Home From the Hospital: My Lung Biopsy Adventure

[@drobinson6154]

It is SO good to see you, and to hear your affirmations of faith and hope. I am a 19 year survivor of ovarian cancer and I also have anxiety. You have helped me with my weight loss, and now you are helping with anxiety and fear. I've been praying all day for you. God bless you!

[@regina5749]

So good to hear not crippled today by fear and anxiety ❤

[@RickietammyPigon]

I need to know because I care! Praying for you!

[@karenegan5055]

Chef AJ-you are a true inspiration! I said a beautiful prayer for you yesterday & I will continue to send prayers & positive thoughts. I once did a surgery without anesthesia. It’s the best! You are really focusing on the positive which sets a great example for us all ❤

[@kat4animals004]

It's definitely NOT just the food. Mental health is So important too! ❤

[@kat4animals004]

Exercise as well. Staying Hydrated -super important. And finding ways to reduce stress and anxiety! Also super important!! ❤

[@angelikablossfeld5427]

I am looking forward to your series Thriving in the face of cancer. I am a Metastatic breast cancer survivor. Your strength and positive attitude is an inspiration

[@christinemartin577]

We love you Chef Aj! You have a lot of people praying for you and your healing.

[@TanaLopez99]

My first thought when I found out you were diagnosed with cancer was, wow can you imagine how much younger she would have gotten it if she wasn't living such a healthy lifestyle? And my reaction was the same with Jessica crock. There's just so much science out there to prove that plant-based eating is the actual healthiest way to live your life. And I think we are all learning so much from your sharing your journey with us. Thank you! And please know that you are loved and appreciated for all that you have done for the plant-based community. You have saved and extended more lives than you will ever fully know. ❤

[@suemichaelsen8486]

Chef AJ, you are in my heart and prayers. My Mom was told her cancer would kill her in a couple months. She lived 30 more years. She was advised by a good friend to let go all stress. Prayers for you to have best outcome.

[@HelenRobinson-n6l]

Hi that's brilliant. Did you mum do anything

[@suemichaelsen8486]

She received chemo after Dr's opened her for surgery and closed, deciding too far gone. God probably kept her alive. She ate SAD, no exercise but was a kind person who donated much time helping others. ​@@HelenRobinson-n6l

[@georgannecollett8047]

I'm on my way home from a hospital in Australia right now, having just finished my shift of chaplaincy. ...it is a privilege to be able to serve Christ and his people in this way...believers and non-believers alike ❤

[@darlenedevegan7401]

❤ I've watched you for so many years and I'm praying for you all the time❤

[@ziolove]

Thank you for this love and service. Thank you.

[@suzannehanna9582]

You are such a special person. 8 month whole food plant based diet. You are so encouraging. I’m still praying for you.

[@AllHopeGained]

Chef, you're a gift to the world. You've blessed so, so many. Most of us will never meet you, nor truly know you, but you are very much an impactful precious part of our lives. The distant & invisible hands of hundreds are being laid upon you 🙏

[@missiris1234]

It is good to see Chef AJ with a little less anxiety today.🙏🙏🙏

[@maryellenclouston4790]

Praying for you. So happy you are home ❤

[@josefinesvenson638]

Im watching the part where AJ talks about the hospital food and says "You know you really have to be your own advocate because..." And I just have to say I really like the strength that shines through.

[@dianefant9486]

Someone told me years ago that worry is a waste of your time, and energy and 95% of what you worry about will never happen.

[@sw8281]

Sure but worry is an automatic response more or less.

[@yeyesone1]

You’re awesome and positive and you’re gonna be healed.

[@Bajamama49]

I learned to bring food with me always! I just never know. Hang in there, AJ. You are an inspiration to all of us.

[@lourdesmarshall2618]

Gods blessings on your health and anxiety. 2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. With Him, you got this 🙏🏽

[@RhondaHethcox]

Praying each day for Chef Aj! ❤

[@pdecorsey]

We are all praying for our Chef AJ!! We are right here with you ❤❤❤

[@createwithconfidence8094]

I appreciate hearing the update. The news triggered me a little. I've had breast cancer, and both my parents died with cancer. My never smoking mother got lung cancer. We were lucky that she lived with us in her last months. I know about anxiety too. When one is faced with health uncertainty, it feels normal to be anxious. One time, I had to back out of a closed MRI due to a panic attack. I had to find an open MRI facility. We learn so much about ourselves and our physical and mental health when faced with adversity.

