i had gastric sleeve 9 days ago. i like you because you are not dramatic. i hope to have a three year update! im going through a lot right now and im scared of the things you talk about in this video
OneLifetoSleeve was one of the reasons I had the surgery. I am 4-years out and started a RUclips Channel.... About to do a 4-year "New things I didn't know"... Check it out. I hope my guru comes back as well!
I really do appreciate you taking the time to make these videos! I"m scheduled for the VSG on 18Jan2017 and just began my 2 week pre-op diet today. I've researched all I can, done the training/classes and today is my first leap onto RUclips to gain other peoples experiences/advice. Yours are honest, straight forward and again, APPRECIATED!! Thank you and Happy New Year!!
The best comments I've seen yet. My doc as well as you have said this is no miracle, it's a tool to guide you to a healthier lifestyle. Considering the operation and have seen really awful regretful comments from some people. Thanks for the encouragement.
Thanks for all your posts and information. I especially appreciate the honesty, the factual, non emotional presentation, and the suggestions and hints. You have helped me immensely.
I hope you read these, where are you? How are you doing? I've followed you and seen every video. You shared your struggles and I'd love to know how you are doing, you've helped so many don't stop now!
Omg.. You're my kind of guy. Thanks for your honesty for the first time this is the first time I'm watching somebody on RUclips that I can really relate to thank you thank you thank you!!
Your videos are great, especially to someone like me who's now going through the motions to get approved. Your honesty is exactly what we need. You are in no way a failure but an inspiration. I thank you for giving me the insight on what my new life could be. Keep up the good work 😊
You are very much an inspiration even with your very human ups and downs. It is so great to see and hear your story. It makes me excited for the future. Thank you.
Thanks for taking the time to do these posts of your weight loss journey. Your information has been great in my decision making process. My greatest fear is regain. I am glad you address it. I was headed for some serious health problems. I was sleeved last sept. If I stop losing now it was all worth it. Thanks for your honesty.
Bravo! You have been such a success! I am almost 1 year out & I am down 50 ish' pounds... We moved at the 6 month mark and I need to find a new Dr., here in Chicago. I haven't checked in in 5 months, ugh! For me, it has been slow but steady... I really need to get on the exercising band wagon. It's great to hear about all your milestones, it keeps me motivated to keep plugging along. Thanks for the update! Gale :)
Thanks for your candor. I am still in the euphoria of the first several months of "easy" weight loss. It is good to hear from you. Thanks again for taking the time to help us in our fight. I hope to hear more from you in the future.
@@Cindy-xk5vm Honestly, I have regained a lot but nowhere near where I started, I am still about 250 which is heavy for me. I was 320 and got down to about 195 within a year with zero effort and though that would be enough for me. It wasn't. The 55 has creeped back over the last almost 9 years. The program really does work IF YOU FOLLOW your doctor's orders exactly. I believe that my problem remains an eating or carb addiction. I get great results when I knuckle down and follow the diet and exercise plan, but I seldom force myself to do it. I think that gets most of us in the end. You need to solve the reasons one overeats first. I also stress eat so I hope that goes away when I retire in two years as I do far better when I am away from the stress of work. I hope this helps. -Ray
@@rayanderson3164 just seeing this now. Thanks for your reply. My sister just had gastric sleeve but I tried to talk her into the semaglutide shots first. But her mind was made up. Doctors realize now that obesity is a "hormonal" disease. That isn't solved because our stomach is too big and has to be made smaller. The sleeve does stun a particular appetite hormone for a while and that is why there is usually great success at first. Your return to carb addiction (or need) is treating an internal condition of out of whack appetite. Don't blame yourself. Try Mounjaro or one of these new meds and I bet you'll see the need to graze on carbs resolved. This is a hormonal disease and not something that can be behaviorally controlled with great success. There is still the harping on the part of professionals to change our behaviors, do this, do that. Well that didn't work great before and it won't now. The best most intelligent doctors realize that obesity isn't a result of a willful behavior, over and over, but a response to out of whack appetite hormones.
Thanks for all the info. I'm in the process of getting sleeved in a few months (2017) and you have made it much easier to take in all the aspects of the journey.
Thank you for all the time and effort you put into this series to help us. Outstanding content and honesty. Surgery for me is in 3 days and I hope I can honor the time you devoted here and be as successful. Best of luck to you in the rest of your journey. Love to get an update if possible and even if there is negative would love to here what you experienced that may help us.
You are human and don't forget that! You have done amazing just get back up and move forward! You are an inspiration, don't take that away from yourself!
