The Harsh Reality Of Being 800 Pounds | Doctor Reacts

[@Casey_King]

So far it's pretty spot on, I appreciate the honesty and professionalism. To hear someone speak from a medical standpoint it's easier to take in criticisms and I really appreciate him explaining everything out to help others understand the mindset and how things are. It wasn't a fun life, I was miserable, the whole jounrey has been insane and crazy to apart of. I appreciate Dr. Mike for putting this out there, shouting my channel out in the bio, talking on how I'm doing now and everything. This was a really great watch, thanks everyone for the love and support and thanks again Dr. Mike

[@LamestreamMedia]

Iconic.

[@DoctorMike]

Casey, congratulations man. You’ve put in the hard work and you’ve accomplished lots. Thank you for sharing your story with the world and allowing us all, myself included, to learn from your journey. Wishing you nothing but continued success. 🙏🏼

[@Casey_King]

@@DoctorMike I truly appreciate it man, thanks. If you ever wanna talk about the before, the after, the journey, or whatever I'd totally be down. I really appreciate the part at the end

[@TheNormalOddball]

I remember watching your journey. I'm so happy you've been able to get to a better place. Great job!

[@DoctorMike]

Absolutely man. I’d highly encourage you to read some of these comments to see what an impact your hard work has had on the world. Again, well done 👊🏼

[@therin1340]

as an overweight person, i've never seen you as fatphobic. you're realistic and kind. realistically, being overweight isn't healthy and won't lead to a long life. but you're also kind, fat people deserve to be happy as much as the next person.

[@nataliaalfonso2662]

The whole "fatphobia" thing is super scary to me. It's a health risk! When we ask for rights for disabled people or the chronicallynill or awareness of a disease, like all the ailments I have, it's because we want people to take it SERIOUSLY. I don't deserve less rights than someone because I have a faulty heart! .but I need my doctors to tell me IMMEDIATELY if something is unhealthy for me! .and yet somehow the very positive movement for body acceptance and to shy away from fat shaming has turned to something DARK. Where people aren't supposed to mention all the associated health risks with obesity? I've never been above a 25 BMI and yet I'm told IMMEDIATELY when I get close to that I have to lose weight. .because it's for my HEALTH. But we're not supposed to tell someone the health risks of being obese? . Someone who smokes cigarettes had the same right to life liberty and happiness as I do. But we sure as hell tell them it's unhealthy. Same with sunbathing! The most natural thing in the world became suprmeelt dangerous due to thebozone layer, and now we would shake anyone who refused to wear SPF. So what is it about obesity where the person cannot handle being told the truth?

[@ruthiemuqatach5942]

@@nataliaalfonso2662 sure, treat it as cigarettes. You won't make fun of smokers. You won't exclude them from things or call them ugly. Thats what we want. We know its unhealthy, trust me its not a secret. But instead of shaming us about our biggest insecurity, why don't you just take a walk with them? Teach them to dance or play tennis. That will help greatly, because if shame was gonna work it would have by now. We see it in the mirror every day.

[@nataliaalfonso2662]

@@ruthiemuqatach5942 smokers are absolutely not allowed to smoke inside. Or outside most places. And can't get life insurance. And pay exorbitant amounts of taxes even though it's literally an addiction.

[@ruthiemuqatach5942]

@@nataliaalfonso2662 but you still let them in. Fat people cant leave their fat at the door lol. And i would like a tax on unhealthy food actually. Salads should be the cheapest thing at mcdonald's.

[@iCyberDev]

Hey therin. i posted my story here in another comment... Know that you have support and you can be healthy by losing weight yes but it isn't the single way of being healthy and hsppy. Ps: of that's you in your youtube avatar then you do not need to lose weight. Stay strong!

[@nyk3334]

I get to hide the fact that I was once a heroin addict and have been clean for 12 years. He can’t hide his addiction. I’ll never clown these people. And, food is necessary. Poor guy.

I’m so sorry I read that as a 12 year old heroin addict and started cackling

[@jessiwats27]

@ same and i feel so bad now

[@Gargess]

And part of treatment for substance abuse is part of breaking certain habits. Avoiding particular people and triggers, so on. But food addiction can't benefit from that form of habit breaking if the individual provides their own food. Going to the store is a mine field of triggers for a lot of people.

[@admiringchristina]

yeah... i’m very over weight for my age.

[@nyk3334]

@omg, imagine? Lol

[@beardedricotheold2640]

I love the fact that Dr Mike goes into professional and caring mode when he does these types of videos. Shows he honestly cares.

[@raven4k998]

makes you wonder how do those fat people not fall through the floor?😢

[@lizardgirl4055]

“This is him now?” When he said that he had the most amazing smile. You can tell he’s proud and wants the best for him and it warms my heart so much

[@insertnamehere9558]

Yes he’s amazing

[@DeletedTroll]

Yo wtf a second ago you had an anime profile picture with some name and now it's just a dot as a name and default profile picture, I can't click your channel as well.

[@DeletedTroll]

Wait what it's back

[@DeletedTroll]

help

[@lizardgirl4055]

@@DeletedTroll oop you good?

[@ReubenSmith1134]

I’m a licensed therapist (LPC). I appreciate your professionalism and non-judgmental stance towards these patients. As a mental health professional, I find it encouraging to have this subject addressed in a way that shows respect yet also presents the truth, even when it may seem harsh. With so much sensationalism on KZbin the approach here is refreshing. Thanks so much and keep up the great work.

[@phonex2750]

As a therapist have you ever found yourself needing a therapist?

[@ReubenSmith1134]

@@phonex2750 Sure - we all need someone to talk to at times.

[@balistahr.o.g1103]

@@phonex2750 wow, I never actually thought of that

[@phonex2750]

@@balistahr.o.g1103 at least we got our answer from a professional 👍✨

[@Czarwinters3313]

I don’t like therapy (for myself at least)

[@renatakozlowski2997]

I watched Dr. Mike's eyes and never saw judgment or disgust. I appreciate that so much.

[@C-126]

Same

[@mydumbyoutubechannel6579]

Exactly. I saw nothing but professionalism and concern

[@darkskingaming07]

Just pure seriousness in his eyes

[@8xnnr]

Can delete or edit videos you dont like

[@rouge5140]

I mostly saw sadness.

[@sarahframpton3831]

10:28 This smile. This smile. I've always known that Dr.Mike is a wonderful doctor and person who definitely cares for people and wants them healthy and happy but this incredibly genuine smile when he sees the progress in health and confidence just warms my heart and was my exact same reaction too

[@snsnshhhs663]

Alright keep it in your pants sarah

[@TriangIe]

This guy may be 700+ pounds, but my god the fact that he isn’t bedridden and can still walk and get around at his own leisure is pretty impressive.

[@freku2321]

I Honestly Wonder What Would Happen If He Decided To Get In Shape And Become A Bodybuilder To everyone that has been telling me he has lost a lot of weight: I know, I've had this reply up for nearly a year and every few weeks or so I see someone reply to the reply, it's getting very annoying

[@nickeyg.2714]

@@freku2321 with his frame he’d probably be better off as a power lifter but either way he’d be an absolute beast

[@freku2321]

@@nickeyg.2714 Yeah, If He Can Lug Around That Weight All The Time, Quite A Few Weights Are Probably Easy For Him

[@Bonniebelle_00__]

Bone density maybe or he doesn't get as inflamed as much

[@simplygrace8393]

@@freku2321 He’s not a body lifter but he’s in shape now. I forgot what his channel name is but he is way healthier now and is not HUGE anymore. He’s about the average guy, maybe a little bigger.

[@zunairazubair5719]

Yes, Dr. Mike. We don't need personal trainers to reduce weight. I started my weight-loss journey a few months ago and followed instructions you shared in your videos. My BMI is reducing from obese to overweight (4 lbs away). Being obese all my life, this is huge and I am grateful to you. Keep guiding us.

[@Luckyduck82180]

That is amazing! It is not easy and I struggle with teetering the obese/overweight line. Keep up your great work!💪🏽

[@eehhee7675]

That’s amazing!

[@zunairazubair5719]

@@Luckyduck82180 Thank you so much. I hope you achieve your goal soon.

[@zunairazubair5719]

@@eehhee7675 Thank you...

