BRB, NEED BRAIN SURGERY!!! (3.6.12 - Day 1041)

[@PrinsTsabi]

Hi! I'm a doctor and had patients who survived brain cancer/tumor surgery too. Unfortunately, we can't save everyone though (I had a friend who died very young because of brain cancer). Thanks for your message to the medical community. We seldom hear gratitude from people and it really uplifts our spirits when they do say they appreciate what we do. It makes all the countless hours of lack of sleep and time for ourselves and family worth it when we see that we saved another life. Thank you and God bless your family!

[@johnbon6]

"I held hands with a gentleman for about 40 minutes. Was great. Nice guy and I learned alot."

[@koolgirl8252]

WOW! That was his first brain surgery, and at the start of the video he didn't seem nervous or afraid at all!! Charles you are such a big inspiration to everybody!! It takes a lot of guts to go through something like that!! So proud of you!!

[@LilyAnnMatthews]

I wonder how on earth they were all so positive and calm about everything, I admire their bravery and how Alli and his family stuck beside him soooo well and how he got through it all. Love it!

[@hannahmikaylajosh]

alli knew that she can't show how she was and be all worried because it would make Charles more worried but of course she was sad and worried she just had to be very positive in the situation

[@loz865]

I'm a nurse and wanted to say thank you, we really don't hear that enough! x

[@itsybitsyzombie]

Cracking jokes before and after like a boss. Love you guys. I can't believe it's already been 2 years.

[@ryank911]

thats so nice that shay came to see him. shay is the nicest guy ever

[@Lacirose88]

That is so true Allie, Dr's & nurse don't get enough credit. I've had several heart surgeries & they have literally saved my life more than once. Y'all hang in there. Recovery is rough but there will come a day very soon where it all just falls into place. Sending prayers, stay strong. Y'all are a great team!!

[@michael_harren]

Happy two years you guys! I got all sad watching this even though I knew it was going to turn out well!

[@Iamawesome2193]

It's hard looking back at these vlogs. They were so in love and now their splitting up.... :/

[@bradreid9261]

get over it

[@chaoticcontent330]

Brad shut up

[@XIUTRBL]

happy Surgerversary!!!

[@Tex12Agg]

Charles you are an inspiration. The way you were acting before and after the surgery shows a lot about you and how strong you are. Youll get through it this year too!

[@93RMT]

man going back and watching this for the second time, and going forward and watching the present vlogs. so good how far he's come, even past the second surgery. you are da man charles. honestly one of my hero's. .

[@beyoncefan2382]

came back here from today's vlog. can't believe it's already been 2 years.

[@Nickinatorz]

Wow i still remember this. That this has already been 2 years.. Damn i remember when charles got his first seizure, wow..

[@amberdawnscarborough8603]

LifewithNick 3 now

[@AbdulHannan-sq8it]

poo

[@sarsonsue]

Nickinatorz 5 now!

[@Nickinatorz]

@@sarsonsue 10 years now! Somehow this got autoplayed after a music video lmao

[@rae60590]

I came back to rewatch this moment in your life again and I just can't believe how emotional it still makes me. I have been watching your vlogs for about 4 years now and my heart and prayers will be with you in the operation room on Tuesday to get the last of the tumor out of your head. I have positive feelings that everything will go real smooth. I love you guys so much

[@nellywellyful]

i can't believe its already been 2 years. it feels like just yesterday we found out bout the tumor. soo glad everything has been better and better

[@Pokeloki151]

5 years!!

[@thespecter5164]

Aimee Mills oh yeah 2013 was odd for both of us i had brain surgery two months before I found out they existed

[@staceyalices]

i'm currently studying nursing and watching this makes me exicted to graduate and work and help people like you.

[@gursimalhi394]

Charles Trippy Wow this is so sad to watch but incredible how much you've accomplished in a year. Amazing.

[@Serveanthesia]

so many things going through my head watching this -- I've been on both ends, 1) being a nurse and 2) having had 8 going on 9 surgeries. watching you in pre-op then as the meds started taking effect, it's just such a visceral reaction. i know youre getting ready to do this again and you will definitely be in my prayers. watching these has really encouraged me and i want to thank you so much for that! God bless!

[@justjojo999]

They are still the example of true love

[@emb1218]

I'm having foot surgery next week. This is inspiring :)

[@charles]

+Emily Mizell good luck Emily!

[@emb1218]

+CTFxC Oh wow-was not expecting you to respond! Thank you so much!! Hope to meet you one day!

[@tunalongjohns]

I had a seizure when I was a baby and I almost died because I had cancer on my heart but they saved me right before I almost died

[@H8RofShotguns]

God bless

[@jamie-leeoxby1530]

Hi are you my bf from school

[@serenityshull1188]

are you ok now?