[@ShannonHansenCook]

I just think you're amazing and I'll send you many 🙏 Have you checked your house and workspace for radon? High on the list of causes of lung cancer. Region dependant but it's horribly prevalent where I live. Sending good vibes

[@rutasoltanpour7810]

Thank you so much for an update! Love you Chef AJ💚

[@Shelleyvanhouten27]

Thank you Chef AJ, you ARE an encourager!! I will continue to pray for you, that you continue on your Faith journey and lean hard on those Everlasting Arms. You are loved by so many! ❤❤

[@bambirogers3943]

AJ, I love you and admire you more than you can imagine. I started my WFPB SOS with you in 2020. THANK YOU SO MUCH for you being YOU!

[@CoachColetteMaat]

Louise Hay's first book really saved me emotionally back in 1990 and I have been in love with her work thereafter. So glad that you also have her in your life💜

[@hidden909]

So relieved you made it through the biopsy okay, sending daily love to you❤

[@louisejacobs2078]

Prayers went up this morning as I promised and will continue. Thank you so much for allowing us to share this with you. Sending hugs and love and May God wrap arms of peace around you as you continue. God bless.

[@DarylSpruance]

I'm thrilled to hear that the prayers on your behalf have helped you through. Thank you God!❤

[@eneidab1295]

I’m so glad you realized by yourself that worrying about something you do not have control, it is what it is. Be always positive, no matter what. Positivity will take you a long way. God bless you and the Virgin Mary protects you in your cancer journey. 🙏🤗

[@jayashreeraghavan3474]

Praying for you Chef AJ .. sending you lots of love ❤

[@sylviawilliams9185]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm sure many who follow you are blessed by this.

[@sharlenebrown9086]

You are an amazing person. Thank you for giving everyone the encouragement to look at every news as positive 🥰💓👃

[@Twicebaked-j4m]

Love this update, Chef AJ! You sound well on your way to healing, thank Heaven.

[@Marty_Makes]

Thank you for sharing your story… May God keep you close to Him and give you peace and comfort during your healing process. 🙏

[@caraseggelke1733]

I have always loved u even way back when u were on the tonight show with Johnny Carson. So much happier now after learning u believe n God and always have. Will keep u n my daily prayers. God bless u!!💖💖

[@brigidpurcell3422]

Sharing your experiences helps to alleviate anxiety in others who are facing similar things, so thank you.

[@claudiafernety7563]

Love you, Chef AJ. I've learned so much for you and am forever grateful.

[@NancyCronk]

You are an inspiration, AJ. Not only are you a support for everyone going through cancer, but for all of us who do not have it now, but may someday. Your videos lately are a reminder to us all that we are all vulnerable, and we are all mortal. Every choice we make every day is important and these conversations give that urgency and weight, which is a great thing. Thank you for your courage and your openness. It is benefitting us all!

[@deb8527]

Keeping you in my prayers. I had thyroid cancer and have been cancer free for 36 years. Thanks to you and your Docs I am healthy and happy. You are so wonderful and loved by so many of us. So happy all went well!!!

[@fmfm9846]

I'm filled with infinite admiration AJ and love you. Sending strength and healing wishes!

[@QuantumLeap70]

Thank you for your transparency. So many people have some type of anxiety disorder as well as a chronic disease, and it is challenging to navigate both. Disease will come no matter what we eat, how much we work out, and how much we meditate. Our environment, the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat, and the thoughts we think no matter how careful we try to be on every level, will be disrupted and interrupted with some sort of challenge to our well being. It is the ultimate human experience. Ched AJ, you are a beautiful human experiencing life fully! Thank you!

[@bobsmomone]

So glad you got through all of this today. Continued prayers for you, Chef AJ!

[@lindamaturan2134]

Chef A j you help a lot of people telling us about your journey . ❤❤ 🎉🎉

[@PragmaticPerson]

I’m sending light and love your way 💕. Thank you for all you do.

[@marly1869]

ChefAJ.. so glad you tolerated the procedure and are back home..🙏🏼🙏🏼 sending you love, light, and prayers.. daily ☺️🥹🥰 May you heal up soon and start exercising again ☺️ Thank you for sharing your experience and what you are going through.. we are all human and we need each other, community and support is sooo wonderful for our healing ♥️ hearts 🥰 You are not alone ..🙏🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼♥️♥️

[@eileenpaise8371]

I had a needle biopsy probably 15 yrs ago. Our worries are so much bigger than the reality. It was not a big deal. Thank you ladies for being vulnerable. I'm praying for both of you. Chins up!

