AMAZON VSG MUST HAVES | VERTICAL SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY

[@brittj1139]

Giiiirrrlll! I finally got my surgery date (12/16) so I’m binge watching (AGAIN) all of your videos to prepare! Thank you soooo very much for sharing your journey with us. You are a true inspiration! 🫶🏾🤎

[@karensandiego]

Yassssss !!!! Congrats 🎉🍾🎊🎈 you are going to do great 💕💕

[@Steffi.EchoGraphix]

I'm a bit before you on 12/8, so I'm on binge mode too.

[@TonicBlade]

Got my date close to yours. 12/15

[@brittj1139]

@@Steffi.EchoGraphix we got this!!! Good luck with everything!

[@brittj1139]

@@TonicBlade yay!!! Let’s do this! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@abbiegreaves94]

I loveeee heating up a chocolate protein shake and having it as a hot chocolate! Perfect at this time of year 😍

[@karensandiego]

I think I’m going to try it today !

[@abbiegreaves94]

@@karensandiego let me know what you think! Xxx

[@teenesshawalls9866]

Does it lump up!

[@Jellybane411]

Thank you for your videos!!! I was sleeved November 17, 2022 and felt like I was so informed after following you and your videos!

[@karensandiego]

Thank youu !! Congrats on your surgery 💕💕💕

[@tinacarey5720]

So glad I found you! Such a beautiful lady inside and out! I have my first consultation with a surgeon in a few weeks, so excited, I love all of the info that you give us, it really helps, it is greatly appreciated, thank you so much for your videos, God bless to you & your family

[@karensandiego]

Thank youuu 🥰🥰🥰

[@drjjack1]

Love your videos! I’m almost 2 weeks post-op!❤

[@liammolina7257]

Chocolate is soooooo good!!! Hot and cold, I honestly love all of Fairlife flavors 😜

[@karensandiego]

I’ve only ever tried it cold , so I’m hoping I like it warm like hot chocolate 🥰😋

[@brandoncandy]

Thank you for this information! Patiently waiting for my surgery date

[@shannadowd7176]

Thank you for sharing these products!! I was sleeved on Oct. 24 and struggle some days to hit my protein goal. Definitely will be trying the protein waters.

[@karensandiego]

Definitely try out a few different kinds to see which one you like best ! I think I have a few linked in my storefront 💕💕

[@euniceappling7912]

I have microwaved premier chocolate with hazelnut sugar-free creamer. It tastes exactly like hot chocolate. Add whipped cream on top (if desired) and sprinkle with chocolate.

[@michellee8360]

Girlie your collar bones are poppin!! I can’t wait for mine😅

[@karensandiego]

Thank youu 💕💕 they shock me every time I see them 😂😂

[@craftylady11]

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I’m 3 months post op and your videos have helped me so very much. And to answer the question about heating up a protein shake and if it loses its protein. The answer is no, it doesn’t. I actually looked it io. Here is what I found. The question I get asked the most is that if heating up the protein powder destroys it. Whether baking, microwaving, or sunbathing with it, leaving it in a hot car, or anything else short of lighting it on fire…the short answer is (drum roll) NO! Now you might be asking “why?”, so let me do my best to simplify this answer. To understand why you must first understand what protein powder is. Whatever type of protein powder you use whether it’s whey, casein, egg, soy, and so on, it’s all going to be the same thing. For example, whey protein comes from the by-product of the cheese making process, egg protein is made from pasteurized egg whites that have been dehydrated, soy protein is a protein that is isolated from soybean, and the list goes on. So what is this same thing? They are all REAL digestible food. I think some people quickly forget this! It’s a supplement so they think that it’s some type of magical food that’s not real, which isn’t the case at all. Protein powder is real food just like chicken that we bake, meals we microwave, and jerky or dehydrated foods we leave in the car. Heating up protein powder does not destroy it at all.

