Living Without a Stomach-Steve
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- Опубликовано: 19 май 2024
- Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Steve, a cancer survivor in Marin County, California. Here’s a link to Steve’s book: www.amazon.com/Killer-Graces-...
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Kind of hard to believe someone can live without so many vital organs and with a positive attitude is truly amazing story
Right!!! Wowza
This is my favorite! Hes so optimistic and you really wouldn’t know his struggle ! What a guy
Anything is possible and humans are extremely resilient, especially with a positive attitude
That would have been a better title, “Living without vital organs” b/c I almost skipped this 5 star interview
Idk about this one. A pick line in that area of the body is to direct drugs to the heart I’ve been through some shit and will leave it at that. Now can someone tell me if there is one I don’t know about or if this guy is possibly full of shit because I caught that very quick. Been through medical for 15 years kinda hard for me not to notice small details like that. He said it was to feed him that goes in your nose.
Great Story!! I’m a pancreatic cancer survivor. (9 years now)
I love hearing that. I lost my dear friend from it 9 years ago
@@keeper6458There is hope! I lost a very dear friend to pancreatic cancer. His only symptom was lower back pain. He went very quickly.
RIP Fred❤
Awesome. I know that you know that you are in a VERY small group. ❣
Amazing, congratulations 🎉
Steve is proof that an addict can recover. Wow, what a story! 🙏🏻
This gentleman, who's been through utter hell, cancer and all, still says that withdrawal from opiates is the hardest thing he's ever done. This hopefully will reach someone out there that doesn't understand why people struggle so hard with them...doesn't matter how it started, whether you were a pain patient, cancer patient, or just picked up a heroin habit, you're still fighting the same insanely hard battle...
So true. It HAS to be. I have never experienced addiction to opiates and I'm so thankful for that but obviously people don't want to be put in that position and from everything I've heard on soft white underbelly and through friends and friends of friends. It is a very, very painful difficult often times impossible situation.
He’s 100% correct.
I’m a recovering addict with 13 years and four months’ sobriety.
Kicking booze was hard, but the physical withdrawal is only a few days. Kicking opiates _(sometimes as much as thirty Norcos per day)_ was the absolute hardest thing I’ve ever been through. The physical withdrawals can last months, but the cravings and depression can last _years_ as mine did.
I want to applaud everyone fighting an update addiction. It is a fight for our lives that we must battle every day. Keep on fighting
I was an alcoholic, drug addict, mentally ill girl by the time I was 18. In no way would I ever make comparisons with this guy. It’s hard AF to get our lives in order and then add all his physical health problems-He’s a champ, a living miracle. His story was amazing!! Be well and walk with the Angels🙏
I'm fourteen years off of opiate addiction and a breast cancer survivor.
When life gives you lemons..... this guy made all the fucking lemonade!!! Inspiring.
My dad has stage 4 cancer. He found out in december i pray he is also a survivor because he’s always been my rock❤❤❤
Prayers to your father Desiree! Nutrition first🙏
Many prayers. My mom was stage 4. She beat it!
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Please look into soursop tea, issaiac tea and apricot kernels …. It will heal the cancer. your father can do it with his treatment or do it alone without the modern treatments i.e. radiation
Prayers for your dad. 🙏🏻♥️
My husband just finished 1 year of radiation and chemotherapy and today he is cancer free. God is Good
Cancer is not what you think it is and being cancer-free means your body is not detoxing anymore. His diet is the problem and if he doesn't change that that cancer will reappear cuz it never went away. It's called systemic acidosis. Look it up.... Doctors have no idea what they are doing and they are practicing on all of y'all!
Yay ❤
I’m glad to hear but why would god give it to him in the first place?
Congratulations! Very true. I wish you both the best.
@SourCat420 God didn't give it to him. He allowed it.
1 Peter 5:10 In-Context
10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.
Drug addiction survived on my 3rd year free of drugs. I was addicted for 22 years! Belive in yourselve! Your stronger than u think!
You are an inspiration!
@@zeeeena thank you so much! Never get tired of hearing that!!♡
Hell yeah, you're doing great!! That is amazing to hear!
Thank you for your message 🙏💙🇬🇧🔥💯
@@glennteasdel7424 thank you so very much my friend♡
My heart goes out to you!
