Im at almost 5 years now. Sleeved Sep 2013..... didnt get off track. Maintained weight loss Lost 115 pounds-current weight 116-size4 from size 22.

@hM-mm3sj

5 жыл бұрын

Have you had any issues after all this time? Btw congratulations on staying on track.

@christian_person5058

4 жыл бұрын

Amanda Barbee 👏🏾👏🏾 congratulations!🍾🎉🎈

@Tianamischelle

4 жыл бұрын

Amanda Barbee 5 years out, gained all of my weight back plus more and I am just now trying to get back in track today. Sleeved nov 2013 so almost 6

@misfitbritt

4 жыл бұрын

That's amazing! You should be sooo proud of yourself! 👏👏👏👍🙌💖

@kittykattastegood

3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations I want to be like you after my surgery

I'm not even a patient of Dr. V but I always watch his video as it encourage me to be back on track and reminds me of what reality is. He is the only Doctor I know who see his patient after surgery. The last time I saw my surgeon was when I woke up after surgery, that's it. I only see the nurse practitioner then after.

Stay connected with your sleeves sisters so funny. Thank you for your advice 😁😁😁

I love your presentations. I had some serious WTF issues! I couldn't keep fluids or food down for almost 4 months, had strictures etc.... One day I thought, what I have I done to my body. But I kept going and had faith that none of this was in vain. And after 120 lbs of weight loss, I still feel like it was the best decision I made. Now due to stress, and other triggers, finally started putting on some lbs(emotional eating has been happening), I at least know as a result of this journey why I am behaving the way I am, and with your videos and others, I feel confident that I can get back on track. Thank you again for the matter of fact & practical manner in which you present the information. And your humor makes it that much better.

@AddyJoeTV

5 жыл бұрын

You sound like you had a similar experience as me. Check out my video.... Addy

@BrownGirlsHealing

3 жыл бұрын

You and I sound similar. This whole process I have to be honest I regret it. I had my surgery 10/07/20 . Omg !! I can’t eat or drink and I just want my stomach back and my old life. I know it’s soon and I need to take my time. Ok I hear you , but this is crazy. I can’t drink the old way !! My stomach hurts every time o drink something. I don’t want to drink or eats oh yeah it hurts when I eat to. I am weak and I just want my body back !! Sorry for going on . It’s a lot !! I wish I had waited .

@aminarassoul

2 жыл бұрын

@@BrownGirlsHealing hey did it get better ?

That is so right on... well, except thankfully I never went though the WTF phase. I hit a 3 month stall at 9 months out, but stuck to plan and it finally broke just in time for my 1 year surgiversary on 1/23/18 and still losing! I owe it to staying on track! Thank You Dr. V! 🌷

Dr, V always keeps a complicated subject easy to understand. My wife and I have enjoyed his videos and we're 4-years post-op. Our videos present our experiences - Dr. Vs info has helped un tremendously! -Addy & Joe

This is so accurate! I’m 8mo out, down 115lbs and hit a plateau. That wtf phase was real. Suuuper real.

So glad I’ve found you. We need a version of you here in Australia. Thank you for all you do authentically.

Perfect, I am a bariatric patient and this is spot on. 7 years on and many bumps on the road.

Thanks for this video, I really needed this. My bad habits have snuck back in so now I'm going to work on getting back on track.

Wow!! You are amazing everything you say is soooo true ❤️I'm 8 months post op have lost 101 since surgery but I'm in the stall but still following the rules green smoothie and my palm thank you for all your great tips !!!! You ROCK 😀😀

Thank you for breaking down the logic and trends during the VSG journey. This session was very informative. Atlanta needs you! 😇

From seeing my Dr for the first time till my operation..., was less than 2 weeks although my BMI was only "just" 35. (I was having severe hernia mesh problems from a complication 2 years earlier) Everybody was a bit shocked that I would do this as I don't appear to be grossly overweight. I am 187cms tall, (6' 2") and was 122.5Kgs Now 7 days after surgery already down to 113.9kgs, the pressure of the hernia mesh is fantastic and don't regret it at all. I didn't eat junk food.., I just ate toooo much food. The hardest thing I am going to have to learn is retraining my brain to buy/eat quality food not quantity food. Love these vids.

