1 Year Update 🥳 Gastric Bypass Surgery!

[@jennclayton]

You look amazing!!! I was hoping you’d update us!

[@bypassblake3010]

Thanks! I’m planning on adding videos on a more regular basis now and get back into the swing of things 🙌

[@patriciapierce7365]

@@bypassblake3010 I just found your channel. I'm considering the surgery I'm in the process of getting an appointment with the doctor now. My health has declined very much. Due to a spinal injury and somehow I gained 70lbs in a two month period after my last fall it was so random 🥺. Then slowly had other health issues start as I talked with family and my Dr these are hareditary type 2 diabetic, hypothyroidism, sleep apnea, lymphedema in my legs . Gallbladder removal and now surgical menopause 🤦🏼‍♀️🤣.. so I pretty much stay in the range of 300lbs-325lbs depends on fluids retention.. I live in Arkansas and the Dr is with Baptist health I will be seeing.. I have known other's who have had this surgery and did very well. Except my daddy but I believe it's most likely due to some habit's he didn't stop doing. 🥺 So he's doing great with keeping the weight off but having other complications. So I'm just going through your videos to try and see what would be best for me.. I'm just excited to get my health back this is my goal. I'm 45 and walk like I'm 80 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@LKS-1976]

Very cool to see this. I'm getting the gastric sleeve/duodenal switch on July 10th. Im 46, used to be a stud but stuff happens, I'm looking forward to changing my life for the better.

[@celinuchis90]

How did it go?

[@LKS-1976]

@@celinuchis90 hey! I'm post 3 months from surgery. I'm 72 pounds down since 10 July, 86 overall/pre surgery weight loss. I'm down from 423 to 338, down 2 shirt sizes, down many pant sizes. Physical, I feel good. Moving better, climbing steps better. First month post surgery sucked, way better!

[@EnDyWooD1]

What an amazing journey! So glad I found your channel! I'm having surgery in a few days.

[@Southernboy302]

How'd it go?

[@EnDyWooD1]

@@Southernboy302 Great! Thanks

[@Southernboy302]

@@EnDyWooD1 which did you go with? Sleeve or Bypass? I'm considering it. I'm 6'2 420 lbs but don't look it, but I want to get to between 275 and 300. I have terrible back pain all the time.

[@wtfman1217]

@@Southernboy302 go bypass avoid the sleeve after 5-7 years u will be back to where u were

[@bigcountry4539]

@@Southernboy302 ... same here... 6'3" at 370lbs and been approved for the diadalin switch hopefully in May 2024... I need to lose 130lbs...

[@ashantiwarren7315]

First video I have seen that explains this really well and doesn’t talk about everything else!!Thank you!

[@bypassblake3010]

That is EXACTLY why I decided to make these types of videos! When I was trying to find videos on KZbin about weight loss surgery all I could find were people rambling on for 30 mins and not getting to the point 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@ashantiwarren7315]

@@bypassblake3010 lol Omgggggg yesssss!! You have a new subscriber because you get it lol!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@lissyquezada2668]

​@@bypassblake3010So my concern is also they start doing videos then disapear . Where u been? Its scary specially that Im on my way for surgery 😢

[@kingroyaldavid]

I'm getting ready to do mine! This is helpful information! Thanks Blake!

[@KarenSmith958]

Just so clear and concise, easiest ever to listen to! Thank you, so much.

[@leetelford9768]

I just had the sleeve on 6/21/22 I am doing great but my stomach still hurts a little when I try to lift much weight. My biggest complaint is that I get a bad case of the diarrhea the doctor 👨‍⚕️ said to drink lots of water. When I get to more solid food it will work out I have lost about 38 pounds in 30 days hopefully I can get down to 185 from 339 .

[@kevinkidd9994]

Thanks for sharing, because there is much garbage out there. I'm going for the sleeve soon I'm about a month in and have a few more steps, this video helped alot to calm my nerves. You sir look great best of luck to you.

[@tka1979]

Thank you sir, for sharing your journey through weight loss. You look great :)

[@richardsimons6855]

Love your videos, I’ve just been approved for Bariatric Surgery and your videos are some of the best I’ve watched. To hear your story, in your own words, is so interesting to see, I love your honesty and candour.

[@TheOfficerMahoney]

Very helpful stuff! Having my surgery this spring, still dont know if it is sleeve or bypass.

[@vsee2207]

You look great....such service you are providing....blessings!

[@tennesseetexan281]

You look amazing! Congratulations on putting your health first! You are a great inspiration for the rest of us!

[@lexuscarrington]

Great information, i am currently working on getting everything done to get approval from my insurance company

[@endc3043]

My fist consultation is next week.. wish me luck..👍👍👍👍👍

[@wtfman1217]

I’m doin the mini gastric bypass in 10 days and nervous as hell lol thanx for ur video

[@shinebabyshine.]

Thank you for this video. Will keep an eye out for more content from you

[@kikilani]

Your videos are very informative, thank you. I’m “heavily” considering the Gastric Bypass & trying to do as much research as possible.

[@SherryBonNaCou]

I love your videos please continue. It’s so informative.

[@sadihymas]

Way to go that’s for your videos they help a lot

[@ItsMeMe35]

Very good video. You answered some of my concerns. Thank you

[@favored81]

I'm suppose to talk to my doctor tomorrow. Hopefully she will think it's a good idea. Thanks for these videos.

