Brain Tumor - Post Surgery Update - Everything I know up to this point - The good news & the bad.
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Rumors of my demise are greatly exaggerated!! I am back with an update on everything that has happened to me since I went under the knife on June 20th. In this video I tell you what happened, what I expected to happen, what was unexpected that happened and what the tumor actually turned out to be. There is a lot of information packed into this 35 mins so be ready for it! Leave a comment below with your thoughts after watching the video. You know I love to interact with all of you. -Joey.
Hi Joey, so glad to hear that you're healing quickly and doing so well. You shouldn't be surprised you get so many well wishes! Speaking for myself I feel like you're a good friend though you don't know me at all!
What about your vision? Wasn't that what triggered all of this journey?
@@chilldutchie8166 Yes. that caused all of this. I will find out in January when I go back to eye doc. The vision loss was really slight to start with so its hard to tell if its still there or not.
Glad you came through your surgery well. I have never even heard of that type of tumor. Amazing. I wonder how much better your going to feel going forward since your body is no longer getting huge doses of cortisol. Keep getting better and keep up the great content.
Omg. I'm a nurse. I laughed so hard when you talked about the nurses yelling at Charlie because he had a seizure and maybe he was hard if hearing. I'm so glad you're ok. I too am recovering. Had gallbladder removed 3 days ago. Nothing as bad as what you went through. Wishing you health
OMG! I almost spit out my coffee when you said "I should be so thin that HCH calls me up and says..." :) that's so funny!
I almost spit mine when he said “my D@%K is killing me”!!! 😂😂😂
OMG!! I was laughing so hard!
As someone who works in a hospital and is going to nursing school, this is super interesting from a patient perspective. Thank you so much for sharing and I’m so glad you’re doing better!
You are on the right path. My nurses made all the difference in my care. Thanks so much for watching
I’ve had many surgeries in my life, but I always think that they should have a “surgery 101” class before a first surgery. And NOT with the surgeon, but with the recovery nurses. Lol!! Glad you are doing well, loved hearing your story.
Renee, yes I think that is a great idea. If I just knew what to expect I would have mentally prepared for it.
My DIL’a brother had a very similar surgery recently, but did end up with Cushings and lots of weight gain, problems, and meds. They indicated it was very very rare. My DIL is a doctor, so understands this way more than I do. I’m sending her this video. Glad you’re having such a successful recovery!
Joey, I sympathize with you. I have been so discouraged & calling bs on every doctor who claims you can eat as much as you want on a low-fat, whole food plant-based diet. I have continually gained weight since being plant-based for the past 3 and a half years. Last month I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Disease and had to start taking thyroid meds. I lost 6 pounds the first week I was on the medication. I’m hoping my plant-based diet and my weight will finally align.
Who says “toesies?” Great nurses, Joey, that is who! Bless Justin’s heart! One of the best RNs I ever had in hospital looked like an NFL linebacker. 😂😂😂😂
I am an anaesthetic nurse and I work in neuro surgery twice a week. Here in Australia, where I am currently working, the anaesthetist and surgeons, in your case the neuro and ENT surgeons have a legal obligation to explain everything again to the patient on the day of the surgery. From the tube they put down your throat with the possible subsequent pain and discomfort to the possible side effects and complications. After surgery patients go to the Recovery and we go on to the next surgery. I have had major surgery before so I know what it’s like, but I have never heard it explained like you have, especially post transphenoidal surgery. I think this will help many people. Good luck with your recovery.
I think the expect at my age that I have been in the hospital a few times. So they explains everything they are doing about the surgery but nothing about the prep work they were going to do to me. That part was the hard part. But they did treat me like gold so I am not complaining. Thanks so much for watching.
So glad hearing your surgery success & positive update Joey! Your connection of high cortisol and inability to lose weight was a huge AHA moment for me! I’ve tested high cortisol for years and keep being told to just lower my stress levels & take lots ashwaganda. As you dive deeper please share your findings for those of us who also suffer high cortisol & inability to lose weight (not triggered by a tumor). Best wishes on your healing journey :-)
You are approachable! Thats one of the many reasons why we adore you! I'm so happy that you were treated well in the hospital. Thank God for awesome nurses like Justin! Thanks for updating us, Joey. Love & Hugs 😘
Laura, seriously, where would we be without our nurses. Every single one that came into contact with me was amazing. You hear all these hospital horror stories and since this was my first time as a patient in a hospital, I was really nervous. But, it turned out to be such a positive experience as far as interacting with the staff. They did a great job. Hugs back to you and thanks for always commenting and supporting the show.