I enjoy your video helped me so much on my journey thank you

You so real man. Thank you for your videos 🙌🏼

Don't doubt it. That's what I needed to hear. Thank you.

Love this!

Love Dr. V. So personable ❤. My surgeon doesnt have a personality nor puts in the effort to connect with his patients. My surgeon's bariatric program is similar to a factory. Just performing the procedures without much care 😢

Dr V i wish you would come to India...I simply love your work and your words. You are the only reason for me to recheck and try and get my eating back under control. Over 3 years out since VSG and gained 9 kilos due to excuses and soothing myself post break up and menopause, IUD, fluctuating hormones and crazy loss of blood and iron off late. All just gave me reasons to go back to what soothed me before! I went back to eating candy. CANDY!!! and stopped my walking....and stayed at home in front of the TV to just tune off life and my issues. But no more. I seem better and have been looking for support and a system that I can adopt to get back under control. If you were to visit India...south india especially...I would grab a flight to come and hear you in person! But for now, going to hang on to your words and your posts and lessons here. Thanks for all the great work, you are my mentor and I hope to make the most of what I learnt from you.

Absolutely GREAT, GREAT message Dr. V.!! I'd see you at your conference but my surgery date is Mar. 19, so will have to wait. Excellent information. Thanks so much.

Its a great video, containing all info I needed. Kudos to Dr. V !!

The Mike Tyson analogy was brilliant ✌

@mejc9367

4 жыл бұрын

The Velvet Lounge Life Yes I Loved it ♥️

I waited a month lol 😅. Which worked good for me cuz I'm someone who loses interest fast. But now I'm really dedicated to this life style 😅

This was very beneficial. Thank you kindly!

I’m in the WTF stage. I’m one week post op and I’m terrified I’m messing up. I’m hungry and can easily keep fluids and baby food down. I’m wondering if I’ll fail at this. These videos help me so much. It helps me to relax and trust the process. Thank you Dr.V

@vickyrodriguez8588

5 жыл бұрын

Im 2 weeks post op and have the same anxiety. I am hungry i can easily drink my fluids. And paranoid that somehow i have already stretched my sleeve.

@juanadiaz7387

3 жыл бұрын

Heather I’m one week post op no nausea no pain and can drink fluids like nothing but I’m not hungry at all.

At my 5 years, i gained 13 lbs. only because a traumatic thing happened in my family so i look for carb comfort.i believe if you follow protein first always that equals success.i wish we all craved protein n veggies for comfort.I've been very bad with water since my surgery in 2013.

Guilty - watched Dr V videos under the blanket in the dark and pressed my phone to my ear so I wouldnt wake my husband. But the big noisy baboom at the beginning of each video makes it rough DR V! :D

Learning.

So the holidays are just around the corner, I have already gone to two big Xmas dinners with group of people. They all have not had the sleeve done and most of them are at normal weight, I did not wonder how much they could eat I only focused on what I should be eating and how much I can eat. I am though only 15 mounts out so I don’t know how I will be next year over this time or two years from now, but I hope I don’t fall into the pit “I’m so stressed”. I really enjoy your video blogs.

Had the sleeve 10 years ago, got resleeved Friday in Mexico.

@LauraMartinez-ro4bs

2 жыл бұрын

How does that work? Stomach stretched? Can you please explain

I know I can do better . In the 160s now , shooting for 130. Surgery was June /017 and in stall, can’t seem to break out of this group of ten. You inspire me! Wish I could go to the seminar but I live in PA and it’s too costly. How about you did a giveaway and then maybe I’ll win, lol! Thanks 🙏 Dr V!

@stbam1965

5 жыл бұрын

Why didnt he record it?

Awsome! Thanks so much!