[@jamie-leeoxby1530]

What do you mean?

[@serenityshull1188]

She is hopefully ok now she didnt reply or anything

[@izzytrifunovic]

I'm 17 years old and really contemplating the career in the medical field. Hearing Ali and seeing how thankful she is, is really encouraging and inspiring to me as I would love to bring joy to deserving people like the Trippy's. Seeing unfortunate and bad things happen to good people is unfair but it's good to know there are people out there to cure some of the problems.

[@gamerox2215]

that computer was running on DOS 1994

[@alexmickmusic]

he also lost weight it looks like

[@DjTak3On3]

wow shay was skinny here

[@aflgirl100]

This happened when i first began my nursing education. I am now in my second year and the things Alli said about the hospital staff has inspired me to become an amazing nurse in my career and I will always remember what you said and remember that I can help impact family's in need. I love you guys, im so happy he is doing great a year on.

[@DjTak3On3]

what is the reason for not being able to eat or drink 12 hours before surgery

[@NebulaNightcore]

Because when you are knocked out the food/drink could come back up and damage your lungs.

[@illills]

Gregzy Gamez you don't get knocked out for brain surgery

[@NebulaNightcore]

Oh, didn't realise.

[@illills]

not very many do. they dont knock you out cuz they want to make shore that they dont hit any vital spots. the reason why they dont ant you eat or drinking is that some of the meds that they give you to num or help the knock out drugs side effects are nausea and vomiting so you are kinda right

[@lilbrozander101]

ill ills Actually, most brain surgeries are done under general anesthesia. It's extremely rare to do an awake one but it happens from time to time. Before trying to correct someone how about you get your facts straight.

[@LonDiffenderfer]

Charles, I just wanted let you know that I have been watching your videos for years and have been entertained, touched, and amazed by your journey. I am happy that you are doing well since your surgery. I too have had brain surgeries and am doing well. I know what it's like to have wonderful, loving people to support and care for you. May you continue to experience excellent health and share many more wonderful years with your loved ones. Very best thoughts and wishes to you!

[@THERAGECLAN]

a couple weeks ago my dad had a heart attack and i was able to get him to the hospital with 1 minute to spare but i am so grateful for the doctor that was on call who immediately brought my dad into surgery and was able to save his life.. so yes. thank you too all doctors and nurses out there . y'all really are heroes !

[@paolafelix3397]

it warms my heart to see people thank nurses and all the medical staff and people involved. I am a nurse and I love what I do

[@nodnarb261]

My grandma went in for heart surgery, and came out great, but the nurses and doctors were amazing! They really are amazing people!!

[@Mysteriousheadlines]

I love coming back to these vlogs because I haven't seen them before. I just started watching in August. I have an aunt and uncle that are both nurses, a god-mother who is a doctor, a friend that is studying to be a nurse a roommate who is studying to be a doctor. I give them major props!

[@HeadUpGorgeous]

Watching this back is so strange. Its lovely that Alli took to say those things about nurses and doctors in the middle of the video. I'm a student nurse so it felt like she was speaking directly to me. So happy to see Charles go through this and come out strong at the other end :)

[@Wivanunu1]

Thank God for giving surgeons and all medical people the gift to do this. I close family member had a brain tumor and watching this is bringing back memories. The mapping they do before the surgery. The recovery. He had a benign pituitary adenoma and a craniotomy too. The titanium...all of it. It was benign and that was 6 years ago. He is doing great. I know God was guiding the hands of the surgeons! God Bless all of you and I will always pray for you! :-)

[@Coldplayer30]

Charles is such an inspiration. I've lost 4 of my relatives to cancer, but this shows there's hope. Love you Charles.

[@gracecastiglia8952]

When my dad fell on his head a few summers ago i just thanked everyone that helped him because they truly did save his life and i ill never EVER forget that. Even though he lost two of his senses ill always be thankful for letting my daddy walk through the door everyday

[@Thenebraskahanger]

I am in nursing school and your true gratitude comments were so profound! Ty. Love you both. Xo

[@charliedottpc]

I always come back to this vlog to see how strong Charles is and know that he is one of the biggest inspirations of my life. I had to have 2 operations within 2 months of each other and this just helped me through it, seeing he could do it !!!

[@foreverdreamer23]

Watching this still makes me tear up. Charles you are such a strong person and I am so happy to have found your vlogs, you and Alli are amazing. Even through everything you were still able to keep things positive and keep us entertained. I hope to one day have the chance to meet you and Alli and personally thank you for what you do and tell you how inspiring you have been to me.

