Bariatric Surgery FAQs and 11 Month Post-Op Update!

[@khadijamb3863]

The dedication you put in to organize and post all of this info. Thank you!!!

[@MariahKuta]

You’re welcome!! I really wanted to be as thorough as possible haha. It means a lot if it’s helpful to at least one person!🤗

[@lindsaysmith9785]

I watched this video last night and then today I got a notepad, played and paused whilst I wrote two full pages on notes for myself in my surgery book. Im still pre-op. here in the uk we have the NHS so the surgery will be free at point of use and ive had to complete a course with a nutritionist, had counselling for the psychological side...couldn't fault the process and its been brilliant to get so much support. The team follow up with you for 3 years post surgery too so I feel like between them and great informational videos like this I stand a great chance of success. Next week I meet with my surgery team and then ill be cleared for surgery. Thank you for your videos, they've been a great help x

[@MariahKuta]

Wow, thank you so so much! I am happy that it’s been helpful!🤗 and that sounds like a great program! The follow up and nutritionist are both so helpful! Good luck to you! And don’t hesitate to reach out if there’s ever anything I can help with!💕

[@lindsaysmith9785]

@@MariahKuta thank you Maria, im still making notes from your other videos now haha. Feel like im attending your college course 🤣 honestly so helpful x thanks again x

[@MariahKuta]

@@lindsaysmith9785 haha I’m happy to hear it! I’m glad my efforts aren’t in vain!😂

[@khadijamb3863]

Your mom is gorgeous!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@MariahKuta]

Right?! Inside and out!🥰

[@KathesTenorio94]

Thank you for your video! I needed to hear what you just said. I've been in a stall for 10 days and wondering if I was doing something wrong but yesterday I felt very hungry and ate more than I used to and even thought I gained some weight but today my scale showed that I broke that stall so I really felt the "food is fuel and our bodies need the fuel to lose weight". Very informative video, thanks again! ❤❤

[@MariahKuta]

Oh yay! I’m so happy to hear that!😍 keep up the great work!

[@nusratjahan0107]

Hey. Can you make a new video with update.

[@hiimchey2198]

Loved watching! I miss you!!!!

[@MariahKuta]

Awe thank you chey!! I miss you too!💕

[@dominiquesdailydose]

I’m having my surgery in a couple weeks currently on my pre-opp diet and really looking forward to my first real meal so I appreciate all your food ideas. Very helpful!

[@dominiquesdailydose]

Wow your before and after is amazing!!

[@csaulpaugh89]

Thank you. All of this information is very helpful. Unfortunately, Im learning just now (about 3 weeks post op) that my program really hasn't prepared me much for this journey. This video has given me much needed information. Thank you

[@MariahKuta]

You’re welcome!! I’m sorry to hear that, but I’m glad this video was helpful!💕

[@JJ_Smilez]

Thank you so much for this Information! My Insurance doesn’t cover Wls but I’m looking into switching so that I can get this done. I appreciate all the Info and I’m glad that you had so much success!

[@EPalsson]

Oh Mariah, thank you so much for this video! I was actually taking notes! My sleeve VSG is four weeks away and I've probably watched 50 videos. Yours is the best! Very down to earth and natural, not heavily edited and clipped, focused on health rather than appearance, with lots of useful tips. Just excellent! ❤ My biggest concern is that it seems like I'll have to be eating constantly. Six meals per day x 30 min. is 3 hours a day just for eating! Not to mention snacks and food prep, and making sure to stay hydrated. Who has that much time? I feel like that will be a major burden.... for the rest of my life. How do you deal with that? It really worries me. Maybe I can start having larger meals a year or two out? I did keto for awhile and the best thing about it (besides that I felt good and wasn't hungry) was that I ate twice a day and then was DONE with food and thoughts about food. It worked for me but was ultimately not sustainable in the long run.

[@janisdeitsch2985]

This is such a detailed and useful video. Thanks so much :)

[@MariahKuta]

Oh yay!🤗 I’m glad you liked it. You’re welcome!