[@denageorge9018]

Girl, congratulations! You freaking got this!

[@sickofseeingjustsomeguywit8168]

I have seen 600 pound people not being able to get out of bed. This guy is 711 pound and the fact that he still managed to walk to the gym and get on a treadmill is really fascinating.

[@larsswig912]

dude is insanely strong

[@thePersonoyt]

Yeah he a sumo fightee

[@kiuk_kiks]

I’m guessing the 600 lbs people in question are women? Men have more muscle mass so it’s understandable.

[@johnpork123-4]

He didnt skip leg day

[@Bigredbubba05]

Yeah he gotta be helllllaaaaa strong to carry all that weight on him and still walk

[@gownerjones]

Seeing Casey in that last clip in his car, that brought tears to my eyes. I am working on my own weight loss, and this is probably one of the most inspiring and incredible transformations I've ever seen. I feel so happy for him and I hope he thrives.

[@bernardschmitt6389]

I looked at his most recent video on his channel. He looks great! Casey has done an amazing job!

[@superelectrasuperheroe4079]

It disgusts me when "body positive" large women attack former large women for losing weight, like how adele was attacked for losing weight.

[@Rose_Darkness__]

It's disgusting how society has come to this point

[@inirafitzpatrick315]

Bodies are good, take care of yours

[@Archfiend_Sushi7746]

It would seem like an insecurity that they see others around them improving but they will not

[@nfxm5117]

For those types of people, I'm not even mad at them. I'm just sad...

[@TheCreeperSwagOffical]

@@Rose_Darkness__ ikr so gross

[@Kaitivere]

To anyone curious, he's currently at 250, and his goal is 225. I'm so happy for him!

[@keelinday6073]

That’s amazing!

[@itslongford]

grats to him

[@sproutingart1575]

i feel like imma twig now cause i am 15 and weigh 77 pounds but congrats to him 🙂

[@DTux5249]

Geez. Not many can boast about having lost 400lbs Congrats to him

[@ffandrewd2986]

@@sproutingart1575 hey dude, when I was 15, I was 4’8, and 80 pounds. It’s fine lol

[@lumineani]

Some random people: Mike is fat phobic Meanwhile Mike: watching this video, not seeming disgusted or judging Casey, manifesting profesionalism and concern, and even empathy.

[@jimbrown5518]

I'm with you on that, I went through weight loss surgery years ago, a different type but same idea. It was one of the best things I have done for myself. Dr. Mike doesn't seem fat phobic to me, he actually has much more compassion than my surgeon had, I think my surgeon went into bariatric surgery because he wanted to stab over weight people.

[@mesoforte]

To some people, any advice, any attempt to help out of concern is an attack. It is also often things people hold dear to who they are where it hurts the most. But Mike is awesome.

[@A_Dopamine_Molecule]

It's 2021... Saying anything that can be offensive in any way to anyone is basically a hate crime.

[@nukiesduke6868]

It's mostly coming from a bunch of insecure chicks trying to social engineer society into finding them attractive. Apparently that's easier than diet and exercise. Basically goes against our biology. We like younger, thinner, nice glowing skinned people.

[@MxxnxAvra]

People are getting really sensitive and it's so annoying cuz Dr. Mike really is just saying the truth, giving tips and trying to help.

[@durriken]

I was nearly 600 Lbs at one point in my life. I am so glad I clawed my way out of that future. I was in a very bad place. This guy had to have been miserable. I'm glad he's recovering.

[@TheTuttle99]

GG!!!

[@kenadams5504]

Casey king has lost all that weight now...he has youtube videos to prove it .He still needs skin removal surgery ,but is otherwise recovered .

[@nahbruhfrohmygoshnowaynahh]

@@kenadams5504 why do you do spaces before your periods and commas?

[@zamilurreza5572]

how are you now?

[@SantiagoCorona-yt2vz]

Good stuff

[@steve-ru9sy]

Doctor Mike seems like such a caring and empathetic person. I wish my doctor was like that.

[@galaxyalphawolf1258]

Yeah same, My doctor is really rude. I thought there was something wrong with me and apparently not, my doctor called back saying i did that to skip school, ect, and a bunch of other negative things for excuses...

[@neenerneenerchickenweener7937]

change ur doctors if u can lol

[@sabrinafauteux1011]

You don’t have to have a mean doctor you deserve to have an understanding helpful doctor. Really.

[@ravenmills7777]

Same..

[@zachplayzz8257]

Same

[@pancakeperson8472]

It’s nice to me that he doesn’t look like he’s disgusted or judging in any way while watching the video. He’s addressing the risks and explaining everything which I really like about him.

[@franksegui4478]

It's his video and he has editing. I'm sure if he did something that looked bad he just redid it again till it looked good....

[@pancakeperson8472]

@@franksegui4478 true.

[@thechosenone1533]

To me looked worried rather than disgusted.

[@Deady4u]

He's a doctor. He's probably seen more than we can imagine

[@Solo-drips]

@@franksegui4478 well I think he is a nice person and he is also a doctor why would he do that

[@kamiikaleidoscope8338]

At some points he looks like he’s about to burst into tears... this isn’t fat shaming this is genuine care and concern. The reason he became a doctor is written all over his face.

[@SAAnime-qc1dc]

Exactly. Well said.

[@vishnutheetharappan7074]

You could see the joy on his face when he saw how much weight he had lost in the end.

[@clearcasket1555]

It makes me wonder if he new someone like this.

[@GodofFinesse]

That’s just his face ngl but he does care

[@ez4joniy125]

Fat shaming? Oh shut up

[@RackfullOjacks]

I love how, almost aggressive, Doctor Mike is when explaining things like losing weight to people. I love how he really forces it into your mind that you don't need to take the exact same steps as other people did to get to where you want to be.

[@CBR600_Dad]

"There's a level of personal responsibility but to solely place the blame at the foot of others is not a healthy pattern" that hit personally

[@cordeliaface]

Dr. Mike talks about that taking away choice, but it also takes away agency. Also, this was a solid reminder that I need to work harder on making the choice to drink plain water (and that it is a choice I am in control of and that I make, and I am making the choice to give into cravings for soda). Also helped hammer in the "I'm probably awake at almost 2am due to the caffeinated soda I had this afternoon."

[@denierdev9723]

@@gonegirl4690 ?

[@clerpington_the_fifth]

It's the nicest possible way to say both the kid and his dad done effed up.

[@kimmys3192]

Sticking up for Casey King and his life now. He's at 250lbs and looking into skin removal. He's so much happier and healthier.

[@midergamez4666]

Yea

[@ThePuff_]

❤️

[@tea-stems7835]

Im so happy that hes happier!! I'd love to see how long it took him. I hope he uses that story to motivate people, especially since he lost like, 500 pounds. :)

[@DrumsNRoses]

Awww good for him 🥰

[@b_f_d_d]

[@danicab3615]

This guy is surprisingly mobile for being over 700 pounds.

[@TheDoll1988]

That’s what I was thinking. He was even going up the stairs.

[@MichaelMyers87]

People who weigh that much can develop insane leg strength, making them able to walk around a little bit. Due to their legs getting a workout just from them walking around.

[@MichaelMyers87]

@Kooh Yea. It's not good at all weighing 700 lbs. I feel bad for people who get like that.

[@mrsplicer7343]

@@MichaelMyers87 it must be hard eating your way to 700 pounds even with genetics being that fat is hard

[@trevorkn7239]

Momentum?

[@ticcytac]

Doctor Mike is always kind and compassionate but is also honest love your channel

[@karlyross2871]

As of now, Casey is 370 and still losing weight. He has a ton of excess skin that he says he hates but it is his reality at the moment. So proud of him and his journey to a healthier life. So happy that Dr. Mike can approach this subject with knowledge and compassion.

[@candyndanny8212010]

I know, he's doing great! I'm so happy for him n proud of him! I get hating the excess skin but eventually he can get skin removal skin so that will make him feel even better! He deserves it!

[@RobertRays]

If he got surgery to remove the excess skin that would probably take off a decent chunk of weight!

[@commenter4368]

YES!

