Thanks for the info, Dr. V! I've lost 556 pounds so far, but, had the VSG on 9/9/19 for maintenance! About to get 170 pounds of excess skin removed (in 4-5 surgeries). My largest weight was 840. I did it all my doing Keto/Carnivore & intermittent fasting. Also, I was bedbound for 9 years & have been walking 10 months now! WOOHOO!!

@davidm196969

4 жыл бұрын

Drop Dead Spookie That’s Awesome 😎!

@lindalentz5093

4 жыл бұрын

God bless you ! Absolutely fantastic! I am so happy for you !

@willettachilds1452

4 жыл бұрын

That is fantastic 👏

@soapinmycookies737

4 жыл бұрын

That's amazing and empowering. Good for you!

@Rolypolysheepheads

4 жыл бұрын

Wooooaaahhh! Well done!

I subscribed when he said “big ass plate”. It made him sound like a normal person instead of how doctors talk to you like you’re a number.

@rs.k8882

2 жыл бұрын

Same!! 😂😂

My god I wish I had found this man sooner. I love how he knows some of us are arguing with him 😂

@corrinethogmartin8567

3 жыл бұрын

Guilty! I kept guessing "Chew" way too early....LOL!

I went to Bed Bath and Beyond and got the hors d'oeuvres spoons and forks. It has helped me lose 135 lbs so far.

@PRINCESS2527

4 жыл бұрын

Karen Edwards really? How so?

@karenedwards9111

4 жыл бұрын

@@PRINCESS2527 they are smaller but not at the point of feeling like you're eating with a baby spoon or fork. I am now at a point of still needing to lose 45 more lbs and stalled but it is keeping me focused on not gaining the weight back.

@PRINCESS2527

4 жыл бұрын

Karen Edwards ah I see

@sarahsanchez518

4 жыл бұрын

I loved this idea and did the same thing after I read about it from you. Thank you for that - it IS helping. Also, I close my eyes now while I chew and swallow and assess "the baby" and that helps a lot with mindful eating. :)

@grnpeepers2683

4 жыл бұрын

They also have them at the Dollar Tree in the party goods section. They're actually so adorable too! Lol!

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. No Dr. takes the time to educate a patient. I give you a 20 out of 10

Im 12yrs out from having Rny and i lost 288lbs but i started gaining weight back 3yrs ago. I wish i came across this video back then before gaining 60lbs back. I love how real this doctor is. Im going to change my bad habits today. Thank you Dr V . I needed this.

I stalled at 99 lbs just recently , but I finally am down 100 lbs as of today. 6 months post op 💖

@PassionCanopy

5 жыл бұрын

Did you have a stomach sleeve? I was gonna do it but im scared of complications.

@loveinsearchofwords

5 жыл бұрын

@@PassionCanopy yes I did get the sleeve!zero complications

@christian_person5058

4 жыл бұрын

loveinsearchofwords 👏🏾👏🏾 congratulations! God bless you! 💕

Holy crap, I'm a little over 2 years out and was starting to panic. I've lost 160 pounds and never adjusted my eating, just ate less and continued to lose. Slowed down and down and down until I plateaued at my goal of 160 and stayed there for about 6 months, no matter what I did so I was fine. Then, I gained a couple of pounds, then a few more and next thing you know I'm almost 20 pounds up from my lowest weight and that's when I started freaking out. Stumbled across this video and and it's totally helped me get myself back in line. I've added in exercise as well and now I'm dropping again. It takes a while to make it a habit but if you do it long enough and you have people around you to support your bizzarre behavior it will work.

@corrinethogmartin8567

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this....I'm a year and a half out and like others during this time, I've started gaining. I'm up around 13 pounds from my lowest weight. I'm going to try this, so thank you for sharing your success!

This is very true! They dont teach you how to properly eat. I am 8 months post op and I've been stalled out at the same weight for exactly 4 months. I feel lost! Watching you bring me life. Lol Thank you.