Wow. What a hospital story. I think we all have one though. Glad you are doing ok. It’s amazing what everyone’s bodies can do. Glad you went to a great hospital where they took great care of you. And congrats on healing up so fast. That is awesome.
They really did take good care of me. Thanks so much for always watching and supporting the show.
It’s been a long day and I laughed out loud with your funny story. Thank you and thrilled that your surgery was so successful
So glad you enjoyed it Nancy. Thanks so much for watching and spending that time with me.
This is the best episode of PBDs that I have seen! Truly LOL! I feel like I know you 😊
Yay! Thank you!
I’m sorry you went through such a difficult recovery initially. It’s very sweet and touching that people wrote notes to you to wish you well ❤
WOW! You look and sound great! The power of a plant-based diet! So glad you’re doing good! Looking forward to more videos!
Because folks see you nearly weekly, they feel they know you...that's why those that sent you those cards etc.
Thank you for sharing your recent experience...and how curious! Pray that you have soon full health.
I can relate to your dietary woes that next morning. I hate eating away from home because they just don't understand.🤔
Continue healing. Know you will be getting back to work in a few weeks.👍
What a saga, and so much to learn from everything that happened. Thank you for sharing. I’m glad you liked the card (my family name is Fox) and thanks for calling my script nice. LOL I tried hard because usually people can’t read my handwriting. 😀 I also laughed out loud at your comment about High Carb Hannah. Great one! Cortisol be gone! What a bonus from the operation. You can now enjoy the rest of your summer and approach each new day with a fresh attitude. And we will watch closely as you melt away and remain an inspiration!
Joey (also my son's name), so happy to hear you are doing so well. You are such an inspiration. Hospital food is the worse. Tim is a sweetheart. Love following you and look forward to more of your recipes. All the best to you.
I'm so glad you're doing so well! This is a true testament to the healing power of a PB diet.
I started following you just before this whole thing came about. I can't tell you how happy I am to be part of your tribe. This video made me cry thinking about the cards and all the the love that went your way. I'm so happy everything is fine and you're doing so well. I'm also looking forward to trying your Instant Pot recipes.
Joey you are the WFPB Superman!!💪🏼 You are surrounded with love & prayers!!! So happy to see you again & hoping for you complete healing!!
You need to paste a huge TMI warning in your title!
OMG - you had me ROTFLMAO. As a WFBP SOS-free RN, I can so relate. I so very much enjoyed your update - the throat issue, the Foley catheter, not being able to sleep, etc (and I am an ex-OR nurse so know EXACTLY what you are talking about) I’m so glad that you had such a great outcome. And, congrats on the weight loss - those nasty hormones! Yes Joey, we do care. :)
I loved, loved, loved all my nurses!! Thanks so much for all you do for people!
Soooo glad you’re doing well. You are a blessing, an inspiration and will continue to thrive💜❤️🙏🍀🤗🙏❤️💜
Just discovered your channel today. Love you guys! The process of surgery is rarely well disclosed. So sorry to hear that you were not given transparent information. However, it seems that you have recovered, “Everything works out in the end. If it isn’t it’s not the end yet.”
Joey, I'm so happy to see your smiling face! Glad to hear you're recovering like a rock star and that you got some answers. Thanks for sharing all the details of this experience. Rest up!
Glad you are healing nicely!
I’m glad you’re so much better and I’m so happy that you know what was going on with your weight. Go potatoes and broccoli, go Joey!
Your personality is like a magnet.🙂
What a testament to the healing power of plants! Thanks for sharing your story Joey! Great to hear how amazingly well you did! Good luck on your future journey! Thank you for your recipes as well!
The cards are so precious. So touching. Tears.
I know, right? I loved them so much.