Awesome video and honesty!! I think one of the things people don't realize after surgery is that you still have to pay very close attention to diet. A lot of us still love the junk food that got us into trouble in the first place and that can be bad.
So excited to see a video from you! I binge watched your videos before i had rny 10-21-13. Nice to see an update and know everything is still good (for the most part).
Hi, Thank you for your incredible diary of pros and cons, hick-ups and easy moments of having the Gastric Sleeve surgery, and the healing process towards a new chapter and style of life for you. For me your diary has been incredibly informative and empowering. I am contemplating having surgery soon, to lose about half of my current body weight. I am 63 years and am wanting to be fully informed before initiating this process. One thing that I would really appreciate that I am not aware of in your documentation is before, during and after photos. I hope I am not asking or being too personal, but the visual impact would assist my view of where you have come from and where you are now. Thank you for your thoughtful updates for the selfless benefit to others.
Thanks so much for the update! I am trying not to look to others for compliments but I have to admit, it feels good when someone recognizes that you are losing weight. I am really working on NOT getting caught up in that.
Hi there! I know this sounds weird, but it is comforting to hear about your struggles post surgery. I am having similar issues with carbs, body image, and the mental aspect of this surgery. No one can truly prepare you for this surgery and what it does to you mentally. I can say that fear of regaining weight for me is a serious issue (and my weakness for chocolate). I appreciate your honesty and am so glad to hear someone else express what I am feeling!
OneLifetoSleeve was one of the reasons I had the surgery. I am 4-years out and started a RUclips Channel.... About to do a 4-year "New things I didn't know"... Check it out. I hope my guru comes back as well!
Carbs can make you gain especially if they're simple carbs. The nutritionist for people that I know that's had WLS are told to eat protein first, veggies second, fruit if you're still hungry and not full. Desserts sparingly. A friend had the gastric sleeve and when she'd gained 10lbs back she went to a different WLS surgeon and he said he could tighten up the sleeve and she did it. That caused her to have severe acid reflux that was extremely painful and messing up her teeth.
Thank you for all the information you have provided. You should be very proud of yourself! You have transformed your body, fallen in love with running, and learned so much more about your head hunger and what you can/cannot eat.I'm anxious to see a 3 year follow-up from you. I've been researching youtube to try and decide whether to have this procedure or not. I truly appreciate your honesty. I am 64 years old, 5'3" and have Type 2 diabetes (diagnosed 7 yrs ago) which is controlled by diet and very low dose meds (A1C stable at 6.1-6.3) I need to lose 80 lbs. but as I read about the negatives, I wonder if I just limit myself calorically to 800-1000 nutritional calories a day, if I might be able to shed the weight on my own. After the procedure you still have to limit your eating so much that I could do without all the negative side effects, by doing that and NOT having the surgery. I have always had problems with weight gain and have lost weight many times throughout my life. So, truthfully, I know what to do, but am frustrated with the fact that it is way more difficult to lose weight and exercise (knee issues) with diabetes. I do water Zumba and Aerobics 3x weekly, but the weight still stays the same. I'm sure you are thinking "if it was so easy to lose the weight, why haven't I done it already?" I'm retired from teaching and don't get the daily exercise (walking up and down stairs, playground duty, being on my feet and on the go with young children) that I did when working. So while I've been overweight for about 16 yrs it has become a bigger problem since I retired. I can diet and lose about 10-15 lbs, then have difficulty getting beyond that point. At any rate, would you recommend this procedure for a person at my age. I have no other health issues except those already mentioned. I look forward to your reply. Thanks, LJJ, PhD
OneLifetoSleeve was one of the reasons I had the surgery. I am 4-years out and started a RUclips Channel.... About to do a 4-year "New things I didn't know"... Check it out. I hope my guru comes back as well!
I really enjoyed watching ur video. I had the surgery 1 year ago n I’m very happy with my results however I so agree with u about when looking in the mirror I’m still not happy!!! I just hope that I continue loosing, I walk twice a day n truly enjoy it!!! Thanks for sharing, any suggestions moving forward please feel free to share them with me, I’ll take all the help I can get!! I also agree with u that it was by far the best thing I ever did for myself with absolutely no regrets I just pray I continue to loose!! Hope to see u soon 👍
Body dysphoria is what got ne to this size in the first place. I always saw myself as bigger than I was. I'm a month post op and I'm hoping I'll be able to see myself clearly when I get to a healthier weight. Even with the slight weight gain, you're looking good!!