At my university there was a professor who was famous for saying to students - ‘look at your classmate on the left; look at your classmate on the right’ - two out of the three of you, won’t graduate this course’. How’s that for explaining a high attrition rate?

I am pre op but this was so enlightening. I took some notes. Thank you for being real and honest. Very good info.

I'm in the mist of going through my nutrition classes and I have my first therapy appointment this Thurs, June 24, 2021. Thanks for the information

I’m 3 years out and still have not gotten to my goal weight I started at 238 and I been stuck in 180 175 how frustrating 😭

@sarKAZm19

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for this late post, but did you lose more?

I wish I had him as my surgeon My surgeon cared nothing about me after surgery I was sick as hell he didn't care Mercy Hospital Cincinnati He never walked us through nothing If I had this man I wouldn't have gained most of my weight back 😪

If you guarantee that all of us will get off track something it's wrong with this surgery,because not everybody falls off track

Do you have zoom groups?

I'm almost 2 years out started weight 272 current weight 161 Lol shiiit just got real is like the hunger just came back but worst then when I was fat lOl & my goal weight is 150 / 155 ohhh my God!!!

You should do stand up comedy! Haha

Dr. V can you talk about lower BMI VSG patients with BMI 30-37. What are your thoughts?

@lisathompson6915

4 жыл бұрын

I would like to hear this also.

Pre op here. You're awesome.

I would NEVER recommend the Facebook support groups! They are filled with nothing but people that lick doritos, chew their food and spit it out, ask question when they are like 3 weeks post-op, "when can I drink a beer". They give each other permission to eat whatever, when ever...its just insane!!!

I had my sleeve on 7/7/21 and I’m worry no pain can drink well since day one and I expected something else. Wonder if my surgery is restrictive enough.

@JayJay-kp1sn

2 жыл бұрын

Juana, dont worry I can drink and eat aswell almost as before and without pain. this is because they left your stomach a little longer my surgeon explained. The effect is the absorbtion and what the body can intake from the food you eat. It will work the same way just stick with healthy food and be happy you changed your life. Hugs

I’m 8 weeks post op and have only lost 17lbs, I need help. What am I doing wrong?😐

@larissap6544

3 жыл бұрын

I never had the honeymoon phase yet, when will I have my moment??😥

Please do a video talking about the death rate. I’m thinking of getting Bariatric Surgery but I’m scared.

Keto keto keto I wish I knew about the KETO lifestyle before I did the sleeve surgery. EDUCATE YOURSELF ABOUT THE KETO LIFESTYLE. You will find why. Thanks

@victoriahale5254

5 жыл бұрын

Anybody can do a super restrictive diet for 1-2 years come back In 5 most of those people gain back

Day 7…wtf 😅#post op

HI! Did my VSG surgery back on Aug 2012 starting weight 270 lowest weight 155 lbs . got pregnant after 10 month did not gain much weight and weight came off fast. after 8 month later got pregnant again that was back on 2015. weight came off right away. how ever in Sept 2017 got pregnant again I was weighting at that time 177 lbs but gain 33 lbs pregnancy did not end up as we planed :( ... now its being 7 month post delivery but can't not lose the weight I am not sure if its because of stress . I was doing well for 5 1/2 year but now can't seem to be able to lose this weight. and yes when I am stress or sad I just eat . .. Question . I just start it a liquid diet could that help me start to lose some weight?

@gailhyde8522

5 жыл бұрын

Vsg Life really not empathetic, no psychological support,no addressing reason for overeating. What about the Relationship with food. If this was a positive plus type of vid I would trust you dr v.

I don't believe that everyone will regain the weight Dr V. That's pessimistic. Maybe off track a little...myself included but doggone it I'm not watching these videos to waste my time. I watch them in order to improve my life. That means indicating these thoughts with action.

@leeannmccoy2805

6 жыл бұрын

I wrote inculcating and it came out indicating

Umm DR Mike put Douglas down for 15secs round 8 he didn't lose...... check it for yourself....BS American Boxing Fix

@victoriahale5254

5 жыл бұрын

Ziggy Lothbrook no one cares about you dude

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