@Jamide12

5 жыл бұрын

Jovan Robinson-Jones I’m the same I cannot loose more

@weinerwagon6781

5 жыл бұрын

Jovan....it comes back!! Stay strong!! I, too stalled for about 2 months and I thought everything had screwed up - I was a mess and cried like a baby. I PROMISE it will catch back up!!

@jovanrobinson-jones7437

5 жыл бұрын

@@weinerwagon6781 omg! It's horrible right. Thank you so much!

@tommoore4128

5 жыл бұрын

Are you still tracking calories and measuring your food, making sure you’re getting your protein? Are you sticking to 3 meals per day? Chewing 20-30 times? I was given all the information I needed. It’s nobody’s fault but my own if I gain it back.

@sades_travels1749

5 жыл бұрын

8 months out and stalled for that long, it means you have been stalled since month 4, what have you been eating? Whats your current weight?. Remember the honey moon phase is 1 year not that you will not lose but it's little more difficult, I'm 3 yes post up. Reach out if you need any support.

I'm only 5 minutes in and I've been laughing the whole time 🤣

@xratedmartini

5 жыл бұрын

I love it!

@ninajmisfit13

4 жыл бұрын

Chicquilla Robinson me too! Lmfao!!😂😂😂🤣

@christian_person5058

4 жыл бұрын

Chicquilla Robinson yes! “Let the fork go!”... “Sit on ur hands” 🤣😂😂

@nicoleb3459

4 жыл бұрын

Same!!! I love that he’s soo real

@michelledonovan2268

4 жыл бұрын

Me too 😂🤣after hearing the ladle as a spoon 🥄 wtf

Just happened across this video. So glad I did. I'm 15 months out from RNY and I've lost 200 pounds. Trying to maintain now, my weight is 148 and I'm 5'9". This is a great lesson and one I will incorporate into my habits. Thanks so much!!

@stephaniep7566

4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome!

They didn't teach me anything like this! Tytyty! 😍

I'm 8 days post op. I'm so grateful I found you so early doc. Through all of the education and preop hoops there was zero info about how to actually eat for success. Thanks so much!

“Sit on your hands” is actually a big one and it’s really good. I’m sure my hands get bored and reach for more food. Thanks a bunch for that tip. We need you to go on tour. Maryland here 🙋‍♀️

Dr v saved my life and my soul just because he's isn't just a surgeon he's the most caring person I have ever meet which makes him an amazing father to his two daughters and he's girl friend is a knockout who is also very humble. Means he may come off rude and straight forward but how can you not be if you don't truly believe in what you do

Tea cup size plates. #1) nickel size bite 2) put down your fork 3) let go of the fork 4) sit on your hands 5) chew 20 times then swallow 6) wait 30 seconds. Set timer on your phone 7) ask ‘How’s my baby? If you feel pressure, STOP. Is it tight? Did u burp? STOP eating. Even if you had one bite.!!! 8) repeat process Thank you Dr. V.

I was sleeved in August during the pandemic. Haven't seen nutritionist since early in 2020. Was not taught any of this! Thank you! For this valuable info!

You are informative and hilarious 😂 I’m almost three years post RNY and have 15 pounds of regain. HW 326 LW 150 CW 165 I’ve never been taught how to eat properly!!! This is great information!!! Thank you!

@mimiyalexcito

4 жыл бұрын

Linda M. If u eat like he says u will lose the weight best wishes for u girl

8 months out and still learning from you...I started at 287 pds , I'm now 195, I have 60 more to go...I still only eat 3 or 4 bite...I love my green smoothies for my lunch.. thank you Dr V

@jovanrobinson-jones7437

5 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! What exactly do you eat on a daily? Are you working out?