Dude, thank you so much for your honesty! Whew...I needed to hear what you've experienced; I need to have the surgery, as well. I lost 70 pounds doing low carb/low calorie and then the bottom dropped out with the healthy of one of my kids and - whoop! - there it was again. I want you to win at this...so remember this: There is no carb that you haven't already tasted/experienced/enjoyed and subsequently regretted - so cut it out. We don't get to eat like the lucky ones; it's not in our DNA to do so - we're too carb sensitive. Good luck with this and I can't wait to view more videos.
I am contemplating the surgery and I need to hear both sides BEFORE I go for it. Thanks for your honesty in pros & cons. Best of luck to you. After many months of research I am going ahead - just which sleeve or bypass. Thank you.
Hi! I've watched all of your videos and appreciate your honesty. You have motivated me. I am considering the surgery and have started the preparations, but I am scared to death. You have a lot of friends out here who want to know how you are doing...the good, the bad, the beautiful and the ugly. All the best to you.
Your videos have been very informative and helpful to me. Would love to hear a 3 year update from you - no matter what the news! You look great and sound like you have a very sensible outlook on all of this.
It's been explained to me that carbs are energy and if you don't burn off the energy then it turns to fat. That's why my dietitian is always beating my over the head about carbs. I starred off at 443 pounds and I been stuck between 260-265 for the last 4 months. My dietitian says it's cause of the carbs. I'm right at 1 year out. Personally I think your doing amazing. If you feel more healthy and your running like you are then I'd say keep what your doing. P.S.to be honest I do sometimes regreat getting the sleeve. I am more healthy then I've ever been but my hunger (probably 99% head hunger) came back immediately. I'm always hungry
Glad to see you around... Don't worry about the gain. I'm sure you will get back on track with losing soon. ... For me I find that some lower carbs and more weight training helps. .. Cheers
Hi... you're a pretty cool dude... I had my VSG 6 months ago. I've lost 40kgs but am worried I'll put the weight on again. You're ahead of me in time.. so I'm looking to you for inspiration for the future.
First I wanted to tell you that your video really has inspired me. I have been wanting to hear some more frank talk about the ups and downs and it is a great help. I also wanted to offer a suggestion for your upper body strength which you mentioned in this video. I am large now, but when I was younger I was not nearly so large and I had very severe back issues. So much so that my back would often go out if I bent over to pick up something. Around that time, I had several friends who were into rock climbing and they invited me along to the rock wall gym. I was afraid of injuring my back, but I gave it a try. That was almost 30 years ago. Like you, my legs were very muscular but my upper body had no strength. When a person climbs it is important to use their arms as much as possible. Of course, as a beginner I was using my legs almost all the time. But over time and with good instruction I began using my arms more and more. Since those days I have gained over 100 pounds. So, what's the lesson here? I have not had any back issues since way back when I started climbing. And while nobody would refer to my arms as big guns, I have enough strength even now to do a chin up or two. The climbing helped me strengthen my back, shoulders and arms in ways I never expected and the results have lasted all these years. Climbing might be worth considering because it is fun and the benefits of it just sort of snuck up on me. Just a personal thought and I hope it helps.
OneLifetoSleeve was one of the reasons I had the surgery. I am 4-years out and started a RUclips Channel.... About to do a 4-year "New things I didn't know"... Check it out. I hope my guru comes back as well!
@OneLifetoSleeve Hello sir, your videos have been entertaining and very informative. I just finished watching all of them back-to-back, it has been a roller coaster. You had me peeing myself laughing, had me choked up, had me sad, happy, & had me inspired to no end! I signed up for VSG initial appt today, with my Dr's referral already. I would love to see an update soon, even if you have gained weight, we would really like to know this information. Wish you the best and I hope you are doing well in 2019!
Your videos are really helpful, thank you. Interested to hear how you are doing now? I hope you are well and healthy and I would love to hear how your journey has gone. Thank you.
I have found your videos very inspirational. Considering the procedure myself. Is this you last vid, can't find any recent to date. Subscribed to keep track. Thanks
I'm set for the surgery in April of this year. Can you give us an update, now that it has been 10 years? Has your diet become somewhat normal? Have you gained any weight back? Have you had any complications later in the journey? I would definitely appreciate an update on how you are now. Thank you
I am in the midst of "jumping through the hoops" with the insurance company in order to have this procedure done. You have NO IDEA what your video have provided for me. I know that your initial and continuous problems are not all-inclusive, but they give me an idea of what to expect and what I can do to minimize some of those negative experiences. You spoke of being cold most times. Have you tried eating more greens/spinach to get your iron naturally while getting the necessary carbs so that you minimize constipation problems? There are good and bad carbs, as you know. Bran flakes with raisins is another great source of iron and healthy carbs which includes a natural fiber. Let me know if you have tried any of these and what effect these have had on your body. Again, thank you for your videos and the frankness you provide to your viewers/followers!