[@TheKierraJones]

Yesss 6in plates are sooo hard to find! I remember when I first found your channel I was like karennn where are the plates from! I loveee my home goods and tj maxx plates! So I would recommend people just go to their’s and look

[@karensandiego]

Yea mines are from home goods I always have good luck finding small plates and utensils there

[@llfmama]

Heated chocolate protein shakes are delicious. I usually add a tablespoon of half and half with it too. 10/10

[@TheKierraJones]

I have that pink bottle too! Love that brand, been using it for a few years! At the beach in the summer we fill the half gallon ones we have with ice and it has lasted for 9 hours at the beach

[@iamaroyalpriesthood]

Thank you for sharing I'm on my journey now started in June 2024

[@jaida__]

Surgery date 12/12! Love watching your videos, very informative and helpful! ❤

[@karensandiego]

Thank youuu 💕💕💕

[@rhondahall0184]

Omg, mine is 12/12 as well. Congratulations!

[@dialontay]

My date is the same 😊

[@jaida__]

@@rhondahall0184 yay! We got this! 💕

[@rhondahall0184]

@@jaida__ fasho!🤗

[@aliciajohnson6104]

Got my date 1/13. Preparing all my stuff now off your videos

[@karensandiego]

Yayyy congrats !!! 🎉🎊💕

[@annemariesimpson7750]

So much nice stuff I went and ordered the pillow I so need to look at the wigs so I won't have to bother with it but for surgery I'm having it braided into goodness braids. I will be getting more from ur store. Keep up the good work ur looking great..

[@annemariesimpson7750]

Also I have tried the chocolate and warm it up has a hot chocolate and it was great I have been experiencing with the protein shakes.

[@aylamc2219]

I'm 3 weeks po been watching since before my surgery

[@NegraBella314]

Do a short on the hot chocolate. I'm switching over from premier to fairlife

[@karensandiego]

I definitely will !!

[@beautifullybree1450]

It’s me I am 5 days post OP, and I am having trouble getting any protein and I have the chocolate fairlife and chocolate peanut butter premier protein which I loved before VSG. Now it is too thick and upsets my stomach so quick. Going to try your clear protein suggestion.

[@karensandiego]

Yea protein water will be great for you if you don’t like the consistency of shakes !!! Just have to test a few out to find the one you like best , some of them are gross lol

[@colleend3503]

I thinned out my shakes with non fat fairlife milk... i still do that and i am 2.5 years post op.

[@beautifullybree1450]

@@karensandiego I was horrified reading the reviews for some but I found a liquid protein grape flavored 2 tablespoons is 20 grams of proteins. Pray for me 😭

[@TerynBrielleP]

I love the plate trick and FYI you are beautiful girl !!

[@dianafigueroa2759]

Another best store to shop is Daiso. They have the small plates, eating utensils, cups etc. much easier to deal with small portions.

[@karensandiego]

Oooo I gotta check them out !!! I loveee small plates and utensils !!

[@leximarie4027]

Surgery date in 8 days 6/5. I’m so excited !

[@vanl5185]

Please try flaxseed in your yogurt. It’s the bomb! I love vanilla yogurt with flaxseed because it tastes like cheesecake 😊

[@LIFE-OF-MINERVA]

Great video thanks for sharing. Curious after vsg has your stomach become "loud"? Meaning does it make random gurgling or rumbling noises? I had a friend who is 8 months out and complains that her stomach is loud at the most inconvenient and embarrassing times. Thus was curious as to what your experience was. Thanks for your content. Enjoy learning how to adjust post vsg. P.S. you look absolutely stunning!!! Keep up the amazing work.

[@karensandiego]

Lol my stomach was growling as I typed this message 😂 I does that right after I eat and the food is digesting , it’s very weird lol its only obvious if I’m in a quiet room though , no one has ever mentioned hearing it before other than my husband lol

[@LIFE-OF-MINERVA]

@@karensandiego thanks for letting me know. I'm glad to know in social settings it's not something that could lead to embarrassment.🙃

[@nancyweinstock8456]

Love the Peanut butter fudge!

[@karensandiego]

Soooo good 😋😋

[@TiffanySmithtiffanycsmith]

I use the same mindful eating utensils! But I had to throw my knives away at the airport, even though they’re like mini butter knives. 😂

[@TheKierraJones]

For the spoons I use small tea spoons (from a tea set). I gotta try the small folks

[@karensandiego]

Small spoons are definitely more useful than forks but I still love them both 💕

[@mjgranny5450]

I just had a warm sample in Costco -Organic protein pumpkin it was amazing

[@karensandiego]

Ooo I need to try that !

[@stephienatalie7305]

Great video!!