[@BenT800]

If im right he is around 200 pounds no more in the 300

[@Rytonic69]

The excess skin isn't his fault, it's a symptom of losing that much, and it'll eventually fade. That's a tough road ahead and he deserves recognition for coming that far

[@RayEl10291]

Just here to remind people that it isn’t fat-phobic to discuss the health issues around obesity*. It’s medical fact, not opinion. *when I say this, I’m referring to this video, not people who use medical facts to shame people for their weight.

[@MichaelKrasMagic]

This can get tricky though. A lot of fatphobic people use health to justify their hatred when, in reality, they just hate fat people. And yes, plenty of fat people are also unhealthy in myriad ways. But there are also fat people that live totally healthy and active lifestyles. It’s complicated.

[@inspectorjavert8443]

Facts mean nothing to intersectional theorists

[@insanemakaioshin]

I agree & for the sake of the medical staff that have to clean the patients that can’t clean themselves, there should be a law requiring patients over 400 pounds have to get a gastric bypass, so it’s easier for the staff to clean them!

[@x_nekomew_x]

@@MichaelKrasMagic I don't hate fat people, I am worried for the health of people I love.

[@bananamoon1432]

"fatphobia" doesn't exist, it's just straight up bullying, instead of actually trying to help someone lose weight you're mocking them and making them feel worse.

[@Raidersmomma2489]

I love how Dr. Mike genuinely cares about patients and wants to educate the public on the dangers of morbid obesity and not degrade anyone

[@musicismoreimportantthanyo9246]

Because it's a USA thing 😔

[@mewsterx3679]

It's people who prefer to stay fat rather than try to loose weight. I was 250 pounds and at that point I was done. I didn't want to feel or look unhealthy anymore. So I ate only salads and drank tea and water then bit by bit I started exercising regularly then bike riding. A year and a half later I'm down to 158. Life feels great and I never felt more alive. And my body loves me for it

[@musicismoreimportantthanyo9246]

@@mewsterx3679 steamed veggies matter Walking matters and food from Thailand, Japan, brazil matters

[@xcaliber4141]

Its still thier fault u are fully functioning smarter and higher being that litreally ur fault

[@grahamb7947]

The sad thing is though, there are so many people who take any single mention of weight being a factor of danger to a person as being degrading. Doctors are literally running scared right now, unable to tell patients the truth because of the power of evil people on twitter who just want to see the world burn to make themselves feel better... but the funniest thing of all is when you get someone stick thin telling obese people they're 100% healthy and they should accept themselves, nay, get even more obese. People are literally glamorizing being obese, and making a fetish out of it, and it's disgusting. So much for being the same people who supposedly care about science, facts and health, when they're the ones doing it.

[@luisfilipe2023]

You can tell this guy not only is a good doctor he actually cares about his profession and his patients

[@brittanyholtgreven4106]

When I was working my tail off to lose weight I only lost 13 pounds or something around there and was truly bummed about it. Then my husband handed me a 13 pound turkey and told me this is what you lost. It put it in more perspective than any numbers or look in the mirror and that was the most motivated and happy moments I truly love that man. ♥

[@3liteGamer4Life]

I'm not sure what's more inspiring, your big weight loss or your husband's big brain. I'm stealing this for someone's rainy day.

[@TH-hy9kr]

Great job on your weight loss!

[@JacksonPhipps-uo8wp]

keep pushing you’re doing great! i’m currently doing the opposite i’m 6’1 150lb at 18 and my goal is 180 i started at 130 felt like i didn’t make any progress until i picked up that 20lb dumbbell and felt how heavy it was. really turned my mind around and made me appreciate my growth

[@highchairman6428]

Pretty good to put it into scale like that.

[@graaaaaace]

@@JacksonPhipps-uo8wp Good luck! I hope you reach your goal! 😁

[@mariasofiaprieto3508]

I feel oddly comforted by the non-judgmental reaction of Dr. Mike, he seems concerned and its really nice to see doctors as someone who wont judge you and will try and help you through whatever issues you may have

[@tylerredforge5563]

Same he is a good guy and doctor j

[@shankaka_99]

Yeah I’ve seen a lot of fat people say they would rather just have a fat doctor but mike seems really non-judge mental

[@retroguy9494]

I'm middle aged and about 4 years ago, without changing my eating habits, I put on close to 100 pounds in less than a year (I actually UNDER eat). I have numerous pre existing conditions including horrible GI issues. What I like about Dr. Mike is that he, and the medical teams he shows, actually puts in the TIME necessary to properly diagnose the medical issues. All the doctors I have been to only do routine tests and then throw me out and tell me to go to someone else. I was actually thrown out of a nutritionists office after following her diet to the letter but didn't lose enough weight. She said she couldn't help me and I needed to go to a doctor! The last doctor I went to this week was suggesting bariatric surgery BEFORE doing anything else! She's skipping right to the 'last resort.' And I don't want that. With my GI issues, I think I'm asking for trouble with that surgery. Plus I don't think I'm heavy enough that it requires such a drastic measure!

[@joe7528]

If you listen to the Dr. voice in parts of this video you can hear the compassion almost in tears compassion i would love to have him as my doctor

[@davebrogan7941]

I had the same exact thought while watching this.

[@bobdabuilder1237]

Respect to the trainer for not judging Casey for his weight and just doing his job respectfully

[@benjaminandrews956]

Well he is a personal trainer I wouldn't call it an accomplishment that he doesn't harass his customers... He's doing the very minimum at not being a scumbag

[@cam42704]

@@benjaminandrews956 Was thinking the same exact thing.

[@sourdough6653]

Benjamin Andrews yeah I agree. It’s still nice to see though since not everyone has that bare minimum.

[@marylu2216]

There are A LOT of "professionals" who are judgemental and have poor choice of words and tone. They've even gone to a point where they will murmur to other people in their office, its humiliating. Unfortunately, Ive had my share of encounters with "professionals" like that. Sometimes professional is only a "title" and a lack there of.

[@angelashinner]

We all are angels when the cameras are on

[@lolabloo]

You can tell Dr. Mike has genuine compassion for this man 😢❤

[@paulcoy9060]

I used to be 500 pounds. I lost it through hard work, just like putting it on. I made a choice to not die fat. I didn't lose weight when other people wanted me to, it only worked if I wanted to.

[@mikeox5186]

How much do you weigh now

[@samirn1983]

@@fatkidgamingyt5044 shut up

[@paulcoy9060]

@Ghouls on console The number one way to lose weight -- stop drinking soda. It was killing me. It's basically poison.

[@tinto1795]

@@fatkidgamingyt5044 stop

[@-.-._---_--_._-]

👏🏽

[@kingbee3973]

He never looked disgusted he just looked concerned

[@agame._.]

10/10 human seems like a really cool friend

[@elizabethcarpenter696]

@@agame._. lol yes he is so nice and understanding as well as a great person

[@tericandeloro4082]

I couldn’t help but notice that too. He could teach a lot of doctors some good good stuff. Empathy would be the first thing on that list. He has plenty of it!!

[@gorillaau]

No point in treating a patient as though they are a fat pig, you'll just drag their self-esteem down and push them back deeper into the rut that they have come away from..

[@013aanikhfds]

Cody seems like he was motivated to lose weight which is nice to see

[@ablanuza76]

Up until last year i was clinically classified obese. I just got up one morning and told myself "I don't want to be like this anymore". So i started doing cardio exercises even if my mind resists, slowly increasing the intensity as the months pass and started eating healthier too. Now, i'm less than 2kg away from my ideal weight. I'm proud of myself. 😊

[@ililliiilllil605]

That's awesome!

[@IFARTED09]

That's so cool. Hope you're doing well!

[@jetoux4881]

That’s so great to hear!!! Continue the hard work! It’ll may off in the end ❤️ Edit: Pay

[@ematomic2999]

That's awesome! Hard work always pays of😊

[@shankaka_99]

My adhd could never. I’m not obese, not even close, but I’m also trying to work out since I quit sports during quarantine.

[@MicahCiel]

Unrelated to the video as a whole but when he said “the dose decides the poison” at 1:30, it literally gave me a theme for my college art portfolio so thank you Doctor Mike.

[@jtl3748]

Out of all the languages this man could’ve chose to speak, he chose to speak facts

[@ugtitan]

😂 harsh no?

