), subtract about 500-700 calories from that number to lose weight and be in a deficit (use my fitness pal to track). If you choose to exercise then you can eat a little more as you’ll be burning extra calories😊 Only thing you should eliminate from your diet is sugar + junk food, and keep fat and salt to a minimum! Hope that helps♥️ I know how discouraging it can be, VSG is a lifetime commitment to health, but you are absolutely in control and you CAN do this!!!

@@nadahassan9691 Thank you so much for your reply and your encouragement!! It's been such a hard battle as I am an emotional eater. Stress of being a single mom and in nursing school and working has been a battle with my eating. I was so impressed with myself at my lowest and everyone around me told me I was "too skinny" or "looked sick" and tell me I am perfect where I am now. However I am not happy with it so not having that support doesn't help. Thank you so much for this! I was so afraid that I must have stretched out my pouch entirely and ruined any chances of this working for me.

@@melodymundo8718 Okay first thing I want to say is how deeply I relate to and understand you. I’m an SM too and heading into my last year of uni. I know how stressful and overwhelming nursing school can be, but you are so unbelievably strong!! Like SERIOUSLY look at you! Secondly, if there’s one thing that struggling with binge ed, and having to hear criticisms for most of my life has taught me, its that only YOUR opinion about your body should matter. If you feel great, are healthy, and confident, then respectfully, F*CK everyone else! Also, definitely talk to your doctor, an unbiased medical opinion is always best! About your last point: I’m currently 1 month post op. I did almost a year of research before going ahead with the sleeve. I also asked my doctor about a million questions especially ones about that specific point you brought up: Stretching the pouch. Now he told me that after about 12 months give or take, most sleeve patients can resume eating like a “normal person” (2000-2500 cals) - depending on your maintenance cals. This is essentially the time where people can regain as they are able to overeat. In other words, the safety net of our beloved tool isn’t there anymore, so any weight gain needs to be dealt the normal way, a diet! Your pouch is still just your stomach, its basically more normal sized now, also the “stretching” actually takes about 8-9 years to fully go back to what it was. So you absolutely have the opportunity to lose the weight again and maintain! Remember, after the sleeve our bodies/weight especially are very sensitive & need time to adapt, adjust, and stabilize, it takes about a year. For diet, focus your diet on whole, highly nutritious and high protein foods, after you’re done, follow the 80/20 rule and give yourself time to stabilize the weight! And definitely reach out to your doctor and nutritionist! They’ll absolutely be able to guide you best!

It’s the caffeine running through your system! Have you ever tried to cut it with a protein shake?

My dietician recommended decalf. It still has some caffeine in it.

Sushi YUM! I feel like shrimp is also a perfect protein.

It’s from Target 🥰

I suppose I could, but I could also just add fruit to my own! It doesn’t bother me anymore ❤️

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Hey Julie! So every pouch size differs just a bit. I wonder if this is your max?

@@BariTaleCoaching - Hello - not sure but I can eat quite a bit!

Oh my gosh, thank you! If you want to check out my whitening system, I'll send it along. I love it so much!

@@BariTaleCoaching Thanks!! Please share.

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Hi! It all depends on the weight people start with. My surgeon says that he wouldn't want me to lose much more because that would put me in a state of being undernourished. You're right - LOTS of people lose more if they start out heavier than I was! And gastric bypass will also have faster and more lasting results because it's a MUCH bigger surgery.

Exactly what my doctor told me after I had my surgery… Everyone and every BODY is different. Some lose fast and some lose a little slower. However, I still see whatever weight is lost by each individual as amazing and it took some hard work to get there! So great job! I’m a little on the slow side as well, but hey, I’m still moving along and I’m proud of myself for getting to where I am. Better from where I first began.