I am around 4 years since my Gastric Sleeve.I was 104kg before surgery and my lowest was a 69.3kg around 2 years into surgery & i currently weight around 75kg.
I have enjoyed your videos, In still waiting to have my surgery. Don't get too down about your setbacks focus on less carbs as unspent fuel and remember everyday your heart thanks you for the load you have taken off it. Thighs are largest muscles you got so they are heavy not to mention lower legs. If you feel good and your gonna live longer its all good bro. In 43 and 350 and 5 foot 7.Ill never weigh 153 as BM dictates even when I was fit my legs where over developed . Ill be happy if I can settle at 180 to 220. Not sure how tall you are but 240 sounds ok for you, you may not be as far off as ya think.
It takes to loose 100 pounds for people to give u a compliment and u to get 10 back for them to judge u like a failure keep going strong bro make another update u are a great example to anyone that is doing this surgery
Don't forget how painful the first days of the surgery were, zipping 2oz, huh just keep trying to maintain is ok feeling down and out but keep yourself in track ok !
Hi, your video was very helpful when I had my surgery and it prepared me for the post-op effects...I'm now about 18 months out and have lost 100 lbs, but have gained back about 8 pounds. Year 2 is definitely different from Year 1. But would love to know how you are doing now.
Concerning your Carbs. Have you ever read the book, "Wheat Belly" and/or "Grain Brain"? Great info concerning Carbs and interesting. I lost 60 lbs after reading Wheat Belly but eventually gained it back after I started eating all carbs again. My opinion, Carbs are the Devil. Thanks for the videos. I have a couple of friends suggesting your surgery.
I haven't seen your other videos, this was a nice update. I was wondering how the future is gonna play out with this sleeve. I'm a stay home mom so I don't see many people to get that many compliments. I try to tell my self that maybe it's because I now look normal, not fat and not extremely skinny. I just wanted you to know that not having ever seen you before. To me you do look like just a normal man, not fat and not skinny.
Hi. Thanks so much for sharing your videos. I'm 2 months away from my surgery and I'm curious about the weight gain. My doctor was clear from the beginning that gaining weight is definitely a possibility, so i was wondering if you wouldn't mind sharing what you think you did (or didn't do) to gain some of the weight back. Thanks again.
OneLifetoSleeve: I'd love to see an update!!
i had gastric sleeve 9 days ago. i like you because you are not dramatic. i hope to have a three year update! im going through a lot right now and im scared of the things you talk about in this video
OneLifetoSleeve was one of the reasons I had the surgery. I am 4-years out and started a RUclips Channel.... About to do a 4-year "New things I didn't know"... Check it out. I hope my guru comes back as well!
I really do appreciate you taking the time to make these videos! I"m scheduled for the VSG on 18Jan2017 and just began my 2 week pre-op diet today. I've researched all I can, done the training/classes and today is my first leap onto RUclips to gain other peoples experiences/advice. Yours are honest, straight forward and again, APPRECIATED!! Thank you and Happy New Year!!
The best comments I've seen yet. My doc as well as you have said this is no miracle, it's a tool to guide you to a healthier lifestyle. Considering the operation and have seen really awful regretful comments from some people. Thanks for the encouragement.
Thanks for all your posts and information. I especially appreciate the honesty, the factual, non emotional presentation, and the suggestions and hints. You have helped me immensely.
Maintaining a 100-lb weight loss and being able to do all this extra exercise sounds marvelous. I'm so happy for you!
Thanks for sharing your weight loss journey, I am truly inspired by your honesty.and hoping to have the surgery in the future.
thats awesome looking forward to all the updates .. and all the great info on this journey .. starting mine soon!
I hope you read these, where are you? How are you doing? I've followed you and seen every video. You shared your struggles and I'd love to know how you are doing, you've helped so many don't stop now!
Omg.. You're my kind of guy. Thanks for your honesty for the first time this is the first time I'm watching somebody on RUclips that I can really relate to thank you thank you thank you!!