[@berriesweet26]

Thank you for keeping up with these! I go see the surgeon this week and then they submit to my insurance! So ready for this! 💜

[@MariahKuta]

You’re welcome!! If you ever have questions or want more frequent interactions, I post quite a bit on my Instagram! :) @mrsmariahkuta Congratulations!! I’m excited for you and all that’s in store!🤗

[@berriesweet26]

@@MariahKuta thank you! I will definitely look up your Instagram and follow you on there!

[@locdbeayt4686]

Thank you for this video doll

[@lindsaysmith9785]

This is a brilliant help thank you for sharing your experience

[@lolatheyorkipoo8013]

You look great! I need all the advice I can get! I’m having the same surgery in 3 months. Your videos are very helpful! Thank you!

[@MariahKuta]

Oh yay! I’m excited for you! I am here to help answer any questions!🤗

[@lolatheyorkipoo8013]

@@MariahKuta thank you for responding 🥰.. I’m thinking of doing a two week liquid diet now (starting tomorrow) just to try it out because I know I will have to do it two weeks before surgery. Do you think that’s a good idea? And gosh you look great! Also my fear is of having saggy skin - that is why I did not want gastric bypass. With this surgery do you have a lot of sagging skin? I am 5 ‘ 4” and 267 pounds. My goal is 145lbs-150

[@MariahKuta]

@@lolatheyorkipoo8013 oh you’re welcome☺️ honestly, I wouldn’t. That’s your call of course. But I had to do the Pre op diet for a couple days, and then my surgery was rescheduled due to COVID. I didn’t like having to do it twice. It’s hard enough haha. I think that’s something to save for when the time comes haha. But again, that’s up to you! What I would recommend is starting better habits now. Eat 6 small meals a day. Take 20-30 minutes to eat your meal. Take small bites and chew well. Practice drinking water throughout the day. Those kinds of things are going to be the habits you need for long term success. If you’re wanting something to follow eating wise, my surgeon highly recommends the book “Eating for Life”. It has recipes and sample meal plans, and the types of meals are similar to what works well after surgery! And yes, I do have quite a bit of loose skin. It doesn’t bother me too much, and it’s not noticeable in clothes. The loose skin on my breasts is the worst cause I was well endowed before haha.

[@lolatheyorkipoo8013]

@@MariahKuta LOL thank you! And oh lord I’m pretty heavy in the breast area🤣 I will definitely order the book now. Thank you so much❤️

[@lolatheyorkipoo8013]

@@MariahKuta Who’s the author for the book ? I saw a few different Arthur’s with the same title.

[@BenMittens_shorts178]

You are an inspiration! My surgery is scheduled at the end of this month and I definitely plan on using some of the recipes you have mentioned here. I also have been using the Baritastic app and love its format.

[@MariahKuta]

Awesome!! Best of luck to you!💕 Yeah, it’s a great app!

[@idealmrs]

You go girl! You look fantastic💖

[@MariahKuta]

Thank you so much!🥰

[@mimivibes1172]

One you look so amazing 🤩 congratulations

[@MariahKuta]

Thanks so much!🤗

[@VsghappyMe]

Thank you so much! This is a very helpful video. I hope all is well with you.

[@deejayakanolasunshine9538]

Thanks for sharing all of your journey with us. ❤️

[@jessicadavis5871]

First thing you look AMAZING. Did you have any complications from the surgery? I haven’t second appointment other Dr. Bovard at the end of May before he can schedule my endoscopy. I’m very scared about complications or that I will never be able to eat the things I use to eat before.

[@MariahKuta]

Thanks so much! 🥰 no I didn’t! And my mom and uncle both got surgery from Dr. Bovard as well and had no issues! He’s a fantastic surgeon. :) everyone is different! My mom has a friend that had a hard time recovering from the anesthesia and had a lot of nausea. But I had a nausea patch behind my ear for my hospital stay and didn’t really have any issues with it!

[@MariahKuta]

My mom did had some issues with her blood pressure in the hospital, but they were able to take care of that quickly. She had blood pressure problems before her surgery and had never been under anesthesia before. But once she was fully out of anesthesia and everything, she had no issues.

[@jessicadavis5871]

That makes me feel better about going to him. Thank you for your response.

[@MariahKuta]

@@jessicadavis5871 of course!🥰 good luck to you! I’m always here if you need anything!