Wow! Love you story about your healing. Glad to see you back on utube. Happy healing.
As soon as the video started my thought was "wow, Joey's lost weight." Glad you will finally start reaping the rewards of your dedication to your health.
So glad all went well. And we appreciate you as well. Thank you for all you do. Can’t wait for a new video!
Thank you so much!
Fantastic recovery, Joey! We knew you would ace it. What a discovery that your weight issues came from evil cortisol. So glad that tumor is gone, gone, gone! You look fabulous!
Joey, am catching up and am so happy to hear you are doing so well (I spend a lot of my time caring for my 90 year old mother, so my time is not my own). Your surgery is the kind of thing that's great to have in the rear vision mirror. You mentioned that a lot in the community had had similar problems, but I have to say I've had various life saving surgeries, but no brain surgery (yet). So you're a bit special.
Continued best wishes for ongoing recovery. I was very impressed you knew Tim's number! I'm lucky to know my own and don't know anyone else's by heart.
I hope Hannah has called back 😅 ✊🏻
I loved your story. I worked in a hospital and watched what they do to people's diets. Your boyfriend is such a love to come over with food and phone, etc. I really wonder about the link with cortisol and weight loss. Glad you are better! Enjoy this channel - just discovered it!
I just discovered your channel a couple of days ago and I've loved every minute. This one was a surprise when it come up (I've obky seen the recipes), but I had to tell you that I'm so glad to hear everything went well. I hope everything is still going well. 💚
I loved you’re update. Having been a patient for various things and recently; and a retired RN-I just smiled through the details and events you experienced, so relatable. I am so happy all went well and yay about the weight loss mystery solved and you are doing well!Thanks for the kudos to your nurses .
Lynn, all my nurses were A+. They each treated me so well and they made the whole thing so much more manageable.
Thank you for your openness, I couldn’t be happier for your results!!
You emit such warmth and kindness. I am so happy that you had such a good outcome from surgery and thankful that I found you on RUclips! I always look forward to your videos.
Everyone who goes under general anesthesia has to have a breathing tube. They usually warn you that you could have a sore throat afterwards. Why they put a catheter in is a mystery since the surgery was in your head. I’m glad you have recovered from all of that misery.
I'm an RN and worked in surgery for years.
A catheter is placed so patients don't urinate on the table as when you are not conscious you have no control over bodily functions.
Yes, more of your journey on late night snacking, that’s my struggle
Yes you need the breathing tube! I had that too. My voice was a whisper for a day or so! You should have a phone in your room. Glad your doing well! The hospital I was in had great options for no meat. Best hospital food around. Just like home cooking!
Hola amigo siempre veo tus videos todo el tiempo
Joey, so happy all went so well- you look fantastic!
Thanks so much Mary Jo. I feel great and I am excited to get back to videos and to Teaching in August.
WGU owls lol. Hubby got his “night “ degree from same school 🎉. Love hearing your story and as a nurse i love that people who are in our profession are caring as some ate not 😢. Wishing you all the best ❤
You are an inspiration! I’m so happy that you are healing so well!❤️
Joey, it wasn’t funny then but you sure made me laugh today! Thanks so much for sharing your story!!!!!! This is what life is about. Looking forward to your videos of your cooking after you got home🥣🍽🥄
You told this so well! I found myself laughing at times. Having had a couple of hospital visits in my lifetime, I could relate to some of it. Thank you for sharing your story, and thank you for your channel. I am glad you are healing and feeling better.
Lorie, thanks so much for watching. I am doing great and happy to be moving forward!
Discovered u on your Delta/Atlanta adventure. Had to find out who is this calm person on this misadventure !? Am now
a subscriber. Beautiful kitchen.
Happy u are doing so well.
So...I can now blame my weight on a tumor ? Some typos sometimes,sorry.I
Hi Charlene. That Delta flight was a nightmare. I know its not just Delta, its all the airlines but I wish they had handled it better. I had to get back for the surgery so thats why I was really worried about getting back to Phoenix. I am usually a calm person because I think everything through and make a plan. As far as weight, you can see if you have elevated cortisol to start with. In the end, that was the issue for me. I was not ballooning up or anything but I was not losing weight and I should have been. Thanks so much for commenting.