Your videos are great, especially to someone like me who's now going through the motions to get approved. Your honesty is exactly what we need. You are in no way a failure but an inspiration. I thank you for giving me the insight on what my new life could be. Keep up the good work 😊
You are very much an inspiration even with your very human ups and downs. It is so great to see and hear your story. It makes me excited for the future. Thank you.
I have enjoyed your videos the most. I hope you will fill us in again. It has been a while. I don't see any 3 year post ops on here.
Thanks for sharing the good, bad and ugly of the sleeve.
Thanks for taking the time to do these posts of your weight loss journey. Your information has been great in my decision making process. My greatest fear is regain. I am glad you address it. I was headed for some serious health problems. I was sleeved last sept. If I stop losing now it was all worth it. Thanks for your honesty.
I’m going to start the process next month. I like your honesty. Thank you!
Bravo! You have been such a success! I am almost 1 year out & I am down 50 ish' pounds... We moved at the 6 month mark and I need to find a new Dr., here in Chicago. I haven't checked in in 5 months, ugh! For me, it has been slow but steady... I really need to get on the exercising band wagon. It's great to hear about all your milestones, it keeps me motivated to keep plugging along. Thanks for the update!
Gale :)
Thanks for your candor. I am still in the euphoria of the first several months of "easy" weight loss. It is good to hear from you. Thanks again for taking the time to help us in our fight. I hope to hear more from you in the future.
how are you doing today? My sister is scheduled for sleeve today and I tried to tell her to try Wegovy or Mounjaro first.
@@Cindy-xk5vm Honestly, I have regained a lot but nowhere near where I started, I am still about 250 which is heavy for me. I was 320 and got down to about 195 within a year with zero effort and though that would be enough for me. It wasn't. The 55 has creeped back over the last almost 9 years. The program really does work IF YOU FOLLOW your doctor's orders exactly. I believe that my problem remains an eating or carb addiction. I get great results when I knuckle down and follow the diet and exercise plan, but I seldom force myself to do it. I think that gets most of us in the end. You need to solve the reasons one overeats first. I also stress eat so I hope that goes away when I retire in two years as I do far better when I am away from the stress of work. I hope this helps. -Ray
@@rayanderson3164 have you heard of the semaglutide shots? I couldn't read all of your answer here.
@@rayanderson3164 just seeing this now. Thanks for your reply. My sister just had gastric sleeve but I tried to talk her into the semaglutide shots first. But her mind was made up. Doctors realize now that obesity is a "hormonal" disease. That isn't solved because our stomach is too big and has to be made smaller. The sleeve does stun a particular appetite hormone for a while and that is why there is usually great success at first. Your return to carb addiction (or need) is treating an internal condition of out of whack appetite. Don't blame yourself. Try Mounjaro or one of these new meds and I bet you'll see the need to graze on carbs resolved. This is a hormonal disease and not something that can be behaviorally controlled with great success. There is still the harping on the part of professionals to change our behaviors, do this, do that. Well that didn't work great before and it won't now. The best most intelligent doctors realize that obesity isn't a result of a willful behavior, over and over, but a response to out of whack appetite hormones.
Thanks for all the info. I'm in the process of getting sleeved in a few months (2017) and you have made it much easier to take in all the aspects of the journey.
Still appreciate the updates and honesty. Thanks.
Thank you for all the time and effort you put into this series to help us. Outstanding content and honesty. Surgery for me is in 3 days and I hope I can honor the time you devoted here and be as successful. Best of luck to you in the rest of your journey. Love to get an update if possible and even if there is negative would love to here what you experienced that may help us.
You are human and don't forget that! You have done amazing just get back up and move forward! You are an inspiration, don't take that away from yourself!
appreciate your honesty!!!! You are helping so many :)
Awesome video and honesty!! I think one of the things people don't realize after surgery is that you still have to pay very close attention to diet. A lot of us still love the junk food that got us into trouble in the first place and that can be bad.
So excited to see a video from you! I binge watched your videos before i had rny 10-21-13. Nice to see an update and know everything is still good (for the most part).
Give us a 2017 update - love to hear that all is well
Or a 2021 update
Hi, Thank you for your incredible diary of pros and cons, hick-ups and easy moments of having the Gastric Sleeve surgery, and the healing process towards a new chapter and style of life for you. For me your diary has been incredibly informative and empowering. I am contemplating having surgery soon, to lose about half of my current body weight. I am 63 years and am wanting to be fully informed before initiating this process. One thing that I would really appreciate that I am not aware of in your documentation is before, during and after photos. I hope I am not asking or being too personal, but the visual impact would assist my view of where you have come from and where you are now. Thank you for your thoughtful updates for the selfless benefit to others.