[@j_brwn]

just kinda found you guys on the internet last night when i couldn't sleep! and i haven't watched everything yet but a lot, and everything around this operation and surgery has been so crazy! So glad that charles made it and you guys are awesome!

[@BasedCowboyGun14]

Charles must be one of the most positive, and happy people I've ever seen. I can't believe how positive and stuff he acted going through this. It's sad to think that bad things happen to good people like Charles. CTFxC FTW!

[@tori7180]

comeing back to this vid gave me even more courage that my aunt will be fine she is currently in the hospital with breast cancer they dont know if one is goign from the brain down or from the breast up my whole family is praying for her and this cheered me up

[@MsMichelle104]

I was surprised after this recent surgery, I wasn't expecting as many defects as there were to Charles, so I pretty much cried during every video for the first few weeks after the surgery, especially when he got teared up.

[@crazylegsbeggs]

I went through the same thing as Charles, watching this video brought bk a lot of emotions, Alli has it right as well everyone in a medical profession through out he world do not get enough praise!

[@HinAhmed]

God I love how caring Alli is ^_^ so adorable when she hands Charles the hoodie in the intro, heart melted :')

[@citrushottie123]

I just saw We the Kings at their concert last week, and it make me so happy to see Charles! I know this was a while ago, but he has been through so much since then and its amazing to see him so happy! Way to go!

[@Gilaskoram]

I went into the hospital last year for about a week, and had to get my gallbladder removed. I agree with Charles, it is so hard to pee while laying down in a bed while people are walking by. Everything in your head says your not suppose to be doing this.

[@MadeleineCopeHannah]

I love how shay and alli are so supportive instead of like crying or standing back

[@cassiefinnerty8426]

So weird this came up in my recommended today and you are about to head for another brain surgery next week. All the best. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.

[@Robeccaholthyde]

Get well soon Charles and remember we're all here for you

[@citrushottie123]

I love allis positivity my mom is a nurse and its surprising how many people arent that supportive towards ill family members

[@daisyrose9576]

looking back at this video and all the things charles and alli have been through you see how strong they are now!!!

[@jojozbludevilz]

I haven't watched your vlogs in a while because of school, work, etc...but I had to see this when I heard that Charles had a tumor. Thank God they found it early and removed it. I can't believe he had his catheter removed so soon though. I also had a tumor when I was 19, but it was on my spine. I was in the hospital for seven days, six of which was with a catheter. Those things are evil. Removing it was terrible, thank God I wasn't awake when they out it in. Hope Charles has a quick recovery!

[@rebelangel55]

I'm going in for surgery tomorrow morning. Watching this video is giving me strength and courage. If Charles can smile his way into brain surgery I can get through jaw surgery.

[@battleXking]

God this is so amazing, its so incredible to watch how much Char has gone through even when I wasn't part of the CTFxC but being able to watch this is dope

[@tiking345]

the fact that you choose to share this with us is awesome.

[@blouistu101]

Seeing them together gives me so much hope for the future. It shows that pure happiness can be achieved in any form. These guys are the inspiration over the span of generations.

[@apiramie]

It gives me so much hope to see how strong you guys are. Thank you.

[@ryanmaster3000]

AWWW When Alli made that speech I started tearing up! You guys are so amazing! And I'm so glad the surgery went well!

[@weirdlikethat22]

I came back to see how different this surgery was from the surgery that Charles just had. Alli and Charles had definitely handled it well the second time. And I'd forgotten that Shay (and Kaseem) came to see Charles for his surgery the first time too.

[@iReverendHD]

I love coming back to these videos, I've been watching Charles since 2007. It's crazy if you think about it. Sure he doesn't know me, but I feel like he and CTFxC have been such a big part of my life, I love re-watching old videos and just thinking "wow, I remember that day" I've been a CTFxCer since the beginning and I'll be one till the end. I

[@LewysC]

I know what it's like to have an operation and I have to say you're so brave to stay so positive throughout the whole experience!! I think staying positive and thinking positive thoughts is the most important thing so kudos to you! Hope it all went well :D

[@adamscheelar9614]

my mom had a major brain surgery on march 26, 2012 she was going blind there was an tumor cutting off one of the arteries in her brain i respect and am so proud of the doctors these days like so they can see this !!! please

[@apiramie]

It is awesome how strong Charles is. These videos give me so much hope.

