I started with a BMI of 92. 605 pounds. Lost 235 pounds before getting my sleeve done last week.

@tootseug

5 жыл бұрын

Life Start Now: Congradulations! Man, you've done well thus far. Keep up the hard work!!! Best wishes.

@aggie8115

5 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! I just got my Sleeve on the 23rd, so you’re just a little ahead. Good luck with it all!

@sandygodislove7402

5 жыл бұрын

Congratulations that’s a huge accomplishment!

@melaniegarman275

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@galgulator

4 жыл бұрын

@Anne* 411 the longer the diet the slower the weight loss, the less motivation. Studies have prooved that traditional diet/exercise programmes have poor effectiveness for morbidly obese people.

I am 4 years post sleeve gastrectomy, I still feel no hunger.

I have to say, I immediately have a feeling of immense trust in you and love your friendly personality. If you were in Australia and I was wealthy I'd definitely be booking you to do mine.

Just got approval letter today for my sleeve, I am so excited

Dr V...you are a fucking legend!!!...you are spot on with all five myths!!!...I am a 69 year old lady who had Gastric Sleeve Surgery this year...I have lost 33kg in five months BUT my head is in an awesome place....everything you say in your videos is so fricking true!!!....I have had a brilliant surgeon her in Australia and a brilliant dietitian....I thought that I was too old but when I asked the question and found that I was not.....I was over the moon and jumped the desk and hugged my surgeon till I could stop my tears of happiness!!!...I treasure my baby...whom I have named...Penelope Pitstop....so fricken much...she is my new life ....my new tool and I will look after her with anything that I have to do!!!...Have an awesome day gorgeous Dr V .....huge hugs....Maxxii-Michelle...Perth...Australia xxxxx

@iBRINGpeace2day

4 жыл бұрын

Question, how did you handle the excess skin during your weight loss? I need to lose 50 lbs and I enjoy exercising.

So far, I've lose 520 pounds BEFORE VSG surgery & I'm now in the process to get it done. I have the cardio & EGD testing next month. I'm so excited!! How did I do it? Low carb, no sugar - basically the Keto/Carnivore diet & it works! I have Lipoedema & Lymphedema as well. I cut my meds down, I'm off oxygen, I was bedridden for 9 years & now, I walk & am now continent. IT CAN BE DONE & I did it on my own because the med field had given up & was treating me for end of life care. I'm 48. I have plenty of life left to live!

@tootseug

5 жыл бұрын

My goodness...you are amazing!! I agree...low carb is the key. I started that pre-surg and am still on that plan now, post op just over a year. I had a slight "relapse" and put some weight back on, but I've lost about 1/2 of the amount I gained..so am back on track. I'm so happy for you that you can now walk, and are now continent. What an achievement!! Clearly, you should have a youtube channel of your own!!!! Congratulations. Best wishes on your sleeve. It will really help!!

@wendyeesue

4 жыл бұрын

@@tootseug How are you doing your getting back on track?

@heylyd5

4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your hard work! Kudos to you!

@iBRINGpeace2day

4 жыл бұрын

Carnivore diet affected my renal function.

@annetteccc

4 жыл бұрын

Wow amazing ♥️♥️♥️

I was 430 before surgery, I got down to 340 for surgery. My doctor told me I should get the sleeve. I’m 9 months out and I’m down another 100lbs. I’m at 240, and I want to be at 130

@iLoveBoysandBerries

3 жыл бұрын

You're doing great.. Keep it up you're beautiful

@philly1076

2 жыл бұрын

amaing, where are you now?

(Older RN having Sleeve soon) has laughed so hard and wow you are so real! Thank God for migrating Omentums!! Excellent explanations with pictures really help.

I just found your videos! Thank you ‼️ finally someone who says it like it is and doesn’t sugar coat it ! My husband was 6’7” and 535 . He was sleeved and lost 150 then had the revision to the DS. He is now 235. He is off all diabetic meds and all blood pressure meds and is healthier then ever! The mental aspect really did a number on him in the first few months. I am in the process of getting the sleeve and thank God I learned the process through him because we were definitely not educated enough. I wish we had found your videos earlier ❣️

🙋🏻‍♀️ I had heartburn. Was sleeved 1/2020 no issues. They repaired my Hiatal hernia and I was good.

@imaamericangirl1406

9 ай бұрын

Did they repair it at the same time? Or different time?

@Lovelaughsingh

9 ай бұрын

@@imaamericangirl1406 they repaired it the same time I had my sleeve done.