Great to see you again. Love your honesty.
I think you look great. You are not a failure, you are awesome! You are much healthier now than before!
Thanks so much for the update! I am trying not to look to others for compliments but I have to admit, it feels good when someone recognizes that you are losing weight. I am really working on NOT getting caught up in that.
Congrats thanks for the videos.Getting my sleeve April 21st cannot wait.
Had my surgery this past week. Your videos have been very interesting and helpful. Thanks! 😊😉
Thank you so much for doing these videos. I am just beginning to research and have found your "visits" to be so helpful.
Hi there! I know this sounds weird, but it is comforting to hear about your struggles post surgery. I am having similar issues with carbs, body image, and the mental aspect of this surgery. No one can truly prepare you for this surgery and what it does to you mentally. I can say that fear of regaining weight for me is a serious issue (and my weakness for chocolate). I appreciate your honesty and am so glad to hear someone else express what I am feeling!
OneLifetoSleeve was one of the reasons I had the surgery. I am 4-years out and started a RUclips Channel.... About to do a 4-year "New things I didn't know"... Check it out. I hope my guru comes back as well!
C’mon man we need an update
Excellent video! I appreciate your candor.
Love all the info i got out of this, it there a three year update?
i hope you post another video!! you are an awesome guy :) really appreciate your video
Carbs can make you gain especially if they're simple carbs. The nutritionist for people that I know that's had WLS are told to eat protein first, veggies second, fruit if you're still hungry and not full. Desserts sparingly. A friend had the gastric sleeve and when she'd gained 10lbs back she went to a different WLS surgeon and he said he could tighten up the sleeve and she did it. That caused her to have severe acid reflux that was extremely painful and messing up her teeth.
Thank you so much for your videos and your 2 year update. Your videos were essential in helping me decide to have VSG surgery. Thank you!
Thank you for all the information you have provided. You should be very proud of yourself! You have transformed your body, fallen in love with running, and learned so much more about your head hunger and what you can/cannot eat.I'm anxious to see a 3 year follow-up from you.
I've been researching youtube to try and decide whether to have this procedure or not. I truly appreciate your honesty. I am 64 years old, 5'3" and have Type 2 diabetes (diagnosed 7 yrs ago) which is controlled by diet and very low dose meds (A1C stable at 6.1-6.3) I need to lose 80 lbs. but as I read about the negatives, I wonder if I just limit myself calorically to 800-1000 nutritional calories a day, if I might be able to shed the weight on my own. After the procedure you still have to limit your eating so much that I could do without all the negative side effects, by doing that and NOT having the surgery. I have always had problems with weight gain and have lost weight many times throughout my life. So, truthfully, I know what to do, but am frustrated with the fact that it is way more difficult to lose weight and exercise (knee issues) with diabetes. I do water Zumba and Aerobics 3x weekly, but the weight still stays the same. I'm sure you are thinking "if it was so easy to lose the weight, why haven't I done it already?" I'm retired from teaching and don't get the daily exercise (walking up and down stairs, playground duty, being on my feet and on the go with young children) that I did when working. So while I've been overweight for about 16 yrs it has become a bigger problem since I retired. I can diet and lose about 10-15 lbs, then have difficulty getting beyond that point. At any rate, would you recommend this procedure for a person at my age. I have no other health issues except those already mentioned. I look forward to your reply. Thanks, LJJ, PhD
OneLifetoSleeve was one of the reasons I had the surgery. I am 4-years out and started a RUclips Channel.... About to do a 4-year "New things I didn't know"... Check it out. I hope my guru comes back as well!
I really enjoyed watching ur video. I had the surgery 1 year ago n I’m very happy with my results however I so agree with u about when looking in the mirror I’m still not happy!!! I just hope that I continue loosing, I walk twice a day n truly enjoy it!!! Thanks for sharing, any suggestions moving forward please feel free to share them with me, I’ll take all the help I can get!! I also agree with u that it was by far the best thing I ever did for myself with absolutely no regrets I just pray I continue to loose!! Hope to see u soon 👍
Body dysphoria is what got ne to this size in the first place. I always saw myself as bigger than I was. I'm a month post op and I'm hoping I'll be able to see myself clearly when I get to a healthier weight. Even with the slight weight gain, you're looking good!!
