I had the sleeve in February and like yourself I only wish I had done it sooner. I was a type 2 diabetic taking 4 insulin injections daily. As of my discharge date from the hospital I no longer on insulin. I went from an A1C of 14.1 to 5.6 I consider that #Winning. Great job Darius and continued success on your journey.
You look Amazing! I have considered that procedure as well. The only reason that I may not do it is that I have lost over 60 pounds on my own. It is a lifestyle change and takes discipline For me my issues with weight has a lot to do with "not what I'm eating but what is eating me". Blessings to you!! Keep doing what are doing!! You only have one life to live ENJOY it!!
I'm so PROUD of you. Also about your veneers. I lost you for awhile but I'm so happy I found you here. Premium Protein Shakes are prescribed by professional dietitians post sleeve surgery. Only 1gm of sugar with ALLLLLL the nutrients and vitamins you need. The shakes are great on the fly they taste amazing I use them daily.
What about I am happy for you! You did what works for you. I am in the beginning stages preparing for the VSG. Thanks for allowing us to be apart of your journey! Continued success to you. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
I also had weight loss surgery (Duodenal Switch) and wish I did it sooner. I’m seven years post op and have lost a whole person, literally. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not an easy way out. I love the new healthier me!!
Ur right about vegans. Also,your right you eat what you can afford.Good luck with your journey! I had gastrointestinal bypass in 2015 my health better diabetes gone ir almost killed me! So great decisions .
You look good. I just started watching your channel you make amazing meals Im getting fat just watching them. Awesome you man. Just growing up with grandma and being in the kitchen with her has blessed you to sure with us Love you.
Wooooow, this made me cry! I’m so happy for you! Coming from Chicago when we were craving ur jalapeño cornbread I think it was, or u were putting actual corn in your cornbread, it was one of those. Seeing u over that many years and your weight lost journey, and you are now at this point. I’m like omg, I didn’t even think it was you, I was like is that a guest? I hope to call u soon cuz I do have a few questions, peace!
Congratulations baby! So far, you've done a fabulous job! I knew I had not seen you for a couple of years, and when I saw you on KevinOnStage, I was like, 'I know that guy,' but I couldn't put my finger on your name because your facial features had dramatically changed. As the interview continued on, you started talking about food & I associated U to your RUclips site. Keep up the good work with your diet, exercise, and stay active--just shut the door to depression. When it tries to come upon you, shake it off! You're a bad boy! CELESTE MOORE, formerly from CHGO; ATL Peach since 1990. . . Welcome to the ATL!
Sooooo glad you did this and can't wait to see you continue to slim down. Get healthy and stay healthy for life ! You can get down another 90 pounds with out any issues
New Subbie here form H-Town, I'm just in love with you, thanks for sharing your story...I know it's hard and the struggle is real...You look amazing....Keep up the good work…
Bro. for real... you look great! I am happy for you. I had my gastric bypass in Sept. 2016 and I am down 66 pounds. At my highest I was 297 and at my lowest 231. I am up a little to 242: life happens! Struggling to get these last 42 pounds off. But as your sign says in the background... I'm possible! Keep up the great work on YOU!!!
Let it be known, you were and are a very handsome, FINE, man. I enjoy watching you at any weight and your weight loss journey is inspiring. Thank you for sharing this update with us.
I've been watching your channel for a few weeks lol I was on a water only fast and would watch cooking videos too curb my hunger lol but I've lost 60lbs in 40 days and feel great it wasn't that easy but had to do it to get my bp in check I'm not where I want to be but definitely not where I was. Gonna start a 20 day fast here in a few days to get even lower. Started out at 347 now I'm at 283 my goal is 215
Look obesity has a insurance billing code. Yes it's a disease. I am having the surgery hopefully in November. You are giving me encouragement thank you for being transparent.
Now you can do endoscopic sleeve which isn’t a surgery. A very exciting new technique is endoscopic fundus ablation. Amazing that a chef who eats so much caloric food can keep off.