I was on a feeding tube for 5 years before my total gastrectomy, partial intestines removed and my esophagus atrophied so it had to be rebuilt. I was so malnourished that my cavity free teeth began to crumble like chalk and had to be removed. I had a bone graft done last year but I cannot afford the $40k for implants. I need to be able to chew food. I do have a chest port to get nutrition and fluids every 2 weeks and vitamins as needed. After 33 major surgeries in 8 years and over $4mil in meducal bills I am truly blessed to still be here.
When I left the hospital after 6 months in 2015 they slapped a patch on my chest and sent me home. At the time they said that only I could touch it and be careful with it...that patch was fentanyl. I along with my Doctors help made the decision to taper off it and in September 2023 I used my last patch. Going off that horrific drug was extremely tough and yet the best thing I did. I will live with chronic pain because I wasn't living being on fentanyl. I have a better understanding of how people can get so hooked on something so deadly.
I'm so very sorry that you had and still are going through so much pain and suffering 💔
That’s a lot to deal with!
I'm a survivor! I imagined my cancer was a little girl and we held hands and walked the journey together. We each had a job to do and were best friends. I was her first, so I was confident that I would be the victor. And yes, in the end I won. But I knew she learned a trick or two and would be stronger with the next one. For those that are scared, cancer was one of the happiest years of my life because of the nurses. I was desperate for love and attention and that's exactly what the nurses gave me every visit. It was glorious. God Bless Nurses ❤❤❤
Look for the helpers
The beauty in finding the positive during a negative time, yet..not even giving the negative any attention at all. AT ALL. ❤
*You have a very beautiful story!*
*Thank you for sharing!*
*Much love!*
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Great interview Mark. ❤
❤ You are truly a very inspiring person! I am completely in awe of your ability to strategically cope with your diagnosis, stand strong with your friend, learn along the way and complete the journey by teaching the valuable lessons learned to the next person (s). May you remain beautifully healthy in mind, body and spirit. God bless! ❤
I just finished a year of chemotherapy and radiation 2 months ago for stage 3 cancer
Cancer Free today praise God
HALLELUJAH!! GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME!!
I'm SO, SO HAPPY for you! I will pray for your continued remission. ❤
I had my stomach removed in June of 2020 and remain cancer free. My cancer journey after the diagnosis was tough, but nothing close to how hard Steve has had it. The fact that he remains positive and productive and vital blows my tiny mind. What an inspiration.
God bless you 🙏
@@keeper6458 Thank you. You too.
Congratulations! I am a breast cancer survivor, and the chemo., surgery, and radiation were tough! Pardon my ignorance, but how do you eat without a stomach? I was hoping Mark would ask, but he didn't. ❤
@@BooBoosPalace Congrats for beating the beast! I too was pretty amazed that you can live a nearly normal life without a stomach. My esophagus is connected directly to my small intestine, so everything that goes into my mouth hits the digestive system like a ton of brick, I eat just like everyone else, however, there are many issues to be aware of. Right after the surgery, I could only manage 1/3 to 1/2 a cup of anything. Calorie goals for the first month were 400 - 600 a day. At about 6 weeks post op, my system started adjusting. I now eat about 1200 to 1400 a day. At 5'11", this keeps me pretty svelte. I cannot do too many sugars or carbs at a time. I get reactive hypoglycemia and something called dumping syndrome. I am very lucky. Many people have a much tougher time of it. Thank you for your interest.
@@medickaisu Amazing!!! So happy you're doing well! ❤❤❤ And thank you for answering my question 🙂
My aunt had stage 4 pancreas cancer. They hit the blood supply to her stomach during surgery and her stomach died. She lived a normal life for 9 years with no stomach. Doctors said she was a walking miracle.
Steve, I forgot to talk about your mood and aura. You are still smiling and appear happy despite your major setbacks. Bravo🥰
Good on you bro! I'm one of the last ones standing from my friend group that made it through the oxycontin/government initiated opioid epidemic. I also reconnected with a wonderful woman from high school days and we will be celebrating our first wedding anniversary 6/17 of this year. It all really has been a crazy dream.
