This is MY favorite person in the Series, MY 600 lbf life. He was taking dr. Nows help serious and worked INSANELY hard. I was devastated to lear here in the comments he took his own life ? I tear up for differentiere reasons now😊
Even though he lost his life, this is the type of story TLC should showcase instead of the "Tammy's". A person who gave their all to lose weight. The other comments are so right. It's the demons inside of us, that can end life. Mental health needs to be available to ANYONE that seeks it out. Even when someone is getting the help, sometimes it's not even enough. RIP LB.
Tammy is currently in rehab right now just to be fair. She's been there since they wrapped up filming the last season. She finally admitted that she needed in-patient care for her mental health issues and since she's still there, she's definitely still complying.
@@5thdimension625 I actually am all for removing Tammy from TLC and RUclips. She gets her kicks and thrills on all the attention she gets from these channels. What she needs is to have these sources of attention removed and only then will she do anything to help herself.
When he said he thought he would be better off in the ground that literally broke my heart I think that he should have got extensive mental health care because after the fact he went to a park and shot himself 💔 it was more than the weight
Yes, he was a recovering alcoholic and he was struggling with depression and other issues. I wish he reached out for help but unfortunately it doesn't always work. I know from personal experience.
We often overlook just how incompatible society is with disability. I personally never realised the extent that disabled people have to go to to even exist alongside us and the accomodations we make and are proud of are absolutely bullshit. Things need to change. It's not okay.
Keep the faith Mr. Tatum , I'm also disabled from a terrible accident young in life. Iam BASICLY homebound.. Depression can grab ahold at any moment , I have to stay prepared for those days.. I can no longer reach my kitchen counters or stove to cook.. I had been a nurse and always cared for others only..It's still a battle I fight everyday..I can't ask for help nor can I accept it.. I can see people , when sitting , I have to sleep sitting up..when standing.. All I can see is the floor and people's feet..To go out in public is unbearable , you just know people stare.. I just take each day as it comes..I pray for everyone but myself , and if I did , it wouldn't be very pretty.. The lord would be ashamed of my attitude at times.. All I can say is hang on , maybe there will be a break in technology one day..It can be so lonely..Who knew Dr.s still do house calls..Bless this young man , I wished I could have known him.. He survived what most would have ended sooner. God bless him and his family .. 💐
So many people don’t understand how much mental health issues impact a person. They see a disabled/obese person and automatically assume they don’t deserve to be alive. It’s not just black and white. There are a myriad of factors that cause a person to be the way that they are. I truly can’t understand how people can be so cruel to someone else just because of how they look. I’m so disheartened to know L.B. ended up committing suicide. I can’t imagine how much physical/mental pain he went through to get to that point… As someone who struggled with anorexia for 6 years of my life I can say that eating disorders are insanely difficult to move past. And even when you’re in the process of recovery, you miss the destructive comfort and “control” your eating disorder gave you. And some days are good but other days, you have to fight to not give into old temptations.
Perfectly said. People are extremely insensitive and nasty. They'll use someone else's struggle for their entertainment. But life has its way of giving karma to people who humiliate people because of their weight or disability. I've seen people who talked about others die prematurely, get sick, end up with the same issues (if not worse), ect.
What?!? I am so sorry to hear about this end for L.B.! In this video, he seemed to be so much happier with his life and was doing so well. Rest in Peace. Danica, I am glad that you have been able to get to a healthier place in Life. I appreciate what you said about how complex things are and that everyone deserves compassion and basic respect. As someone who is obese and has struggled with depression for 35 years, I certainly know how every day is different and how someone who is not living your life has no idea what your struggles are. Disease and disorders don't mean that someone is a bad person and there are always complexities. I agree that it is obscene to use someone else's struggle for one's entertainment.
Literally nobody looks at a disabled person and think “oh, they don’t deserve to be alive”, as for obesity that’s a choice. I used to be 323lbs at 5’7 and 18y old
Lol especially in the US? Canada is planning on allowing the assisted suicide service for mentally Ill people (depression), if that’s not the most overlooked thing, I don’t know what is.
LB seems like a very sweet person, I’m happy that he was successful in his goals, but then I read some of the other comments and learned that he’s passed away. Rest In Peace, buddy.