U look great.. So never mind those rude and ignorant people with they're lack of knowledge. At the end of the day u do what is best for u. Keep up the great work!!
Darius you look amazing! I am so glad you have found what works for you and are in your “happy place!” Also....your decor is EVERYTHING!! Absolutely beautiful!!
I am a person blessed with a metabolism that's afforded me a lifestyle others would love! It's a curse to me, because I am able to eat things without the benefit of gaining weight. However, it doesn't exclude me from eating a balanced diet. I, like most humans can't indulge too much. If I eat too much sodium...I risk potential hypertension. If I eat too much sugar...I risk potential diabetes. I have both chronic diseases on both sides of my family. It is a heredity thing. But, my lifestyle has been...look do what you got to do, so that someone won't have to tell you can't do it. I have obesity throughout my family and it is a disease! A chronic disease, that leads to other chronic diseases! Darius good on you that you had the mean and the resources to take charge of your health and future. Without your health....you really don't have anything. It is paramount! It is wealth as much as money! Kudos! Good luck and I always enjoy your blogs, videos and happy cooking!
Good for you!! You look great! I don’t believe in denying oneself, especially with food...moderation is the key. Continue to do what makes “you” happy with life. Did I say you looking good already?☺️
Oh wow. I didn't realize you had already had the procedure when I posted last week. Carb sensitivity and insulin resistance is very real. I'd gain weight on a Vegan diet because of both of those issues. The Keto WOE has been my saving grace. I'm glad the procedure is working for you. You look great! Congrats on your new journey to health. I agree, surgery is not the easy way out. I mentioned Keto in the last video, because I felt it was the safer option, not because surgery is easy. So I'm sorry if that offended you. That wasn't it at all. Surgery comes with its own set of side effects. Everyone I know that did it have issues either over eating or under eating to the point of malnourishment. You look healthy though and that's wonderful. Keep it up. 👍🏽
Sleever here! Got sleeved July 2016 and best decision of my life. Height 5'0 HW: 245 SW : 235 CW 145 I went from a size 22 to a size 6. Can I ask you did you have a food funeral and what was your last meal?
People have to understand that Bariatric Surgery as a tool. I had the sleeve and I went in knowing that it would help me loose 75% of my overweight. That didn’t happen for me. Out of the 150lbs I was hoping to lose (112 from the surgery), I lost 85lbs. The past year has been eating clean and working out. I took it for granted in the beginning and gained 25lbs a year later. I’ve since lost that 25lbs and working on 65lbs. Thank you for being transparent and educating your audience on the reality of weight loss surgery.
I have two more appointments before I pick a surgical date! Leaning towards the sleeve and I’m so excited ❤️❤️ so nice to hear such a positive personal story!! Thank you!
*CONGRATULATIONS MY BROTHA!! I think you're beautiful regardless. If this is what you felt you needed to do then great...not knocking you at all. Continue getting better and better and better.* ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
Me and my wife started my journey this thursday 3/16/23 and it hurt that one of our friends said i wish you would choose a healthier route. Im like your only mad your losing your eating buddy. He disagreed and said doing what im doing is not the healthiest option that i should try diets yet they have watched me try and fail diets the past 4 or 5 years and here i am at 370 lbs wanting to do better for myself being type 2 diabetic with high blood pressure and other health problems
Hey Darius...you remind me of me...lineman material. I think obesity is a disease. When I went from a solid 250 to about 350 over a number of years. I am now 58 years old and going under the knife in two months. I have been at 350 for about 10 years and I am quite sure my brain will not let me lose the weight. It's like my thermostat is stuck at 350. Thanks for your video. Have a good day from Southern California.
God bless you you look great! I did a consolation but out of fear, I backed out of the surgery. Prayerfully I can lose the weight without it but if not surgery it is.