[@karensandiego]

Thank you 💕💕🥰🥰

[@dreasheart5098]

Thanks for sharing, this is very helpful 😀

[@karensandiego]

Thanks for watching !! 🥰🥰

[@lroy13]

I didn’t see the plates on your page.. ☹️

[@karensandiego]

Hey I just re added it ! It’s in the home section 💕

[@sarewilkinson]

Make the chocolate protein into hot chocolate but add dark chocolate shavings/nibs or dark coco powder to richen it along with oat milk if you drink oat milk 👏

[@caneishacoburn847]

The heating up the protein shake sounds interesting. Just from a scientific aspect though, if you heat up protein, it will denature. So I'm not sure if it would have the same benefits heated, as it does cold or room temperature.

[@karensandiego]

Yea I though that could be a possibility . I’m thinking maybe if I warm it up but don’t let it boil I can avoid killing the protein in it possibly

[@craftylady11]

I looked it up about heating up protein and this is what I found. The question I get asked the most is that if heating up the protein powder destroys it. Whether baking, microwaving, or sunbathing with it, leaving it in a hot car, or anything else short of lighting it on fire…the short answer is (drum roll) NO! Now you might be asking “why?”, so let me do my best to simplify this answer. To understand why you must first understand what protein powder is. Whatever type of protein powder you use whether it’s whey, casein, egg, soy, and so on, it’s all going to be the same thing. For example, whey protein comes from the by-product of the cheese making process, egg protein is made from pasteurized egg whites that have been dehydrated, soy protein is a protein that is isolated from soybean, and the list goes on. So what is this same thing? They are all REAL digestible food. I think some people quickly forget this! It’s a supplement so they think that it’s some type of magical food that’s not real, which isn’t the case at all. Protein powder is real food just like chicken that we bake, meals we microwave, and jerky or dehydrated foods we leave in the car. Heating up protein powder does not destroy it at all.

[@veracoston1289]

Hello Karen , i wanted to know the name of the protein chips that you like.

[@karensandiego]

I don’t eat any protein chips. I liked the quest protein chips before surgery but I don’t like them anymore since surgery . Those are definitely with a try though

[@ThePoshTrainer]

have you tried the coffee flavored premier? I enjoy those for my profee

[@6kidsand8cupsofcoffee]

how in the world do you pull it through when I cut the strings and can never get them done right on the wigs.

[@TheKierraJones]

When did you start eating the powder crunch peanut butter fudge bar?

[@karensandiego]

I think pretty early , like 1 or 2 months post op . It would have been fine to eat once on solid foods

[@zinawarrior2444]

Which one do you take when you didn’t eat to not fill sick ?

[@Triceeeeeee]

What do you mix agin with the isopure protein? I’m not a fan of the protein shakes because of the milkshake texture so I’m looking for other options for protein drinks. Thank you!

[@jasminesnow7704]

When did you start that massage oil? After the incisions heal?

[@karensandiego]

Yea I started using at at like 1 month post op I believe . Once everything was healed . I also used bio oil on my stomach before I had surgery

[@rosalynharris7135]

I’ve learned that you will need your oven to make sweet potatoes 🍠 , because these for some reason don’t make them as good 😊

[@jennifergordon2287]

Your shoulder blades look great! You are getting tiny!!

[@karensandiego]

Thank you !! Yea they shock me whenever I see them 😂😂

[@debbiehoover3122]

My surgery date is December 13th!

[@karensandiego]

Congrats !! What an amazing Christmas gift 🎁 🎉

[@TheKierraJones]

Hey Karen! How far out did you start using granola?

[@karensandiego]

The granola I use is very low in carbs and I think sugar free . I think it’s keto friendly so it was fine from 1 month . As soon as I was on Whole Foods it would have been ok to eat . But I didn’t find it until I was like 5 months out ( sola granola )

[@TheKierraJones]

@@karensandiego ok, I’m 10 days post op karennn and guess what … 15 lbs down already. So I’m almost half way to 1 month. I am introducing fish and seafood this week coming. Just introduced eggs and cheese this week.

[@WallaceDonadio-w9n]

Esteban Fords

[@QueenPlcj]

Protein powder for hot cocoa

[@SuperLibra101]

Did you have any hair loss?

[@karensandiego]

Not a crazy amount , but I did have thinning in my edges

[@robynnelson8552]

Excuse me, you have the most beautiful shoulders.