[@MrMOd3RnW4rF4R3]

@@ugtitan harsh to tell fat people that being fat is not healthy? Nah.

[@HSdirectioner5]

@@ugtitan what’s harsh about that? It’s literally true, being fat is unhealthy lol. I don’t agree with fat shaming or people disregarding fat phobia, because it exists and causes a lot of people low self esteem issues due to shaming and bullying, but this video is far from fat phobic. Explaining the facts in a non judgmental way isn’t fat phobic. So if reality seems harsh to you, tough luck buddy

[@Bumbaclaat360]

@@HSdirectioner5 yea i just say “so what big people can’t be happy of who they are”

[@HSdirectioner5]

@@Bumbaclaat360 exactly, people think the only way you can lose weight is by bullying them into it. Like no, you’re just gonna give them depression and they’re more likely to continue their unhealthy habits, or just commit suicide. Being firm and factual is different from shaming and being fatphobic. Teaching people that they don’t need to be depressed over their body, isn’t enabling them to continue, it’s letting them know that they shouldn’t work themselves up over their weight, but slowly start making steps to lose weight gradually

[@michaelbyrne6909]

I like when Dr. Mike says, “you may not see progress, but you still are making steps.” Because when I broke my elbow and needed surgery after I was in a cast for a long time. I lost my mobility in my arm and it has taken me awhile to get back I’m about half way there. So knowing that I’m making small improvements everyday is beneficial for keeping a good mindset and has helped me a lot

[@rrei_.]

“I’m gonna say it” “I don’t care that you broke your elbow” I had to do it lol

[@Luka2000_]

@@rrei_. lmao

[@Hello_Gorgeous]

Same! I injured my back and was told by multiple people to journal what I wasn't able to do that day and when I would look back on it did make me feel better and see the progress ❤

[@brittanyelisha]

This right here. I'm (slowly) recovering from a brain injury from early 2018, and the hardest part has been the fact that I can't see tangible differences, it's been the gradual changes that I have to keep track of where I'm finding the progress/regression.

[@Clementine3107]

@Micheal Byrne 5 years ago I broke my elbow too ,they put iron on my arm ,I had a cast for 40 days . Then I did physic therapy for 5 months. It was a very hard time but I did and you can do it too .

[@pizzariamamamia2437]

Comments about Mike being fat-phobic = 0 Comments about other people's comments about Mike being fat-phobic = all of them

[@Onyankoponakez]

i cant see those comments

[@edwardtimothy3581]

😂😂😂👍

[@ARMYALEX1869]

i doubt you've read through all 10k+ comments to determine that lmao

[@Fastwalker27]

Comments about comments about Mike being fatphobic : 1

[@victorclabaugh1373]

Yup I saw that also people love to make statements although the timing is usually off becoming oh boy it's my chance to rant my opinion not actually waiting for a true opportunity to arise

[@TT-jz7ri]

Dr Mike, Im a primary care NP and I take your feedback seriously and apply it to my patient care. I am learning so much from you.

[@leahduff9717]

As somebody with an ED, who has been struggling with being overweight and body image, I really really appreciate the empathy and professionalism I hear from you in this video. I clicked on this put of curiosity, and came out of it actually more motivated and inspired. So idk if you'll see this but thank you.

[@bradentheman1373]

I believe in you dude! You can reach whatever weight you wish for!

[@franklinbeats474]

unfortunate

[@josofina]

hope you recover well, wishing you the best

[@emma-nd2ey]

i 100% agree

[@want-diversecontent3887]

Continue your motivation

[@chloesgrass4143]

“I’ll probably just eat until I die” My friend’s roommate said that. He passed away of a heart attack not too long ago Rest easy, Chris

[@vennyboy]

F

[@SirJimRat]

My Uncle died young from eating too much. Nobody could save him from himself. He enjoyed the small amount of fame it brought him. Everyone called him Bear because it was like Bear in the big blue house. He got kicked out of an "all you can eat" Chinese Buffet like Homer Simpson it was one of his proudest achievements. It was pretty funny.

[@Xominus]

Rip.

[@leynaplant8200]

Rest In Peace Chris

[@scptime1188]

F

[@mia_canady0951]

i love how respectful he is, he doesn't judge people and he is so nice about everything it's awesome

[@evenberg8499]

The former prime minister of Norway is what you may call obese plus. The fat jokes about her from people that dont like her is numerous, and the media have also sunken so low showing pictures of her eating a slice of cake in order to shame her in the least flattering way. I'm not a fan of her politics, but personal attacks is always the all time low, whatever a persons appearance may be.

[@that_feech_fellow5878]

Some things are to be judged The action was taken by the subject, but the subject himself should not be judged While it was his choice be in his situation, the action is fit to be judged.

[@scyllajk2757]

@@evenberg8499 Have you seen the minister of health of belgium xD

[@evenberg8499]

@@scyllajk2757 Everything is friggin' large in Belgium. Their rabbits are like wolverines.😄

[@cajunking5987]

Yeah I don’t see what’s wrong with judging people. Judging should be encouraged. It’s what keeps crazy murderers out of society.

[@tylersanders2388]

Mike has compassion for these people that I could never offer personally. That makes a create family doctor

[@hallieharmon701]

I just really appreciate the level of compassion (with which) you speak on this.

[@darwino3o538]

I completely agree.

[@jaejohnson9922]

@@purplesaori what mess up?

[@liahamilton8931]

@@purplesaori I don’t watch this channel very often. What happened?

[@fatkidgamingyt5044]

**ʜᴇʀᴇ ɪs ᴀ ɢɪғᴛ ғᴏʀ ʏᴏᴜ ɢᴏ & ᴄʜᴇᴄᴋ ᴏᴜᴛ ᴍʏ ᴘʀᴏғɪʟᴇ.... ¡ᴍ ɢɪғ₮ɪɴɢ ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴏиᴇ ᴡʜᴏ ʟɪᴋᴇs ᴀɴᴅ sᴜʙs 2 ᴍᴇ✨,.,,. .

[@ЮлияАлександрова-ц8щ]

I just don’t understand people who call Doctor Mike fat phobic. He’s literally so sympathetic with this guy and he truly cares about what’s going to happen to him.

[@exantiuse497]

Who is calling him that? I've seen dozens of comments telling he's not fatphobic and why he isn't but not a single on who said he was. Do people just assume someone is going to call him that and retaliate in advance or what?

[@christianramirez7858]

@@exantiuse497 right? I’m still trying to find anyone who called him fatphobic

[@brandonj6548]

Come back to reality. We miss you.

[@haroldinho9930]

People think if you call someone fat you’re fatphobic. Absolutely horrible what some people in Gen Z do nowadays. Trigger warnings for food 😂.

[@lumineani]

@@christianramirez7858 Mike made a video about reddit users blaming him in fat phobia, you can find it on his channel

[@ashheart985]

I have atypical anorexia and when he described everything he does to get a lower number on the scale, going to the bathroom, no clothing weight, eating nothing beforehand or getting rid of it through other means, it just hit hard. It was shocking to realise that even people on complete opposite ends of the scale, feel the exact same way sometimes. We are all human no matter our weight.

[@Enzujshd-]

My heart goes out to you ❤️

[@jessica9060]

As an anorexic myself I also find it interesting to think about how many people don’t get help because of their weigh especially as anorexia in a MENTAL disorder not weight.

[@ashheart985]

@@jessica9060 I know right, I got denied treatment because I wasn't underweight, here I am 4 years later now with gastrointestinal problems and still not recovered nor being treated, it makes me feel like I'm not sick enough

[@scarlett5361]

i have atypical anorexia too. my heart broke, but unfortunately in the back of my mind i caught myself noting these down for future doctor visits. eating disorders are awful things to deal with.

[@rpb8256]

@@scarlett5361 I can't imagine someone close to me really suffered and I sometimes think back to those bad times it's was really hard to wach them go through eating disorders really are scary She is in a much better place now I wish you the best of luck

[@JRCP144]

I had a neck injury which required significant rehab. It was incredibly frustrating learning to crawl again (I had neurological locomotion problems). My PT took videos every week, and she showed me them when I would swear and rage about how useless the whole process was. Usually when I'd just moved the wrong limb for the 20th time in a row or moved my weight so I landed face-first on the mat. In those moments I couldn't see any progress, so watching the video clips was this great reminder of the fact I was getting better, I'd gone from there to here in a week, a month. The motivation came not from knowing i could improve, but seeing how I had improved.

