Vlogmas Day 23 🎄 Gastric Bypass | 4 Month Update & Weight Loss Update: I Am Really Seeing Changes!

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[@car17yn71]

So proud of your progress. I 100% recommend sports bras and bralettes at least until your weight stabilizes!! I had lost 260 lbs from my highest weight. For a while, I was just sewing my bras closed (I would remove the hooks and sew the hook part to the other side ... I did that to 5 of my bras). I have gone back to sports bras because my bra size varies too much. Since the pandemic started, I have been on steroids 8-9 times for a total of 70 days. A couple of those were for tendonitis in my foot during the height of the pandemic so no access to a swimming pool, and I had to limit my walking. I also had to have emergency abdominal surgery in May 2022 and was on MAJOR restrictions for 2 months. For the first 8 weeks, I wasn't allowed to do ANYTHING that would "engage my core" and had to keep my steps down (Week 1, I was not to exceed 5000 steps a day. Week 2, I was allowed up to 7000 steps. Week 3, it was up to 9000 steps a day. Week 4 - 5, I was allowed 12,000 steps. Week 6, I could go 15,000 steps. Week 7 - 8, I was allowed up to 20,000 steps a day. Now, I am allowed to do as many steps as I want, and I am allowed to lift up to 15 lbs ... as long as I wear my abdominal binder. Without my binder, I am only allowed to lift 10 lbs. Post-surgery, I also had to increase my protein to encourage healing. I was conflicted because I didn't want to eat more calories than I was burning, Historically, I have gained 20 pounds a week on steroids. Then my body doesn't like to get rid of that excess weight for about 6 months. I haven't been able to go 6 months between rounds of steroids. From early October to early November of this year, I was on steroids for 20 days. I was lucky not to gain 60 pounds. I "only" gained 35 pounds! Overall, I am still down 140 lbs from my highest (so I have gained 120 lbs since the pandemic started ... but it could have been 200 lbs JUST from STEROIDS, so I can't really complain).

[@Babybl86]

I’m so happy for you xx I had gbp 4 years ago and lost 11 stone in a year ❤ keep going

[@TrinaLouise]

Thanks so much lovely! 💖 how are you finding thing 4 years after surgery? Xx

[@Babybl86]

@@TrinaLouise great! I still get dumping syndrome and can’t eat a lot in one sitting so have to make sure to eat little and often ❤️

[@rachelmick4051]

I am so happy for you! Your hard work is paying off!! You look amazing! You have always been beautiful but you have an extra sparkle lately! Thank you so much for all the effort you have put into vlogmas. It has been a joy to get to see you everyday! Merry Christmas!!!

[@gpiesofly]

Get yourself a pill organizer. I keep mine on my dresser next to my watch and jewelry so I don’t forget. Pills in the morning when I put my jewelry on, pills in the evening when I take my jewelry off.

[@sandramoore8903]

Congradulations! 200 range!

[@Fisklingur]

It's amazing to see you so happy, it keeps me motivated while I'm on the waiting list for my surgery from the NHS

[@salster4891]

You're doing so well, and you look beautiful. Have to add, you've always been beautiful but can see you're happier and healthier x x

[@WrenHuang]

i found you through obese to beast and honestly your personality is so bubbly and it's so cute!!

[@clairey165]

Hey, currently in the tail end of a weight-loss journey! In terms of bras, I wear bralettes, which tend to be more forgiving size-wise. There are plenty of bralettes that can deal with bigger sizes (I’m an F cup FWIW). In terms of weight-loss recipes, I really like the Very Hungry Greek recipes! But I also just look up ways to lower the calories in foods I already like, such as adding egg to mashed potatoes to sub for butter and add a touch of protein. Maybe not the most helpful example in this instance, but you get the idea. Rooting for you!

[@emmalam9370]

I agree I am 2 months plus post gBp and bralettes are definitely the way forward 😂

[@Tiffany_55]

For bras what I think would work best is to buy bras that are too small in the band, but purchase a bra extender (I am sure they are available in the UK?). But they will add at 1-3 inches to the band. Yes, they won't be a perfect fit, but at least they will fit you just right in the near future and you will get many months of wear then! Bras have always been an issue for me back in the day before they added more sizes to stores and that's always worked for me! Congrats on your progress thus far, you got this! 🌟

[@carmendavila272]

I can only wear Cottonique bras after wearing normal polyester bras for 30 years, I started developing a terrible body rash reaction to polyester. Cottonique bras are super comfortable and they are very simple, which I like. Some people may need more support but I love Cottonique bras, as they do not squish me or have horrible scratchy lace or stabby suffocating wires 😅

[@dorothytovio6975]

I'm loving all your videos and updates, thank you so much. I am currently on my pre op diet for gastric sleeve. Super excited and hoping I have a journey similar to yours ❤️

[@marysmith8876]

Good on you. I see a great difference, not only in your body but your skin is glowing and you are looking lovely. You are very pretty and have a lovely personality. I'm so excited for you. I am so happy for you. I wish you and Adam a blessed Christmas and look forward to going on this journey with you. You are an inspiration to me and I'm sure many others. Thank you. 😊

[@shaz5058]

Well done keep going you look great I just had vsg I'm 2 weeks post op so watching your videos are really helping me I wish all the best 👍

[@darshcook8191]

For bras get sport bras that are sizes like S,M,L. This will cover you over multiple sizes. Amazon has got some great ones.