@cherylarneson9202

5 жыл бұрын

I can only walk, I have a bad back...the 4th of September I will have hip replacement, but I dont let it stop me from walking...as for eating, I do my green smoothies, lunch a salad, since I dont like fish, I usually have small chicken breast n small potatoe, dr V videos helped me three it all

Thank you and all the time and information you put in for us. I’m 6 weeks post-op. I’ve lost 28 lbs. and I lost 66 on my own before Sx. I practice and it takes practice to do exactly what you’re saying. I tell myself to eat like a lady and to be mindful. It’s not always easy but I’m determined to stop old habits. I just want to thank you for your caring, encouragement and help. April 🌺

I wish there was a plate that would keep my food warm while this is going on. So often I end up eating cold food by the time I get to bite 5.

@anacatandbosshog7116

3 жыл бұрын

The struggle is real

@kellybumgardner5492

3 жыл бұрын

The worst part no one talks about!

@Kmk157

2 жыл бұрын

get one of those plate warmers

Thanks for the helpful tips! I do NOT want to fail my sleeve! ❤

What an awesome video!! We need more Doctor's like you, who don't sugar coat and tell it like it is!! Thank you!!!!

The video I needed to see today. I'm 7 months out and down 63 pounds. I've come to a stall and I know these steps will get back in it!

Thank you very much. I'm 2 months post- ops. 40ibs down. But I'm so scared of gaining the weight back. I'm really doing my best

@mimiyalexcito

4 жыл бұрын

EKAETE EPHRAIM this is a commitment for the rest of ur life but if u follow his steps u won’t gain u just have to keep on doing it and getting just to it good luck

Thank you Dr Vuong. I practiced this just now for dinner and ate only at about 70-80% of my “full capacity” . I quickly realised that it’s not a problem for me to let go of my fork and knife wand to chew my food more. my problem is on the size of each bite I was taking, not taking enough time after swallowing to feel my stomach. After I determined I was satisfied I noticed I only ate half of what I had prepared! This technique is So effective to correct bad eating habits that are slowly creeping back. I’m 5 months post op!

Doc you are so real, I'm glad I found your video and shared it with my friends. You are straight to the point. Watching your video is like your scolding the shit out of us. Heard you loud and clear Doc. Thanks a bunch.🥰❣

Love your comical vibe...! Thanks for keeping it real. Oh and we do have nickels here in Canada, lol

@slh26

4 жыл бұрын

Linh Hua and they’re the same size as American nickels. And bear a small resemblance

I love this, "big ass plates?" You are the best Dr. Vuong!!

I am 3 months post-op and this week I got a little scared because I was able to eat my food faster than normal and was afraid I was stretching my pouch. Today was the worst because I was literally freaking out that I was doing things wrong. Then, I went on KZread and you posted this video and it just seemed like a really good sign. Thank you so much for being so resourceful. I need to watch you everyday to stay motivated. Thank you

I was sleeved 1/27/20.....I am sooooooo glad that I found you!❤❤❤❤ I cannot believe the amount of information that I have learned from you in ONE day.

Wow, I am feeling encouraged at this moment. I was never taught how to eat 5 years out gained 60 lbs. This is going to be my pivot point.

Thanks Dr. V. Just had RNY 11/29/21, it was a revision after Lap Band. I am learning to eat all over. I was taught to chew 32 or 33 times when I had my lap band and that was what my success was attributed too. I'm glad someone posted your video in our FB group. I have subscribed to your channel. Thanks again.

This is hilarious but so informative! I had WLS a year ago (no regain) but want to prevent that from happening. Thanks for this!!😊😀

Absolutely brilliant advice!!!...It has been 20 weeks since I had my sleeve done and I have lost 32kg!!!.....I am 69 years old and feel like I have been reborn.....my target is 45kg loss and I will get there...have been on and off diets all my life....I love and adore the new me...cant stop smiling...so very happy!!!....I must reiterate my surgeon here told me this exact advice...it works!!!...Have an awesome day....Maxxii-Michelle....Perth...Australia xxx

@Amysmith347

5 жыл бұрын

MAXINE TAYLOR I’m happy for you! I’m going to get the sleeve done too. Did you have any acid reflux before the surgery and or after? any problems at all?