Thank you for the kind reply.
The weight mention was just a joke too much bad eating snd lack of exercise. Continued good wishes.going to have to try a recipe or two.
I take surgery very seriously whether it's major or minor but you had me laughing off and on in this video. Maybe I have an odd sense of humor. Anyway, I'm glad to hear that the mystery of the weight loss issue has finally been solved. I'm happy your surgery was successful and that you're healing well.
Joey I’m so glad you’re looking well and feeling good.
Hi Joey…I also recently had surgery, everyone was shocked on how well I did and how quickly I bounced back…I believe it’s the Power of Plants..I feel very grateful to be eating and living a cruelty free beautiful life.
The power of plants, baby!!
Really enjoyed hearing about your surgery and was cracking up at the pains you described, specifically the D word!! I'm like he didn't say that and then you said it again!! Hilarious! Very interesting turn of events with the pathology, so keep us updated in your follow-ups!!
I was keeping it real! HA!
As a nurse I can say, you're an everyday patient with the same requests/concerns and post surgical complaints. Very common. It's new for you, but Tim sees it every .single. day. God bless Tim. By the way, a hospital is no place for rest. That's what hotels are for.
So glad to hear someone proudly declare their veganism!
Your journey was amazing. I was delighted to hear about your hospital course, from a patient perspective. My husband had a journey a few years ago while we were out of state and he got hit in the head with a car alternator that caused him to have 5 brain bleeds and a cracked skull from ear to ear. He was in ICU for 4 days and then stepped down to the stroke unit. He lost a lot of weight and refused to eat their puddings/applesauce/ice cream stuff. His stay was only 7 days in total and I had to drive him back home cause he couldn’t fly (we went from Minnesota to Arizona). Once we got home, he recovered SO fast and went back to work as a high level C suite executive without any residual effects, all within 60 days! His doctors were amazed. They thought he would be disabled from the head injury for the rest of his life and have an altered personality- but he didn’t. We credit his whole food plant based lifestyle !! Just like yours!
The power of plants! Right?
I am so glad all went well with your surgery. You are too funny. The High Carb Hannah comment had me laughing out loud! I don't usually comment, but I wanted to let you know that I appreciate your channel and all that you do. Stay well and keep the videos coming! 💞
Debra, if she calls me for any reason, I am totally telling everyone I ever met! She lives about an hour and a half from me. I am MUCH closer to her than Kiki is, right? I am obviously the better option for her for a BFF! HA!!
Joey,
I am so relieved to hear you are doing so well after the surgery. When I had surgery, I was also surprised by the sore throat. I found that altoids peppermint helped quite a lot for the first day afterwards. I am so happy you made such a fast recovery and the surprise you got was a good one, that will help you drop the weight faster. I’m sure you will feel better too without the extra cortisol. 🙏🏻🤗
I’m so glad to see you in such high spirits and on the road to recovery. As a neuro ICU nurse I laughed and cried throughout this video. I’m that nurse yelling at patients to wake up after they’ve had a seizure, meanwhile keeping other patients like you awake. Thank you for all your kind words about the nursing profession. Thank you also for highlighting male nurses…they don’t get enough credit. Some of the best nurses I work with are men! Hospitals and physician education on nutrition have a LONG way to go! I’m excited to follow along with your journey!
Courtney, I LOVED all my nurses. You all do an amazing job and people just don't say thank you enough. So THANKS for all that you have done in your career for all those people who you took care of but never saw again. Like me, they were in good hands.
You look so buff!
Thanks for the update, you are important to many! Your positive outlook, the love you share about your son and husband, and mom and sis, your fun recipes all make my life better.
Thanks for all you do.
And thank you Tim for keeping us updated during it all ❤️💙❤️💙
Whoo hoo you’re back😀Glad to hear you healed so quickly and down 7# 👏! Just super happy your back to “ Joey”. Love your channel!!!!