Dude, thank you so much for your honesty! Whew...I needed to hear what you've experienced; I need to have the surgery, as well. I lost 70 pounds doing low carb/low calorie and then the bottom dropped out with the healthy of one of my kids and - whoop! - there it was again. I want you to win at this...so remember this: There is no carb that you haven't already tasted/experienced/enjoyed and subsequently regretted - so cut it out. We don't get to eat like the lucky ones; it's not in our DNA to do so - we're too carb sensitive. Good luck with this and I can't wait to view more videos.
I am contemplating the surgery and I need to hear both sides BEFORE I go for it. Thanks for your honesty in pros & cons. Best of luck to you. After many months of research I am going ahead - just which sleeve or bypass. Thank you.
Wishing you all the best on your journey! I really appreciate your informative videos and I hope you know your story truly is a success story!
Hi! I've watched all of your videos and appreciate your honesty. You have motivated me. I am considering the surgery and have started the preparations, but I am scared to death. You have a lot of friends out here who want to know how you are doing...the good, the bad, the beautiful and the ugly. All the best to you.
So! Well articulated, thank you !!
Please provide current update. I am looking to undergo this procedure and would be interesting to see a long term update video.
Your videos have been very informative and helpful to me. Would love to hear a 3 year update from you - no matter what the news! You look great and sound like you have a very sensible outlook on all of this.
It's been explained to me that carbs are energy and if you don't burn off the energy then it turns to fat. That's why my dietitian is always beating my over the head about carbs. I starred off at 443 pounds and I been stuck between 260-265 for the last 4 months. My dietitian says it's cause of the carbs. I'm right at 1 year out. Personally I think your doing amazing. If you feel more healthy and your running like you are then I'd say keep what your doing.
P.S.to be honest I do sometimes regreat getting the sleeve. I am more healthy then I've ever been but my hunger (probably 99% head hunger) came back immediately. I'm always hungry
Glad to see you around... Don't worry about the gain. I'm sure you will get back on track with losing soon. ... For me I find that some lower carbs and more weight training helps. .. Cheers
Hi... you're a pretty cool dude... I had my VSG 6 months ago. I've lost 40kgs but am worried I'll put the weight on again. You're ahead of me in time.. so I'm looking to you for inspiration for the future.
Great video--I had sleeve on in august 2013. 344 to 245. Right now at 268. Need to lose this extra weight
First I wanted to tell you that your video really has inspired me. I have been wanting to hear some more frank talk about the ups and downs and it is a great help. I also wanted to offer a suggestion for your upper body strength which you mentioned in this video. I am large now, but when I was younger I was not nearly so large and I had very severe back issues. So much so that my back would often go out if I bent over to pick up something. Around that time, I had several friends who were into rock climbing and they invited me along to the rock wall gym. I was afraid of injuring my back, but I gave it a try. That was almost 30 years ago. Like you, my legs were very muscular but my upper body had no strength. When a person climbs it is important to use their arms as much as possible. Of course, as a beginner I was using my legs almost all the time. But over time and with good instruction I began using my arms more and more. Since those days I have gained over 100 pounds. So, what's the lesson here? I have not had any back issues since way back when I started climbing. And while nobody would refer to my arms as big guns, I have enough strength even now to do a chin up or two. The climbing helped me strengthen my back, shoulders and arms in ways I never expected and the results have lasted all these years. Climbing might be worth considering because it is fun and the benefits of it just sort of snuck up on me. Just a personal thought and I hope it helps.
OneLifetoSleeve was one of the reasons I had the surgery. I am 4-years out and started a RUclips Channel.... About to do a 4-year "New things I didn't know"... Check it out. I hope my guru comes back as well!
Please give us an update I would greatly appreciate it thank you so much
I'm the same, can eat crappy carbs all day, but I have to share a kids meal with my daughter if I go out for dinner.
Very good job! Are you going to make a 3 year video....waiting.?
Don't beat yourself up. It's all a part of the process. We're routing for you!
Pls come back and do an update. I go into surgery next week. Appreciate you!
Thanks for everything. Keep the good work.
We would like updates. You are 6 years post op and we would like to see how things are going. Thank tou
thanks for the videos! hang in there man!
i am so proud of you
@OneLifetoSleeve Hello sir, your videos have been entertaining and very informative. I just finished watching all of them back-to-back, it has been a roller coaster. You had me peeing myself laughing, had me choked up, had me sad, happy, & had me inspired to no end! I signed up for VSG initial appt today, with my Dr's referral already.
I would love to see an update soon, even if you have gained weight, we would really like to know this information. Wish you the best and I hope you are doing well in 2019!
Your videos are really helpful, thank you. Interested to hear how you are doing now? I hope you are well and healthy and I would love to hear how your journey has gone. Thank you.