[@tesslovesyarn]

Buy a couple of sport bras. They stretch so you can wear them for much longer as you lose weight. Regular bras are way to expensive to buy with every size. Sports bras are not expensive and you can wear them even after dropping a couple of dress sizes. Your doing great! 😊

[@Livviah]

Hi Trina, in regards to the bra situation, I would say buy some stretchy bralettes as they're usually a bit cheaper than bras and they can change a bit more with your body, until you get to a size where you can buy cheaper bras, I've been having to buy new bras every month and had to start buying them from Primark until I'm at a point in my weightloss where it has stabilised so I can purchase more long lasting Bras :)

[@safkas652]

Fabulous channel, thank you so much for inspiring me. I bought bras that were a couple of sizes too small around my bust and use bra extenders that I can make smaller as I lose weight xx

[@ClocloX]

I’ve had many surgeries around 6/7 can’t remember !! I take hair gummies everyday. My hair fell out once so I had 8 large bald patches but it’s due to me having alopecia but definitely hair gummies and multivitamin gummies.

[@Katie1z]

Yes! Would love to hear your list of all the things you want to do

[@kathyperkov5939]

With regards to your vitamins, I suggest you get a weekly pill container and put your vitamins in for each day for the week. Then place it on the table where you eat your meal and will be taking your vitamins so they are in front of you and you can’t forget to take them. Xo

[@patricabenson2324]

Hi Trina I love watching about your journey, it is very interesting. I have health problems and I am overweight, because my mobility is very bad I have more weight on. I think you are doing really well, you seem to be altering everywhere. Did you say 76lbs that's 5st 6lbs that is amazing Trina. You should be so proud of yourself, especially your family it's not easy an easy thing to do. Have a wonderful Christmas and New year Patricia ❤️❤️🌲🌲

[@rebeccalou4408]

You need to get a pill box to help you with remembering the vitamins - you know like the ones elderly people have for all their meds? They’re super cheap on Amazon and you can just fill it up once a week (which means less effort than opening all the bottles and packets every day!) and keep it somewhere you’ll remember like by your bed or the sink 😊

[@nicoleabed2480]

I have two pieces of advice for your hair rice water really helps me you just spray your hair and it really helps. With the eating I find it a bit easier to use smaller plates that way you can't put too much on it.

[@Jeanniebugg]

I'm starting to be affected by my clothing sizes, now, too. My favorite skirt is falling off. All of my bras are too big. Underwear is too big - I bought more of that. I'm just continuing to wear things, as long as I can. I plan on going to my local thrift store (charity shop) for clothes, but I won't buy bras, underwear, or socks there. I've found that Pinterest is pretty good for recipes.

[@lisbrealey1343]

You are doing so well. I really wish I could afford surgery. So glad you are doing this content

[@pennymbeauty3185]

Hi I had my bypass in March and I have had significant hair loss but I have found that Alpecin caffeine shampoo is a game changer I've gone from clumps coming out to just a couple of hairs and it's growing back in to. Hope this helps xxx

[@rosemariecawkwell2233]

I'm happy that you're happy with your weight loss, and I can definitely see the difference in your face. I'm enjoying the updates, but I'm going to have to fast forward through the section where you tally up your weight loss because of all the diets I've done in the past. The numbers put me back in a really bad place mentally and it triggers restriction and disordered eating to hear people talking about weight loss journeys and numbers on the scale if I'm already struggling. I was a fat kid, I've done all the diets, I'm still fat; all I ever managed was to lose the same 2stone and put it all and more back on. I've considered WLS, but the restricted diet and huge number of pills you have to take for life, when I already have a pile of meds each morning for other conditions, really puts me off. Plus, the potential 'dumping syndrome' adverse effect doesn't sound fun. Suggested KZbin channels for meal ideas: Abbie Sharpe! Amazing ideas for balanced meals, no wellness wank rubbish, and she's a registered dietitian. I've been inspired to find a dietitian to help with some of my issues because of her. Just waiting for the referral.

[@roselyncampisi822]

I am so happy for you! May God bless you!

[@bypassingbeverly]

My level 10 life is a great channel. You look great!

[@fibifeo]

So happy for you . I’m booking a gastric sleeve after Xmas . Also try hello fresh for food ideas x

[@janenicholls3572]

B&M do a calcium tablet that aren’t chewable. Thank you for doing these updates I really appreciate you doing them but not changing your channel to a weigh loss channel. You are doing great Trina happy Christmas and have a wonderful new year xx

[@vickybrassington921]

I would love to see what your experience goals are!

[@sandramoore8903]

I had lost a bunch of weight about 20 yrs ago, and kept it off for 4 years. Then in the 4th year I had the same problem as you, where my body was constantly screaming at me to eat, that it was hungry. I didn't know it was hormones that caused it. I just started eating and eating and never stopped. Needless to say over the years I regained the weight back plus 40 more pounds. I am trying to control how much I eat now to keep it at 2000 calories, but not always successful.