[@CassandraBankson]

*The first recommendation next to this video is “Is Dr. Mile Fatphobic?”* Just watch the whole video, KZbin algorithm...

[@adrienneislost1320]

this is unrelated but... omg hi I love your channel so much!!

[@shamelleism]

LMAO I love your vids

[@lucas29476]

who the heck is Doctor Mile??

[@ouiouimonami8704]

@@lucas29476 he's another doctor, why can't there be a doctor mile. SOo ur saying there are NO doctors other than Dr.Mikhal? no, so why put that atitulde to doc mile. lol

[@sophie.7990]

@@ouiouimonami8704 he/she was just asking who it was lol

[@huntercool2232]

When he said “2020 is probably gonna be the worst year for some people, but my life currently is blossoming.” I honestly could sensorially relate because I hit a huge milestone in 2020 with conquering my anxiety. I know it’s weird because we had a lot of things to be worried about that year, I mean hey I even got Covid, but I was and still to this day in a really good place mentally. So glad to hear this man’s success story and that he’s at an awesome state right now.

[@shortstackanimations]

I’m glad that you have been feeling much better mentally! I’m trying to overcome it as well, congrats!

[@katincko]

congrats man🥵🙏

[@Hearth123]

Good for you, ❤️

[@vivian32]

awww same!! the quarantine actually helped me a lot mentally, i wasn't feeling great with myself, even didn't feel like living. Quarantine helped me spend time for myself, treating myself better, not caring about other people, it was just very beneficial for me mentally. Good job for both of us i guess!!💕💕

[@katincko]

@@vivian32 congrats for you too man🤝 depression and anxiety is no more

[@midoripumphrey2344]

This was posted a while ago. But I appreciate and respect how he addresses this situation. He doesn't make fun of him. He doesn't make anyone feel like bad. He's literally talking facts. And I respect that. He's not being fatphobic He's being realistic. And breaking it down. And he doesn't pity him. I really like that.

[@shyhunterg]

I don’t really understand this whole “fatphobic” thing, could someone help me understand how can you be “fatphobic”?

[@shyhunterg]

@@akako1999, thanks man

[@Uncarnaled]

Is a phobia not fear. I’m confused

[@Sean-jk3zx]

@@akako1999 fat people deserve to be made fun of

[@asei231]

@@Sean-jk3zx and this is a perfect example of fatphobia. Not trying to help somebody, nothing about this is constuctive critisism, and it's just here because this person believes that fat people are lesser than normal people.

[@DoomCookie13]

I really like that your tone and attitude during this whole video wasn't judgmental at all and was overall positive, it's not surprising but it just makes me happy to see there are still kind people

[@theaudioguy8385]

If he’s 800 pounds… and the human skull crushes under approximately 520 pounds of pressure… he could sit on your head and crush it completely. I know that sounds horrific but for some reason it was the first thing i thought of-

[@spicynachos2762]

Kinda instresting tho thanks for the info

[@Petra44YT]

There has recently been a murder like this. A morbidly obese women sat on her partner. She didn't crush his skull, but she smothered him. I think it was deliberate, after an argument.

[@nonenone4461]

So what. I am a trained martial artist and could crush your skull with 10 pounds of pressure. If I flipped you on your head and did a piledriver, you would not survive, not even if you were 90 pounds.

[@imnobody4416]

@@nonenone4461 no one was talking about martial arts. They just said something interesting.

[@arghhhhy5874]

@@nonenone4461 I think you're referring to force and strength rather than pressure

[@pandoraarts7748]

I mean it's great that he's at least walking, I've seen people who weigh a bit less but couldn't walk at all. legs of steel.

[@eggedon9435]

@pogchamp pinned comment is the guy in the video

[@carlosvergara9741]

@pogchamp I think he has a channel in KZbin, if I ame correct he looks great

[@robloxqueen1564]

Yep so true there was this lady she was African and she weight over 300 kg and she couldn’t walk or even get out of bed umm she had to get her kids to help her with every little simple thing because she couldn’t therefore it caused her to be on a wheelchair haram Haram means like it’s so sad in Lebanese yes I’m Muslim anyways ya

[@m_auv3702]

@Ely Wibberley that’s nice when I was 11 I was fat shamed since I was 130 pounds… losing weight isn’t easy

[@Mili_iXIIV]

@@robloxqueen1564 haram = bad So your wrong

[@aprilbingham7889]

His voice broke when discussing having to talk about dying. He definitely isn't disgusted, he's very concerned.

[@fatfrankthepeteacher4237]

His fault though. I’m not going to waste my sympathy towards a problem that can be easily fixed through healthy eating and lots of exercise

[@mushieroom9623]

@@fatfrankthepeteacher4237 ignorance kills too

[@escitalopram15mg61]

@@fatfrankthepeteacher4237 why you acting like it cost money to have sympathy for someone😭😭😭😵 talking about “wasting sympathy” like come on💀

[@fatfrankthepeteacher4237]

@@escitalopram15mg61 I’m not going to spend my life pitying other sad men. It’s a cycle of sadness, one that I don’t want to involved in

[@newleaf626]

You should've never replied then because those words can be misunderstood as being a cold person, arrogant, and ignorant. If you don't want to get involved then don't! these guys are just sharing sympathy cause they want to so stop destroying the mood when you can always get the duck out of here (I'm chill so no worries)

[@marshaemily2465]

I love seeing you smile when the patient shows success Dr Mike. You're entire presence softens. It shows your incredible compassion and genuine care for people.

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

"The dose makes the poison" Very true, too much of a good thing can be a bad thing

[@feedyjk7573]

Too much life too?

[@bucopandan_6723]

Eyyyyyy Im early

[@cristianayala1129]

No joke, I’ve seen you five times today in comments of random videos

[@dawarror]

Truly apprciate we watching the same videos no matter where the algorithm takes us...turning more into a where Waldo with you 😂

[@Bloviated]

You are everywhere lol

[@JamieMarzy]

You can tell by the way he speaks what a compassionate doctor he is. There's no judgment in his voice at all just concern, genuine concern. He's being very professional and kind.

[@rdhdracing]

Exactly what I was thinking. He listens….then thinks…then Responds

[@monicagrorud2225]

Yes he is a good bloke but that’s unfortunately what all the other doctors should be as-well .

[@I_LOVE_my_cats3-z2o]

It's honestly so amazing, to see that he was proud, when they showed how much he lost, you could really see how he was proud, of how much this guy had accomplished!

[@kalwiggy]

Watching that dude pour salt on his burger made me drink a gallon of water.

[@scremah3250]

I thought it was a drink at first

[@jaygummadi7716]

@@scremah3250 same

[@Raph575]

Who tf puts SALT on a burger

[@butter7445]

I love your name

[@CBR600_Dad]

It's Dan-Os

[@SquigglesFluffystuff]

Well Dr. Mike you helped me a lot today. Thank you for breaking down these tragic stories and helping me escape my own toxic shame. Keep doing what your doing. ❤❤❤

[@Marliemac]

If anyone curious he's actually gotten better and lost most of the weight.He posts updates on his own KZbin channel. Edit:His channel is Casey King FBTT

[@masagolob3215]

Really! That's really great news. :)

[@ashleyramirez1281]

What the name of his KZbin?

[@toocooltododrugspencil1691]

what is his yt called

[@rachellarson9500]

@@toocooltododrugspencil1691 he put in the description

[@rachellarson9500]

@@ashleyramirez1281 it's Casey King FBTT

[@espeterson522]

I have to say, the fact that the 700 pound patient is 1) still able and willing to walk, and 2) is willing to take the steps to changing his life, are really excellent to see.

[@fuzzyheehee7923]

@Usedvelcrostrap or something that’s great!!

[@braziliancivilian8244]

He is strong asf, imagine moving wearing a 700-pound suit.

[@punisher2511]

I really hope he gets better.

[@manintheline5331]

Once he burns away the fat hell discover a wall of muscles, hope he heals and carries on with a better life

[@collinator68]

Riiiight!?, dude, if he keeps all that muscle and gets down to like 250, he will still be able to squat like 500+ lbs!