Thank you I can’t wait to do my gastric sleeve surgery soon 🥰
Thanks for the honest evaluation
im at the one year mark now down 70 lbs 6 dress sizes the gastric sleeve !
I have found your videos very inspirational. Considering the procedure myself. Is this you last vid, can't find any recent to date. Subscribed to keep track. Thanks
Our journey and numbers and struggles are eerily similar. I am about 2 years out now.
Hello, does anyone knows where is this person because he didnt post since 8vyrs ago !
THANKS FOR YOUR HONESTY
I'm set for the surgery in April of this year. Can you give us an update, now that it has been 10 years? Has your diet become somewhat normal? Have you gained any weight back? Have you had any complications later in the journey? I would definitely appreciate an update on how you are now.
Thank you
I am in the midst of "jumping through the hoops" with the insurance company in order to have this procedure done. You have NO IDEA what your video have provided for me. I know that your initial and continuous problems are not all-inclusive, but they give me an idea of what to expect and what I can do to minimize some of those negative experiences. You spoke of being cold most times. Have you tried eating more greens/spinach to get your iron naturally while getting the necessary carbs so that you minimize constipation problems? There are good and bad carbs, as you know. Bran flakes with raisins is another great source of iron and healthy carbs which includes a natural fiber. Let me know if you have tried any of these and what effect these have had on your body. Again, thank you for your videos and the frankness you provide to your viewers/followers!
I am around 4 years since my Gastric Sleeve.I was 104kg before surgery and my lowest was a 69.3kg around 2 years into surgery & i currently weight around 75kg.
:( You seem so discouraged. You still look great, and think of all the things you can do now that you couldn't before! Hang in there.
Thanks so much for your videos- getting my sleeve in 3 days. Any updates?
thank you again !! God Bless you :)
How are you today? In 2023? Your videos are appreciated!!
I have enjoyed your videos, In still waiting to have my surgery. Don't get too down about your setbacks focus on less carbs as unspent fuel and remember everyday your heart thanks you for the load you have taken off it. Thighs are largest muscles you got so they are heavy not to mention lower legs. If you feel good and your gonna live longer its all good bro. In 43 and 350 and 5 foot 7.Ill never weigh 153 as BM dictates even when I was fit my legs where over developed . Ill be happy if I can settle at 180 to 220. Not sure how tall you are but 240 sounds ok for you, you may not be as far off as ya think.
It takes to loose 100 pounds for people to give u a compliment and u to get 10 back for them to judge u like a failure keep going strong bro make another update u are a great example to anyone that is doing this surgery
Don't forget how painful the first days of the surgery were, zipping 2oz, huh just keep trying to maintain is ok feeling down and out but keep yourself in track ok !
could you make new videos? i used to love them
Thank you so much for sharing.
Hi, your video was very helpful when I had my surgery and it prepared me for the post-op effects...I'm now about 18 months out and have lost 100 lbs, but have gained back about 8 pounds. Year 2 is definitely different from Year 1. But would love to know how you are doing now.
Please make some new updated videos and I have the question would you do it all over again if you had to?
Can you give us a 2017 update video?
Thanks for sharing this really helpful video👍👍
Concerning your Carbs. Have you ever read the book, "Wheat Belly" and/or "Grain Brain"? Great info concerning Carbs and interesting. I lost 60 lbs after reading Wheat Belly but eventually gained it back after I started eating all carbs again. My opinion, Carbs are the Devil. Thanks for the videos. I have a couple of friends suggesting your surgery.
Great job! Do you still have the same vitamin ritual?
We need an update please.
An update would be nice weather good or bad I'm sure it would be helpful to all of us considering or have had surgery
Three year update please ?
I would like to here a update also
Can you post an update? How are you doing now?
I haven't seen your other videos, this was a nice update. I was wondering how the future is gonna play out with this sleeve. I'm a stay home mom so I don't see many people to get that many compliments. I try to tell my self that maybe it's because I now look normal, not fat and not extremely skinny. I just wanted you to know that not having ever seen you before. To me you do look like just a normal man, not fat and not skinny.
Hi. Thanks so much for sharing your videos. I'm 2 months away from my surgery and I'm curious about the weight gain. My doctor was clear from the beginning that gaining weight is definitely a possibility, so i was wondering if you wouldn't mind sharing what you think you did (or didn't do) to gain some of the weight back. Thanks again.
You look great!!
Hi . After 10- 12 years post surgery . How are you feeling ? How are you doing ?