Dr. V: “The end organ is the brain.” My translation (in Master P’s voice): “Get yo mind right.”

My sister had gastric bypass in 2007 and she lost a whole lot of weight BUT she didn't change her diet so over time she gained some of her weight back. it's not the amount of weight she had before the surgery but it is noticeable. so what Dr. Vuong is telling you is right. whether you get the sleeve or bypass YOU still have to put in the work to keep your weight down. the surgery is just a kickstart but you ultimately will have to keep at it to keep your weight down

Thank You!! Dr. V. I went to Mexico for my sleeve. I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for providing all of these videos. I know that you are probably not making much from you tube so I appreciate all the time you invest providing us your wisdom.

@areejalhafidh78yearsago50

4 жыл бұрын

Brenda Jo BigEagle how was the surgery in Mexico?

@janettesmith4526

4 жыл бұрын

I have mine scheduled in Tijuana with Dr. Ortiz who happens to be friends with Dr. V IM NERVOUS but looking forward to it!

@mariamarez6235

4 жыл бұрын

Janette Smith I’ve been looking for doctors in Mexico! Any way I could get his info to do some research on the facility?

@ThePkyles1

4 жыл бұрын

How was your experience in Mexico? My friend is going on Sept 2nd!

@ThePkyles1

4 жыл бұрын

@@janettesmith4526 I was going to go to that clinic. I think that is going to be a good choice. Peace and blessings

My surgeon wants me to do a bypass because of GERD and because I have over 100# to loose. I said No and am getting the sleeve. Thanks for providing this info that confirms my decision!

Oh my goodness! I love this guy! How have I only just come across him?! 4 years out and 10 stone down xx

Love you Dr. V. Had sleeve surgery 9 years ago dropped 162#, 30 was before surgery. Now regained 50# Watching today made me realize I am wasting my opportunity and my hard work. I need to fix my bad habits and mostly I need to get emotional support. Thank You! One more thing, I just made the green smoothie.....😊😊😊😊😊

@jvjdrn

8 ай бұрын

@b.p.9221 how are you doing now?

So glad I found your videos. I was a very successful lap band patient but had complications. I am now revising to sleeve after 10 years and have now developed a few bad habits in between. This is super helpful!

I really like your down to earth approach at educating us! Listening to you talk, I felt more like I was listening to a friend rather than a Dr. so thank you! I enjoy your sense of humor and the fact that you’re not opposed to throwing an F bomb in there when needed,lol. I’m glad I found you here and I look forward to binge watching your videos to further educate myself on the sleeve surgery. I just recently found out I’m getting sleeve surgery. My surgeon thinks the sleeve is the best option for me. I’m so excited to be on this journey and now that I’ve found you and your community, I feel that it will be extremely beneficial for my process!! Thanks again 😁

...so if my brain is makin me fat, can you remove 75% of my brain? I'm pretty confident in the fact that I don't use it anyhow

@lesleydixon2291

4 жыл бұрын

Lmfao!!!!!! Me Too

@lilithslair4120

4 жыл бұрын

😂💦😂💦😂💦

@caramelkisses8396

4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣😆😆

@Joviaa

4 жыл бұрын

jk meeee tooooo

@lap465

4 жыл бұрын

Now there’s a Novel 💡 idea! 😆

your videos are exactly what i need to hear before surgery. i really want to get the max out of my surgery and make sure that i keep my sleeve in tact afterwards. The approval process in brutal.

@iBRINGpeace2day

4 жыл бұрын

Are / did you do this through insurance? I was looking at the approval process and wondered if the psychiatrist approval was still necessary?

@Liz-tj6du

3 жыл бұрын

Looking into it what do u have to do

My surgery is in 6 days, super terrified. Thanks for the info though. I lost 82 lbs and counting before surgery though 💪🏻

@Catherine-nv7wc

4 жыл бұрын

Did you get your surgery? How are you feeling? So far was surgery and post op journey better, worse, or same as what you expected it to be?

@rachelp8428

4 жыл бұрын

I did have my surgery, on the 13th. I was kept in the hospital until Friday due to complications. They were mainly caused by my gallbladder removal. Today was the first day I didn’t have to take liquid pain meds every 4 hours. My post op experience has been challenging but I also had two surgeries in one. My surgeon also told me I have a low pain tolerance lol. Yep, he’s right. But going forward from today, I’m feeling better.

@iLoveBoysandBerries

3 жыл бұрын

@@rachelp8428 how are you now?

