I like how your not tryna pretend that you didnt get the surgery. Also glad your not trying to give advice on how to lose weight (naturally) like so many of the ppl with surgery do. Thank you for truth and realness! ❤️
@karensandiego2 жыл бұрын
All I can do is be as real as possible ! 💕💕
@shanicemitchell1508 Жыл бұрын
I’m a week away from being 3mo post op and definitely struggling with that “last bite” concept. I need to literally get up and throw the rest out to keep me from overeating. These recipes are also delicious, will be trying that poke bowl soon. Thank you! ❤
@louissettehernandez90622 жыл бұрын
To help relieve upset stomach or inflammation after surgery drink alkaline water it really makes a difference!
@kashmoney246358 ай бұрын
I like your preps because your meals are realistic compared to those toying with cheese always
@karensandiego8 ай бұрын
Yeaaaa no cheese wrapped in a slice of ham over here lol 😂
@giachannel8332 жыл бұрын
Keep them coming…I actually prefer the videos with the meals more than any other videos!!! 😳
@karensandiego2 жыл бұрын
Yup I love watching these kinds of videos as well !
@channyboocakes Жыл бұрын
Four days post op and love this video! Super helpful that you’re showing creative recipes…thank you! Just a tip: tradition Hawaiian poke is raw fish, not cooked (the word “poke” in Hawaiian is the style of cut used to chop the fish) 😊
@TheKierraJones2 жыл бұрын
This is the best post op meal video I’ve seen! We have similar taste bud I can tell! I would love to see more videos like this. Love that you’re playing with your foods and finding alternative ways to make your favs. I love Asian flavors and Korean bbq bowls so excited to try this poke bowl. I don’t have a wegmans so wondering where I could go for the seaweed salad (love it at restaurants) and the poke + spicy Mayo sauce
@ms.marnie Жыл бұрын
Hello vsg sister. I' was sleeved Sept 2nd 2022..so I'm 6 weeks now. You and I were exactly the same weight at surgery ( and before) lately I feel a little lost with food. So here I am. I love costco too, getting the shrimp salad on my trip there. But also was worried about my weight loss..I checked your description where you pin your weights and ya, I am right there. I watched your new video and you look amazing ..more try on videos please!!
@s.belton84472 жыл бұрын
Keep the what I eat in a day videos coming. This was so hilarious and useful. I’ll be 11wks post op tomorrow and yes,the cauliflower crust pizza is so good. I get mine from MOD Pizza. Happy to be eating regular foods now. It’s definitely one day at a time!!! Great video.
@karensandiego2 жыл бұрын
Everyone keeps telling me about mod pizza ! I’m mad I don’t have one near me 🥰
@s.belton84472 жыл бұрын
@@karensandiego HoneyChileeeee,It’s the best thing ever. You literally build your own pizza just like goin down a assembly line. Pick your crust,sauce,cheese and whatever toppings you want. Delicious! I just had their cauliflower crust last week. Very good! Wish I could insert a picture for you😊
@Carab36712 жыл бұрын
I've been waiting for this for sure. Girl I'm 8 weeks post op right now and I feel like I can't eat anything right now. Everything makes me feel terrible. I'm so struggling.
@karensandiego2 жыл бұрын
I hope it gets better for you soon ! 💕💕
@Carab36712 жыл бұрын
@@karensandiego thank you, me too. I'm losing my mind.
@southernmiss882 жыл бұрын
Girl same, I'm 7 weeks post-op and someday I just don't even bother eating ... I feel like I can't eat anything.
@JohnBeck4562 жыл бұрын
@@southernmiss88 Do you get Gurd? Or like a plugging feeling in your stomach? I did it too, this is week 3
@southernmiss882 жыл бұрын
@@JohnBeck456 oh yeah esp with meats or certain foods that are harder to digest. I almost hate eating, I don't enjoy it. I still get gastric discomfort with drinking plain water, which was severe when I was immediately post-op
@nonacee5065Ай бұрын
Your food is looking delicious, realistic, and sensible. So many other creators eat rubbish, albeit a small amount.
