Last year i was in the program for a gastric sleeve surgery. I dropped out because I wasn't ready to do what I needed to do.. I started at 420lbs and I lost 98lbs but I'm stuck at 322lbs. I'm trying to get back into the program because I know I need to lose this weight or I could die. I applaud you for doing what I wasn't able to do at the time. You are my hero. Thank you Tobias!
@gratefulheart22682 жыл бұрын
Heyyyyy! Tobia❤🌹🔥👍You better Work!!!❤👍🔥Congrats!!!❤👍🔥On your weight loss. Thanks for sharing this awesome news!
@tastyrecipesonabudget16892 жыл бұрын
👋🏼💕👋🏼💕👋🏼💕
@nicholegory33032 жыл бұрын
💛❤💛❤💛❤💛❤💛❤💛❤💛❤💛❤💛❤💛❤💛❤💛🙏🙌🏵
@lolahernandez68712 жыл бұрын
I'm really curious; how does your digestive system work after the surgery? Ive heard people shart themselves and even some people say their farts smell nastier after. THAT terrifies me! 😨
@BrownSkinQueen_2 жыл бұрын
Congrats Tobias🍾!! I am 6 mos post-op VSG and I am down 86lbs! I went from 250 to 164!
@yvonnenoel72062 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Congratulations 🥳💐🌺😊💕
@selinas52442 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️👍
@keyah85022 жыл бұрын
Congratulations!! I wish that I could see your updates! I'm supposed to have mine in June. I'm so excited.
@JPJUSTIN022 жыл бұрын
Congratulations!!! I had my VSG December 1st 2021! Down 75 lbs! We got this!
@riley_from_boondocks23 Жыл бұрын
Ew how do you get that big
@tamiharmon4790 Жыл бұрын
I know this is an old video, but I am so happy I found it. It really helped me.
@childofthemighty13412 жыл бұрын
Today is the 39th day of eating only one meal in a day. No alcohol. My stomach is melting. Am now wearing one size smaller trousers.
@akuapiatas Жыл бұрын
3 months ago I weighed 370lbs, I had the sleeve and have never felt hungry since. I've dropped 88lbs so far and feel great. I'll be starting on my treadmill again soon.
@mariaj6551 Жыл бұрын
how has been your recovery so far? I've been continuing to go to the gym until I get a surgery date. I'm nervous but I look forward to having a healthier lifestyle again
@derrkwhite11 ай бұрын
Congratulations brother. I just set my surgery date for this coming March 2024. I'm currently 6'5 and 445. Im hoping to get to 280 (My weight my senior year of high school).
@ardellasmith616910 ай бұрын
You got this; I had the surgery November 2023 & I'm liking what I see thus far ✌️
@mariissaak10 ай бұрын
In March 18!!!
@bellaluci98449 ай бұрын
Mine is March 20th! Starting pre-Op diet tomorrow!
@derrkwhite9 ай бұрын
@@ardellasmith6169 I'm glad you're liking what you're seeing. Keep it up.
@derrkwhite9 ай бұрын
@@bellaluci9844 I don't know what your diet will be like but STAY STRONG! I had my surgery yesterday (March 4th). They put me on a liquid diet Feb 26th and I was doing ok till the girlfriend made brats for dinner the 3rd and I broke. I had a small bite of a half of a brat and felt so guilty I couldn't finish.
@XFlyGyrl2 жыл бұрын
I’m 15 yrs out from Gastric and I still Dump occasionally. It’s not pleasant. However early on I needed to bump my head to stay on track. Discipline is EVERYTHING! You look Amazing Handsome!👍🏾 I was 246 day of Sx. My lowest has been 142, but I’m now 160 and comfortable. This procedure is simply a TOOL not a cure all. GL!
@katrinabrown26702 жыл бұрын
Omg that is great your weight melted right off it took me forever my HW was 489 I'm down to 164 you look good 👍
@mrs.Itiswell Жыл бұрын
Wow, congratulations 🎉❤. I am heavy and looking to have VSG done. Can you update me on your journey I would really love to hear all about it. Do you have IG?