I can't imagine how devastated his family is to lose him that way after all the hard work he put into taking his life back and losing all of that weight 🥺 covid has impacted so many all around the world with not just the loss of life from the virus but the effect it's had on our mental health. RIP LB Run free
Covid with a plandemic it was completely made up yes everybody's mental health has been affected the government and the deep State and that you'll eat all of them are a secret cabal of satanists that want nothing more than to hurt children and all of us adults dead they want us living in 15 minutes cities and that's unacceptable fightback stand-up American 2nd amendment I guarantee you they will not come for me they're coming for you
I can't believe this awesome man is no longer in this world. His family loved him and he seemed like an amazing person. This saddens me so much I ended up crying.
Oh Lord, L.B. you were such a beautiful man, I'm so sorry you went thru all of this mental pain and anguish. So sad another person has lost their life from mental torment what a beautiful man he was. Love to you.
It’s scary to think that the last thing we heard from him was that he was excited for the future knowing he took his life afterwards. Can’t imagine the pain his family is going through
@@bree87love I'm late, I know, but this is exactly what addiction is. The weight was a result of an underlying condition. You can resolve the weight, but the reasoning for gaining the weight was a justification at least 90% of people can't understand. Sometimes... It's just not curable... No amount of therapy can cure permanent brain changes sadly. I'll be gone soon too probably, not self-inflicted, but due to an addictive cause. God bless.
I was so happy for him but when I went to the comments and read he took his own life was depressing. I was hoping you would read this LB. You did great, everyone is still so proud of you. Hope you're resting in paradise.
watching this clip made me so happy it brought tears to my eyes. to see the progress he made was so emotional for me, I am someone who has struggled with my weight since I was 10 years old so seeing his breakthrough really inspired me. it wasnt until I came to the comments that I learned that this sweet gentleman is no longer alive. I am actually heart broken. His story will NEVER be forgotten and will help inspire me to stgay on track with my weight loss. Thank you, LB
I can't be the only one crying when he lost all that weight .. I was crying harder when I came to the comment section and realised that he had passed away. Keep going up there
Right before he committed suicide he wrote on fb he was going to take his demons head on and in his own way. He wrote to family and friends: Again, thank y'all so much. Please don't ever let people you care about know how you feel. If only he would have listened to that voice in his hurt and fragile state.
As a BTK amputee myself I was saddened when I heard he passed away. He did such a great job losing weight and trying to turn his life back around. Most people don't understand the struggle of being overweight and also a amputee. It's a everyday struggle just to do the basic things in life, let alone lose weight and be active on top of that. RIP brother 🙏🏻.
God damn it that one made me tear up. I see the human spirit within LB which is inspiring. He really displays tenacity and the will to face reality, which seems to be lacking in the modern era.
I watched this for the first time today and enjoyed LB's weight loss journey. I jumped ahead and Googled "600 Lb Amputee now" hoping to see if he had reached his final weight goal. Search results left me traumatized! 💔 Friends, my brother committed suicide one year ago - he was a professor & had achieved much. We are a close-knit family & are still recovering from the shock of not having him. Suicide is real and unexpected. Talk to your loved ones. Rest in eternal peace LB .
There is so much to discuss that I'm inspired by. His struggle and defeat will not be in vain to many many people. I am working on weight loss while being an leg amputee. I've dropped 100lbs in two years. Now weight 390ish maybe less. I was told I couldn't use a prosthetic until I get under 300. Seeing how well he could walk has to be proof of how strong he was when learning to adapt to having an artificial limb at his weight. This is making me hopeful for my day of standing and walking away from my wheelchair. He still has so much to overcome that was not fully achieved... But I am proud and pleased at how much he did overcome compared to others in his wheelhouse of disability. Rest in peace you deserve nothing less L.B.
Wow! This is so bittersweet, I'm sad to learn of his death😢, but he has inspired me to do better and I'm sure other's as well! I'm happy that he took the Dr's advice...just wish he could have talked to someone...my condolences to his family.
I really like this gentleman. I find him to be very relatable to myself. I struggle with addiction and weight too. He's inspired me to carry on with my diet and abstinence.Greetings to JB from England.
Seeing him go from struggling to stand, to going for a run on a track was awesome. I have so much more respect for that guy than I do natural athletes who can knock off ten miles without breaking a sweat.
The way he jumped up out of the chair after talking to the Dr was the fastest id seen him move the whole video, so good! He's obviously feeling a lot lighter.