@joyboggan2 жыл бұрын
I EAT CARBS HERE!!!👍🏾👍🏾 yes hunny! At first I was super obsessed with leaving the carbs alone but now I don’t even want them really unconsciously. I now make a conscious decision as to how much I really want them and if I want a fork of spaghetti then damnit, I have it. I love the facts you spit👍🏾👍🏾💪🏾
@karensandiego2 жыл бұрын
Yup ! I feel like it’s not sustainable to restrict yourself forever . So my goal is just to create a better relationship with food so I can eat any and everything in moderation instead of falling into unhealthy habits and over indulging
@ryanragan8899 Жыл бұрын
So you really can eat whatever you want, just in moderation? Do you have a maximum carb goal per day? What does the restriction feel like when your full? Do you want to keep eating after you feel your restriction? Is it hard to stop? I'm getting surgery in a few days. Thank you!
@butterflzy6664 Жыл бұрын
1 week post op I can hardly wait to try your meals, they look amazing 👏 😍
@dreasheart5098 Жыл бұрын
Love this video...I'm 5 days post op and it's really helpful and giving me some ideas.
@user-ju3jv9zs2i Жыл бұрын
So glad i found your channel I've seen you on tiktok but i'm on a social media fast until I hit 6 months and I've been stalled for two weeks reaching my 3month post op. I love it here been spending my time watching all you videos to learn. So, I will be commenting on a lot of videos.
@ikeiamcdonald4643 Жыл бұрын
The keto buns have less carbs in them they taste pretty good as well
@paigemccall84012 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video! I'm 5 weeks post-op and I'm struggling with recipes. I seem to be eating the same thing day after day. I'm not very creative with food but you have given me lots of ideas! Thanks again! 😊
@karensandiego2 жыл бұрын
Thank you !! I have more videos like this coming ! I love getting creative 💕
@Z_Dyme2 жыл бұрын
I legit have a Wegmans across the street. I know what I'll be getting next! Yum
@karensandiego2 жыл бұрын
Yass go get the lobster salad and shrimp salad !! I heard they also sell the outer isle cauliflower thins !
@kerenalfredoguevara3839 Жыл бұрын
I would love more videos like this + your water intake.. I’m so nervous about balancing it all 😂 lol
@karensandiego Жыл бұрын
I have another what I eat in a day video coming this week 🥰🥰
@emilygilbeyful Жыл бұрын
I heard recently that Americans dont butter their bread so im glad to see you do.
@angelaalexis60772 жыл бұрын
You so creative with your meals. ❤️ love your videos. I’m a new subscriber 😍
@karensandiego2 жыл бұрын
Thank youuu 💕💕
@brittneypope6782 Жыл бұрын
Definitely would love to see more!!
@carolmiller8482 жыл бұрын
Love your vlog!! I’m getting my sleeve next week. I’m so gladI have found you!
@karensandiego2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🥰 wishing you a speedy recovery 💕💕
@francelisreyes92982 жыл бұрын
I love watching these kinds of videos. By the way I brought all of this and I’m making it!!! I am 5 weeks post op!!
@karensandiego2 жыл бұрын
Yassss I home you enjoy the meals ! 💕
@nicoleholt88862 жыл бұрын
Loved this video! Where do you get the seaweed salad with the poke sauce and spicy mayo? I can't wait to get to solids to eat that 😆
@karensandiego2 жыл бұрын
Thank you !! I got them both from wegmans !
@jodyssbbwgirl99462 күн бұрын
Lewis keto buns, same calories but 1 net carb. Thats our go to on keto.
@sleevedup23912 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the recipe’s I love sushi and poke I’m 13 days post op I can’t wait to try this 🙏🏻
@karensandiego2 жыл бұрын
It’s soooooo good ! Hope you enjoy !
@sarabarsky1112 жыл бұрын
Everything you made looks so good! I'm still on pureed foods so that isn't helping lol. My favorite poke ingredients are avocado and small chunks of fresh mango. The mango especially works so well with the fish
@karensandiego2 жыл бұрын
Once you can eat solid food definitely make a no rice poke bowl and add the avocado and mango !! I forgot to add avocado to mines that would have made it even better !
@sarabarsky1112 жыл бұрын
@@karensandiego Guess you'll have to make it again!
@MD-lu3gt2 жыл бұрын
Girl I’m on week 5 and trust me it gets better! I’m eating solids now and i finally feel normal again lol
@sarabarsky1112 жыл бұрын
@@MD-lu3gt That's great to know! I get to start soft foods on Monday and that alone feels like the world is opening up for me lol
@donnabirney45582 жыл бұрын
Your meals look delicious! I’m 8 weeks out and always looking for ideas!