Lol! Love this. Thank you. I'm planning on getting surgery in October or November this year. So funny when you said "the bacon be good" how do you resist fried chicken after the surgery?
Im so happy for you! Im one month out and down 27lbs since. I recently went back to work. Ididn't think about frozen meals. Which one(s) would you recommend are healthier for you? Low in sodium? Low carb? I'm having trouble now getting my protein and liquids in 🤦🏾♀️ its hard because I'm never hungry or thirsty lolol.
Carbs are fine just can’t add oil butter cheese. There are studies where people lost weight eating 12 slices of high fiber breads (plain) added to whatever else they wanted to eat.
Yeeeessss!!! It's faaaar from the easy way out! They don't tell you about your eyes being too big for your stomach or how hungry you will feel then you take 2 bites & you're full. Also the food funerals & depression. Smh. But I will do it again! 130 lbs down & holding
People say they get depressed after sleeve- not eating restaurant food, not getting the escape of eating- socially as well. I’d be very curious how your labs are and also did you do a coronary calcium ct score? It costs $100.
You gave it good....personally younger me running 5 miles 4x week etc 20 yr old 120 lb fatty liver high triglycerides so genetically bad issues...today 56 yrs old post 2 months vsg and diaphragm hernia repair HP normal A1c 6.1 no fatty liver.etc ...I needed portion control and take those urges away SUGAR....all good. No side side effects easier surgery than c section 224 lbs now 186. Best choice for me Texas bariatrics san antonio tx dr nilesh patel
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I had the sleeve in February and like yourself I only wish I had done it sooner. I was a type 2 diabetic taking 4 insulin injections daily. As of my discharge date from the hospital I no longer on insulin. I went from an A1C of 14.1 to 5.6 I consider that #Winning. Great job Darius and continued success on your journey.
Demetria Carson WINNING!!! Great job
I'm going under surgery in two more days and you just made me feel so much better
Update?
Weightloss surgery is a tool a great tool to managed your weightloss. I had weightloss surgery and i love it. No, It's not the easy way out
Living a long healthy life is the best reason! Amen
You look Amazing! I have considered that procedure as well. The only reason that I may not do it is that I have lost over 60 pounds on my own. It is a lifestyle change and takes discipline For me my issues with weight has a lot to do with "not what I'm eating but what is eating me". Blessings to you!! Keep doing what are doing!! You only have one life to live ENJOY it!!
Love your transparency about this subject! 💯
I'm so PROUD of you. Also about your veneers. I lost you for awhile but I'm so happy I found you here. Premium Protein Shakes are prescribed by professional dietitians post sleeve surgery. Only 1gm of sugar with ALLLLLL the nutrients and vitamins you need. The shakes are great on the fly they taste amazing I use them daily.
What about I am happy for you! You did what works for you. I am in the beginning stages preparing for the VSG. Thanks for allowing us to be apart of your journey! Continued success to you. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
I also had weight loss surgery (Duodenal Switch) and wish I did it sooner. I’m seven years post op and have lost a whole person, literally. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not an easy way out. I love the new healthier me!!
Thanks for your video..
I'm looking forward to having Gastric sleeve in July 2023 for healthy new life after having a stroke!
Congratulations to you❤
Congratulations my brother on your weight loss success so far😎... God bless...
Good for you, kid. You did what’s best for you. You sound like you feel fabulous.
Looking good man. Wishing you the best at whatever your weight goal is.
You look amazing. You made the best decision for you. Praying that you can keep your commitment to your health.
Ur right about vegans. Also,your right you eat what you can afford.Good luck with your journey! I had gastrointestinal bypass in 2015 my health better diabetes gone ir almost killed me! So great decisions .
I'll be having the surgery before the end of the year. Im so glad I looked up post op stories . Thank you so much to ease my mind.
You look good. I just started watching your channel you make amazing meals Im getting fat just watching them. Awesome you man. Just growing up with grandma and being in the kitchen with her has blessed you to sure with us Love you.