Going to the store is physical activity. Anything is good and helps, his mum is the only thing keeping him alive. You owe your mother so much, glad you have her.
He committed suicide! He was down to his goal weight and had just had enough! Don’t judge a book by what they show you on TV! He was an amazing person and an amazing friend!
Much relief after going through this stuff ruclips.net/user/postUgkxVYhghKWmrUgXARZ_ydZTvmmcrw5L0I5i Stress no doubt affects my blood sugar levels. Taking a walk usually helps bring them down. Eating sweets is not my favorite, but if i take a large portion of them, my blood sugar level rises high. I think it's the high concentration of the glucose flowing into the bloodstream all at once. This is a lesson worth taking note of. This is a great material to learn from.
Just read an article that stated LB took his life, but before he did he posted about facing his demons head on. "No matter what you change or the efforts you put forth in life, sometimes you just have to take it on the chin and deal with things your own way." I can only assume that he meant he thought losing weight would fix his problems, which a lot of people believe when seeking weight-loss journeys, and they gain everything back after realizing that's not true. (this isn't true for everyone but a vast majority of people experience this.) Mental struggles can really be the silent killer no matter how good life my seem. Mental health resources should be included for people seeking weight-loss journeys. Rest in Peace LB.
Well done James you keep it up my son has just beaten alcoholic he's been over 100 days with out drinking I am proud of him it's a big achievement so you keep your goal in your head and you will crack it bless you xx
You can see how much better he’s walking. I too struggle with weight loss. It’s so hard. I can only hope he is still heading in the right direction. He looks so much happier.
My dad lost his leg too, and I'll say this, YOU CAN DO IT!! You don't deserve to be in the ground you deserve to have a beautiful life, you are worth everything it takes to have that.
It was so heartening to see LB's success. I loved seeing him moving so much more easily, and seeing how his outlook had changed positively. You GO! LB, you go. 👍😁👍
Congratulations 🥳 You look absolutely fabulous!! Even I’m proud of this guy! It’s awesome to see one of these people have an amazing attitude and stop blaming everything and everyone else for their weight gain and actually succeed! You are nothing short of an inspiration to those who are in the same position you are! Well done 👍🏻
I like the fact he doesn't come up with excuses or become a victim of his circumstances. He just does what he has to and is able to make a large amount of progress in a small amount of time, with a prosthetic leg. What's Tammy's excuse?
So sad he took his own life but nobody's knows what goes through their mind feeling helpless and not wanted but had a good personality rest in peace my angel and hopefully you are smiling at the other side
So, SO happy for you. I’m so sorry you’ve had such a rough road - but you’ve REALLY proved to be a WINNER! ♥️ Best of luck to you and your endeavors. You look GREAT! 🤗
"Always being the biggest person in the room"..I know that feeling..but,when you DO come to a 'normal' weight? its...like nothing you could ever imagine!
Heart breaking he took his life. I will say he was amazingly strong. As he pushed put his leg on and still get up some despite his depression. My heart breaks saddly mental health system is lacking also. As mange walk on prostect with his weight when alot of them don't even willing take few steps want be pushed in wheel chairs and such. My heart breaks that his mental health took his life
When I was watching this he looked so sad I wanted to reach out to him so I tried to google and seen he’s unfortunately passed away :( so sad mental health is over looked
(2 min in)Mothers should always be loving but that doesn't mean doing all normal daily tasks for "her baby" of a 29yr old. (8min in) Totally amazed how he changed in a year. Food and alcohol addiction under control is really something JB can be very proud of!
"What am i supposed to say, no?" YES! Yes you should since you supposedly love him and you are his mother! You should guide him and correct him when he makes a mistake and make sure that he is safe and healthy!
When Dr. Now said he was proud of him and he just beamed that smile, I teared up. What a beautiful soul.
This is MY favorite person in the Series, MY 600 lbf life. He was taking dr. Nows help serious and worked INSANELY hard. I was devastated to lear here in the comments he took his own life ? I tear up for differentiere reasons now😊
Even though he lost his life, this is the type of story TLC should showcase instead of the "Tammy's". A person who gave their all to lose weight. The other comments are so right. It's the demons inside of us, that can end life. Mental health needs to be available to ANYONE that seeks it out. Even when someone is getting the help, sometimes it's not even enough. RIP LB.