Hi Joey. Sorry for what you went through, it doesn’t sound fun. But you did make me laugh. Multiple times. Out loud. And that is why people are drawn to you. You’re a real genuine guy who cares. And we care right back. Wish you lived closer. I’m a teacher also and think we have a lot in common. :). Best wishes for your sustained health. 🥰
I’m watching this a year later. I’m glad it went well for you! It sounded intense though. Around the same time I had bc. I was pissed off too! Been a veg head for like 20 yrs. PBV for 11. Lifting weights, running, walking, cut down on sugar. But I had cancer, we all thought it was a mistake. I was always told I was healthy, bloodwork was always great. Never had problems even close to this.
I mean what you had thank goodness it wasn’t more and it was very different of course. Outcome was positive, plus it’s good to have some questions answered about your health. What you went through seemed so intense and painful. But you seem to heal up quick!
Like you I was always (seemly) healthy! Yet I had cancer!? My surgery was so painful, I cried so much for a few weeks. I had breakthrough pains, so I took those darn pain meds. I thought I would never get better and I would be in pain for the rest of my life. I began walking the next day though, barely down my block. Eventually I was walking in the park at first with my pillow. I was lucky too, to have a spouse in the medical field (he’s an RN, my sweet nurse).
Thank goodness I had options. Now I have to say (knock on wood) what I had was very much treatable. I didn’t need radiation or chemo, it was small and early (even though they think I had this for 5 yrs). I do think my diet did help keep this thing in check! I prob could have gone with a lesser invasive surgery, but I didn’t want to risk going through this again, since my body was doing this. I been back to norma, fitness, lifting weights, running, walking. Eventually I want to lift heavier weights! Someday! 🏋🏼♂️
I have to admit too I eat healthy wfpb, but not as healthy as you do on your channel. But I will try your recipes and eat way cleaner. I am cutting down on tofu though ☹️ do to the kind of cancer I had (even though my meat eater doc called bs on that “one study”, he said I can eat tofu). Best 🌱
-Sorry so long!
Just seeing the video. So glad that your recovery has gone so well! Just more proof, it’s the food!
Dondi, I am a big believer in that!
Joey, I'm so glad that everything went well and you are well. Don't forget to update us when Hannah phones in! You cracked me up. Blessings on you and oh by the way...its been my observation that when a man decides to be a nurse, he's usually super at it! Truly compassionate ans skilled I'm so glad your story bears that out! Well wishes from California, Brenda RN hugs!
Brenda, all my nurses were A-Mazing!!
This was a fascinating video. I'm so thankful that you shared all this info and I'm doubly glad that you're ok, Joey. I love your channel and they're so inspiring. In addition, I live in a tiny town in a rural, Bible Belt part of Australia and my partner and I are the only same-sex parents here. So seeing a great LGBTI couple/family represented so wonderfully on your channel is so heartening for me. Much love, blessings and good vibes to you from me, Joey 😘
Thank you so much!
I ain’t gonna lie, when you said “my dick hurt”, I almost fell off my chair! This is a side of Joey that we don’t usually see, and I LIKE it!
I wanted to share the entire experience. Thats the stuff that nobody talks about. If someone is watching this and going for this surgery, now they know what to expect. I had hundreds of people tell me they went through this, and not one of them told me that I would wake up with a catheter. I wish I had know that ahead of time so I could have been mentally prepared instead of shocked. Right?
they put the tube down your throat bc they have to. If they don't and your lungs collapse they would get sued to oblivion. But they should have told you about all this stuff. A lot of people seriously underestimate the fallout from any surgery. Whenever they cut into your body, things are painful and take quite a while to come back to normal. I am really glad to see that you are up and getting back to regular things like doing you tube videos etc. I am sooo glad you have sorted the weight loss puzzle. It can be super frustrating. Bravo!!
Joey, normally I wouldn't spend my 35 walking commute time listening to a blow-by-blow account of someone's post surgical experience. However, your personable story-telling capabilities hooked me in. So glad I listened to the entire video because I was excited to hear about your lower cortisol levels Cortisol is a stress hormone. It's so much better for you to have less of it. Glad you made it through and look forward to hearing of future success and great videos!!
Michael thanks so much for sticking with me on that video. Next week we are back to cooking.