I love your explanation and you have an amazing delivery! I am happy for you and your decision.
I love it my VSG brother,. Some of the points you made were pertaining to myself. I'm 4yrs post op. You look fantastic
Wooooow, this made me cry! I’m so happy for you! Coming from Chicago when we were craving ur jalapeño cornbread I think it was, or u were putting actual corn in your cornbread, it was one of those. Seeing u over that many years and your weight lost journey, and you are now at this point. I’m like omg, I didn’t even think it was you, I was like is that a guest? I hope to call u soon cuz I do have a few questions, peace!
Congratulations baby! So far, you've done a fabulous job! I knew I had not seen you for a couple of years, and when I saw you on KevinOnStage, I was like, 'I know that guy,' but I couldn't put my finger on your name because your facial features had dramatically changed. As the interview continued on, you started talking about food & I associated U to your RUclips site. Keep up the good work with your diet, exercise, and stay active--just shut the door to depression. When it tries to come upon you, shake it off! You're a bad boy! CELESTE MOORE, formerly from CHGO; ATL Peach since 1990. . . Welcome to the ATL!
Your the only black man sharing your story I've seen on RUclips ..thanks
Sooooo glad you did this and can't wait to see you continue to slim down. Get healthy and stay healthy for life ! You can get down another 90 pounds with out any issues
Congrats and good luck with the rest of your journey
New Subbie here form H-Town, I'm just in love with you, thanks for sharing your story...I know it's hard and the struggle is real...You look amazing....Keep up the good work…
Bro. for real... you look great! I am happy for you. I had my gastric bypass in Sept. 2016 and I am down 66 pounds. At my highest I was 297 and at my lowest 231. I am up a little to 242: life happens! Struggling to get these last 42 pounds off. But as your sign says in the background... I'm possible! Keep up the great work on YOU!!!
Let it be known, you were and are a very handsome, FINE, man. I enjoy watching you at any weight and your weight loss journey is inspiring. Thank you for sharing this update with us.
I've been watching your channel for a few weeks lol I was on a water only fast and would watch cooking videos too curb my hunger lol but I've lost 60lbs in 40 days and feel great it wasn't that easy but had to do it to get my bp in check I'm not where I want to be but definitely not where I was. Gonna start a 20 day fast here in a few days to get even lower. Started out at 347 now I'm at 283 my goal is 215
yes!!!
Hi! did you keep the weight off or did you have a regain after not fasting anymore
Congratulations!!!Keep up the good work! Either way,still Darius and Amazing.
Thank you your honesty and transparency you look great!
Thank you for educating ppl on obesity....
Look obesity has a insurance billing code. Yes it's a disease. I am having the surgery hopefully in November. You are giving me encouragement thank you for being transparent.
Kimberly Morris great tool. Had mine November 2016 and the best thing ever for me.
Now you can do endoscopic sleeve which isn’t a surgery. A very exciting new technique is endoscopic fundus ablation. Amazing that a chef who eats so much caloric food can keep off.
U look great.. So never mind those rude and ignorant people with they're lack of knowledge. At the end of the day u do what is best for u. Keep up the great work!!
Darius you look amazing! I am so glad you have found what works for you and are in your “happy place!” Also....your decor is EVERYTHING!! Absolutely beautiful!!
I am a person blessed with a metabolism that's afforded me a lifestyle others would love! It's a curse to me, because I am able to eat things without the benefit of gaining weight. However, it doesn't exclude me from eating a balanced diet. I, like most humans can't indulge too much. If I eat too much sodium...I risk potential hypertension. If I eat too much sugar...I risk potential diabetes. I have both chronic diseases on both sides of my family. It is a heredity thing. But, my lifestyle has been...look do what you got to do, so that someone won't have to tell you can't do it. I have obesity throughout my family and it is a disease! A chronic disease, that leads to other chronic diseases! Darius good on you that you had the mean and the resources to take charge of your health and future. Without your health....you really don't have anything. It is paramount! It is wealth as much as money! Kudos! Good luck and I always enjoy your blogs, videos and happy cooking!