2009 hs graduate here wondering if you are near the same age as I relate completely with the opioid comment you made.
I am so happy you came into my life! I don't know you personally but the happiness you possess is striking.. Best of luck with your life Steve.❤
My mom had stomach cancer. She was diagnosed, and four months later, she died. You are very fortunate.
Stomach cancer can be genetic. I know. DNA test.
i have had a life of physical and mental trauma, and at 71 don’t have any good parts left. now a lung tumor darkens my horizon, and a needle biopsy cannot determine malignancy or not. so i feel a kinship with your story. so much has happened, but the flip side is grand. what a life, steve and what a great attitude. congrats on the kids graduating!
What a sweet guy. I love his delivery, he’s calming to listen to. He has like an extra good vibe.
This is by far my favorite. What an amazing, resilient, grateful, and self reflective human being. Thank you.
How did he eat
Did they make him a stomach
How much does he weigh now
A pick line is also for medicine s
God has a purpose for you
This man is a walking miracle. He has been to hell and back and possesses the strength and resiliency of 100 men. What an inspiration for us all. Thank you for sharing your story and I wish you all the best. May you continue safely on your journey and be invoked with the strength of body, mind and spirit. Be Well Steve and thank you Mark for your channel.
Well said
This guy enlightened me about something.. the last few years ive done nothing but stress! And my stomach has been non stop an issue.. getting nauseous, vommiting, cramping, diarrhea just unwell gut, that causes me to miss appointments and procrastinate and its a vicious cycle because it leads to more stress and more nauseousness! I could end up where he was and i need to calm down and find a way to manage all the stress before it literally eats me alive! This guy deserves all the good hes obtained after all the suffering he endured! Im an opioid addict as well so i know how truly strong he is
If you were my friend, I would talk to you about a couple of things that you can do for self-care and management. 1) Deep breathing (get into the habit, every day); 2) Grounding. Kick those shoes off and touch your feet to the ground, the beach etc. Mother Earth is powerful and is in the ready position for any of us to assist in healing. 3) If you suffer with any acid stomach problems, read up on apple cider vinegar (it's inexpensive).
Information is online. I hope you get to a better place with your stress. Practice not being so hard on yourself, that will help too. ♥
Have you tried meditation? It's immensely helpful.
If you were my friend, I would strongly advise you to gather a team of counselor and physician. I nearly collapsed 5 years ago and had those awful symptoms. My doctor helped with gut medication, and my counselor helped with my sanity. PS the opioid addiction is a huge factor in your misery, but you already know that ... be ready to confront this to get well.
Meditation will save your health and your life
I've been where you are. I'm sorry, I know its awful & feels like you're trapped. That's how I felt, anyway. I know for me, it all originated with untreated mood issues and traumatic experiences. Which I then "treated" with the opioids. Which helped immensely at first... until they very nearly killed me. I can 100% promise you that the first thing I had to address was the addiction, because until I dealt with that, there could be no clear picture of what my underlying issues were, nor would I have been able to work on them effectively. I finally got help getting clean and sober, I went to a LOT of meetings and a LOT of therapy, and things turned around in amazing ways. The suggestions in the other replies are good too, but it all begins with getting clean. Just my experience.
FYI - detox is SO much more comfortable if withdrawal symptoms are managed correctly, which included clonidine (alpha blocker which works miracles for withdrawal), Bentyl (antispasmodic for GI stuff), as primary meds. No methadone or suboxone needed. That's my experience, and I'm now 23 years clean and sober. I'll say extra prayers for you, my friend, and wish you all the best.
Steve is so positive. His story brought
Her tears to my eyes but also joy. A lot to take from this interview
As someone who has just been diagnosed with Cancer I've really been enjoying these uploads lately.....cheers to you Steve!
Praying for ya!
Prayers for healing in Jesus name. You will be healed.
I will pray for you
As a current survivor under quarterly tests, this video was incredible. The way he described the emotional toll and changing relationships with family and friends right on. Great story! Good luck and God bless him!
Steve is a well spoken, well adjusted young man... for all he's been through😢 He was one of the "lucky" ones, really. Bless his heart, Best of luck, to you, Steve. ❤
I’ll tell you this, these stories never cease to entertain, amaze, and humble.