Tammy is currently in rehab right now just to be fair. She's been there since they wrapped up filming the last season. She finally admitted that she needed in-patient care for her mental health issues and since she's still there, she's definitely still complying.
I completely agree. Tammy is a poor excuse of a candidate for recovery. Sorry but until she demonstrates any willingness, I’ll hold my present opinion
Only God and Christ can protect you from the demonic. Mental health”care” is worthless.
So sad, I did not know he passed, he did so well with his weight loss. He was so determined, RIP 🙏 LB. ❤
@@5thdimension625 I actually am all for removing Tammy from TLC and RUclips. She gets her kicks and thrills on all the attention she gets from these channels. What she needs is to have these sources of attention removed and only then will she do anything to help herself.
When he said he thought he would be better off in the ground that literally broke my heart I think that he should have got extensive mental health care because after the fact he went to a park and shot himself 💔 it was more than the weight
You are so right. It's ALWAYS more than the weight. Nobody wants to be 640lbs. These stories just hurt my heart
Yes, he was a recovering alcoholic and he was struggling with depression and other issues. I wish he reached out for help but unfortunately it doesn't always work. I know from personal experience.
@@pamkay1756 I didn't know he passed it is sad.I thought he was going places. God bless you
But he didn’t shoot himself ??
where did you hear this?
Being an amputee myself and having depression and over weight, I understand just where he was. 😔
I have arthritis in both knees/hips so understand pain & depression, it's definitely tied together.
We often overlook just how incompatible society is with disability. I personally never realised the extent that disabled people have to go to to even exist alongside us and the accomodations we make and are proud of are absolutely bullshit. Things need to change. It's not okay.
@@Stopthisrightnow560 I agree but will it ever?
Keep the faith Mr. Tatum ,
I'm also disabled from a terrible accident young in life. Iam BASICLY homebound.. Depression can grab ahold at any moment , I have to stay prepared for those days..
I can no longer reach my kitchen counters or stove to cook.. I had been a nurse and always cared for others
only..It's still a battle I fight everyday..I can't ask for help nor can I accept it..
I can see people , when sitting , I have to sleep sitting up..when standing..
All I can see is the floor and people's feet..To go out in public is unbearable , you just know people stare.. I
just take each day as it comes..I pray for everyone but myself , and if I did , it wouldn't be very pretty..
The lord would be ashamed of my attitude at times..
All I can say is hang on , maybe there will be a break in technology one day..It can be so lonely..Who knew Dr.s still do house
calls..Bless this young man , I wished I could have known him.. He survived what most would have ended sooner. God bless him and his family .. 💐
@@Sissy-tp7yz thank you for that. I pray for you, too!
I'm so sad he took his life. He seemed like a really good guy. Any woman would've been lucky to have a good man like LB.
Where did you hear this ?? I can’t find anything on the internet
@@queenninadobrev4383 It's been in the news.
@@pamkay1756
I actually found it on the internet afterwards but thanks :)
Heart breaking mental health is as dangerous as the weight itself.
He was too young, he had so much more to live for. 😔
So many people don’t understand how much mental health issues impact a person. They see a disabled/obese person and automatically assume they don’t deserve to be alive. It’s not just black and white. There are a myriad of factors that cause a person to be the way that they are. I truly can’t understand how people can be so cruel to someone else just because of how they look. I’m so disheartened to know L.B. ended up committing suicide. I can’t imagine how much physical/mental pain he went through to get to that point… As someone who struggled with anorexia for 6 years of my life I can say that eating disorders are insanely difficult to move past. And even when you’re in the process of recovery, you miss the destructive comfort and “control” your eating disorder gave you. And some days are good but other days, you have to fight to not give into old temptations.
Perfectly said. People are extremely insensitive and nasty. They'll use someone else's struggle for their entertainment. But life has its way of giving karma to people who humiliate people because of their weight or disability. I've seen people who talked about others die prematurely, get sick, end up with the same issues (if not worse), ect.
What?!? I am so sorry to hear about this end for L.B.! In this video, he seemed to be so much happier with his life and was doing so well. Rest in Peace.
Danica, I am glad that you have been able to get to a healthier place in Life. I appreciate what you said about how complex things are and that everyone deserves compassion and basic respect.
As someone who is obese and has struggled with depression for 35 years, I certainly know how every day is different and how someone who is not living your life has no idea what your struggles are. Disease and disorders don't mean that someone is a bad person and there are always complexities. I agree that it is obscene to use someone else's struggle for one's entertainment.