Here's another tip that I do: close your eyes while you chew & swallow. Keep them closed for a few moments so you can thoroughly enjoy the flavor of your food, and then do an assessment of how your sleeve feels. Once I started to finally do this (along with Duc's other ideas) it made a huge difference in my overeating. I am 2 years out and stopped losing weight after the first 6 months. I had my surgery in Mexico which was an absolute disaster (they dropped me off the operating table right after the surgery - I fractured both ankles - also, the surgeon said my stomach was too large and only was able to take out 50% of my stomach). My daughter had this surgery in the States and what a HUGE difference in quality. Whoops - didn't mean to get off on a tangent there. I want to be completely honest here too - I had an alcohol addiction even after my surgery and continued to drink for a full year, which also caused me to have little weight loss. So, about 11 months ago I quit drinking and I started to exercise. Not hard - just some stretches in the morning and then 15 minutes of stupid dancing when no one could see me! And also using these tricks taught in this video. Now I i am finally losing again. I know my pouch is stretched but I do still feel restriction. Incidentally, the American surgeons told me that only having 50% of my stomach removed was useless and would not get me results. Nonetheless, mindful eating while closing my eyes has made a huge difference. I am happy to report that after 2 years I have FINALLY lost 90 pounds. You always hear about the people losing 130 pounds within 9 months. Well not everyone is going to have results like that. I'm just glad I survived the surgery in Mexico, got sober, and found this video to help me get back on track. Gonna take a LOT of work to get down to a weight I can live with - I still have another 100 pounds to lose but I think if I take it slow and easy I will eventually get there. Granted, it might be 3 years after I die but I WILL get there! Good luck to all of you :)

3 yrs out here. Portion control. That's it. Once your full walk away. Do not over eat not to stretch. Do not mix liquid and food.

You are the bomb I love you I wish I was taught this after surgery I'm 2 years out and have gained 55 pounds. Nobodies faught but my own.

I'm crying so hard thank you thank you thank you!!! You are awesome! 6 years out and very bad habits have come back.....100% taking your advice!

Seven years post-op.. THANK YOU for reminding me how to eat at mealtime!

Dr V, you are busy enough BUT you share your expertise and love for what you do with us. Thank you SO much. Lots of us respect you and thank you.

I should do this now before surgery - I am always done first, getting bored and then taking more food. Also, I have the cutest plate that will be perfect later!

Thank you so much, Dr. V. My surgery is on 5/10/23, and I did not get details like this, so I appreciate you, knowing I would get the right, no bs information from you. ❤

Hi! I'm 14 months out from sleeve. Very successful with it. Down 95% excess body weight. I love love love this video. I did some of the steps but not all. I didn't know all of them. Now I do and will incorporate them all with my next bite. Thank you for the real honest info.

Everything else is a fucking excuse! Love it! I am post op bypass day 8. Thank you so much for taking the time to invest in your patients! I am following you. You’re awesome!!

Thank you, I needed this. I am doing these steps starting today. 4 years out and need to put these in to practice...never hit goal and regained 25 pounds from my lowest. Thank you Dr. Vuong.

@teresagonzales8704

4 жыл бұрын

you and I are in the same boat. I'm two years out and I have regained 25 pounds from my lowest. I was wondering if its to late for me? I'm desperate and willing to try anything at this point.

Not only does Dr. V tell you like it is but he also cares about his patients. He is passionate about helping people with their weight loss journey. I have shared his videos to friends that need to have the surgery and they need to know the whole story. Thank you Dr Vuong.

Thank you for this video. I remember doing something similar right after surgery but never this long and only for the first month then I got bored. Now a year out I stalled for months.. I started following these 8 steps 2 days ago and I already am losing again. Another thing that helps me keeping my bites small is that I am eating with chopsticks. Have been for about a year and not only are the bites small but I got really good with them as a side effect. ;) Thank you for your videos Dr. V. Despite not even being on the same continent they have been constantly helpful in addition to my own surgeon's advice and instructions. :)

@crystalbrooklyn718

3 жыл бұрын

I love this chopstick idea. How much have you lost at this point?