@katrinabrown2670 Жыл бұрын
@@mrs.Itiswell yes katrinabrown0709
@katrinabrown26708 ай бұрын
@@mrs.Itiswell yes I do
@Godsgirl2522 жыл бұрын
Everything that you said is SO true. I am 3 months post op vsg, down 56 pounds, 48 to go and it is without a doubt the best decision that Ive ever made for myself. Anyone that thinks that weight loss surgery is the easy way out is just IGNORANT because nothing about this is easy but it is so worth it. Congratulations on your weight loss. You look fabulous!
@MariaRuiz-n6b Жыл бұрын
Im getting bypass on August 29th 2023 and its been such a long journey and after waiting 2 yrs its finally here and I'm so nervous but also excited.
@miltb7588 ай бұрын
Your delivery is absolutely hilarious. Congrats on your loss. ❤
@tierrasanea95602 жыл бұрын
Im getting the gastric sleeve done this year. You've been a great inspiration and thank you for being completely honest about your journey. You look amazing! 🙏💜
@keyah85022 жыл бұрын
Congratulations! I hope everything goes well for you. I'm supposed to have mine in June and I can't wait.
@MadR-f2t2 ай бұрын
I know this is an old video but I wanted to tell you I’m proud of you ! And thank you for all this info. I go to Mexico in 3 weeks surgery ❤️❤️❤️
@antoinette-elenayoung79692 ай бұрын
I will also be going to Mexico, on October 19!
@MadR-f2t2 ай бұрын
@@antoinette-elenayoung7969 awesome ! I’m pretty nervous and looks like I’ll have to go alone 😭😢 where are you going ? Pompeii ?
@antoinette-elenayoung79692 ай бұрын
@@MadR-f2t OMG! Yes I am going to Pompeii surgical, my Dr is Galidno. I too will be going alone. I am excited though for this new life change
@aidaelias78352 жыл бұрын
U look great so proud of u ♥️ , I had gastric sleeve 5 months ago I already lost 93 pound , my goal weight is 140 so I have 60 more pounds to go
@dawnregister42352 жыл бұрын
I’ve been binge watching your videos since last night. I love your energy, I’m having my surgery tomorrow morning and I’m so nervous. I only had to be on liquids for two days and my greedy ass is going through it. Your videos are very helpful thank you so much and you look amazing!!!❤
@youryoungmom3526 Жыл бұрын
Hi @dawnregister4235! How did your surgery go?
@grrrrliz2 жыл бұрын
150 pounds! Wow, that's an entire person! So proud, congrats :) That's amazing
@tatmoma73 Жыл бұрын
I just had my first appointment with the weight loss doctor today a lot of overwhelming info so I did a search for videos and came across yours . I want to thank you for this very real talk no holds barred explanation of your experience and also that you would do it again. I turn 50 soon and I don’t wanna keep physically hurting like I do for my second act if you know what I mean . Thank you for this video and being honest and real! Bless you I hope your still doing well!
@vidiagamara Жыл бұрын
Im getting ready for bariatric and this is exactly what i needed to hear and i will for sure come back to this video when it gets hard. I need more pep talks from this brother.
@ketreenawilliams9812 Жыл бұрын
1 year since this video post and I'm just finding the video. I am so glad I found this video cause I'm going through this journey myself and you actually gave me a lot of perspective listening to your story. Thank you for being so candid about your journey and giving the real deal about it.
@andrewandrade9914 Жыл бұрын
Watching this in the hospital just got out of surgery for the bypass. You content is helping me so much. I really appreciate your videos
@mkelley660022 жыл бұрын
CONGRATS on your new adventure and I had the same surgery as you 5 years ago keep up with the great work you are going through!!!
@TheRaushun2 жыл бұрын
Congrats on your journey you're doing amazing. I'm dealing with similar issues I have an auto immune disease my joints have been killing me so bad that some days my knees give out. I'm almost 2yrs post op and this is best thing I've ever done even with all of scary parts. Everyone's journey is definitely different and this isn't for the faint of heart you gotta put in the work. Thank you for you sharing your journey with us.
@danasharp56058 ай бұрын
Can I just say I love you. You are the best! I can honestly tell you I am mentally ready. And the way you have bravely shared your journey is a big reason why. You took the time out of your post surgery work to create this amazing content, shared in the most authentic and comprehensive manner I have seen. And I’ve seen a lot! Thank you. God bless you. I will follow your format wherever you go.