You are a blessing to all of us! Glad prayers were answered for a successful surgery and recovery! Happy for you that your weight loss journey is now finally working! I’m sure that was the best news ever!! Sending you lots of love from Kansas City!!!
Hi Lori, I was lucky to be going into this thing with some much energy from everyone. I never took that for granted. Thanks so much for watching.
Congratulations to your recovery. I went through brain surgery 8 months ago. Had a craniopharyngioma on the hypophysis which also affected my eyesight. I learned that the hypophysis regulates a lot of glands a.o. the cortisol level. May be your tumour also was connected to the hypophysis? Wish you good look with your recovery. It will be OK.
Ty for the Delta Video👍🏽👍🏽Good info.
I will NEVER again fly Delta!
Me neither
I just love you and Tim.
You inspire me.
I have been praying for your complete healing.
I'm a retired RN and understand what you went thru.
Godbless!🙏🌹
Katie, my nurses were A-MAZING!!! That story about Justin being so caring and gentle, it was just so nurturing. I have often thought "Why would anyone want to be a nurse with the crazy hours and the even crazier doctors". But I now know why. Thanks for all your years of service as an RN.
so I also had a pituitary macroadenoma. your story, so far, sounds so familiar. my surgery was a bit different. my tumour had more involvement with the carotid arteries, rather than the optic nerve, like in your case. and it was causing a fun disease called agromegaly. my surgery was a slit under the nose, under the top lip, to pull back the skin on the face to expose the nose. she preferred the direct method, not with a camera cuz it was so close to the arteries. so, basically disassembled the nose to expose the sinus, remove some sinus bones to get to the pituitary. I was in ICU for 48 hours, in the hospital for 5 days. And healed with no problems. except the surgery didnt work and there was enough tumour left to put me into acromegaly. fun times!!!
catheters are normal when dealing with stuff like this. working on your pituitary can cause a bunch of nasty diseases like diabetes insipidus. they need to monitor all your ins and outs for a few day. the trach tube is also customary for procedures like this, you're put out so much they have to control your breathing. And, i've not finished watching yet, but you probably also had an ART line, a line directly into an artery, probably your wrist, for a day or two. when they mess near your brain, they really are extra careful and want to monitor everything, but you want them to be. and I'm looking forward to when you have to expel the long nose clot, now that's fun!
the type of reaction your body has to the tumour is very specific to where on the pituitary the tumour sits. mine was located in the area of the pit. which produced human growth hormone, yours in the area that controlled cortisol. glad you recovered so quickly and didnt develop cushings. When I started this road, cushings was mentioned to me as a possibility. not sure if it would have been better than the acromegaly lol.
It is really a testament to your belief in the health benefits of a plant based diet if you continued to adhere to it despite not continuing to lose weight. I can’t imagine how frustrating that must have been! You are an inspiration!!
Glad you are doing so well now. As a health care professional it’s a reminder to all of us to maybe more specific about what to expect in hospital when we take so many basic routine things for granted that we don’t always think to prepare you for.
The did have someone tell me everything to expect. They told me all about the recovery and the process and the nose bleeding. I think they just assume everyone has been in a hospital before so that we all know already about tubes and catheters. I have never been in a hospital before so I had no idea about that stuff. So I think maybe they just need to work on that part. Otherwise, since they told me about the nose bleeds and sinus pressure, that never scared me.
I’m so happy you’re healing so well and so quickly! 🙏🏻💞
Thanks for the update! I’ve been wondering how it went. Sorry those first few hours were so rough but so glad to hear you are doing better now. That cortisol thing is pretty interesting. I’ve been WFPB starch solution / MWL for a year and a half and still seem to mostly maintain and can’t seem to lose the 20 lb. All my labs are good though. You absolutely made me busy out laughing with the high carb Hannah comment 🤣 keep on keeping on!! Much love and good vibes being sent your way! Thanks for sharing
You are very brave! Your experience is so important to our community and I’m thankful for your success in the removal of the tumor and in 100% recovery. Today I made something for lunch inspired by one of your episodes. It was super simple. I was craving Mac N Cheese and boiled the noodles and almost done with cooking then I added 3 bags of frozen veggies that were only half full and either I was gonna use them or toss them. Then I strained the noodles and veggies and added the vegan cheese sauce. I my lunch watching your testimony and hospitalization is the same with us all, lots of pestering for the patient making us get well soon! You did it!! You are healed!!