What a awesome story , I thought mine was crazy . I'm a cancer survivor and spinal cord injury survivor and I have Ankylosis spondylitis .what a testimony!! I tell myself I'm blessed!!
So, so inspiring! All I have is a spinal chord injury from 9 months ago, and learning to walk again. My recovery will be a piece of cake...Thank you Steve for your message of positivity.....
Wow this man has gone thru so much but still has a positive attitude. So happy for him.
What a champ. All that suffering but still such a positive dude.
Wow! We have similar backgrounds. Both born in January, rough childhood, diagnosed with cancer in our 30s, amazing how we can bounce back with resilience. 💕👊
As someone who lost vital organs (My kidneys due to a genetic disease), at age 28, after 12 years of dialysis and 2 kidney transplants, gastroporeisis, stopping of my bowels, I can attest that everything Steve has said and experienced, everything, is 100%true and correct! Go Steve go!
What a story - most of us never have to go through a twentieth of this. Excellent indeed Mark.
I’ve had the exact same diagnosis and surgery as this guy. It’s an inspiration to see that he is doing so well now.
You are a light, Steve! God bless you!
This was the most interesting story, my goodness. And also for anyone who has never gone through withdrawals, whatever you imagine it to be….it’s about 100 times worse than that. 10 years clean and so glad.
I would never wish them on my worst enemy. I wanted to die
5 years clean for me
@@keeper6458 that is awesome 👏🏻
What an amazing story, I too have survived cancer and yes the small blessings of life are what matter most with the people you love.
Steven's story is remarkable. He is indeed a survivor.
Thank you Mark for curating this.
Steve you’re a blessed man, a breath of fresh air!
He went through a horrible time with his health. I'm so glad to see how happy he is. Congratulations on surviving cancer. It's not easy.🎗
Congratulations on 5.5, mil subs!!! You earned and deserve each and every one!!!!
Good morning, Gram! Let's get this Monday goin'
Yeah, 5.5 mil. Crazy! I've been here sence before 100,000
@@wesleyalan9179 I know crazy right! Same to you my friend!!!!!!
PewDiePie has 111M.
Agreed...🇿🇦
@@wesleyalan9179same, I remember this channel being a bit awkward and unusual
Love the movie references throughout his life …I do that with music somehow it has helped me keep track of things that happen in my life
Totally agree! ❤
Certain songs remind of different parts of my life I like to listen to the radio stations because of the random songs that touches me 🥰
You have gone through so much.I really think you are a heroe..I hope you never have pain again.God bless.❤
This was one of my favorite interviews.
I actually remember going to toys r us to pick out a Barbie house!
I may have been 5:) we all have memories. Thank you for this ❤I’m 38 now 🩷😊
What an amazing life this man has had
So glad that he is happy and in a good place now
We all have a story only we can tell. I'm proud of you Steve. You are an inspiration to us all. Awesome interview.
Very inspirational. At 72 yr old I just completed FLOT chemotherapy 3 months ago, and was just released from the hospital for surgery on my cancerous esophagus and cancerous stomach yesterday. I am now being fed, hydrated and medicated through a J tube. When strong enough I will be going through another scheme of FLOT chemotherapy. It’s just plain frightening, the cure that is, vs the untreated outcome. But I would still like to spend some more time with my wife of 42 years. Also survived the horrors of opiate withdrawal 15 years ago after MD prescribed 10 years of opiates (OxyContin and Fentanyl). Non of it has been fun, but it beats the alternative. People like Steve here give me hope and pure inspiration of what is capable given a positive attitude. Mark, for me this has been the most timely and important video you have conducted. All my thanks, sir. I also had a strangled intestine in the 2010’s. That was the 10 out of 10 on my pain scale. Worst pain I’ve ever had.
Interesting to see the outcome, Nature vs. Nurture. So glad he had a solid childhood to help navigate his challenges. What a Lucky Guy!😀👏👏👏
I wish more people would consider adoption!
What an amazing man. He’s gone through so much and still has the best outlook on life
This guy is so inspiring, the epitome of the 'glass half full' attitude. Very honest, and wise. Thanks for sharing this story.
