If you liked this reaction, please give it a thumbs up. It was a BEAST to edit but I'm happy to do it again if y'all enjoy this style of video. ♥

This video is LIFE!!!! I am living your before video and feeling it all in my soul! I’m debating bariatric surgery at 52 as a post menopausal, cancer survivor. I’m binging all of your videos as I try to find my path. Thank you for sharing your experiences 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

This is so emotional. I was that girl, too. I was so mean to myself, I pulled at my clothes all the time, I felt like I took up so much space that I was in everyone's way. Ugh, what a way to live! I feel so much more comfortable just existing at a lighter weight.

I think someone started cutting onions around 17:49 . I definitely felt that! Thanks for sharing.

This video really made me cry at times. I’m so happy you are on this journey. I cannot relate to the specific journey you’re on, but the idea of being mean to ourselves and being so afraid of change… I can relate to that and I have the utmost respect and compassion for you because of how far you’ve come.

I always feel that my weight is another person with me were ever I go, especially when walking into a crowd💔 great video! Thank you ❤️❤️🌸

I absolutely relate. Thank you so very much for sharing your life with us. So very encouraging ❤

I recall what it felt like to be 9 months pregnant at 47. I had about 30 pounds to carry around and it felt really awful. Now that I’ve got back my healthy weight it’s a big relief. I can’t imagine what it would feel like to be trapped in a body that size without any relief. Bless you for sharing such a personal and vulnerable part of yourself.

Kara, you look AMAZING!! Your skin is glowing! Thank you for being an inspiration! Week 1 of 3 done - liquid protein diet. Looking forward to post surgical health.

Thank you Kara! I have made the decision to get the surgery myself, you have been so amazing and an inspiration! You explaining your journey and being so honest and transparent, has really helped me to know I’m ready for this! Very happy I found your channel! ❤️

I loved this style of react, I think a good one to do next would be your one month post op video. I've watched it three times and I've cried everytime.

Omg!!! I can't wait to sit in different positions!!! Yaaay to that!!

Yes please do more like these. Thanks ❤

LOVE the reaction style video!!

Hi Kara. I'm having the gastric sleeve surgery on March 7th. I decided to look for some information and experiences online, so I have an idea of what to expect. Seen all the technical medical stuff, but I wanted to hear someones real experience. I was lucky enough to run into Kara C. Your videos were great. This one, in particular, was really great, seeing you interacting with the old you was really interesting. Just want to say thank you for helping me, and I'm sure many others, through this process. By the way you look amazing, keep up the good work.

You eye makeup and eyebrows are really pretty here.

Hey Kara, I found your channel a couple months ago and love all the beauty content! I have also lost a significant amount of weight (100+ no surgery) and so much of what you speak about in this video resonates with me. Thank you for talking about the real life changes that can happen with weight loss journeys. I really love all your content and look forward to seeing you continue on your journey!

Great video...thank you.......I'm 5 1/2 weeks out from a having gastric bypass.....I was thankful seeing this video before my surgery and now seeing it with your 'today' comments is extremely helpful. Thank you!☺

This is a super helpful video. Thank you.

I remember watching that video and I have to say, you look so much younger now!! Also, I love your hair straight!! So proud of you and keep doing these reactions!!❤️❤️

Currently stressing about my WLS on Monday. Your video has definitely helped. Thankyou.

I wasn’t a follower 2 years ago, but seeing this video it is amazing to see the difference in your confidence and how much more comfortable you look. Really interesting video to watch, what am amazing journey you’ve been on xx

Hope you get your surgery soon.

A beautiful reaction video and I love how kind you were to yourself looking back. Wonderful seeing how many of the hopes you had for your future self you have achieved, inspirational to us all. My goal was getting on a plane with no anxiety that the seat belt wouldn’t fit, when that day came I almost shouted out on the plane with joy 😀 so your ride comments really resonated. Loving the new channel, as always thank you for sharing.

LOVE THIS!! 💜💜 Thank you for sharing and being so transparent. Thanks for illuminating the path ahead on this journey!! 👏🏼👏🏼 XO!

Kara you are amazing thank you so much for sharing your journey. You are and were so brave and that is truly helping me get ready for my journey. Thank you

Thank you for this video. I would love more of these reactive videos. So helpful and reassuring!!

You must be so excited for the upcoming surgeries 🥰

Really enjoyed this video!! Please do more 🙏 xoxo

Would love more of these reaction videos. 💖

I really enjoyed this! I’m going for my orientation at Humber River. My surgery was scheduled for last year (2021) then cancelled due to Covid so I have to restart the whole program. Thank you for sharing your journey !!!!

I'm so excited I start my journey on Jan 10th 2022!

You are a Great woman... I do like all your videos, the way you share your testimonials, and all motivates me enough to consider this change in my life... My God Almighty Bless you in a great manner. Happy New Year '2022

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Wow. You look so good. You have really lost a lot of weight in 2 yrs. Now are you still actively losing or are you at a doctors goal? Look forward to your videos. Merry Christmas and best to you in the new year.

I'm currently waiting on my date for surgery (yay covid slowing everything down.) The things I'm looking forward to the most is to be able to go back swimming, to be able to run and I'd like to get back on the stem cell donation list. I'm now to heavy to be able to donate.

Loved this video. I totally was in that headspace until I went to therapy. Now, I don't hate myself, I just hate the Fat. I so badly want to do all the sports I did before, to be that person again who is actually living life! Oh can I totally relate to tugging at clothes, Ugh! Trying to hide myself in them... I can't wait until I can wear what ever I want!!! I do not have boobs 😟nope they are big right now because they are all Fat... when I lose weight... they will be gone... about a B cup I'm extremely worried that the skin is massive stretched & it will just hang there 😳 Like 2 deflated balloons ... that would freak me out! Thank you for being so candid always & I can totally relate! We are so mean to ourselves 😟 I am just waiting for the surgeon to call I've been cleared by the dietitian, the internist doctor... surgeon give me date .... I'm sooooo excited! I think he won't call now though until January 😟

So, I’m on the fence because my RNY will be more complicated since I’ve had a previous hiatel hernia repair surgery. 2 surgeons have told me it will be more “complicated “ similar to a revision. On the Facebook bariatric page I’m terrified by some of the horror stories. I’m at 230 now and would be ok with 175 but can’t go down more than that no matter how hard I try. Goal weight is 140. Going thru menopause doesn’t help! Any suggestions? Oh also cannot tell my family because they think it’s way too dangerous. I’m at a crossroad

Hi Kara. Where can I find the best support group(S)? I’m from SK. I’m having a mini gastric bypassed in a month and would like to have the support of others. Any suggestions?

I wonder if your kids have some thoughts on having mommy back slender and able to have fun with more?