Cuz!! Ok, I know we haven't confirmed we are cousins, but it is possible since you have my moms last name, as you know. Every time I make mac and cheese for my son, I always ask him "Dont you want some veggies in that?". He always says no, HA! They go so great together. Thanks so much for watching
@@PlantBasedDads I think we are cousins 😘
We are having Arizona heat in Texas!!
My son is 16 and works out a lot. I just say I made you something with Plant protein that will help you bulk up! He is a strong dude 💪🏼
This whole story is so awesome!!! Yea!
I am just glad I had the power of all the viewers and subscribers with me going into this. Thanks so much for watching.
Joey, please remember how much those cards mean to you - spread the love!
I plan on it. I wont forget them. I have a few more I want to talk about in the next video too.
I am fairly new to your channel but I love hearing about your experience! You have a great sense of humor!
Hey Joey I am sooo glad you are on the mend! 🙏🏽
We appreciate you so much. So happy to hear that this is over now and that you are healing now. Truly grateful for you and everything you contribute to our communities 💖✨
😂oh my god I had to rewind when you said your d hurt. Completely caught me off guard and I thought I misheard you. Way to go on your speedy recovery and how awesome is it that the removal of the tumour has improved your health significantly. What a lovely feeling it must have been to know you were in good hands with the nurses. Thanks for mentioning them in this video. And also for sharing how you felt by receiving the cards post surgery and the good wishes pre surgery. Love makes the world go round and you are doing your part to help spread love and good cheer which is more important than ever. Love your storytelling. ❤
Thanks so much
I took you for a walk with me while I listened to the video. Love your honesty and transparency talking about your experience. One of the many reasons people love you and find you so approachable. Thank you for all you do for this community, and most of all, so very glad you are well♥️
I love that you walked and listed on this video . Since I wasn't cooking anything, this was perfect to walk to, right? It was just me talking. I walked this morning too so I feel like we walked together and talked together.
So glad to see you! And thrilled you're feeling so good.
You have to repeat to every single member of the hospital staff all the same information over and over and over. They never have a steady line of communication between shifts and teams. And the pain meds I swear don't relieve pain; they just make it so you can't EXPRESS the pain you're in. So glad you made it through your surgery successfully and you're home and healthy. It must be such a relief to have an answer as to why you've been struggling!
Really happy to hear that you adressed your health issue! Stay plant based🎉
Thank you for sharing. I appreciate the message you are sending, plant based whole foods.
Good to see you looking so well and glad everything went ok for you. Looking forward to some new videos. Big hugs x
So glad you got answers to your problem! I enjoyed you sharing your experience as a patient. I am retired from medical field, plus I’ve been a patient several times myself. Love your RUclips videos. I’m so glad it’s behind you. Happy recovery. Keep sharing your stuff! 😃😃😃❤️😃😃😃
So glad you are well and recovering nicely. Processed "food" for healing. What a joke. That HCH joke was hysterical.
About 15 years ago I had a couple adenoma's on my pituitary glands - they were small and eventually went away after about 3-4 years (MRIs every 6 months to monitor. After listening to your video, I am now wondering if they are back. I can't not regulate or maintain weight loss on a WFPB now for 4 years. (I do have thyroid issues as well, but those numbers are pretty stable). Your video was enlightening. Sorry that you had to go through that, but happy to hear your recover went well.
So, so interesting. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it!
My adult daughter had back surgery . When she came to her throat was severely sore. The next day when we looked we saw the uvula was BLACK. In a couple days it rotted off. The anesthesiologist did not do his job right and the tube cut off circulation.
Joey, I'm so glad you're doing well and you got some answers! But seriously, I effing LOST IT at 28:20.
She better call me! HA!
It’s wonderful to see you come through your surgery and have such an amazing recovery.
Here you are eating so healthy and you find out this crazy tumor was messing with your weight loss.
You must have been blown away. Shocking. Continued healing and good health. 💞
Yes, I was really stunned. I am happy that I finally know the answer to that issue.