Amen!
Literally nobody looks at a disabled person and think “oh, they don’t deserve to be alive”, as for obesity that’s a choice. I used to be 323lbs at 5’7 and 18y old
@@VictorXimenes Literally tons of people think that. You are coming over as slightly naive. You are nice but there are many who are not.
He was so excited but unfortunately mental health goes overlooked so much especially in the US. Good job LB, keep running up there
Lol especially in the US? Canada is planning on allowing the assisted suicide service for mentally Ill people (depression), if that’s not the most overlooked thing, I don’t know what is.
I hate how no one is talking about the impact COVID and quarantine has on mental health!
And yes they use all the buzz lines,,,,where they think everyone is against them.....to not be accountable for THEIR OWN ACTIONS....
Mental health overlooked in the us lol you so realize there's mental health counseling everywhere
@@TheSilencer-fb5rt you act like talking to someone will automatically make it go away 💀
Rest In Peace, L.B. I'm so sorry you were hurting so badly. I would have been honored to know you. 🙏
What do you mean RIP???? Did he die???
Yes he passed away years ago. Committed suicide. So so sad 😥
@@deilo6505 wow that’s crazy
@@FredbonFilms no THIS is a old video. He died in 2018.....
@@deilo6505 he did, man that’s so sad
LB seems like a very sweet person, I’m happy that he was successful in his goals, but then I read some of the other comments and learned that he’s passed away. Rest In Peace, buddy.
He killed himself so he's in hell unfortunately 😔
I was screaming with happiness when he just trotted to the room after being weighed! He looked like he felt weightless.
You actually "screamed with happiness" while watching a youtube video? That's really weird.. and cringe.
@@Gameboy-Unboxings dude, you're gameboy unboxings, you don't have a leg to stand on to call other people weird and cringe
Damn he seemed like such a nice, humble guy. I woulda been bros with him.
Fr mate
I love his mom. She really loved him and even pushed him to get out of the house.
She completely enabled him 100%
Yeah to take him to buy a cart full of sodas and junk food.
So lovely!
🤦🏽♀️
I can't imagine how devastated his family is to lose him that way after all the hard work he put into taking his life back and losing all of that weight 🥺 covid has impacted so many all around the world with not just the loss of life from the virus but the effect it's had on our mental health. RIP LB Run free
So true.
I totally agree but I think he took his life in 2018 😢.
Covid with a plandemic it was completely made up yes everybody's mental health has been affected the government and the deep State and that you'll eat all of them are a secret cabal of satanists that want nothing more than to hurt children and all of us adults dead they want us living in 15 minutes cities and that's unacceptable fightback stand-up American 2nd amendment I guarantee you they will not come for me they're coming for you
I can't believe this awesome man is no longer in this world. His family loved him and he seemed like an amazing person. This saddens me so much I ended up crying.
Those that knew him adored him! He was a big teddy bear! I miss him a lot
Living with a mobility disability, _everything_ takes more energy... including exercise. Great job to James for giving so much to his goals.
Everybody in the comments section is saying he killed himself. Such a shock to me. I hope this gentleman found peace in death that eluded him in life.
@@madasahatter5514 That's crushing. I wish the world were kinder to gentle souls.
@@AnoraJohnson Me too Anora. 😟
Mobility issues are no joke,and people just think your are lazy
Oh Lord, L.B. you were such a beautiful man, I'm so sorry you went thru all of this mental pain and anguish. So sad another person has lost their life from mental torment what a beautiful man he was. Love to you.
It’s scary to think that the last thing we heard from him was that he was excited for the future knowing he took his life afterwards. Can’t imagine the pain his family is going through
His last personal fb post (he was a good friend of mine) was, “Time to let go of the chains that bind me!” That post will forever haunt me!
@@bree87love I'm late, I know, but this is exactly what addiction is. The weight was a result of an underlying condition. You can resolve the weight, but the reasoning for gaining the weight was a justification at least 90% of people can't understand. Sometimes... It's just not curable... No amount of therapy can cure permanent brain changes sadly. I'll be gone soon too probably, not self-inflicted, but due to an addictive cause. God bless.
@@RIPDerek20 I hope not, Derek. I hope you're here and that you have your whole life ahead of you yet.