[@nicx7785]

I had my conversation with my doctor as a turn-door convo (threw it in at the end). And he went down his list of possible things for weight, and I said what about bariatric surgery. And that started my journey and had it done 8 months later.

[@JohnMc1776]

Wow! Thank you! Great info! I’m in my Initial phase of VSG. Hope & prayer it all works out.

[@bme4julieify]

Thank you so much…this was very informative!!!

[@MahoganyBelle]

You’re doing great! Thanks for sharing your experiences. New subscriber😊

[@jrowlove7328]

You look wonderful! Even younger!

[@patriciade5094]

How long was your recovery time before you returned to work? I'm scheduled for surgery on 5/1/2023

[@JLYork000L]

Thank you for ALL of THIS

[@aminah761]

Wow u look amazing 🤩

[@sweetpea31821]

At 3:00- thank you for saying that! It’s a real fear

[@tinafight6426]

I loved your videos very easy and simple to understand I'm in the very beginning of my journey doing everything that my insurance needs before approval but I'm trying to learn everything that I can while waiting for the actual green light. Thanks so much for your videos!!!!

[@MahoganyBelle]

Same here! Which procedure did you choose and why? If you don’t mind sharing. I’m on the fence on which one to get. My doctor is recommending gastric bypass.

[@lizmontoya2590]

Hi im new to your channel and loving your videos.

[@rondawilliams91219]

I have so many questions my husband is going to have this done..right now he is starting his pre-op diet and will have his surgery in six months. I have heard a lot of bad things about the bypass and I'm afraid for my husband to go through this. I have heard that the sleeve is better. I have watched your video on bypass v sleeve, I guess I'm just really nervous about it. But it seems you have had a lot of success out of the bypass..and I'm hoping that my husband has the same results.

[@Icantbelieveitsnotbutter90]

Looking good! I’m trying to get insurance to cover me. With my luck/unluck, they won’t 😢

[@alexwillis1977]

excellent video thank you

[@wildatheart7704]

WOW look at you, congratulayions, you look fantastic, thank you for sharing your video, a question for you, do you have much loose skin?

[@rosaarmenta4838]

Thank you for your info

[@crimson2013]

Congrats on your progress. I'm curious about muscle/strength loss after weight loss surgery . I heard it would be challenging to build back some muscle. I guess it varies person to person. What was your experience ? Thanks for sharing.

[@marynoonan6111]

You look great - 👍🏼

[@ryanragan8899]

When you say you feel stuffed after eating, are you talking about Thanksgiving stuffed? To the point where you can't take another bite? Do you feel like you should have stopped eating before that point?

[@bme4julieify]

I have a few questions?? Do you ever feel like your stomach stretched? How do you feel now if you over eat or eat too much sugar? Once you feel like you’ve completely stopped losing weight if you get right back on track, will you continue losing?

[@michaelvarney.]

Any new videos coming along?

[@bigcountry4539]

Which operation did you have?

[@jford2247]

Thanks 🙏

[@patriciade5094]

❤❤❤

[@MICHIGANGAL007]

hi, any updates?

[@lilianaperdomo435]

If weight is what you want to keep off, than I can understand why you wouldn’t wanna build muscle, but to tell people they shouldn’t put on muscle because they are gonna gain weight makes it seem negative. Muscle is actually good weight to have on your body. It increases your metabolic rate, resulting in a faster fat loss which is a good thing! Building muscle will also help tone extra skin people may have that will, in turn, improve its appearance. I like all the good advice you give, but the “building muscle is bad because it’ll make you gain weight” is not an accurate statement.

[@salravioli]

Part of it is let your body adapt to weight loss. Building muscle is great but you also get very hungry. Hard to do both

[@Stoic_Tha_Truth_Est.1979]

I'm having surgery in a week

[@sarahjenkins8963]

Did you have to do a 2 week luiquid diet before surgery? If you did how did you get through it? I am so hungry 😩. I don't know how I can last the 2 weeks. I feel sick to my stomach from being so hungry

[@shannyshan9851]

Was you nervous before surgery if so did you request anxiety medication

[@lucyinthesky4682]

They give you lots of anti anxiety meds. My cousin was so relaxed, she about slid off the stretcher while she was waiting to go into surgery.

[@sireeable]

With the stomach reduced to a pouch would the food intake be sufficient ? Would you get all the nutrients you need because very less is being consumed

[@rodrigomontesdeoca8205]

you take supplements and proteins

[@vandeberg649]

Geen huidplooien etc?

[@akuapiatas]

I wanna get down to 205

[@rodrigomontesdeoca8205]

i have the surgery 2 days ago best way is stay on the instructions 100 before and after

[@butterflykisses3996]

I had vsg surgery a month ago today and at a stall n don't feel like I'm going to lose any more. I've lost 35 pounds since surgery

[@butterflykisses3996]

And what do you do on stalls? Do you just continue the same as always protein

[@bypassblake3010]

You will get stalls the first few months and even for the first year. Your body is going through changes and even water weight is shifting making your weight fluctuate a little bit. This is normal assuming you’re in a calorie deficit (whatever your program has set, usually under 1500 calories) you shouldn’t remain at a stall for too long and will eventually lose more weight. You have to just “trust the process” and stick to your program given to you by your surgery team. If you’re concerned you can always contact your nutritionist and / or log your food in a calorie counting app to make sure you aren’t taking in too many calories. Hope this helps!