[@mayfire4202]

You’re so f*n Amazing Chef AJ!! I appreciate you on so many levels 💝❤️

[@cindydain5801]

So glad to see your smiling face today!! I prayed for you today and will continue to pray your health journey Chef AJ.😂❤🎉

[@VeganNinja137]

Glad you are home and ok

[@peacefulpooh]

We love you! You are in inspiration by sharing your story. Thank you for all you do. You have so many thinking of you and praying for you! ❤

[@kat4animals004]

Oh, i loved hearing the discussion with Dr matt letterman. That was the first time hearing from Dr Matt. So kind, supportive and intelligent.

[@pennysutton6493]

So great to see you upbeat and positive Chef AJ… what you said makes so much sense… and I forgave everyone who has ever done anything bad to me when I became a spiritual person a few years ago after losing my beautiful 92 yr old Mum.. I cannot tell you how freeing it is not to hold on to hatred and resentment - I feel lighter and happier . The other thing is to forgive and love yourself… Praying for you every day from Uk… lots of love … (oh and being honest with people, like you have now is so freeing too- it’s good to just let everything out and the people who care for you will be there for you- the others don’t matter!)

[@Mis4M007]

Love you, Chef AJ. You radiate light and love ❤️

[@kat4animals004]

Love that Dr matt offers services that address Trama, stress to the body.

[@sharonchriswell8500]

I love when you come on with your new feelings

[@mariabyrne4075]

Hi AJ sending you lots of love and hugs, from ireland, Ive been following you for the last couple of years, and im not even a vegan,!!! because you are so inspiring and interesting, and most of all you have the biggest ❤ xx

[@janicesutherland1176]

I love Ireland, went there in Sept...my third cousin lives in Cavan

[@Cruising24]

Thanks AJ. Such a positive talk. I’m so happy that your news was positive and I just love your attitude.

[@darlenedrivera165]

Praying for you Chef AJ, thank you for being so courageous ❤

[@phyllisgordon6577]

Chef AJ. It is so good to see your smiling face again despite the apparent turmoil concerning your diagnosis. Be encouraged. I believe in miracles! God (Ywh) is good. You did all that you did to maintain great health. Be strong!! Praying for you.

[@SallySalas]

Praying for you AJ. You will get through this. My precious grandson is fighting cancer and we put all our hope and trust in God. Take care.

[@bethhands1755]

Praying for you Chef AJ. A friend sent me a palm cross a few weeks ago. I love mine too. Fits perfectly in my hand.

[@jksampley5872]

It was really wonderful to see you in this video and to hear you share about your experiences today. You are such an example to us of authenticity. ❤

[@aannmarcon5530]

You are such a precious human being. I absolutely adore you and appreciate all that you do to help others. You are my role model. Anxiety sufferer here so I can relate to that big time. Prayers and hugs sweet Chef AJ.

[@tinacaskey1433]

Wishing you a full recovery from your cancer. Praying for you.

[@bonniespruin6369]

You're in my prayers every night, Chef AJ. Love flowing your way

[@ChristaDeSilva]

Big Louise Hay’s fan too. You’re going to show the world how you can heal yourself. Thank you so much for including us on your journey ❤

[@taniaallan5702]

So happy it went well chef AJ. I’ll be tuning in on Dec 31 to be here with you and everyone else cheering you on. Susanna - I’ve had two breast biopsies in my life. I am an anxious person too, and was terrified. They do hurt, but it’s fast. I had a needle to numb the area and then the biopsy. After than they usually bandage the area ams tell you not to do anything like housework, dishes, vacuum, carry heavy things etc for 24hrs. I did have some bruising, and it was sore/tender for a few days but I was able to go to work and go about my normal day. It’s not as bad as your anxiety tells you it will be. The fear of what they may find is worse than the procedure. You got this!! ❤

[@sgutstadt1]

KEEP SHARING and SHINING your light! sending you love and good vibes and wishing you a blessful hanukka 💖

[@HazeleyesCat]

Sending love! Jesus is always with you ❤🙏❤

[@Mandylovescatz]

Prayed so hard for you this morning and spoke to your future… and it was LONG!!