[@dumpsterfire6351]

Omfg Look at you! 😮👏👏👏

[@tintessa1964]

Love your videos. Only one thing the main reason they don't want you drinking soda is carbonation. It can cause acid reflux and ulcers. Many doctors I researched on the subject says it smoking and soda can cause ulcers.

[@ashleyl1267]

I love your videos 🥰

[@MariahKuta]

Thank you so much!!🥰

[@kaylacollins3637]

Thank you so much for this info. On the 1st of may I’ll be 5 months post op. My highest weight was 329 and now I’m currently 265. The thing i struggle with the most is snacking. I’m 25 years old with a 4, 2, and 1 year old so i have snacks for them that i feel is hard to stay away from sometimes. I will definitely try chewing gum! Another thing i struggle with within my self is not noticing the weight loss as much as i thought i would. Anyone that has seen me at my highest and my current weight notices but I don’t notice it as much as I would like. Did you deal with it? If so, how did you deal with that? You’re an inspiration for me honestly. Thank you for thinking about others and posting ideas.

[@MariahKuta]

Awe this makes me so happy to hear! I’m glad I can help in some way!💕 Comparison pictures and trying on old jeans have been my friend! But I struggled with the same thing around the same time! I think I started really noticing the weightloss for myself around 8 months post op. I made another video (the one before this one, 6 months post op) that could have some helpful info! Making sure you’re “eating to the edge of full” as my nutritionist puts it really helps me be satisfied enough to not feel hungry too quickly. So that helps with not oversnacking a bit. But all in all, it is a hard habit to break that takes some determination! I’m still trying to improve myself. The gum and sipping water helped me yesterday haha. Best of luck to you! You’ve got a friend in me. We’ve got this!👊🏻

[@kaylacollins3637]

Yes for sure I notice when i put on dresses that were tight last year and now i have all this room in them. I never wore jeans when i got to my highest weight because they were uncomfortable for me so i always wore leggings ao i can’t tell pants wise because ya know leggings just stretch anyway. Definitely when i put on shirts that were more fitted and now they’re loosened up now. Also yes! When looking back at pictures from before surgery and my face now is smaller. So i can tell but ya know you always have that conscious in the back of your head. Thank you again❤️

[@MariahKuta]

@@kaylacollins3637 yeah, I definitely get that! Just remember to be kind to yourself, physically and emotionally! You need to be your own best friend and cheerleader! Love your body, it’s yours forever💕

[@kaylacollins3637]

Yes thank you so much!!

[@kaylacollins3637]

Hey Mariah, can you recommend some sausage patties for breakfast? I’ve tried the sausage links from Costco and really like those but I’d like to mix it up sometime lol

[@dumpsterfire6351]

Yeah its def different being 6’1” 303 But already down 50lbs 😊 another 100 to go

[@LibYourBestLife]

Post more videos!!!

[@MariahKuta]

I unfortunately don’t have the time to nowadays!🙈 but I do have updates from time to time on my Instagram!

[@yolandakozitzki3328]

my insurance requires a 6 month program prior to surgery so i’m barely starting that process . i already have my cardiac clearance and i do a sleep study this weekend for the pulmonary clearance and my first nutritionist visit is next week. i’m pretty excited to see where this journey takes me. i’m 5 feet and 1/2 inch tall and weigh 240. my goal weight is 150 at least

[@MariahKuta]

congratulations on the start of your journey!!🥰

[@lawistruth]

Wow...🎉

[@telmoore4826]

Wow u look amazing

[@MariahKuta]

Thank you!😍

[@latoyarf83]

You look great and is very inspiring. I just had my VSG 11/16/22. Your info was very helpful. How are you able to take the plexus pill?

[@MariahKuta]

Thank you!! And congratulations to you! :) I didn’t start taking the plexus pills until a couple months post op, when I was cleared for all textures of food :)

[@jessicadavis5871]

Last thing lol. I just had my pretesting today and was told my procedure is considered an outpatient procedure. Were you told that at pretesting and just ended up having to stay in the hospital?

[@MariahKuta]

I was never told that, I was told I’d spend at least one night from the beginning. But honestly, i could’ve been outpatient and been fine.

[@Eckert123]

I look amazing

[@sadiedeville6884]

You're beautiful :) thank you for sharing this great info.