“the smile on my face, and the excitement i have for life, is not without everyday challenges right now” - gold . Thank you for this amazing interview Steven
Wow! Excellent interview. And he survived this very deadly cancer. He seems like a good person. His optimism isn’t cloying. I’m a twenty-five-year survivor of breast cancer. Very pessimistic from birth. I’m glad to have “met him” here, and I wish him all the best.
Hand's Down 1 Of The Best Interview BY far...Thank You For Sharing Your Story Steve And Thank You Mark For Sharing This Interview....Take Care Steve And God Bless
What an amazing man. I've had a lot of chronic health problems, but this man makes me realize that the level of pain I live in is small in comparison to him. Bless him and his family.❤
Thank you, Steve! Congratulations on your sober anniversary and retaining the hope and humility to now be a grateful and kind father, husband, son and ex husband etc etc. I’ve been through a bizarre host of cancer surgeries and health issues and so so grateful to now appreciate how hope, positivity and gratitude for the little things just keeps bringing the good luck and blessings my way - and giving back to others is the key! Good fortune to your Tanya, too. It’s great that you both reconnected and keep growing your relationship every day.
I love that he's killing it ... AWESOME SHIT!
Steve, thank you, for your story . My father passed on from cancer.i really thought he would be able to have the chance to make it. Im happy you made it through and through it all you're living your life to the fullest. Looking ahead and loving the loved ones you have. God Bless. Thank you, Mark, for these interviews.😊
Truly a positive, and inspirational story! Continued health and wellness!
What a cool person. I love his story and attitude. He is unique. Watching this made my evening. This is the guy you want to be around. Very inspiring.
Steve is truly an inspiration!! His positivity radiates out of him and his kindness shows in his eyes!! I appreciate him sharing his life story!🥰
Steve is such an incredible man. Hearing his story and seeing the true happiness in his eyes made me so happy in turn. Keep on, keepin’ on, Steve!
My grandmother had 1/2 stomach removed from cancer but lived a ok life till end. Hope he lives a good life.
It's my favorite story to date, and it is very inspirational. Thank you for all you do.
Considering how much this guy has gone through, he worked a ton to get it together in the worse of circumstance and look at how cool he is today. His speech is perfect, he is composed, he is authentic and he knows himself so much more than the majority of other folks. Congratulations Steve, well done, gold stars!
Steve, you brightened my day with your interview. Thank you for sharing your life. You are so positive, and everyone needs more of that in this world 💛💌
I LOVE Steve ! What an amazing human and story! WOW ✨️ 🎉❤
wow your attitude of being positive is gold. the need to live. all the best Steve with your future
Interesting life story. So many challenges and so much to be thankful for. There are many threads in the tapestry in life. Fighting cancer going through surgery, chemo and radiation is hell. I know as a nurse and cancer survivor. 💕
Adding this to one of my favourite interviews! This really resonated a lot with me, Steve. Thanks so much ❤
😮 wow ! I will never complain again when I bump my toe! What a positive human ! God bless you
TPN is an abbreviation for Total Parenteral Nutrition. It is administered in the hospital or by the patient at home using an infusion pump. Amino acids, minerals, vitamins and lipids (fats) intravenously - nutrition for people without stomach or absorption / digestion issues.
I was on TPN for a year while my small and large intestines healed. I now spend my life with a colostomy bag but I can eat! 😊
Good interview , I lost my husband stage 4 esophageal cancer what a beast! Happy you are a survivor and living your life!
Excellent interview! Steve is such an interesting man with a great attitude.
Fascinating life. Shows what a positive attitude and having the right people around can do for you. All the best Steve, and thanks Mark for helping him to tell his story.
So glad you survived cancer, regardless of the fact that initially you had been misdiagnosed. My Mom had been misdiagnosed, and I did what I could to make up for lost time, but, she didn’t make it and passed away of ovarian cancer in the early 90s. Your AA and Drug Recovery story is inspiring, as well as your cancer survivorship. Thanks for sharing your remarkable story with us!
I thought I had it bad with 5 intestinal surgeries resulting in the complete removal of my large intestine. Thank you Mark and Steve for making this video!
I follow a young woman who has no colon or rectum due to Crohn's disease and she's married and works. It's amazing what we humans are capable of.
Strength personified. Smart man. They did right by you.