[@Sage-qd6tf]

Ikr if he loses all that fat hes literally gonna be fuckin superman! I dont think I could even budge anything weighing 700 lbs.

[@manintheline5331]

@@collinator68 yeah but his diet is terrible, his muscle have all the wrong nutrients, he needs to change his nutrition to achieve that, besides he seems to not workout, he can become strong but only if he changes his lifestyle

[@GremlinZ420]

See this is actual body positivity, Doc is actually a great guy. I see way too many people, both overweight and under, hate on others or put them down for making changes to their weight to move towards a healthier lifestyle. Started this year being 5”11 and 115 pounds. People have no idea how much changing your weight can help your self esteem. When you aren’t at a healthy spot, you get into this “well it’s my body i don’t care what anyone thinks” mentality but once you start working towards your goal you really realize how much better you feel, physically and mentally. Just my take, atleast.

[@cat_city2009]

5'11" and 115? That sounds dangerously underweight.

[@juanitok.o3264]

I'm overweight and I didn't care about losing weight even if everyone around me told me to. I only took action when I started doing it for me. Not being the best version of my self is eating me on the inside. I'm losing weight right now and it feels amazing. It's not easy but worth it

[@sergegarabiles7754]

Goodluck mate

[@hks_uz]

Indeed, it is always better to do things that you think are good for you, not what others judge you on... Good luck with your decision! 🤗

[@fixedfunshow]

I think that in order to be a better person you need to be egoistic and narcissistic, because is hard to pay attentions to others when you start being more self-centered you wanna look good, you want people to like you and there's nothing wrong with wanting to have an attractive silhouette!

[@harrysmith1070]

@@fixedfunshow That's not really a good way to put it. To lose weight you are taking care of your body and mind, looking better comes as more of a side effect. You don't have to be negative to concentrate on your wellbeing.

[@jennaleclaire2654]

Being told I should lose weight (usually in a very deriding/insulting way or a condescending way) only made me not want to do it. It made me angry, defensive, and extremely upset...which led me to just eat more. It wasn't until I decided for MYSELF that I was gonna lose weight for ME - to prioritize my health and my mental well being - that I was able to do it. 200 lbs down to 130lbs!

[@Nightknight1992]

man these comments are so positive, loads of personal stories and encouragement. proud of yall

[@brokensmile43]

I thought they'd all be about him going to Miami and breaking covid19 protocols 😂

[@Blernster]

@@brokensmile43 check his last video for that 🤪🤪

[@Renan290692]

How not to be positive after watching a Dr. Mike video ?

[@mezzyartiist]

He's d*l*t*ng (N)egative comments. But at least overweight people can have a voice here.

[@liamhorgan7366]

All the negative ones get deleted.

[@intergadiea8817]

The saddest thing is trying to help someone who has no interest in helping himself.

[@shinobi4413]

Hes a lot better now his youtube is casey king hes looking good now

[@brianaviolet5935]

Lol bet you didn’t finish the video

[@Newbiesoldlive]

I know what you mean. It's really hard and draining.

[@MsScarletwings]

I imagine if they got themselves out of bed to go to the doctor in the first place, that shows interest in improvement.

[@randomcontentguy1826]

Doctor mike, you are definitely one of the best creators on KZbin and you are such a compassionate person.

[@krisburnham]

I can totally appreciate this video. I was also deemed morbidly obese and went through the process of getting the gastric sleeve in 2016. I have lost 150 lbs and have kept it off through hard work and lifestyle changes. The problem I have now is being an enabler to my children. I have two teenage daughters over 200 lbs and it doesn't matter how much I discuss my journey, or what they witnessed on this journey, they are headed in the same direction. It is truly disheartening and I feel so guilty because they learned these bad eating habits from me.

[@reddjack340]

Who shops for food?

[@krisburnham]

@@reddjack340 I do. But my eldest has a job and pretty much eats her money. If a meal is cooked that she doesn't like (Most of the time now) she goes and grabs fast food. If she has enough money, she'll buy for her sister too. Also neither of them are active. Again, their father and I weren't active until 4 years ago. Couch potatoes is a learned habit.

[@nyleyumeen2747]

@@krisburnham look up remington james on youtube, try making his recipes and maybe they will like it! low calorie, high protein, fun foods. not chicken brocolli rice

[@brighitfire]

@@krisburnham As a child of a gastric bypass patient, I'm very glad you only did the sleeve and still have all the ability to absorb all the vitamins you may need orally, vs potentially having to have feeds through a button to get certain things absorbed (what they were looking at for my mother, 26 years after her surgery, just before she died). I've had issues with food all my life, and not just from "eating a lot" being modeled for me. Eating to deal with problems. Eating when lonely or depressed. That was modeled for me, not just Southern Fried Everything too. I qualified for bypass, took years of more focusing on moving than specifically what I ate (started with the "1 healthy change" and first healthy change was no more sugared soda). But I had to do it for me. No surgery, bad knee a lot less painful. It's unhelpful to feel guilt for the past because guilt itself is unhelpful unless it motivates you to change something, and you can't change the past or your kids. Making "bad foods" taboo with teenagers just creates rebellion that will increase when they go to college. And while compulsive overeating/emotional eating is bad for ones health as it can cause obesity easily, I would argue obesity caused by those eating disorders is easier to treat than treating purging that can happen when someone still needs to binge for emotional satisfaction, but then punishes themself for it.

[@leahmariejim]

they will have to go thru the same thing u did. they have to learn they have to be active and healthy.

[@VengefulAngeI]

The way he talks about himself is sad - comparing himself to animals. I'm glad he sought help

[@titolounge6101]

That’s facts Jenn

[@HHTP6]

This is a old video. He practically lost all of his excess fat now he has a ut channel but I forgot the name

[@cquick3277]

Jesus Saves Love God✝️

[@jopoveromo1054]

Hell yeah we are too ungrateful to be animals.

[@HHTP6]

@@jopoveromo1054 That’s the Dumbest comment ever.

[@Helix_Jac]

I started losing weight at 15, I weighed nearly 310 pounds and I was 5 foot. Now I'm 16, 5'1 and I've lost 45 pounds as of today. Being obese isn't fun, I grew up obese and it isn't fun. One thing I've learned is that inorder to get physically healthy I must get healthy in every other way as well. Seeing this show now with a new perspective on health I understand I never wanna get there as at one point I didn't care. Obesity isn't worth it.

[@oldwomanranting]

A considerable amount of personal wisdom from someone so young. Keep up the good work and remember, if U remember nothing else b kind 2 yourself, set expectations that U can reach, and know that your weigh loss is a lifetime journey. What I mean by a journey is that U will always have to be vigilant with your eating habits 4 the rest of your life because U have been overweight. Not a bad deal and hopefully with your continued weight loss U will live a long positive and productive life.

[@rennnn4444]

This is amazing! Keep up the great work you are doing a great job❤

[@Cat-ki3hy]

5'1 king/queen

[@BattleTheSuperHotMaleIII]

Keep up the good work, I cant wait for the day where you’re finally satisfied

[@glxissy4347]

same, im 13 and was 300, Then alot of water weight had been burned, and im at 270, I want to continue after seeing this, and want to be healthy, i will start going on a diet and start working out, wish me luck, My goal is 190-210, Since i have big bones, I hope i will look skinny, Unlike a fat 6'0" kid.

[@gamingwithdd2283]

Im 16 and I am gaining a lot of weight since my dad made me do homeschooling. I have started gaining this weight as I'm scared to offend him if I do not eat the things given to me. There are times I BEG him to get me things like berries, and veggies. Im hoping by the time I move out I'm not "addicted" to eating greasy, unhealthy food ALL the time.

[@carpediemarts705]

If you're afraid to offend someone by saying "no", you have already given away too much power.

[@debbylou5729]

You must tell him. Look up ways to be assertive without seeming to be ungrateful. It’s hard for adults to do. Just be sure to acknowledge that he cares but it’s not working

[@criswebb7470]

Honestly, anyone who'd say this man wasn't exercising is ignorant. STANDING is amazing exertion when you're 700lbs. This man is working harder than most people dream of at the gym!