@karensandiego2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 💕💕
@ES-oy1tq2 жыл бұрын
I love ur music selection lol
@karensandiego2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 💕🎶🎶
@sharonwright2035 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great tutorial..Such yummy meals and i will definitely be making them .My surgery is in 4 days... YAHOO !!! Can you please let me know how long after u finish eating do you start feeling hungry again id appreciate it... I've been watching heapsssss of tutorial trying to educate myself in everything about the gastric sleeve surgery... Thankyou
@hotchocolatekss2 жыл бұрын
Great update! I need to know about that magic toaster oven!! haha
@karensandiego2 жыл бұрын
Omg it’s amazing ! It’s a breville toaster oven / air fryer
@hotchocolatekss2 жыл бұрын
@@karensandiego Sisssss yes!! Thank you! That sounds amazing, if you link it in your shop I'll make sure to buy it there 😉
@karensandiego2 жыл бұрын
@@hotchocolatekss I linked it in the home section !
@hotchocolatekss2 жыл бұрын
@@karensandiego thank you xx
@deaconessfaithcommunitynur47452 жыл бұрын
Love your creativity with food
@karensandiego2 жыл бұрын
I would get sooooo bored if I didn’t at least try to get creative with it
@livefreewithkee06192 жыл бұрын
I have a Wegmans in my area. Good to know they have good low carb options.
@karensandiego2 жыл бұрын
They have A LOT of low carb options 💕
@Z_Dyme2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the great suggestions!!
@karensandiego2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching ! 💕
@butterflzy6664 Жыл бұрын
Loved this video, one week PO , I can't wait to try all three. Question - what are those lil round containers? Low fat dressing?
@karensandiego Жыл бұрын
Thank you ! It was just the condiments they have in the sushi section at wegmans
@butterflzy6664 Жыл бұрын
@@karensandiego Thanks luv 🙂
@PokerfaceAries2 жыл бұрын
Hey Karen, I’m considering the surgery for myself and I wanted to know how many times are you eating a day and how much time in between each meal? Also, have you had in issues with constipation, dehydration or nutrient deficiency?
@JoeCool820 Жыл бұрын
I had Gastric Sleeve almost 3 months ago and I gotta say you have great ideas for what to eat. Question how did your stomach fill after that pulled pork sandwich? I’m highly considering getting a pulled pork sandwich from Phil’s BBQ and was wondering if it was to soon for that I’m 3 months out almost and can’t eat hardly anything. But I really dig that pulled pork sandwich
@dchardinaycole5944 Жыл бұрын
I loved this video I ordered what she had from Amazon
@ericahinson80292 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting your journey. I suggest airfrying bacon, chop and keep in deli container to save $$$.
@seantacmcclendon5481 Жыл бұрын
I am definitely trying out the cauliflower sandwich slices
@laurafries810 Жыл бұрын
Checked out the Outer Aisle cauliflower rounds. Couldn’t find them locally (Scottsdale, AZ). A package of 6 was $60.99 on Amazon. That’s not a typo - $60.99. Where did you find them and what was the cost? Seems like a great product.
@Bonitachulax3 Жыл бұрын
Heyy girl congrats ❤ btw did your shoe size went down a size ? I’m soon getting my vsg done 😊
@karensandiego Жыл бұрын
Thank youu !! I thought they were going to go down a size but nope . Still I size 9 lol . My feet are slimmer now though so all of my shoes fit more comfortable.
@Bonitachulax3 Жыл бұрын
@@karensandiego ohh Foreal nice I seen that because when I was skinnier before I was a smaller size of shoe but now that I got chubby my feet got a little chubbier and sized up only like 1 size up
@TheKierraJones2 жыл бұрын
Hey Karen! I know you said you got the white bowls from Home Goods. I’m curious how many oz are the bowls themselves?
@karensandiego2 жыл бұрын
Heyy ! I’m not sure how much they fit in total . Probably no more than 5oz of food though
@EGORElicious Жыл бұрын
I know what you mean by eating everything on your plate. I can't wait to see food left over on my plate/bowl. Is that weird? I hope to get a surgery date soon! All I'm waiting for now!. Also, what is the device on your counter top?
@melissabarbee42552 жыл бұрын
What song is that you play when you made your sandwich. Also, you look great 😊 👍🏾.