Im getting the sleeve on Feb 27th! Start my pre Op tomorrow. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for the motivation video . I’m currently 350 and I’m in the process on getting my VSG.
Good for you!! You look great! I don’t believe in denying oneself, especially with food...moderation is the key. Continue to do what makes “you” happy with life. Did I say you looking good already?☺️
I love your determination to reach your desired goal. May God continue to bless you!❤
Oh wow. I didn't realize you had already had the procedure when I posted last week. Carb sensitivity and insulin resistance is very real. I'd gain weight on a Vegan diet because of both of those issues. The Keto WOE has been my saving grace. I'm glad the procedure is working for you. You look great! Congrats on your new journey to health. I agree, surgery is not the easy way out. I mentioned Keto in the last video, because I felt it was the safer option, not because surgery is easy. So I'm sorry if that offended you. That wasn't it at all. Surgery comes with its own set of side effects. Everyone I know that did it have issues either over eating or under eating to the point of malnourishment. You look healthy though and that's wonderful. Keep it up. 👍🏽
You look great. Keep up the good work.
Sleever here! Got sleeved July 2016 and best decision of my life.
Height 5'0
HW: 245
SW : 235
CW 145
I went from a size 22 to a size 6.
Can I ask you did you have a food funeral and what was your last meal?
Take care of your body, it's the only one you have. Best of luck to you brother.
Congratulations, sir!! You look amazing!!
Darius, you don't have to justify why you decided to get healthy. live your life my dear.
People have to understand that Bariatric Surgery as a tool. I had the sleeve and I went in knowing that it would help me loose 75% of my overweight. That didn’t happen for me. Out of the 150lbs I was hoping to lose (112 from the surgery), I lost 85lbs. The past year has been eating clean and working out.
I took it for granted in the beginning and gained 25lbs a year later. I’ve since lost that 25lbs and working on 65lbs.
Thank you for being transparent and educating your audience on the reality of weight loss surgery.
Looking good young man, looking good!!
I have two more appointments before I pick a surgical date! Leaning towards the sleeve and I’m so excited ❤️❤️ so nice to hear such a positive personal story!! Thank you!
You are hilarious, and truthful. I live the same tortured life. I'm better not skinny and angry...lol
I see the difference! It’s hard maintaining when you’re a great cook! Congrats
You Look Great!!! No weight loss surgery is Not the EASY way out!
Wishing you continued success 😉😊
Wow Darius...you look amazing. Keep up the great work 😉
"Cuz the bacon be too good." You are absolutely right lol😄
Thanks for being so honest about your journey
Wow! Congrats on the weight loss Darius!! Keep it up bro! 👍🏾
Good for you. You are looking good. Keep it up stay focused.
*CONGRATULATIONS MY BROTHA!! I think you're beautiful regardless. If this is what you felt you needed to do then great...not knocking you at all. Continue getting better and better and better.* ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
Me and my wife started my journey this thursday 3/16/23 and it hurt that one of our friends said i wish you would choose a healthier route. Im like your only mad your losing your eating buddy. He disagreed and said doing what im doing is not the healthiest option that i should try diets yet they have watched me try and fail diets the past 4 or 5 years and here i am at 370 lbs wanting to do better for myself being type 2 diabetic with high blood pressure and other health problems
DANG!!!!! U LOOK GREAT!!! Keep up the wk, so proud of u putting U first
Excellent update. Keep taking great care of yourself!
Hey Darius...you remind me of me...lineman material. I think obesity is a disease. When I went from a solid 250 to about 350 over a number of years. I am now 58 years old and going under the knife in two months. I have been at 350 for about 10 years and I am quite sure my brain will not let me lose the weight. It's like my thermostat is stuck at 350. Thanks for your video. Have a good day from Southern California.