@tabitha8808 Жыл бұрын
Congrats on your weightloss and your health journey. I have my VSG scheduled 10/19/2023. Like you I have been walking and doing 30 day challenges and putting in the work before the surgery. I know it won’t be smooth sailing. I had nerve pain before and with walking it mostly stopped. I am more nervous because I have 2 torn rotator cuffs and it’s getting better but it hurts to put too much weight on my arms and upper body but I am working on it with cold laser therapy and physical therapy. Thanks for being honest.
@Protectedbytheblood Жыл бұрын
Had mines the 17th. Not sure how I feel. Only time will tell. Good luck
@nicolemcgee79612 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing, I am having surgery 02/28 and you have definitely helped me to walk this journey
@lavernf9204 Жыл бұрын
How talk are you Mr Tobias? You hands are beautiful and Large!, I had VSG almost 6months ago! Ur an inspiration! 😊
@chellebelle3686 Жыл бұрын
You’ve given me the mental preparedness I needed to keep pushing forward for my WLS❤❤❤ thank you for your transparency and self commitment.
@agnesstokes10782 жыл бұрын
I'm liking your attitude and at least you didn't wait until your weight got really bad. Be blessed
@funcam22 жыл бұрын
19:05 Such a profound statement.
@Aldermajorette20122 жыл бұрын
Just had my bypass surgery yesterday (8/12/22) & am 1 day post-op! You videos have been extremely encouraging so far! Though the post-op gas pain is all too real!!
@Cathy30477 Жыл бұрын
Yes didfently lot of gas today is my fifth day from having my surgery.
@GenevaDavis6762 жыл бұрын
Errrrrrrrrrrrthing he said was 1000000% correct it’s mental……🙌🏾😩
@jenniferf15182 жыл бұрын
I am so happy for you! I appreciate your sharing both the good and the bad of this life changing journey and I wish you all the best!
@Cathy30477 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations this is Monday is my fifth day from having surgery I had gas so bad but other then that I am okay I just get hungry sometimes but it just a mind thing.
@lindacraig75612 жыл бұрын
You look amazing. I'm having gastric sleeve surgery March 8th.. I'm excited. Thank you for sharing it has helped decide to go have this done.
@shalagause2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations!!! My surgery is scheduled for the same date
@alexandriataylor72132 ай бұрын
Love listening about your journey. I had my gastric bypass only 3 wks ago and now on the pureed stage. I'm still having some issues but it's early days and I'm working through them.
@msclaudeee-ca6312 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations to you TY! 💪🏾You've come a long way Baby! I am 5 years post-op from gastric sleeve. 347 lbs to 253 lbs. I'd like to drop 40 lbs more, but I feel great! Best thing I've ever done for ME! I still eat meals on a salad plate rather than a dinner plate. Similar problem foods as you. No candy/sweets, sodas, or beef. Limit pastas, rice, potatoes and bread. No fast or fried food. Protein is important. Eat your eggs, chicken, turkey, etc. Continue walking, and drink lots of water (but not while you eat!) Keep up the great work Sweetie. YOU GOT THIS!!😘 👍🏾❤️
@cherishhunt90432 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! I am 5 days post op and you are 100% accurate about being mentally ready! Wish me 🍀 luck. Taking back my power is so important to me. I know the journey will be long but worth it 🙌🏽
@judynoble951Ай бұрын
Congrats, Praying for you! I appreciate your honesty! :)
@aliciacollins43712 жыл бұрын
Congrats, you have done an amazing job. I just had my surgery as of 02/14/2022. So I am looking to see progress as well, thank you for being such an encouragement, it's wonderful that people can be so real and authentic such as yourself.
@Suz2422 жыл бұрын
Amen mentally ready! I am so glad you are moving forward with progress on the issues, and I am the same, red meat is more difficult for me to metabolize. Fish has been a life changer. Salmon and Cod are my go to when out with friends,
@cherylharris91362 жыл бұрын
My date is 4-11-2022 for my surgery im excited😍
@MarieDuffy-ek4yu10 ай бұрын
How did it go ?
