LIFE UPDATE | BRACHIOPLASTY | WEIGHT GAIN | QUITTING MY JOB

Life update over 2 years after vsg surgery. Talking about my brachioplasty, weight gain and quitting my job.
I went to Dr. Smita Ramanadham is a female board-certified plastic surgeon operating in East Brunswick New Jersey.
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VSG = Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
This weight loss surgery removes a portion of your stomach leaving you with a smaller stomach in the shape of a sleeve.
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VSG SURGERY DATE: 3/16/2022
Highest weight : 283
pre op appointment weight : 272
Surgery weight: 262
Week 1 weight : 249
Week 2 weight :245
Week 3 weight : 245
1 Month weight : 237
2 Month weight :226
3 month weight : 215
4 month weight : 207
5 month weight : 197
6 month weight : 190
7 month weight : 179
8 month weight : 173
9 month weight : 168
10 month weight : 163
11 month weight :159
12 month weight : 158
Current weight : 165 ( maintaining)
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[@SimplyYesenia]

You’re so motivating Karen! Your videos encouraged me to get the surgery.

[@karensandiego]

Thank youuu 💕💕 and you’re doing amazing !!! 💕💕

[@xXxSweetShanxXx]

Finally had my gastric sleeve surgery on 13th July. Ive lost altogether 31Ibs. But unfortunately have had complications. I ended up with a blood clot in my liver.I have a family history of blood clots so could be because of that. You have been really inspiring. Ive watched you from the start and following your journey has really helped with my journey. Its been tough but i know its all worth it in the end 😊❤️❤

[@Dioranma]

How are you feeling now? I hope you are better. Blood clot is one of the huge risk and concerns with Bariatric surgery.

[@xXxSweetShanxXx]

@Dioranma I'm doing much better now thank you. Have been really anxious about it all but seeing specialists for the blood clot next week so hopefully they can get to the bottom of it and I pray it will eventually go 🙏🏾

[@latoyiakendall2866]

Congratulations!! You’ll be just fine ❤

[@Dioranma]

@@xXxSweetShanxXx I pray and hope you get better.

[@cenetrapickens525]

33 days away from my arm lift! Thank you for sharing your journey ✨

[@drhappyplants]

Hi! just dropping a note to say i've loved your page. Been following you about a year; your account was some of my initial research on exploring VSG for myself. I got VSG Nov. 2023; 9 months ago. I was BMI 34 at the start; down 46 lb; pants size 16/18 to 10; tops XL to Medium. i still can't believe it but i've loved your journey and consider you a mentor/example of a healthy journey. The skin and work life balance issues you're tackling are 💯 relevant for me as well. Thank You!!!!

[@callmemrsdlamini]

All the best with the content creation mama. I’m all for putting your mental health before ANY job!! Good for you

[@diannelockhart2354]

Thank you for sharing your journey. I’m three weeks post op. When I’m feeling like I can’t continue this journey I turn to you. So thank you. Keep up the good work

[@Miya_Simone]

Wow! Congrats on letting the negative go and going in on the full creator journey! I’ve been so hesitant to even start I applaud you👏🏽. And the arms are amazing! I was debating whether to do arms or neck first. My face lost soo much weight (down almost 100 @ 8 months), I look insane! But now I’ve had a set back (small bowel resection💩). Finally home from hospital and recovering slowly. It’s always good to check in with this community and hear everyone’s struggles and successes. Thanks for creating this space! Wishing everyone the best on their individual journeys! Oh and wishing Ryan all the best on her new adventure too! 🦋

[@4061fw]

Your content is amazing. You're always so helpful and informative. Thanks to your encouragement, I finally had the surgery last week. Keep doing what you're doing - we really appreciate you! Sending lots of love your way! ❤

[@alesiacunningham7605]

I absolutely LOVE and APPRECIATE how you keep it REAL! It is sooo helpful for your community. Thank you! ❤

[@jennyg1350]

Change is good and I agree with you, your mental health is way more important than money. ❤

[@NURSELICI86]

I am so glad that prioritized yourself, your mental health, and your family in every way! Thank you for sharing your life with us, and I'm looking forward to continued support of your content.

[@therealnancysteele]

I'm late watching this one, but can I just say thank you for the motivation and that you look beautiful! I'm so happy for you and I appreciate the information that you share. Now, go get 'em!!

[@justagirlnamedee1414]

Ima stick besides you Karen 😂😂I’m excited for the next chapter in your life. Mental health is so important kudos to you ❤

[@taikemi]

Congratulations! Hope this period is successful for you!!

[@ilenebrown5490]

I am going to plan mine soon! So excited

[@karensandiego]

Good luck on your surgery!!

[@NicoleAllwood]

Congratulations on moving in faith and being a full time content creator!!

[@tlumsey2300]

U look great girl I just had a panniculectomy 5 days out and after this I'm scared of doing My arms now I'm in so much pain.. u look amazing I should of worked out but arms need cut

[@karensandiego]

Thank youu !! Congrats on your pani !! The arms honestly were not that bad ! It was only rough for about the first week

[@SandraHernandez-id6nw]

thank you for in bracing yourself!!!! you're my inspiration to continue with my Journey . Thank you for sharing your personal life and your beautiful Family , Congratulations and you look amazing !!!

[@veronyc1454]

👏👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌 I applaud you for putting yourself first when it comes to work. Amen sis 🙏 ❤❤❤

[@cynthiamedina3454]

I'm so happy for you, can't wait to do mine 💗

[@karensandiego]

Thank youu 🥰🥰

[@mstamalaj]

I’m so proud of you for putting your mental health first 💚

[@birthingaburner8223]

Love your honesty

[@karensandiego]

🥰🥰🥰💕💕💕

[@istyleliz]

I had my vsg surgery in 2013 and lost 115 🎉and a tummy tuck 2023 now working on my bat wings 😊aka arms to get done.

[@livbuthappier]

Def do more unscripted videos lol you sound so natural on camera 🥰

[@karensandiego]

Thank youu !! I will 💕💕💕

[@sarahlenzen3030]

Yay!!! So excited to see you more. And so glad you're doing what will make you happy. So happy for you!!! Absolutely adorable Aruba photos. And girl you look so happy! ❤❤❤

[@latoyiakendall2866]

You look great! ❤ Where did you get your necklaces from??

[@karensandiego]

Thank you! The shorter gold chain is from Amazon and the longer one with the pendant I got in Grenada 💕

[@NicoleAllwood]

This is a non scale victory that I’m looking forward to in Jesus name, Amen! Congratulations!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@lilymayen2220]

Congrats on quitting and being there for your family 😅

[@JaneeLeeSanders]

Congratulations on choosing you Karen! No job is worth your mental health so I’m glad you decided to dip lol

[@avn232]

I am 3 days post vsg and it pains and the weakness is real am I right? How many days it took u to heal properly?

[@SuperAblabla]

I feel you! I’m 6 days post op and it got better for me at day 5. Take your pain meds, I also needed something against nausea because it prevented me from drinking. Now that I take that medication I feel a lot better since I can drink more and can even drink some protein shake. But the first 3-4 days were horrible. I couldn’t even cry because it hurt so bad

[@avn232]

@@SuperAblabla thanks reals scared on there incision cutting now

[@SuperAblabla]

@@avn232 my incisions are the only part that hurts at this point. I’d say it’s moderate pain, like pain level 2-3. I guess this end after 2 weeks when they are healed 🙏🏼

[@karensandiego]

It took be about 2 weeks I believe. But if it helps I do have videos from that time period if you go back on my channel talking about what it was like at each week post op 💕