[@LoriNeighbor]

Praise the Lord for the clear MRI! I’m praying for more of that for you!

[@kimberlywhidden6966]

So happy that today was a positive experience for you. ❤❤❤

[@jlee3269]

Not boring, but super inspiring… keep over sharing because we understand and we love you!!!!!!😘

[@giseleanderson2995]

AJ! So happy to see you. We were praying!

[@annissagraves3076]

We ❤ you, Chef AJ!

[@fadgieyaabrahams4992]

You are an inspiration to everyone. God bless

[@janamanville7888]

I just think about the lives you have saved. What a beautiful difference you have made on this earth. Thank you for you. God bless you, Chef AJ. I just adore you.

[@kristenwalker4747]

Chef AJ, you are such a inspiration to so many. Stay strong God is with you always. I am 🙏🏾 🙏🏾 for your complete healing in Jesus name Amen lots of ❤❤❤ to you from the 🇬🇧 UK..

[@libbyreed8588]

AJ, you are loved. We are all here to support and uplift you. ♥️

[@viviannedonnelly233]

Sending prayers, hugs, positive affirmations❤

[@devikaforeen7209]

Forgiveness is the key to Freedom.

[@biddyde123]

Chef AJ you are so loved by so many people. and I am one of them. ❤

[@marydama8357]

You are a beautiful strong woman!!!! Sending Blessings!!!!!!!!!!!! You are loved!

[@geethasridhar1]

Wish you get better and healthy soon. I appreciate and kindness you have to help others is commendable. You are one best person in this whole wide world. 💗💗💗💗

[@thomasanzalone1358]

I love you chef AJ I am praying for you and following you

[@dianeyoung5135]

It is so great to see you!!! Best wishes❤❤❤

[@janerosebrough395]

Dear AJ & Susanna- Sad & Glad to” hear you have joined the Cancer Club. I was diagnosed with Stage 1 grade 1 Endometrial Cancee in 2021 & chose Palliative care & a fourth -progesterone. I do need to continue to try to get my Senior Living Community to serve more WFPB EXCLUSIVE cuisine-a tough struggle indeed. Thank you & your staff & clinicians for what you will do share On your journeys🫶🏻

[@lisaquick1196]

Sending love your way! ❤

[@chefvaleriewilson8738]

Sending you love and healing energy!

[@Corri.dr.K]

Love and prayers ❤

[@tracylee9062]

I'm so glad you're home and doing well. Continued prayers!

[@CoachColetteMaat]

So happy that you're through this and well and happy. Prayer really does work 💜💜

[@zenaidaoftarsus]

Sending constant prayers and love to you, AJ! ❤️❤️❤️

[@ThylakoidsRGo]

Susanna, you look terrific and thanks for ejecting the trolls for us ❤ sending AJ all my caring love and support ❤❤❤

[@juttaduncan7216]

So good to see you in a good head space. Enjoying your humor. Continue to wishing you well and sending you hugs ❤

[@jenniferdotson872]

You are amazing Chef AJ!! Thank you so very much for everything you are expressing to us.

[@acwrite32]

You are always an inspiration Chef AJ! Love you and continue to hold you up to God for healing. I am a worrier like you and yes, my faith, as I can give my worries to God, I come to a peaceful space and oh my gosh, it feels so good to me … by the way, you are not saying too much and you are not boring at all … I want to know Everything!!! 🥰😘🕯️🤟🏼🙏🏼

[@jilldigwood4328]

It's so lovely to see you AJ and glad the biopsy is over. I have been thinking of you as have so many people and we are all rooting for you ❤ It was lovely to see Susanna too and hope all goes well for her too. Take time to recover and enjoy Charles's birthday. Much love to you both from Spain ❤

[@fairelaine]

Much love and healing to all in need. I totally believe in forgiveness as a healing element.

[@debbied.9763]

I feel badly. I was going to think of you and pray for you today and I thought that I wouldn't forget the day because today, December 17th, is my birthday, but I got so many messages and phone calls that it escaped my mind. I'm 68 years old today. But it looks like you're doing well and I am so happy for you ! ❤️💝

[@kimscheuer8023]

So happy to see you looking so great after the biopsy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tessstrickland9056]

I set my calendar alarm and prayed for you when you were at the hospital. ❤ So glad to see you came through so well. Love the free hospital gifts! lol! 😂