[@karenanson]

Exactly! I’m a personal trainer so I’m always looking for ways to utilize our everyday movement for maximum benefit. Sitting down on the toilet alone can be an exercise of posture, alignment, core, glute, and leg work. Now imagine safely squatting to a seated position while holding 10 x 50lb feed bags. EVERY movement is a workout for these folks.

[@na3rial]

Literally if he's 700 pounds, each leg is probably 100 pounds each. Imagine having to lift 100 pounds every time you lift your leg. That is DEFINITELY exercise.

[@Hoaxe72]

He clearly isn’t exercising if he isn’t losing any weight. While yes he has all that weight pulling him down he still is 700 pounds.

[@criswebb7470]

@@Hoaxe72 A) He's now lost 500 lbs. He's clearly been exercising. B) I'm referring to a specific quote from the video.

[@millionsofpeople9414]

i know right! i cant imagine having to lift like 400 pounds of fat using 2 legs

[@billiam9467]

He’s so nice, he never actually calls someone “fat” it’s just “obese” or “larger structure” it’s so nice of him.

[@austinadjutant5684]

When was the last time you heard a doctor call a patient fat?

[@briartousley9806]

@Whymsical Joy well, they are professionals, they should be straight forward

[@RobertOrwellSandman]

He's a poser who doesn't follow his own advice regarding Covid-19. I hope he never gets paid to talk about it ever again. He doesn't deserve a penny for his hy po cri ti cal advices.

[@briartousley9806]

@@RobertOrwellSandman hes like 25, it wouldnt do a thing to him, hes fine.

[@briartousley9806]

@Whymsical Joy obese is a medical term, and fat is fat, everyone has it, but if you have excess you ARE fat, I am larger, 6'2 260. People should be held responsible for their wellbeing as a physically healthy country is a mentally healthy country

[@alba2737]

I can't imagine how hard it must be for people that struggle with this

[@grimsim2673]

@@True_Miraculer shut up you bot

[@Sarah-jj6hj]

Tney got themselves in the situation But unless they have a clinical condition that makes them gain

[@ezra4566]

Well they create the isuse themself....

[@benjaminandrews956]

@@ezra4566 that's true but some sympathy wouldn't hurt my guy

[@alba2737]

Do you really think someone would like to be like this? I don't think anyone would like that, but there are many factors that cause this but that does not mean is their choice eventhough It's true we do choose what we eat but there are times we can't help it.

[@MattressKeychain]

It makes me unfathomably happy to see doctors (or just people in general) to watch these shows without showing any disgust or judgement over these issues.

[@Dazin_X1M]

Notice how he didn’t make fun of them and trying to help him it’s because he cares about people

[@Maya-dc8cb]

He is a very likeable person!

[@BrocksJellyFilledDoughnuts]

Yeah, most people just call them names. Then claim they "care" about their health. These are still human beings, we need to normalize talking more like him.

[@dootanimations1687]

And some poeple still think doctors are idiots...

[@user-zi8lg5qu1h]

At that point you can't even make fun of him it's just sad. Mad respect for that guy.

[@jonmarsh7914]

Not what its about

[@ogre589]

6:00 For those who don't know, the doctor who tells Casey and his father that he will die soon is demonstrating one of the most important parts of being a doctor: the Hippocratic oath. When you get your doctorate and become a licensed doctor, you are required to(at least in the past) repeat the Hippocratic Oath where you essentially promise not to "mince words" and tell them exactly whats wrong no matter how horrible or painful may be to hear.

[@tomlxyz]

Also, pretending it's not serious is harmful because it will end up in worse accepted treatment

[@princentirwimura6920]

You know society has gone in the shitter when even a professional doctor is called fat phobic. I just can’t help but laugh 😂

[@loveitftw]

yup. it's depressingly comical 😂

[@someoneelse9680]

Society

[@Sniperbear13]

i had a doctor tell me point blank that i needed to get more exorcise and eat smarter because i was obese. mind you the heaviest i weighed was around 250, with my ideal weight being 165-175ish, but you know, HE WASN'T WRONG.

[@vernelledouglas1801]

I have been overweight since I was a child so I understand. My weight in terms of danger has improved over the years. I don't see any fat phobia or shaming here. This is about health, health!!! There are bigger people who are not close to death but there are others whose lives are threatened. Thanks for the info given in this video.

[@otex5155]

@xhthepikachu Gaming I mean that’s good. It’s not fatphobic, and I’m proud of you.

[@bethb.6813]

Post Traumatic Growth, you coined a good term, Dr. Mike. I lost 93 pounds. I am at my goal weight. I cannot believe it. Talk about proud and happy and planning, that's me too. That's why I am watching videos like this. I really like to see others getting free. It is such a good feeling. I went shopping the other day. I haven't bought clothes in a store in years, only online. So I had to go to a dressing room. It was the first time I had seen myself in a full length mirror in at least a year. I couldn't believe how slender I was. I took a photo on my phone. It was a huge victory for me. So, I share this fellow's joy too. Thanks for bringing his story to us. Thanks for underlying the point that someone doesn't necessarily need this much help. Sometimes they do. But it is important to put both possibilities out there, because that way you reach more people to encourage them and give them hope.

[@scottnufer3632]

As a physical therapist, I love how well you explain to the general populace the need for incremental improvement. I have this discussion every day, multiple times per day, including the looking back on progress discussion. Many thanks for making all these topics relatable and understandable for everyone!

[@oscarmarin4124]

Kudos to anyone with the sheer willpower to loose so much weight 10 yrs ago , I had a wake up call when my family doctor told me that at 315 lbs, I wouldn’t live to an old age. Since then I’ve lost over 140 lbs, and at 68yrs old, I feel better than when I was 40. All my aches and pains, gastritis, enlarged prostate, herniated discs etc disappeared along with all the excess weight!

[@eloelo6944]

Kudos to the ones who never got themselves in that state in the first place

[@lucib2924]

Really happy for you Oscar

[@gullibleceiling4014]

@@eloelo6944 I mean, you can’t blame people for it tho, sometimes they genuinely couldn’t control it happening

[@annrogers8129]

Oh that’s so brilliant, Oscar! Keep up the good work!

[@alexreid1173]

@@eloelo6944 I mean, for some people with a fast metabolism, they didn’t put any work into it. Skinny doesn’t mean fit. Kudos to the people who care about their bodies and put the effort in to keep OR make them healthy

[@zeravigneel4996]

A doctor's pride His eyes look like he wants everyone to be healthy. I Respect this man

[@funfan515]

This doctor’s understanding is absolutely spectacular. His explanations are also beyond comprehension! Respect!

[@luckyDancer100]

“The dose decided the poison” Wow I’d never thought of it that way

[@annemie_s]

that's actually a common german saying. "Die Dosis macht das Gift"

[@homesteadlegion4419]

True, i fear the day i die from a anime overdose ^^

[@isabellaloignon5302]

I always say “too much/little of anything is bad” which is kinda like the same thing😊

[@redmadness265]

It is in fact a commandment in the bible to take all things in moderation

[@thinthle]

@@annemie_s in Dutch it's overal waar te voor staat is teveel

[@punkplumbell1592]

It almost brought me to tears to hear someone say "any amount of physical movement is something and be kind to yourself" because im working on getting my weight down and I was tough on myself

[@jal1145]

@Stephanie Marie Just a caloric deficit, you don’t need Keto. And a week of dieting doesn’t necessarily mean it’s “fat” since you’re eating low carb, it’s most likely water weight. Just an fyi, good luck!

[@LeKrutes]

@Stephanie Marie to lose weight. No dieet wil do that for you. Because you wil stop someday with your dieet and climb back up. You need to change your lifestyle. Thats the only thing that realy works

[@mcbrittle7990]

SAME!!! 🌹

[@ggundercover3681]

@Stephanie Marie I know you are being genuinely helpful in your suggestions, but I wanna inform you to also put a disclaimer that ppl should be careful while trying new things like keto. someone I followed tried keto, and they have PCOS. the keto diet actually reacted really badly for her. I don't want you to get some of those horrible comments you can randomly get on KZbin where you get attacked, so it's always best to remind ppl (especially those who can be desperate) that whenever trying something new, they be safe in it, watch how their body reacts and make sure that if something seems wrong, they stop immediately. Also, I'm super glad this diet seems to be doing so much better for you. I have heard that effectively switching to the keto diet is hard for some, so I hope you are able to have a better time in finding cool recipes and a balanced nutritional system in your switch. good luck.