Babbbbbby you look GOODT, and you a right the bacon do be good.
You look great!! I was sleeved 2/1/18 keep up the good work 😍😍
Would like to see an updated video. Can't wait to do mines 😊🙏🏾💚
God bless you you look great! I did a consolation but out of fear, I backed out of the surgery. Prayerfully I can lose the weight without it but if not surgery it is.
You look amazing handsome 😍
Bypass 10 months post-op and I’m a completely different person! Best decision ever. 🤩🤩
WOW, you are going all the way 6-28-18
Lol! Love this. Thank you. I'm planning on getting surgery in October or November this year. So funny when you said "the bacon be good" how do you resist fried chicken after the surgery?
Thank you for saying that obesity is a disease. I wish more people recognize this fact.
You look great, I had mine in 2014 and down 90 pounds. You inspire me to get to working out more.
Love you Darius! 🙌💯 Glad your doing well! You look great❗️❗️
You look great! Thanks for sharing your journey. I’ve been considering it myself.
Consult your doctor... but for me: It saved my life!
Super happy for you and thanks for sharing your story! I got a great laugh @ 4:11 since that's my struggle. Continued success and weight loss!
Im so happy for you! Im one month out and down 27lbs since. I recently went back to work. Ididn't think about frozen meals. Which one(s) would you recommend are healthier for you? Low in sodium? Low carb? I'm having trouble now getting my protein and liquids in 🤦🏾♀️ its hard because I'm never hungry or thirsty lolol.
Joi Owens I like the lean cuisines
I stick to the one with just veggies and meat
How about tge high sodium intake?
U earned the best...keep up the gud work
You look marvelous. Research collegen suppliments to help tighten your skin. Continued success.
Congrats on your journey!! Thanks for sharing😊
Carbs are fine just can’t add oil butter cheese. There are studies where people lost weight eating 12 slices of high fiber breads (plain) added to whatever else they wanted to eat.
God Bless You Darius! You look amazing. Thank you for sharing!!!
Love your hands...I have a thing about a man's hands; working hands are attractive!
Stephanie Siemens I agree!!
I thought I was alone😬
Yeeeessss!!! It's faaaar from the easy way out! They don't tell you about your eyes being too big for your stomach or how hungry you will feel then you take 2 bites & you're full. Also the food funerals & depression. Smh. But I will do it again! 130 lbs down & holding
Auntie Melanie girl or the acid reflux and heart burn!! I stay away from carbonation. And a glass of wine will get me drunk
Thank you for sharing! You look great..and carries your weight well post op
Man im nervous im meeting with the doctor Wednesday
I am having surgery and the end of sept. Thank you for your story and keep the great food come.
Thank you Darius for your transparency
People say they get depressed after sleeve- not eating restaurant food, not getting the escape of eating- socially as well.
I’d be very curious how your labs are and also did you do a coronary calcium ct score? It costs $100.
Amen my brother I got sleeve June 27 I am down almost 25 pounds in a month. I am loving the weight loss but man oh man I miss food lol.
Update?
When people love you as you are they don't see size.
You do look too amazing. You have always been handsome. You look great. Great Job. Keep it up😘
You looks good Darius...
Looking good!
You look great keep it up 👍🏾
You gave it good....personally younger me running 5 miles 4x week etc 20 yr old 120 lb fatty liver high triglycerides so genetically bad issues...today 56 yrs old post 2 months vsg and diaphragm hernia repair HP normal A1c 6.1 no fatty liver.etc ...I needed portion control and take those urges away SUGAR....all good. No side side effects easier surgery than c section 224 lbs now 186. Best choice for me Texas bariatrics san antonio tx dr nilesh patel
We loved you anyway.
you are a very intelligent brotha..
Looking good!!! Great video
I love your voice! 👄