[@julietskultety6098]

Thank u nurses and doctors from all over world you mean a lot to me

[@emmadayton3950]

It's incredible how positive, happy and calm you both are all the time. You are so so so supportive of each other and I can only hope to have a relationship like you guys' some day, it's so cool to see. LOVE YOU GUYS CTFxC

[@peacegirl5235]

It's amazing watching this after 4 months! It's so crazy how fast time has flown and how quickly Charles recovered! And, it still amazes me how happy and positive he was through the whole experience! He's got one of the best attitudes in life, and it shows! :) I'm just so happy he's doing great now, and back on tour, doing what he loves! Charles Trippy FTW!!! :)

[@bonza4clarinet]

I find it amazing that Charles had his head cut open, they took something out of his brain, they sewed him back up and he was able to talk and interact. That's incredible.

[@zackmazzone]

I had to have a surgery in October (I broke my leg) so it obviously wasn't as severe as Charles' situation but once I was done with my surgery and in recovery this was the first video I watched. Thank you Charles and Alli.

[@melissafrank3551]

I can't believe it's been two years. The first time I saw this I teared up. I love you guys so much.

[@paigekahill3674]

I'm a nursing student and I love seeing a smile on there face just bc I helped them out

[@glenrkat]

Damn, Ali, you are on strong person to keep it together for him like you did. Must have been freaking out inside. That's love. Thanks for sharing.

[@fakhirahrehman3900]

I love doing reruns of old ctfxc vlogs. And right when alli said that they started the surgery at 8:40 it turned 8:40 .. aweome!

[@SunniLightfoot859]

I love ppl who are good hearted and humble. You guys are the best!

[@GiggleFactory-]

I am so glad that everything went well for you Charles. SO GLAD!

[@longboardbros345]

My mom is a nurse and works in the ICU I think of her as a hero too.

[@karincara2324]

oh man..i though i was the only one that came back to watch this videos again...starting when shay came as a surprise...looking back really makes me see charles as a really strong man..and he has some great friends..love u charles and alli..who was always there for him as well :D

[@2012titan19]

i believe it's because this surgery was a little less tense! really hard to explain brain surgeries.. but it more looks like his motter skills from this last surgery was effected because they "scrapped" off the mass from his brain making it more "clean" but he is actually recovering pretty normal! and talking alot better then I thought.

[@dsant60]

I just can't get over how normal he was after his 1st surgery! This next surgery has really been different but I am confident that he will get back to his old wonderful self soon!

[@Whittness]

Im a nurse, and we don't hear it enough! Thank you :)

[@ohiroxy]

I'm a nurses aid. People don't think I'm a hero, but my residents think I am and that's all that matters to me. I'm so happy Charles is okay!

[@headphonejam]

Just came from the vlogumentary trailer and im still crying. I love you guys so much

[@LittleMiss92]

This video makes me cry every time I watch it.

[@beccakate256]

I haven't been a viewer since the start but coming back too see this vlog knowing that it was 2 years ago today brought a tear to my eye!

[@anbrdari]

So excited to see Shay on your vlog!! i was dyin with the "rollin with the homies" you are very brave Charles & happy you healed and got through this difficult time.Love your videos!!!

[@duttonfx]

Don't be scared :) Its easy, when you wake up you feel quite tired :) Before the surgery, you get something called a IV, 30 minutes before they put the IV in you, they put numbing cream on the area (usually on the top of your hand or the inside of your elbow) (the elbow IV is quite irritating!) it barely hurts! It hurts less then a flu shot. I recently had a seizure from a flu shot, but I am kinda recovering (in terms of being scared of needles). :D Have a nice day.

[@careuhsellxo]

usually when they do surgery on the brain you're awake for it. depending on what they're doing, but sometimes they even ask you stuff so they make sure they don't damage anything or mess up

[@purplemonkey2100]

Thx Allie just to say that. I'm a pedritrician and that means a lot for a youtuber to respect doctors ❤❤❤❤

[@ashtormie]

And to think Charles will go through yet another brain surgery...watching this now is such a trip.

[@steveo798]

My sister is a just became a registered nurse. She is working now and is really stressed out. I'm going to tell her she's a hero now :-)

[@crazyhp123]

even though i know charles is alright, this still makes me emotional.

[@SuperBoyKev]

I also like the fact that you kept your sense of humor throughout the whole thing. That's exactly the way I would have handled it.

[@harspreetkaur4342]

The emotions I am going through.. Truly speechless.

[@LifeOfAnArtGeek]

This vlog always makes me emotional :( love Alli and Charles so much

[@emhiggs628]

Alli made me cry. Love you guys so much

[@madelyncure]

Yes, my tumor was benign. I still occasionally have problems with major headaches, but that is only once or twice a month if that. I hope you get better.

[@phillipstallone8592]

That is so sad to have a tumor at such a young age. Glad he has so much support. Stay healthy CT!

[@freezeframe924]

I love charles and alli. I prayed so much for him