[@forg2966]

You got this!! Keep going! If you ever feel down, remember tons of random people on the internet are proud of you!

[@heyblisters]

"I am a gamer" -Doctor Mike, an actual legitimate doctor

[@gaychainsaw646]

My aunt's a doctor and she is a gamer

[@cquick3277]

Jesus Saves Love God✝️

[@JustinTK416]

Gamers come in many forms and extents. What matters is that you enjoy it and do so healthily. Don’t know how stereotypes regarding gamers survive at all these days really.

[@MadGamer_666]

Ye dude the problem with everything is doing it in excess. Excessive eating can kill you, excessive gaming can definitely kill you. Everything with moderation.

[@deathtrap7992]

@@JustinTK416 my dad works at a hospital and plays on my ps4

[@hwinny2]

I love you take on this. Be kind to yourself and don’t push yourself to hard in the beginning. Start slowly and carefully with physical fitness to prevent injury

[@lost-_-player6960]

There’s a kid who goes to my HighSchool (he’s in 10th grade). His Mom died last year, and he gained a lot of weight. I feel terrible. I saw him a few days ago, and his stomach was hanging from under his shirt. The stress that his mothers passing put on him. I hope he does good in the future. He’s a sweet kid. He deserves to be healthy.

[@DreamcastSoupYT]

you sound way older than HS.

[@alexf9381]

@@DreamcastSoupYT Sound? I'm assuming you meant "seem", though even that still wouldn't make sense. Why does he seem older? Because he uses correct words and he 'duznt type like dis'? He types like any high school student with a brain.

[@arandomhumanontheinternet617]

@@alexf9381 uh we high schoolers don't type like that either we just don't use caps or punctuation doesn't mean we lack intelligence or " don't have a brain "

[@DreamcastSoupYT]

@@alexf9381 he said “he’s a sweet kid “and sounded too professional

[@DreamcastSoupYT]

@@jelizabeth4535 cringe

[@guts60]

Remember, be the good, nice gym bro. If you see an obese or overweight person at the gym, help them out. Spot them. Give advice. Don’t judge them. They are there to solve their weight issue. It’d be like making fun of a child because they are at school or a sick man because they are at the hospital

[@cognus3372]

Yes, help a brother out. But no, it's not like judging a kid. Same with addicts. They made a choice.

[@getschwifty5271]

​@@cognus3372 you'll find a lot of adults that are morbidly obese have been fat even as kids. It's worth it to have some compassion or even just to not judge when those people go out of their way to change. Fat people are extremely aware of the judgement and disgust people have for them. They aren't stupid or oblivious to the facts here.

[@laurenaston7940]

I’m literally in tears. As someone who has been overweight my entire life, I really appreciate the kindness accompanying this honesty, as well as the understanding that even the little things like stepping on the scale can be traumatic. I have been in urgent care for something totally unrelated to my weight and then been lectured by the nurse about how I really needed to lose weight. It’s like yeah, I’m aware, but can we deal with this animal bite right now?? It really does have an impact and honestly, it’s probably been one of the biggest factors in the way I tend to delay seeking care for medical issues of any kind.

[@hodasadat488]

I agree! I’ve denied taking vaccines because the idea of people knowing my weight and mentioning it terrify me, doesn’t even motivate me, just terrifies me.

[@slikbac6656]

Just don't eat, that's what I did.

[@slikbac6656]

Water and more water

[@trashcontent4851]

@@slikbac6656 you can literally die from doing that

[@thefool5460]

@@trashcontent4851 What he is saying is that instead of eating. You drink a tremendous amount of water. Water is very healthy in large amounts and it can even cause weight loss. Of course starving yourself is extremely unhealthy. The water will then take a portion of your stomach and this can lower the amount of food you can eat due to a fuller stomach.

[@islahendriksen]

i love how empathetic dr mike is its like he fully understands anyone he sees, and he doesn't laugh or shame these people he reacts to

[@9zetsu]

For some reason I started to cry, when i saw him reach his goals. I dont have issues with my weight, but Im sincerely impressed with how brave those people are, for challenging their life and changing.

[@sunshinelover3148]

/(●`□`●/)💖💞💓💘💕

[@ikimiyu]

@@sunshinelover3148 :0

[@sunshinelover3148]

@@ikimiyu A-

[@thatmobileplayer8907]

This is a wholesome comment

[@andyc9902]

Good man

[@cozmo4694]

I can only imagine how it feels to be told that you can't fit in the MRI. And have to go to the zoo to use the one they have for elephants

[@alanaterrel9914]

😂😂😂

[@jean5259]

@@alanaterrel9914 that isn’t really funny, that is just sad

[@clorty9531]

😭 sad

[@filipfilip1507]

@@jean5259 you just don't have dark humor

[@eagenthorror]

@@jean5259 its sad though how its literally the concept of a yo mama jok

[@sudiptadas9459]

Most of the time, people who see such episodes are either condescending or over the top sympathy, whereas your is neutral, to the point, medical-based and more humane and acceptable.

[@pumpkinpatch2203]

A lot of the people who watches these shows, are people with eating disorders

[@Songs-lr4wt]

His old charm and smile is lost after the fiasco....even he knows how big damage he has done to his brand

[@error-titan-speakergirl]

@@Songs-lr4wt what are you on about?

[@Hello_Gorgeous]

You can tell mike has a lot of sympathy for the guy's situation in his eyes while watching. I agree, his approach to talk about it is balanced which is more helpful.

[@mayjanen849]

YES SO TRUE i was about to comment that for some reason when a doctor makes videos i always half-expect them to say something offensive at one point, but his videos are always very informative and unbiased. Very refreshing i love it

[@emixdarling]

the skin folds and yeast is so real. i don’t have skin folds from excess weight, but i do have large breasts and no one told me about how important it was to fully dry off after a shower. despite my doctor starting discussing breast reduction around age 16, and continuing to do so, the emphasis was always placed on the nerve strain, muscle strain etc. it wasn’t until i was like 23 and had skin underneath literally rip and tear that a doctor actually said about the importance of drying off and paying attention to the skin there. i genuinely up to that point just assumed the uncomfortable feeling in my skin was just another burden of the size of my chest and that the only option to relieve that would be surgery.

[@drakcon45caliber]

"hE's fAtpHoBiC" bro, he's just doing what a good doctor should do *pushups*

[@lilyliao9521]

i see more comments like this than anyone complaining about mike

[@shadowthesatanist]

A therapist KZbinr recently made a video bashing people who think obesity is a medical term. When obesity can cause health issues and she says it doesn’t and tells her audience the same. She thinks because she doesn’t have a eating disorder that gaining weight isn’t bad. She was hurt by an eating disorder and has now come to the conclusion that being over weight is good and not unhealthy. I am so sad she found this path and I hope dr mike covers her bashing him because he doesn’t deserve it. The youtuber is mickey atkins

[@spidey5ninja692]

I do push ups

[@magnus5683]

You mean chest compression on the earth?

[@JohnSmith-wx9wj]

@@shadowthesatanist When I read Cynical Theories, they said Fat Studies/Activism was the most reality denying critical theory.

[@bkt209]

I like this guy. He’s empathetic.

[@siegeaye]

I’ve changed my habits this year cos I am morbidly obese! Happy to say that in Feb of this year I was 432 pounds and after making the change to eating healthy and exercising heaps, today (May) I’m down to 361 pounds... still a long way to go, but I’m keen to become more healthier! 👏🏽this 👏🏽is 👏🏽my 👏🏽year!! 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@siegeaye]

@@MrPie5 thank you 😊🙏🏽

[@kaylasimpson4458]

That’s awesome!!

[@williamdepiesse]

Congrats !

[@jessicar3291]

Congratulations!!!

[@iwanderlost7545]

Good job, you're doing great!

[@PierceBrown-z4m]

🤣"Look at the patient as a whole"🤣 Idk why that sounds so funny to me 😂😂😂

[@clerpington_the_fifth]

a donut hole