@joanholley85472 жыл бұрын
🤗 Good morning Tobias, so happy to see and hear that things are moving along well with you... (YOU LOOK GREAT!!!) you've put your best foot forward and look at the positive results. Continue to do the "many" things that you do best my friend. May God continue to keep His loving arms of protection around you. 💕💕
@scarlettem1094 Жыл бұрын
Being 5 days post op today your videos are giving me hope!
@tynequiaburnette8295 Жыл бұрын
Honey you gained a new follower, Its the energy for me. I am almost close to surgery. I have my endoscopy April 21st and life after surgery then I will be scheduling my date as everything else is complete, I am so nervous but happy. Congratulations to you on your journey. I am watching every bariatric video you have for motivation, God bless you honey.
@kekea18952 жыл бұрын
I love how honest you are about everything and not just trying to glorify it like everything is so fabulous and oh I'm skinny and it's easy. I truly appreciate this, I'm supposed to be getting the sleeve surgery soon but I'm so nervous about it and don't know if I want to go forward with it or not. Your videos are very inspiring.
@rickeybobbie2 жыл бұрын
Lawwwwd ham mercy 👀I can't be the only one who peeped that!!!! On a serious note God bless your journey. Pray he gives you strength!
@dfordgirl2 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the encouragement ❤
@lisajoseph53772 жыл бұрын
You look great! I pray the inflammation get better soon 🙏🏽🥰 pure ginger and turmeric works well for inflammations. I make a tea out of it. Very good. Tha for the update. God bless.
@rdeniece302 жыл бұрын
Good job!!!! I had the surgery 4 years ago and it was rough at first but it got better… and I love my outcome!!!!
@lindagreen65492 жыл бұрын
You are doing absolutely wonderful. I love how real you are and sharing your thoughts with us. Be blessed
@BrownSkinQueen_2 жыл бұрын
I dumped a week after vsg after drinking a chocolate Orgain protein shake 🤮 but luckily I haven't dumped since then
@fhalaris698211 ай бұрын
I'm so afraid of having the surgery in 2 weeks, but you inspire and calm me! Thank you!
@purplemajestics25392 жыл бұрын
Tobias, I just wanted to say that I have watched all of your weight loss surgery journey and you have helped me out a lot. I will be having my duodenal switch surgery on 4/5/2022. I start my pre-op diet on 3/22/2022. It's a two week diet and a low carb diet. I am looking forward to this surgery and to my weight loss journey. I have been at the weight I am at for the last 27 yrs. I am ready to move forward and I just wanted to thank you for all of your advice and information to help me through this. You are always so positive and upbeat and honest and I appreciate that. I will definitely go at my pace to lose this weight. God will be with me through this whole journey, but I also like to have the support from my earthly friends and family as well. You have been an inspiration to me and you just look so good with your new body. I'm proud of you for what you have already gone through. I know you didn't do the same surgery I am going to go through, but I will be going through the other things that you had to go through, just differently because we each are all different and unique. Thank you for everything that you do. I will let you know how my surgery went. I am also doing vlog videos to help me out so that I can look back and say goodbye to this old woman and hello to my new self after my surgery is done and I lose all the weight that I need to lose in a years time. Keep up the great work. Have a great day and keep doing your videos, because I love watching what you do and your upbeat self!!!
@tarrafirma46042 жыл бұрын
Found your channel bc I want to support a family member who just had the surgery. Thank you for sharing 🙏 and blessings
@peaches65620042 жыл бұрын
My pre op is today and I'm flipping back and forth with it cause I fell like maybe my life won't be the same. This is helping
@bridgetumphryes33682 жыл бұрын
Congrats you look really good. Got a question for you about your inflammation issues, has your doctor ever thought about checking your Uric Acid level to see if you are dealing with Gout? If so there is medication for it. I'm allergic to any and all Anti-Inflammatory meds, I have severe Arthritis throughout my body, but can't take anything such as Ibuprofen, aspirin...etc...etc.