Just to see him walk so much easier was great to see.
yes, that's the biggest change I noticed! every step didn't look so painful anymore
I was so happy for him but when I went to the comments and read he took his own life was depressing. I was hoping you would read this LB. You did great, everyone is still so proud of you. Hope you're resting in paradise.
Sad I really liked his personality, he's the type a man you want as a friend or a partner ❤️
he seemed a nice guy rest easy now brother.
Wow…. He’s the first one I have seen on this show that I truly admire for the drastic change he made…. He’s one strong and amazing soul.
He did so well. May your beautiful soul rest in peace LB 🙏🏽✨
Sadly he passed away.
@@mariel.4566 that’s why they said rest in piece
Amen ,✴️✝️✴️ Fly High LB 😥😢 May you Rest in Peace 🙏🤞🙏 Always 👀💭💯❣️
We should all pray that Jesus Christ had mercy on his sins.
I AM SO PROUD OF THIS YOUNG MAN
watching this clip made me so happy it brought tears to my eyes. to see the progress he made was so emotional for me, I am someone who has struggled with my weight since I was 10 years old so seeing his breakthrough really inspired me. it wasnt until I came to the comments that I learned that this sweet gentleman is no longer alive. I am actually heart broken. His story will NEVER be forgotten and will help inspire me to stgay on track with my weight loss. Thank you, LB
What an amazing young man. I'm not sure that I have ever seen someone try so hard. ♥️
I can't be the only one crying when he lost all that weight .. I was crying harder when I came to the comment section and realised that he had passed away. Keep going up there
Damn. RIP. So sad he felt life was no longer worth living, its heartbreaking and very tragic. Sending hugs to his family
The little "I'm proud of you" is such a good feeling. Great work LB!
This is the only guy on the show that actually worked his butt off to lose weight and accomplished that goal
Actually, there’s many more, there’s just way more assholes who complain
Jeremy did awesome too
He’s amazing, it’s so sad that mental health was so declined that it became to where he thought he was better off gone
Right before he committed suicide he wrote on fb he was going to take his demons head on and in his own way. He wrote to family and friends: Again, thank y'all so much. Please don't ever let people you care about know how you feel.
If only he would have listened to that voice in his hurt and fragile state.
When the patients lose the weight, it makes me wanna give them encouragement! Good job, LB!
I love when they take Dr Now’s program seriously. Great job 👏🏾
Unfortunately... He killed himself 😕
Is a fatal gunshot wound to the head part of Dr. Now's program? Lol
@@MORiverFishing no u idiot
@@MORiverFishing dude why would u ask that? It's not funny
@@scarasara No, it's not funny to YOU. I think it is.
L.B., you are a very handsome man. I wish I could have known you in life, I would have loved to be your friend. R.I.P. Fly high L.B, fly high! ❤️
R.I.P. LB you were my favorite out of everyone DR Now worked with! ❤️❤️
As a BTK amputee myself I was saddened when I heard he passed away. He did such a great job losing weight and trying to turn his life back around. Most people don't understand the struggle of being overweight and also a amputee. It's a everyday struggle just to do the basic things in life, let alone lose weight and be active on top of that. RIP brother 🙏🏻.
Rest In Peace LB. We’re all proud of you, forever🖤💪🏼the coolest pirate
So this episode made me emotional. I'm so proud FOR him! What an inspiration
I love how LB got his spring back in his step. What an amazing transformation. I’m so proud of his accomplishments ‼️
God bless him. So sad what a handsome young man. He was doing so well the running had me crying. Why why so sad. Run free LB XXXXX
God damn it that one made me tear up. I see the human spirit within LB which is inspiring. He really displays tenacity and the will to face reality, which seems to be lacking in the modern era.
This was awesome to watch. Congratulations L. B and everyone out there that's pushing yourself to be a better version of you.
He must have been really tall because he doesn’t look nearly as big as most of the others. Edit - he’s 6’4”
I was thinking the same thing
I watched this for the first time today and enjoyed LB's weight loss journey. I jumped ahead and Googled "600 Lb Amputee now" hoping to see if he had reached his final weight goal. Search results left me traumatized! 💔 Friends, my brother committed suicide one year ago - he was a professor & had achieved much. We are a close-knit family & are still recovering from the shock of not having him. Suicide is real and unexpected. Talk to your loved ones. Rest in eternal peace LB .