Wow! Man the last 3 minutes are super inspiring. I want to work soooo hard for this now. I'm watching this vid every week ....forever! Thank you!

You are the bomb. You tell it like it is. I was one of those I only lost 100 lbs with my sleeve. Now I’m at goal and just had plastics. It was you that helped me get where I needed to be. And your right I had to fix my brain.

My gastric sleeve is scheduled for October 9th. I’m so excited and nervous !

@briannashutup7873

3 жыл бұрын

Mine is October 26! I can't wait!

@michellegarland3718

3 жыл бұрын

Blessings to you. Mines is Sept 22nd! I'm so hyped!

@adelduvenhage8802

3 жыл бұрын

Mine is also for Oct 9th. You go girl, we can DO this!!!!

@whatsthejuice8148

3 жыл бұрын

Adel Duvenhage Twin!! How’s your liquid diet going? I’ve lost 10 pounds in 3 days. That’s the only thing motivating me and keeping me on track. 😂😂

@nia_realz

3 жыл бұрын

All the best, my surgery is on October 15th. I was struggling with my pre-op diet but I'm getting it done.

I did everything I was supposed to do for the bypass! 3 weeks before surgery my husband's insurance changed and it is no longer covered. I'm just beside myself. The dr said he would do it for less. He was so wonderful but the hospital they would charge 23,000... now I'm on a steroid where I gained 25 pounds back. This is horrible for me. I just am to afraid Mexico! I. So sad. I work hard take care of my failing mother. I just really need God to step in with a miracle for me.. but I'm not anymore deserving then anyone else.. I could use a prayer.. thanks all

@jllindez

4 жыл бұрын

Check out the kzread.info/dron/ArEcIA6vMEEMVS01r1QsVQshe.html had her surgery in Mexico for $5000 and had a great experience. Pompeii Surgical. Good luck

@williamapplegate4815

4 жыл бұрын

God bless

@gigimarino3764

4 жыл бұрын

@@williamapplegate4815 thank you so much

@darenstone8889

4 жыл бұрын

My friend has done his research and is going to Mexico... It's a resort setting and they are very very cautious about things do your home work and then decide... It sounds good to me as he tells it.

@Lolis1023

4 жыл бұрын

Hello Gigi I just had mind yesterday in Tijuana with Dr ARIEL ORTIZ at obesity Control Center I’m doing great .

You have an awesome personality!! I wish you were going to be my surgeon ❤❤😂

Well golly you made me feel much better about the sleeve. Thank you! Love the way you explain it 😆

Make purses and bedazzle them 😂

Thanks Dr. V your video was very uplifting and informative. I had my sleeve surgery done 8/6/2020. It’s going great. It is true the end organ is the brain so I must wipe that baby into shape for this life long journey because I am sick of being sick!!👍🏽

I am getting Sleeved on June 18th i'm excited for it and also nervous. thank you this was informative.

@sandygodislove7402

5 жыл бұрын

Good luck on you’re journey 💪🏾

@Catherine-nv7wc

4 жыл бұрын

Did you end up getting sleeved June 18th? How did it go? How are you doing now? Is the surgery and post op journey better, same, or worse, than you expected it to be?

My surgery is tomorrow....thanks for this video Doc....your information is so awesome and helpful....”the end organ is the brain”....😊😄 🧠

@jamki

4 жыл бұрын

All the best!

@Catherine-nv7wc

4 жыл бұрын

How did your surgery go? So far has everything been better, worse, or same as you expected?

I really like Dr. Vuong’s presenting style as he can turn such a complicated info to be something that is very easy to understand. Truth can be a hard pill to swallow for some but me personally I rather deal with the reality instead of a sugar coated misinformation.

I started reading your book yesterday, thank you..... I love your videos.. so much important information

Just stumbled upon your videos. I’ve been researching bariatric surgery and I love how in depth you explain everything. I’m a person who needs to understand everything there is to understanding before committing. Im a 5’ woman and weigh 241lbs. I feel terrible. I’ve been diagnosed with PCOS since I was 18 and now I have fatty liver... im only 33 and am afraid I may not be around for my children. I love being active but my weight is now getting in the way. Loosing weight for me is so hard. I was a member at a gym for a year and did Zumba clases also strength training. Was feeling good but lost only 15lbs... in a year! . Just feeling hopeless.... not even sure if this surgery would be good for me.