[@moirabarrass1169]

I haven't had surgery yet ,but going through menopause and suffer with hair loss. Started on biotin and collagen and it's helped so much just normal hair loss now.x

[@ClancyNacht]

Question: I want to know how much spice you can tolerate. I imagine surgery on your stomach means blandish food at least at first, but as you're asking for recipes, I was thinking about what could help change up the taste without adding a lot to fill you up and wondered how spice factors into things?

[@jmt7676]

You're looking great girl. Well done you.

[@TonicBlade]

There is calcium sugar free soft chews . Congratulations on getting into the 200s 🎉

[@lrg1584]

Usa over here, we do have vitamin c gummies. Hopefully they have them over there. To make it easier for me I made it a routine, protein shake for breakfast and vitamins(drinks next to vitamin bottles), after a while u don't even think about it, you just do it. That time of the month since the beginning has always been an issue. Even with the gastric bypass, hunger gets unreal. Tend to over eat, 3.5 years since surgery and still a struggle.

[@amaliagrassi6870]

Very interesting vid. Congratulations on your weight loss. I'd love to see a vid about the kind of things you are looking forward to doing. 🙂

[@wispwillow952]

Wow you are looking so happy! Surgery is something I want to look at having, but I don’t know if I’m getting too old now in my 40s!

[@cabelltech]

You’re not too old. I had mine one day after my 56th birthday. I’ve lost 25 pounds in the first six weeks.

[@Oroszivett]

happy for you! I think you are afraid to accept the reality, you changed a lot!!! even the dress you wear looks big on you. I am sure you went down more than one size. You do great, let yourself accept it more :)

[@healthybodz1969]

WOW that's 5 stone and 4 pounds, that's amazing 😁😁😁 When I lost 6 stone, I would get measured and buy cheapest bra then get another one from a supermarket ie Asda X

[@debsskene1078]

Well done 🏅keep fighting the good fight.

[@colettemikaelson160]

the hormonal changes probably play a part in the hair loss, much like in pregnancy. I havent had gastric surgery but suffer with indigestion and reflux and totally understand when you talk about fulless and feeling uncomfortable if you over eat, its an awful feeling isnt it?

[@adelealdridge2080]

Definitely try biotin i bought them and helped me immensely I found a site called my vitamins the best for it or somewhere like Holland and Barrett, try the boob or bust method for bras and maybe look into bravissimo i hear good things about there bras I still struggle with bras after 8 years post op but thats more I cant get an exact measurement

[@lucykoch5046]

I bought some calcium gummies at Walmart , that's what I take

[@belvamolah3800]

Hi i am just curious but i heard during the surgery they remove the part of the stomach that causes you to be hungry. Is this not true?

[@katieh200]

Hi Trina I have just seen on my screen a lady called Catherine Kay who has had The same surgery as you she has lost an incredible 113stones maybe you could watch her for some eating tips huni 🎄☃️🎄

[@mahonlouise]

I found if I was at a buffet I'd put what I want on a plate and walk away from the table then took my time eating it

[@chrisgriffiths3629]

when you where talking about the period issues where you where so hungry and could still only eat a bit , I bet pregnancy is like that for 9 months with the gastric by pass . Be interesting how pregnant ladies cope with this ,as hunger in pregnancy is huge ??! well done your looking great xxx

[@doreennaquin1673]

Facebook ~ all day I dream about food... great recipes

[@bevie_dnice]

❤️❤️❤️

[@wendyhilts5898]

I had lapband surgery 15 years ago and lost 50 lbs. am on ozempic now for diabetes and have lost another35.

[@lrg1584]

Having an issue with recent weight gain. Want to ask my doctor about ozempic (diabetic too)but was reading some of the side effects. How long did it take for it to help?

[@wendyhilts5898]

@@lrg1584 by the second week my appetite disappeared. Lost 20lbs the first 2 months. Had some nausea but nothing I couldn’t handle. I’m slowly going off insulin now!

[@lrg1584]

@@wendyhilts5898 that's great news on the insulin! Thank you for replying, I think I will reach out to my provider and hope for best.

[@judevivier153]

Congratulations on your amazing weightloss! Wow, that's great!!!!

[@dorothygilmer9488]

You can get chewy calcium.

[@michelledale5917]

I get my calcium tablets (caplets) from the Dr's, because the chewables made me vomit.

[@wjvanderhorst9950]

You can get calcium caplets from Amazon in the states so I would think they would be available in the UK as well. Try there. I have no answers for the bra situation. TFS. I have been very interested in your journey.

[@MsYorkielove]

If taking calcium you need vitamin D so you can absorb and work with the calcium. Go to your own chemist and speak with them. I’m sure that they have them combined and small

[@kimwade6249]

👍🏻🥳😁

[@francislawver8901]

Congratulations your doing great iam happy for you my name is Linda

[@IDoesItBoo]

Taking biotin gave me the worst acne ever, I’d avoid it.

[@Oroszivett]

Check @LaurenLosing, she is not posting anymore, but loved her old videos