I love your honesty and making me be accountable. Stop makes excuses! I got it. Thank you a million times for this video.

Thanks for your teachings. I'm 15 + years out and 80 lbs. overweight. I plan to start again improving my eating habits. My gastro doctor said everything's intact. I was surprised and blessed. Thank you

OMG! I’m dying. Period. Dying of laughter :-). This video was amazing.! I am having my surgery and one week and I plan on using this practice before I go in for my surgery. Thanks bunches!

We have been told to use the 20/20/20 method. 20p size bite chewed 20times & wait 20seconds then expect to take 20 minutes to eat the meal. Get used to eating cold food.

@deborahjackson8351

5 жыл бұрын

get a mug warmer to put your saucer on, it helps

@melenlim1594

4 жыл бұрын

This makes it easy to remember. Thanks for sharing.

This was a good reminder, i have watched it before. I did not learn this from my surgeon and I am 8 months out, down 100 lbs total, but have not lost in a couple weeks so I am trying to change things up and it was good to see this video again. Thank you Dr. V

Only 1 month out from RNY. While my program taught me mindful eating, yours is broken down into steps that are easier to remember/execute. I'm very hopeful to be even more successful with your steps

I'm in a stall at 5 1/2 weeks and this is exactly what I needed to see this morning. I'm hoping this will help me break this stall.

Not a surgery patient, but this guy is real. He says what people need to hear plainly and clearly. Plus, he is funny. If he was my Dr. I would be laughing my entire appointment. Way to go, Dr.

Realest most amazing informational video yet. Kept me entertained by personality and soak in the information! Thank you for being human and caring for not only your patients, but everyone else too

Well, its a life-saving procedure most particularly when comorbidities are involed. Having had VSG Nov 2018 with hiatal hernia repair done concurrently. It totally cured my misrable GERD, and debilitating back pain caused by disc protrusion L3-S1 with compression at L4 and bilateral sciatica all of those symptoms disappeared within 6 weeks of surgery. 5 months post-op I had my first biliary colic attack which was soon followed by lap cholecystectomy. Now 9 months post op, very active working out and eating balanced diet virtually tolerating most foods, pain-free and GERD free. Starting weight 140 Kg (BMI 47), now 90 Kg (BMI 30) The challenge for me now is maintaining a balanced diet

@rosierosenbaum9705

4 жыл бұрын

Ahmed Bouna good to hear that. Thanks for sharing. I have lots of comorbidities too. Same back issues etc. diabetic. High BP. Can’t wait to feel better after the surgery...well after weight is down.

2 1/2 years post sleeve!! Thank you I needed this!! And dude... you are HILARIOUS!! Did I mention I REALLY needed this??

This is great. I am over 5 years out from lap band surgery and it's very easy to slip back into old habits. I will be doing this from now on. I have only regained 10lbs which is not bad, but I need to back to basics.

I was 210 day of surgery I’ve lost 60 and I realized I am eating more and I do not want to gain weight I am 5’2 I will do this I will lose 20 lbs more and I’ll keep the good habits 🙏🏻

I am so grateful that I have found your videos. I haven't had surgery nor have I even met with the surgeon yet. I wanted to educate myself in deciding if this path is truly what I want to do and I appreciate your candor and your humor and giving us the facts. Many blessings to you!

My wife and I really enjoyed the symposium today in Dallas and watched this video per your recommendation. Definitely info we both needed! Thank you for your insight and I look forward to learning more through your videos.

I was just recommended by my gastric sleeve support group to check out his channel. He is amazing! Love him. Direct, Smart, Honest, & Inspirational!

Dr. V thank you so much for your videos! I’ve been watching them since before I had my VSG surgery on 8/20/19. Keep helping us out with your informative vids because they help so much! God bless

You talk in an entertaining way on a serious subject! I'm in the UK and have been referred for WLS, so am just at the beginning of my journey!