@karensandiego2 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure . It’s a stock song from epedemic sound website
@makayla7882 жыл бұрын
Also mod pizza has a really good cauliflower crust pizza and you can build your own
@karensandiego2 жыл бұрын
I’ve heard of mod pizza but I don’t have one near me 😩
@makayla7882 жыл бұрын
@@karensandiego awww dang I had it yesterday and it was so good !!! I could barley eat it I’m 1 month and a few weeks post op
@kaykayanderson8822 Жыл бұрын
I am 5 days post op and I haven’t felt any hungry feel with I’m excited about but my question is when you are on your soft food stage now and your eating your food and when your full do you have that hungry feeling again and then your start to eat? Is their some days where you go with out being hungry for hours.?
@nic-ch2 жыл бұрын
Enjoy your videos. Wondering if you find yourself eating smaller meals more times a day? Do you stay full about the same length of time as you did before surgery. I'm in the approval process for VSG.
@karensandiego2 жыл бұрын
For the most part I still eat on the normal breakfast lunch dinner schedule . I don’t eat if I’m not hungry so usually those 3 meals are enough for me .
@nic-ch2 жыл бұрын
@@karensandiego Thank you.. You're doing/looking good. Your transparency and informative videos are so helpful. Be blessed Sis...🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@karengilmore81782 жыл бұрын
Would love to see more
@karensandiego2 жыл бұрын
I recently posted another one !
@texical85Ай бұрын
❤
@terrilynn1231 Жыл бұрын
Hi Karen, when did you begin exercise?
@tyronecobb6644 Жыл бұрын
Omg thanks 🙏 again
@tigerbunny6778 Жыл бұрын
That sugar free BBQ sauce is delish.
@lizhernandez9322 жыл бұрын
You can also have your meat with some veggies instead of the bread for lunch. 🤗
@karensandiego2 жыл бұрын
For sure ! I just wanted to be realistic . I don’t always choose the veggies so I didn’t want to pretend for the sake of the video
@MD-lu3gt2 жыл бұрын
@@karensandiego thank you for that!
@annar87322 жыл бұрын
You look great!!! How tall are you?
@karensandiego2 жыл бұрын
Thank you ! I’m 5’3 💕
@annar87322 жыл бұрын
@@karensandiego thank you! i love listening to you voice. it’s very calming ☺️. my surgery is on Wednesday in NJ. Thanks to you i am very excited!!! Thanks for everything you do for us here Karen! 😘
@krystlealleyne4263 Жыл бұрын
Giving me motivation everyday .. Today day 4 post op . I did hit you up on IG..thank you for the Congrats. I’m happy ready to make a bigger change..
@hernameisdaz47232 жыл бұрын
Where did you get your small white bowls from ?
@2andFro2 жыл бұрын
This is the question I came here for. The portion size of them = perfect! I need in on this!
@karensandiego2 жыл бұрын
They are from homegoods ! So i can’t link them 😩
@karensandiego2 жыл бұрын
They are from homegoods ! So i can’t link them 😩
@CARACACHICAMOS66 Жыл бұрын
Hi
@stephanieb8571 Жыл бұрын
I know this video is older but I’m Looking into VSG and I’m curious how it’s possible to meet nutritional needs when you need to eat so much protein with not much room for veggies or fruit? Are nutritional needs different after surgery?
@alialandon2912 Жыл бұрын
Most surgeons make you take bariatric vitamins and b12 shots to keep nutritional deficiencies away.
@lfd698910 ай бұрын
You do so with vitamins and then you get your protein from a variety of ways not just actual meats (which will fill you up)....you add protein to your coffee or tea, drink protein water, snack on yogurt or other high protein items and then there's room during your meals for fruits or veggies. Hope that helps
@ohh_nanaaas60912 жыл бұрын
How many ounces are you supposed to eat per meal?
@karensandiego2 жыл бұрын
At this point it’s more about going with how much you can comfortably eat . I personally can’t eat more than 4oz so I make sure never to force myself to go over that . But I also am pretty good at looking at something and knowing If I will be able to eat all of it or not .
@MD-lu3gt2 жыл бұрын
@@karensandiego my program sets out serving size suggestions for different timeframes and they say 4oz (1/2 cup) for 3 months so you’re spot on!
@yolandakozitzki33282 жыл бұрын
How much pounds have you lost so far?
@karensandiego2 жыл бұрын
52 lbs ! 💕
@yolandakozitzki33282 жыл бұрын
@@karensandiego I’m getting gastric bypass . I’m in the pre op appointments. I got all my clearances including my psych evaluation. Now all I have to do is focus on the nutritionist visits :) I’m excited to see where this journey takes us all