@Hiddenroses200011 ай бұрын
I should have posted before, Tobias - but I wanted to let you know that I appreciate you, your energy, your vibes, and you sharing your journey regarding the Gastric Bypass. I'm taking your tips and directly implementing them to my own journey. I'm hopefully going to be having the surgery in about 6 weeks, and I'm NERVOUS. This has been hard so far because I had some bad habits that I needed to break in order to even qualify for the surgery; like drinking and smoking. I'm continuing to learn better coping skills so that I won't turn to emotional eating, and honestly found a helper in the "Mindfulness" feature that came with my one year Premium Fitbit membership (That my insurance paid for! Shocker, there! :O ) Again - THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for putting yourself out there and discussing your journey. I've shared YOUR videos with my family and friends over any others I came across because of your awesome personality and to-the-point dialogues.
@charlieproteus Жыл бұрын
Bypass tomorrow, I am terrified, but this is my third attempt to finally get it done after so many unexpected obstacles. I'm looking forward to it, but I am scared.
@marianacolumna37072 жыл бұрын
CONGRATULATIONS TY!!!! THAT'S RIGHT! FOCUS ON YOU! SUCH an awesome inspiration!
@amariebfree5326 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience. What I keep reminding myself, and you said it, it may not be smooth sailing but it's all worth it.
@BreannaCourtneyy Жыл бұрын
I’m getting the gastric bypass in a few weeks. I’m sooo excited and been watching your journey on here! So inspiring and love the honesty. How are you doing now?
@jonimeeks50112 жыл бұрын
Good 🌄 Morning Ty and Everyone Happy Wednesday Love Peace and Amazing Blessings Stay Safe ✌❤🙏
@arlenemcneil60932 жыл бұрын
Hey Hennie. Great job. Inflamation can be a biatch hennie.. I had my gastric surgery way back on 2-25-04.. So Im coming up on 18 long years suggs...!!! Im a pro at this here stuff. I was 405# at my top wt. Now i remain a sz 16 and im always like 255#. So Ive kept off my 150# for 18 years now. I eat rice & pasta in limited amounts too. All other foods I eat and tolerate. I do 5 small meals a day, and drink TONS of water. Each day, all day, its H2O... I eat limited snacks, I eat a small dessert at night with my 3 grands. So, it was a great decision for me to get my surgery, way back when.. Ok take care my friend. Do you, be content. Dont sweat it too much, God will carry you.. Hugs & luv Tobias... 🤍🖤🤍🖤🌟🤍🖤🤍🖤🌟
@leeleeisme71802 жыл бұрын
Congratulations 🎉 your doing great I had the same procedure 5yrs ago . And it was the best decision ever. Keep up the good work!!🥰
@sandramoore8903 Жыл бұрын
I like your attitude and your determination to have a better life.
@jailove71jailove2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your new weight loss journey! Looking good!
@jaimecostello17672 жыл бұрын
Congratulations my dear you look amazing! Very inspiring. I had gastric sleeve so I wanted to see what the difference was but every journey is very personal like you said. I'm also 6 months and I've gone from 258 to 175 so far 😂 I'm not done. Again you look so good
@anjavandeveen89332 жыл бұрын
hi I get my operation in one or two months I have been follow you for a coppel months thsnk you and you are looking good man greats from the Netherlands
@godschosenawz2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your progress, I had my bypass a month before you!! I completely agree with everything you said!!! Keep it pushin💪🏾😘💙
@dclibra23943 ай бұрын
Im a couple of days post op Gastric Bypass and so I'm trying to suck in all the information I can!
@hereiam10412 жыл бұрын
Keep up the great work Tobias ❤! Very proud of you 😊.
@mopazo72 жыл бұрын
What a great video, thank you so much for sharing your experience, honest and to the point. Congratulations on your journey!
@RekitRachel2 жыл бұрын
Youve been working so hard and look so healthy! Staying away from meat, dairy some heavy glutens will help with inflammation. You should be eating things like beans, nuts, quinua and lentils for protein and help inflammation. Double up on veggies for inflammation as well. Also, Chia and Flaxseed are amazing for extra protein and omega 3. Its easy to put in anything, sweet or savory.
@nelsonarevalo47172 жыл бұрын
Congratulations tobiA Soon I do mine octubre 14
@beverlylevy6559 Жыл бұрын
Great news! So inspiring!
@Mrs.Conleys Жыл бұрын
🗣️Tobias!!!! Where have you been all my life?! I ❤ you videos. Why it take me to searching Bariatric videos to find you?! With all them cooking videos I shoulda been fount chu!!! I’ve been binge watching you for the past few hours. Co workers looking at me like what she laughing at?!?!