I feel like I was in a cool teachers class haha. Thanks for this video you are awesome. I’m getting ready for my surgery now. I’m set for a couple of months from now and I’m researching to prepare for everything afterwards

Thank you for existing

This Dr is wonderful, I wish he could be my surgeon for a sleeve 🧡💚❤

When I was 270 I was chugging pepto.... but at that time I was eating a lot of cake and cookies and bread type stuff. Once I cut that out and dropped 30 lbs it went away. Now I'm preparing for sleeve in 2 weeks. I had an endoscopy and u guys my surgeon said I'm all good.

My body is super smart! I had the sleeve done on 2 june21. I've regained all but 10 lbs since surgery. I'm back to doing what I know works - a good, healthy diet and exercise, exercise.

i lost 140 lbs before surgery Surgery was Aug 7th, 2023 so now recovering

Watching this video made me feel so much better. I feel much more informed now. I wish you were my surgeon and lowkey wish I wouldve went to med school after all. Lol

You are brilliant, thank you for the information and the extent of it! Walk and breathe....I will try to remember that. I am 7 weeks out from Gastric Sleeve surgery!

I like your strategy, I’ve debated which surgery to do to lose the most weight, this video helped me confirm I want the sleeve.

I wish you were my surgeon! Making this so easy to understand. BMI is 62, but my insurance doesn’t cover bariatric procedures. Sadly a longer process than I expected.

At times i thought like this guy is crazy, but very well explained, thank you!

Great video! We need to hear real. My fear is needing acid reflux meds forever.

I JUST LOVE HIM. SO SO SMART

Dr. V, I'm really liking your new videos. Very informative and love the science!! You are also coming to ME, in a very positive way. Thanks.

💯 I like doctor Vuong

"gosh darn" is much better! thank you!

I had surgery on a Monday and didn't get discharged until Friday due to not being able to keep water down, had a lung partially collapse on me during the surgery and I also had a reaction to the anesthesia so I didn't wake up for almost two days. So the myth that this surgery is easy and you will recover quickly is just that, it's a myth. Every surgery has possible complications inform yourself and be mindful of what you are getting into.

@bendover-bz4bc

5 жыл бұрын

Omg. This was so unfortunate. How are you doing now ? Hope you doing good now.

@ThatsDatDiva601

5 жыл бұрын

Where did you have your surgery?

@tcobb7500

5 жыл бұрын

@@bendover-bz4bc I am doing fine. I am two years out now. And no I'll effects. 😊

@tcobb7500

5 жыл бұрын

@@ThatsDatDiva601 I am in Canada.

I've shared your video in "my" Facebook group and I'm still there, not been kicked out 😂 They acctual loved it ☺️ Greetings from Sweden

Thank you doctor, I just got the surgery.

I had sleeve surgery about 6 years ago and only lost 30 lbs but have kept that off. It's not always as successful as you think. I can't eat much still and I am on Keto.

@lisaln3987

4 жыл бұрын

That's sorta good to hear for me. I'm 255 and BMI 37 I want to loose 50 to 60 pounds and I'm worried that I will loose too much weight. I look good and feel comfortable between 175-190. But 165 I look too thin and sickly.

My sleeve surgery was last Tuesday 02/02/21.. Dr. V u made me laugh! thanks

I’m seeing a new surgeon about revision surgery. After getting the sleeve 5 years ago, I’ve seen weight regain. I had an endoscopy today and the new surgeon is recommending the Gastric Bypass for three reasons: 1. I have a hietal hernia 2. Higher rate of long term success. 3. Sleeve was quite distended He mentioned the previous surgeon had left the fundus, as well. Craaazy question: Was it supposed to be removed?

WAITING FOR A SLEEVE IN APRIL 2021. HAD A GASTRIC BAND & MANAGED QUITE WELL UNTIL I GOT PNEUMONIA IN 2016. AND HAD TO LOSEN BAND. GREAT VIDEO. I SHALL WATCH YOUR VIDEOS. IVE NO REAL HEALTH ISSUES EXCEPTING ARTHRITIS!, KNEE REPLACEMENT & PROBLEMS TO THE NERVES IN MY LUMBAR REGION X

I'm going to a Bariatrics consultation and I am a 7yrs stroke survivor can I get a Sleeve Bariatrics?

I'm currently in the pre-op phase of the VGS surgery and your videos are so informative and funny at the same time. Thank you for keeping it real and alleviating my jitters at the same time. :D

Was sleeved 4 days ago I'm so excited

Thanks for posting! You made the surgery and the process very easy to understand.

Thanks for your videos, I needed this.

And my body is super, super smart!