2 days before your cancer surgery, I was having mine. Congratulations on your recovery. You're an inspiration!
Great interview Mark!!! Steve had such a powerful message. So so happy, he beat cancer. He seems like a wonderful man. I wish him great health and continued happiness the rest of his life.
I absolutely LOVE this guy Steve!...He really is brilliant!...What a STORY!!!...COURAGE!!!...INSPIRATION!!!...Thank you SO much for ALL of your work too Mark!...This video is a "share" and a "relisten!"...One Human Family!!!👍😊❤️
I’m fully relating to the withdrawals, talk about bouncing off the walls and tearing my hair out. Sweating and unable to sleep. My brain saying you can’t lay down you go get drugs. I’m with you, I got sick of feeling sick and walked away from it all. Especially the needle.
There is so much we can learn from this interview.
It would have been so reasonable to give up, wallow in a bad hand dealt, hold a grudge with God, and stay addicted for life with what you have been through, Steve. But you never gave up, and you looked for reasons to be grateful and seek joy in spite of it all. That is remarkable, and I wish you so much more from life than you could ever hope for. Cheers!
Man I’m only 12 min in and he just graduated and met his bio family and I already really like this man.
Its kinda fucked up his original mom lied to his dad and said he died in a car accident then gave him away without telling him wow
That was my first response. But possibly the birth mother knew how disruptive/intrusive for the child it would have been, for the biological father (and family) to get involved.
if your parents are shit, let them go. Life ys too short to give people that are abusive the time of day.
I'm living with cancer. Non hodgins in my lung which for the first 3 months they were certain was lung cancer. Fast forward 8 years I'm still around the tumor grew but just a little. I truly grasp the fear of death Steve speaks of às I experienced it first few months but time goes by am I'm lucky so far mine is a slow grower. He impresses me his intelligence shines in hus story telling and it is unbelievable how many hats he has worn and still seems to have a reasonably normal life. I think it's his attitude. I do see glimpses of that inner child he mentioned during the interview. God bless I wish you health.
Thank you Steve for telling us your story. You have inspired me to be more positive and look for the little nice surprises in life. Bless you and your family. ❤
WHAT A GREAT GUY!!! He’s still here for a reason.
Wow, this is a survivor of so much life. All the suffering, mentally, physically, etc..Thank Steve's lucky stars for that nurse that coded Blue, otherwise if it was up to the doctor that said his symptoms were normal, Steve might not be here. He has been through so much, his positive attitude has gotten him through. Wishing Steve and his family so much love and life.
Please write a book on what you've shared in your interview. It would help so many going through cancer & addiction and on the other side, you'd help so many traveling this journey with someone they love.
You're so likeable and intelligent that it was easy to listen to and learn from.
God bless you, from Michigan ❤❤❤
I loved this story. Thank you Mark and Steve
Good for you Steve ! So well spoken and kind person. May you live a long happy life.
So positive and inspiring. Your interviews are important, but very often are extremely trying to witness. This one, like a diamond formed by immense pressure for eons, then cut with patience and skill, gleams with multiply faceted beauty. Thank you.
I could listen to him all night. What an inspirational story. Strong soul.
Wow, you are a talented storyteller. Thank you!! Your adoption insight was interesting and informative as well as inspiring as I am an adoptive mother and strive to be open and loving to my sons bio family.
My little brother died within 6 Mos of being diagnosed with stomach cancer at 9 yrs old, and I always believed that the chemo/radiation is what did him in all the faster 😢
Thats awful god bless him 😢
What a relief a genuinely interesting interview that's not a junkie or a hillbilly
I love, love, *LOVE* this man! I needed to watch this right now for inspiration. I am facing the 1 year anniversary of my middle aged son's death. He was mentally ill and homeless, I wrote and wrote about it for years to advocate for a better mental healthcare system trying to make a difference. I'd lost the spark over this last year my heart has been broken and I just didn't have it in me. I need to saddle back up myself and get going, thank you SO much, Steve!
Wishes for all the best as you honor him and fight for hope for others in his honor ❤😊
@@ThesoundofSilenceshh, thank you, that is very kind!
Thank you Mark! Now THIS is a beautiful interview. No more Rebecca.