🖤
Sending a hug. I'm sorry for your loss
There is so much to discuss that I'm inspired by. His struggle and defeat will not be in vain to many many people. I am working on weight loss while being an leg amputee. I've dropped 100lbs in two years. Now weight 390ish maybe less. I was told I couldn't use a prosthetic until I get under 300. Seeing how well he could walk has to be proof of how strong he was when learning to adapt to having an artificial limb at his weight. This is making me hopeful for my day of standing and walking away from my wheelchair. He still has so much to overcome that was not fully achieved... But I am proud and pleased at how much he did overcome compared to others in his wheelhouse of disability. Rest in peace you deserve nothing less L.B.
Wow! This is so bittersweet, I'm sad to learn of his death😢, but he has inspired me to do better and I'm sure other's as well! I'm happy that he took the Dr's advice...just wish he could have talked to someone...my condolences to his family.
He seems like a cool guy. You know his mom especially is heartbroken 💔
I really like this gentleman. I find him to be very relatable to myself. I struggle with addiction and weight too. He's inspired me to carry on with my diet and abstinence.Greetings to JB from England.
He died
Other comments are saying that he did not make it. He went to a park and shot himself. 😟 This so sad. ❤️
@@Kevin-qw7is Noooo! That is so very sad. I hate this world.
It’s true he was a really good friend of mine! I actually still have our last messages! And his number stored in my phone and it’s been 4 years!
i love how dr now says im proud of you. It truly helps. Rip L.B rest easy buddy.
I am so proud of him. When he went around the track, I teared up. Keep going!!!! You will reach your goal!!!!
Seeing him go from struggling to stand, to going for a run on a track was awesome.
I have so much more respect for that guy than I do natural athletes who can knock off ten miles without breaking a sweat.
The way he jumped up out of the chair after talking to the Dr was the fastest id seen him move the whole video, so good! He's obviously feeling a lot lighter.
Going to the store is physical activity. Anything is good and helps, his mum is the only thing keeping him alive. You owe your mother so much, glad you have her.
He'd dead now...
He committed suicide! He was down to his goal weight and had just had enough! Don’t judge a book by what they show you on TV! He was an amazing person and an amazing friend!
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I was so excited to see what he was doing now. He’s insanely motivating. My God. 😢 💔
CONGRATULATIONS! You walk so much better losing all that weight, proud of you.
man is dead
I was sad to learn L.B lost his life,what a downright shame.😢
I really liked him. His story was inspiring. Rest In Peace LB. ❤️
Just read an article that stated LB took his life, but before he did he posted about facing his demons head on. "No matter what you change or the efforts you put forth in life, sometimes you just have to take it on the chin and deal with things your own way." I can only assume that he meant he thought losing weight would fix his problems, which a lot of people believe when seeking weight-loss journeys, and they gain everything back after realizing that's not true. (this isn't true for everyone but a vast majority of people experience this.) Mental struggles can really be the silent killer no matter how good life my seem. Mental health resources should be included for people seeking weight-loss journeys.
Rest in Peace LB.
He even moved a lot faster after he lost all that weight. So sorry this didn't turn out better for him.
Well done James you keep it up my son has just beaten alcoholic he's been over 100 days with out drinking I am proud of him it's a big achievement so you keep your goal in your head and you will crack it bless you xx
He's a handsome guy. I love success stories like this. It really helps motivate people to stay the course and keep fighting for a better life.
Unfortunately he took his own life in 2018
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I cried when he started running. Good for him.
You gave me chills when I saw you running...So INSPIRING 😍🙏🌟
I'm sorry to say there seemed to be a huge amount of enablement from his mother there.
Agreed.
Me too.. it’s sad
You can see how much better he’s walking. I too struggle with weight loss. It’s so hard. I can only hope he is still heading in the right direction. He looks so much happier.
i know right, i seen people say he had passed away though
@@kayyxla4171 he has, he shot himself in the park
What a gem of a man he was, I'm so sad he couldn't get past mental health struggles in time. Rest in peace LB
*Rest In Love & Power James "Lil Buddy" Bonner* 🕊💖❤💙🌟✨️
My dad lost his leg too, and I'll say this, YOU CAN DO IT!! You don't deserve to be in the ground you deserve to have a beautiful life, you are worth everything it takes to have that.
He did it but took his life sadly
100% the best episode of this ENTIRE SHOW! It was INCREDIBLE to watch a man with a prosthetic leg run like that!