[@MariahKuta]

Thank you so much!💕 of course, I’m happy to!

[@sadiedeville6884]

@@MariahKuta that's amazing! You deserve it!!

[@melissahodge2906]

What do you do if you work night shift and sleep during the day. I can’t eat that many times at night working in the ER

[@MariahKuta]

I have difficulty getting time to eat at work too! I work in a laboratory, and often go hours at a time without a break. What works for me is having what my surgeon calls “safety foods”. Things I can eat that are high in protein when I only have a few minutes. Some of my favorites are light cheese sticks, beef jerky (they sell individual serving packs at Walmart), fit crunch protein bars, etc. even just taking a couple minutes to get something in can make a huge difference!

[@sandyp3188]

How are you with exercise? I've been going to the gym Monday through Friday. I Started 6 weeks ago. Wondering if that will help me with loose skin 🤔 🙏🙏

[@MariahKuta]

I’m personally not great with it! Id like to do it more! I’m sure it could be helpful with loose skin, especially lifting!

[@sandyp3188]

Praying for the best! Thanks for answering me. I can not wait for this lifestyle change. You are so freaking inspiring 💖 💗

[@MariahKuta]

@@sandyp3188 of course, any time! And thank you, I appreciate the kind words! I am excited for you!! This journey has been such a blessing for me!

[@jessicadavis5871]

Did you have any issues with staying hydrated? Thats an issue I’m slightly concerned with.

[@MariahKuta]

No, not really! Lately, since starting my new job, I haven’t been as great with my water intake. I’m working on it! But before, I’d always drink 16oz with my plexus in the morning, 32oz in my water bottle at work, and 16oz in the evening (typically a body armor lite. They’re delicious, no artificial sweeteners, and have electrolytes!). I tend to do better about my water intake when I have a routine with it. And the body armor lites are super helpful when I’m feeling dehydrated

[@jessicadavis5871]

Hi so I finally have a date set for June 28th. Do you have any pointers to help me prepare?

[@MariahKuta]

Congratulations!!🤗 I guess my biggest pointers would be- find ways to distract yourself during the Pre-op diet. I played a lot of video games haha. And don’t buy too many protein shakes, your taste may change after surgery. Mine did! And stay as hydrated as you can!💕 I’m super excited for you!!

[@jessicadavis5871]

Okay I have been told not to buy too many shakes. How did you get your protein in?

[@MariahKuta]

@@jessicadavis5871 I tried different kinds of protein shakes. The fairlife core power worked well for me. I’d also dilute the protein shakes that were too sweet with fat free fairlife milk (light blue carton). I also added protein powder to sugar free pudding and strained soups. My favorite was Tom kha.

[@jessicadavis5871]

Awesome. I just ordered some gene pro packets. Were you able to eat the pudding during the first two weeks of post op or did you have to wait till the puréed stage?

[@MariahKuta]

@@jessicadavis5871 I waited until the pureed stage!

[@yolandakozitzki9995]

I have surgery in a week and a half. How long did you wait to start working out ?

[@yolandakozitzki9995]

Has anyone else tried her macros per meal for gastric bypass ? I had surgery on April 11th 2023. I'm on liquid stage for 2 weeks . I wanna try her macros. My nutritionists wants me on keto but that's not sustainable for me long term. Need more feedback

[@annahadi8645]

What about loose skin?

[@MariahKuta]

I talk about it at about the 12 minute mark! I have loose skin, for sure!! It can be annoying sometimes and it’s not my favorite haha. But thankfully with clothes it’s not too bad.

[@dumpsterfire6351]

The calcium citrate chews are HORRIBLE 🤮 I’m looking for a different way to take. Likely a solid pill 💊

[@0Alwina0]

How are things going for you now ?

[@katrinaperson466]

How are you doing?

[@MariahKuta]

Hi! I’m doing really well, thank you for asking!🤗 Busy working, so I haven’t had a chance to make any videos here! I’ve been maintaining my weightloss, sitting around 187-189lbs. Feeling good! I do update my Instagram more often. :) @mrsmariahkuta

[@breatheinpoetry]

Call me crazy but I swear your voice has changed as well

[@MariahKuta]

I totally agree!