You are he-larry-us! I had the roux-en-y July 2009 and will have the rose revision procedure and diverticulum corrected on Tuesday. A decade later, after 2 pregnancies, I'm diabetic again with sleep apnea. I was taught what not to eat, but not how to eat. This makes all the difference. Thank you!!

I love this man's candor

I am getting the sleeve in less than a month and I find this very helpful.

Dr. V, I love you. You are so honest and thanks for making these videos and providing this information on the sleeve. I'm scheduled for my sleeve surgery on 11/4. I'm excited and scared. But finding you on your KZread, and going to your site ordering your books. I know I wont fail. Thank you Dr.V

I love this man he keeps it too real ...So funny

Omg, I’m happy I found you.... I had my surgery at July 2019

You’re awesome. I had surgery 3 years ago and have maintained my weight loss. Proudly. But lemme tell your. This definitely is helping me with a great mindset. Thank you for your videos

I had my surgery 1 month ago, I flew to Istanbul from uk for my operation. 15 pounds down. It was hard surgery thou!! So happy it’s all over and done with. 30 kilos to go to goal weight, slowly slowly is the key no rush.

Great vid, Dr. V! I haven’t had my sleeve gastrectomy yet, but I’m already implementing some of these practices-namely, chewing 20 times. It’s really helped my digestion and gotten me to slow down when eating.

Im 3.5 years out i needed this like yesterday

You are so amazing thank I for all your videos ! My surgeon did not break any of this down for me like you did so this is all new to me and I’m 8 months out !!

I'm so excited that I'm watching your videos. My surgery is in 35 days!

Wow🤯 I never really thought about ‘how’ I eat. The focus is always WHAT you eat (obviously important)! Other than chew well and don’t drink there is no discussion on the mechanics of eating!

Mindfulness is so important... it's really one of the hardest thing to do.

I so love Dr. V, he is so Hilarious and RAW, its what you need if you have been off your shit for years. LOVE it!!

Can we have an actual demonstration? I need to see this in action.

Thank you so much. I am 4 years out. I've gained 40 lbs.... I wish you were my Dr. I'm going to follow these rules ...

Awesome Video!!! Thank you Dr.

You are so REAL! I love it! I am printing these steps out♥

AwesomeSauce!!!!!

Where were you when I had my Surgery 😭😭😭😭 Love you Dr.V

Almost 2 yrs into surgery.. and this has definitely gave me some good information.... yes i eat with restrictions.. but .. i swallow the food down and over eat!!!and dont realize it till i have over ate because i didnt let the food go down before i took the next bite.. ive gained 10 lbs since surgery but will start these steps to see if it helps me control myself from stretching my pouch even more

Hi Dr. V! So glad i found your channel. I regained some and will be following these steps!!

Thanks for sharing,I'm two years old out,it easy to go back to old habits.😃

This is AWESOME!!! I grew up where the first to finish dinner got to pick the biggest pudding... so we learned to almost inhale food to get the biggest pudding.

6 years out and I found this inspiring. I've definitely gotten some bad habits. Thank you so much!!!!

THANKS FOR THE INFO!!! I'm 5 days post op sleeve surgery. Have a great dietician/doc, but dietician didn't go into this much detail. Excited to incorporate what I learned here when I bring back solids 😬

This is it!!! Thank you!! They did not teach us how to eat. It's terrible.

I learned this and still forgot it... Thank you for the timely reminder!

I’m a year and a half out from gastric bypass and I still only eat two bites. I’m down 165 pounds. Anything more and I’m dumping. Best thing I ever did for my health.

This is one of the most useful videos I've ever watched. Considering weightloss surgery, but I'm going to try this and see if I can avoid the surgery.

Love this video! I’ve shared it a few times. 2 things I’d like to say to Dr. V.. 1) it’s not just women who get the surgery 2) our nickels in Canada are the same size. PS. I typed this during my 30 secs stall :)

I absolutely love this and am going to implement at my next meal. This is fantastic!!

How’s mah baby ? 😂😂 great advice Dr 👍🏾 I got told most of those tips in my nutrition class so glad to know that it’s universal information 👍🏾👍🏾