Wow learned a lot going to be getting sleeve surgery 🙏🙏🏼your so relatable 😅

You made me laugh , your a funny doctor... thanks for the information

Best explanation ever 👌

I am planning this in few weeks...I have one dought... After this operation.. do we need to take life time vitamin tablets... As I am asin vegetarian not even ear eggs

The END organ is the Brain.... everything leads back to the brain.

Very informative, and very nice production

Hey! So...what happens to your guts microbiome? Is that removed with the Greater Curve specimen? Does it stay in the Antrum? (Or whatever that section by the pylorus was called) How much of an impact does the procedure have on your overall immune system starting at gut?

A++ The best video I have come across, I wish all Doctors would be honest and direct with the information. I've been researching these procedures to make an educated choice. Weight loss surgery is difficult and expensive to find in the highlands of Scotland therefore looking to Europe as for me it is possibly affordable however a lot more research still to do and after 20yrs of losing and gaining 5-7 stone per year yo-yoing I have got to make this an educated decision. Good luck to anyone out there on this path.

I have never fought so hard to get anything in my life like I have for this surgery. Seriously 1st I had to jump through hoops for the insurance then I had to fulfill the Dr's requirements for surgery then when I got that list almost done the Cardiologist give me her list of things I need to complete once I got all that done and finished the surgeons list (thousands of dollars later and a lot of time missed off of work) I go to meet the surgeon turn in all my paperwork and he told me "oh I forgot to give you the anesthesiologist list" which has 3 other procedures. I don't know if anyone else has gone through this but I just walked out the surgeons office, after a few unpleasant words were shared, I need to get this procedure but I can't do it this way.

@ihappyu1968

11 ай бұрын

go to mexico an and get it done. EOC

What are the effects of gastric sleeve surgery for a pregnant woman and baby. Is it recommended to have sleeve surgery after or before having a baby?

True yes emotional eating ,food should not use food as coping mechanism

30:29 I’m always blown away by post-ops who brag about how much they can eat like it’s some kind of an accomplishment. I guess it’s a psychological issue, but it defeats the whole purpose of surgery to just turn around and overeat.

Great Information!

The end organ is the brain!

“I take it home, I make purses out of them, sell them on Etsy” 💀💀💀💀 ooookay Ed Gein lmao

My best friend had bypass surgery 11 years ago at 450 LBS. He's now back up to about 350 LBS. He's fallen back into the old habits and eating lots of greasy junk food.

@iLoveBoysandBerries

3 жыл бұрын

It's actually because of sugar and carbs

Bedazzle the shit out of them... LMAO!!

How long before surgery can be done on along time smoker and drinker? Wow you are good, honest doctor!!! HOLISTIC APPROACH ! BLESSINGS TO YOU. GREAT ADVICE.

Freakin love you Dr.V!!!!!! Thanks for being so amazing with the visuals and that dry erase board!!!

I just found your videos.. they are great! Very informative and funny!

My GERD went away after my sleeve

You’re an amazing teacher

Too....YES...the Brain is the end organ!!! xxxxx

Loved your presentation Dr. V , now, were is your clinic located ?

I loved this!!!!

I’m a month out but stopped losing any weight 3 weeks post op my nutritionist says it’s called a stall and it’s normal I, am feeling so discouraged I get 1200 calories in a good portion of protein 64 oz of water and an hour a day in light exercise but have been the same exact weight I’m scared something went wrong pls help I need for this to be successful

Dr.V did that patient sue that doctor because he messed up that operation where he cut the stomach? Or did they even tell the patient what happened?

I was told this last week..and asked if I got heartburn before surgery

I just had my sleeve done on 10/26/20 and I have hunger pains that I didn't really have before. Js

@iLoveBoysandBerries

3 жыл бұрын

What do you mean

Love this video! thank you!!

Love you talks. You're honest and right to the point

I have achalisia swallowing problem and my doctor told me I have to get the bypass

“Giiiirl, I want pizza!”....lol! I love u!!!

@dominiquepowell-saidykhan2916

4 жыл бұрын

Ivanni that took me out! 😂

I am 254lb and my BMI is 42 and I am getting my selves done but I need more vedio please and thank u for the info I am getting all the info I can

You are funny Dr. You are awesome!! I'm getting my surgery in a few days :)

Can you please do my surgery 😭😭😂

@wendyeesue

3 жыл бұрын

he is retired from surgeries

This my first time watching your video and I really appreciate the way you explain it. I look forward to my surgery hopefully soon but i still hVe no idea whats going on or what to expect.