@TobiasYoung Жыл бұрын
Awwww thanks for sticking around
@kaseyjones77722 жыл бұрын
Why did I not know you made a video!!! Loved this journey your allowing us to see. I had vsg surgery in June of 2021. Best decision!!!! I'm 20lbs from my goal weight. This video was a motivation for me to tighten up and do the rest of the work. Thank you TY 💜
@Danoslams11 ай бұрын
I am so glad I discovered your video’s! Very informative and funny. I cannot wait to watch your complete journey as I am just starting mine.
@shaukatsaleem35972 жыл бұрын
Congrats.Dear I watch your all video about mbg
@napturallypretty072 жыл бұрын
Great Job Ty. You look amazing. Also your personality is infectious. Keep inspiring.
@eileenellis459 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations, I just had my surgery on Wednesday November 30th I can't keep any fluid down or food right now
@bostielover17210 ай бұрын
Thank you for your content. You have helped me a lot in the fact that you’ve helped me to be less nervous about my upcoming surgery on March 12th.
@remikkamaxwell9 ай бұрын
How are you feeling. I had bypass March 13
@therealneekajoy29467 ай бұрын
Huge congratulations. My sleeve surgery is June 5th. You’re so helpful
@elizabethwilliams11132 жыл бұрын
Tobias you are looking good I see you are on your way. You also are giving us good information. Nothing but love for you 🥰🥰🥰
@elizabeth160972 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being so honest , everything you said is true.
@Jumel367 Жыл бұрын
Thank you soooo much for this video. I needed it I am a little over 2 weeks away from my surgery. I am in tears so much worry excitement anxiety ALL OF THE THINGS LOL😊
@amandaliscette6541 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great advice 👍🏾 😀 🙂
@dracodawnstars82452 жыл бұрын
All I can say is epic congratulations! I watched your gastric bypass surgery videos.....and what a journey. You look amazing! And thank you for this update of your experience and keeping it real.
@okay50452 жыл бұрын
You look Marvelous. I am so happy for you. I almost got the sleeve twice but couldn't pull the trigger. Congratulations
@debratownsend5495 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your new weight loss , you're really expiring me , I'm so proud of you, and you look fabulous!!!! Thank you soo much, and I hope and pray you feel better soon...😉🫠😋🧡🩷❤🙏🙏🙏
@barbarajeansonlydaughter86592 жыл бұрын
I am so proud of you Tobias👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
@janasisak-simity42852 жыл бұрын
OMG I've only just found you on KZbin & I want to say you are amazing & I love your videos with some much info, you are my inspiration for the lead up to my Gastric sleeve in Jan 23 ❤TY , from AUS 🦘🦘
@SweetNina2 жыл бұрын
Glad to aee you doing well. My bestfriend had gotten the procedure done she is very happy that she did and i am happy to because her heslth was declining and she didnt realize it. But she is now doing so much better and heslthier for her children
@RareTreasure12 жыл бұрын
Congratulations handsome 💜 😍, I'm proud of you.
@leleonthabeat78172 жыл бұрын
You just gained a new follower!! Love this, I’m due for bypass in less than two weeks
@eyuh7777710 ай бұрын
A yr later and that's where I'm at.
@jacquelinewatson71222 жыл бұрын
Keep doing YOU Tobias ! You're doing fantastic 👏 🙌🏾
@succubus999.2 жыл бұрын
I had exactly one year ago my gastric sleeve surgery and I lost over 133 pounds and I'm actually happy about it thanks for sharing your video I really enjoyed watching it
@CARACACHICAMOS66 Жыл бұрын
I really like the way you talk and thanks for the post op recap
@prettypenny052 жыл бұрын
This was a very real talk and I appreciate it! I am getting the sleeve next year and your journey has been the realest I have seen on YT.
@alwayshope4us7 ай бұрын
Congratulations you are so logical and real truth I am on day three.
@alwayshope4us7 ай бұрын
I been trying to do this for 25 yrs. It is a mental state of mind
@charlethacraig331 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your videos. They have been very helpful to me. I love your personality and spirit.