I hope he's found happiness where he's at that escaped him here. RIP.
Oh no!!! Did he pass? I see this video beautiful losing weight and optimism!!’
@@ani108pe Yeah, committed suicide, sadly
There is no peace in ending your earthly life....you just end up in hell for eternity
If you commit suicide you got to hell. Sadly.
@@samlouielouienov2682 you’ve personally talked to god and he told you this?
Poor guy it’s so sad he passed away. Rest In Peace Sir.
It was so heartening to see LB's success. I loved seeing him moving so much more easily, and seeing how his outlook had changed positively. You GO! LB, you go. 👍😁👍
He died
She is what a great mother is all about. And he has a beautiful family. Well be in peace LB.....
Congratulations 🥳
You look absolutely fabulous!! Even I’m proud of this guy! It’s awesome to see one of these people have an amazing attitude and stop blaming everything and everyone else for their weight gain and actually succeed!
You are nothing short of an inspiration to those who are in the same position you are! Well done 👍🏻
He’s no longer with us Ashlee.
I like the fact he doesn't come up with excuses or become a victim of his circumstances. He just does what he has to and is able to make a large amount of progress in a small amount of time, with a prosthetic leg. What's Tammy's excuse?
So sad he took his own life but nobody's knows what goes through their mind feeling helpless and not wanted but had a good personality rest in peace my angel and hopefully you are smiling at the other side
The type of man I love and now he's gone. RIP
So, SO happy for you. I’m so sorry you’ve had such a rough road - but you’ve REALLY proved to be a WINNER! ♥️ Best of luck to you and your endeavors. You look GREAT! 🤗
Sad thing is that he lost the battle for life. Still, he fought his best, but it was just that there was more to it than the weight.
@@Milliardo5 That is so sad😢
Seeing Dr now smile makes me smile 🥺 rest in peace 🕊️ L.B
Such a lovely person, he came soooo far that I don’t really understand the suicide part
it’s so sad to see him give up on life after so much effort. i hope his family is doing great and he is resting in peace! we are all proud of you! ♥️
"Always being the biggest person in the room"..I know that feeling..but,when you DO come to a 'normal' weight? its...like nothing you could ever imagine!
I’m so happy for him ! His confidence is everything
I feel so bad for him and his momma.
I just want to hug him! Depression is the worst
Oh my gosh .Bless this man and his mother ! ❤🙏❤ I just love them !!!
Heart breaking he took his life. I will say he was amazingly strong. As he pushed put his leg on and still get up some despite his depression. My heart breaks saddly mental health system is lacking also. As mange walk on prostect with his weight when alot of them don't even willing take few steps want be pushed in wheel chairs and such. My heart breaks that his mental health took his life
RIP LB. I’m so sorry that you felt so much pain that you felt death was the only way out. You were an inspiration to so many :’(
He was a good looking guy. Sad he passed away😞
I did not know what happened?
@@thegrays3303 he took his own life
Good man! He definitely deserves the time, effort and resources for sure. Keep going, Buddy! You’re doing great!!🙌🏻
Sadly, he took his own life in 2018
the drastic difference in how he was able is amazing.
When I was watching this he looked so sad I wanted to reach out to him so I tried to google and seen he’s unfortunately passed away :( so sad mental health is over looked
So glad you decided to do this for you. You are a handsome man. I wish you every success in whatever you chose to do. Congratulations !
So nice to see someone putting in the good work after watching so much of Tammy’s stagnation.
So true.
I feel so happy when he step on the scale and lost 100 something lbs. he literally walking so fast and so proud. So nice to see.
(2 min in)Mothers should always be loving but that doesn't mean doing all normal daily tasks for "her baby" of a 29yr old.
(8min in) Totally amazed how he changed in a year. Food and alcohol addiction under control is really something JB can be very proud of!
He shot himself :( in 2018
@@GODKNOWSUSBYNAME Thank you for the update. Now I get why someone said that there should be more focus/attention for mental health.
"What am i supposed to say, no?" YES! Yes you should since you supposedly love him and you are his mother! You should guide him and correct him when he makes a mistake and make sure that he is safe and healthy!
Rest in peace ): Depression is a hell of a thing
Why you saying rest in peace
@@sillycheese301 He committed suicide
@@Briayawna oh..
@@sillycheese301 1+1…
@@Briayawna How old he was?🥺