I Survived!!

[@emmamclaughlin4621]

As a speech pathologist in Australia who has been supporting people with swallowing difficulties for 30 years, I am so happy for you. I really appreciate you highlighting the impact that limitations in eating and drinking can have on quality of life, and participation in life roles. Many people take eating, drinking, and communication for granted. It is a privilege to support people with swallowing and communication needs. Fingers crossed this procedure is the one that sticks. So happy to hear you burping!!

[@trashcanraccoon]

"Please do not take burping for granted!" Me: *Burps* THAT WAS FOR YOU TREACLE TATTS! ✊️

[@treacletatts]

Hell yeah!!!!!! Love you for that!!! Keep on burping 😂🫶🏻

[@trashcanraccoon]

@@treacletatts Love you so much and I'm so happy to hear how you're able to go out and enjoy yourself now, I think that was the most heartbreaking part of your first video since you're always so lovely in your videos calling us darling and making sure we have our snacks and beverages ❤️ I'm really happy for you

[@annavonarbor9181]

Hearing you talk about the massive difference in your quality of life, while also knowing that the NHS doesn't consider it a "real" condition is.... wild. To say the least. So glad to hear your doctors were willing to treat it regardless!

[@iKitKatSensei]

This year I got officially diagnosed with ADHD & Autism and was able to get prescribed Vyvanse, for the first time in more than 10 years i finally woke up full of energy and able to actually focus on my tasks… i can relate to that relief to the point of sobbing even though others wouldn’t understand how badly the lack of energy and motivation was, i was actually able to go out and garden with my family ALL DAY and not feel exhausted and depressed after 2 hours… i love hearing people getting help and feel that relief for the first time in a long time cause maaaan i FEEL it!! Congratulations on burping!!

[@kingsofguyana]

*crying in American* thank you for thinking about us. I’m a black woman with a black daughter, I’m scared for me, my black husband, our daughter, my LGBTQIA+ friends and basically everyone who isn’t a cis white man. I’m disappointed but not shocked sadly. Hopefully our country doesn’t burn to the ground over these next four years. On happier new I’m so glad the procedure worked and I hope you continue to feel better ❤

[@treacletatts]

Oh gosh my love I can imagine your heart is so heavy. I’m so sorry 🧡

[@phaedrapage4217]

As someone who relies on Medicaid to manage several chronic health issues, I'm terrified.

[@kingsofguyana]

@ his guard rails are off now. That’s the difference, I sincerely hope I am wrong.

[@kellys1458]

@@uhohnoseatbeltTV Yes it did. Remember how he wanted to rake the forests to prevent houses from burning. (He gave zero effs about the forests.) The orange man is willfully ignorant and cruel. His heart is shriveled. He is garbage.

[@trevorjones3393]

No worries of any of that just be ready for the mess the demoshats to be fixed and to have a prosperous economy again. The president doesn’t raise our kids or control peoples actions. How do you even come up with all that because of an election?

[@emilyhollier9128]

Girl we don’t know how it happened either ETA: I was smiling uncontrollably when you were talking about how much better your life is. I also have a chronic illness that can’t be cured (epilepsy) but I’m happy to see other chronic illness sufferers improve. May the Botox stay with you & whip that muscle into shape

[@treacletatts]

It’s just?!?! So?!?!? The fuck!?!?

[@jennycono]

​@treacletatts that's exactly how I feel about it. I'm so glad your procedure is working. I hope your healing is quick and mostly smooth.

[@quirkybeauty]

Heartbroken American here. Thanks for sending your love. So glad to see you back and sending you all the good health vibes.

[@JPiplup77]

I never thought I’d be so happy to hear someone burp! 😂 I actually shed a tear of joy. It’s a dark time for us in America right now and it’s just lovely to have some good news. I hope you continue to feel better. 💜

[@AshChiCupcak]

I almost hollered WOOHOO when I heard that first burp til I remembered my kids were sleeping 😅. Never thought I'd be so excited either but it's nice to see how happy she looks now. I cannot imagine how relieving that must feel.

[@alicegaiba]

Omg! She's back! Mildred! Call the children! She's back!

[@treacletatts]

LOL!!!

[@Ash_Andromeda]

I'm a queer woman stuck in the US and it is absolutely terrifying. Americans always thought fasc*sm couldn't never happen here, but many of us saw this coming a decade ago. The future is a scary place for so many of us now. Just have to focus on community and helping each other survive as much as we are able.

[@Stephinachan13]

I know many want to fight for their rights. But I always like to remind people that having a Plan B is always good, in case of emergency (and I mean Plan B in every sense of the meaning, regardless of how you identify or who you love). It can take months to be approved for visas, and many need proof of year+ long relationships (Family Class, Conjugal visa for example) or you need to have a job or schooling lined up first, housing, etc. but worth reminding people that seeking asylum/refuge will be an option, it's not something many think about needing to do themselves and can be forgotten. Even when North America has been getting Ukranian refugees, we truly don't think it will happen to us, that we will need to flee. And I hope we have all been wrong, I truly do, cause being wrong won't hurt people... but if P2025/A45 and everything that seems so fictional comes to fruition. No God will save them, but you can have your Plan B.

[@cricketandgraham8644]

im esp worried because i know numerous women in need of abortions, and where i live they're practically illegal, istg america will never get better.

[@braxlucky5718]

What rights have you lost…. I’ll help you out that’s right NOTHING!! Stop listening to the mainstream media they are just playing on your irrational fears.

[@LANDE33]

@@cricketandgraham8644but you do realise trump is pro life, but believes abortion is fine for SA, medical reasons, incest etc, right? That’s the only time abortion should be allowed… it’s not for fun.

[@STELLANOELLA]

@@LANDE33 oh nooo these sick fucking women want to use abortion as birth control. They want to kill their fully developed babies bc they told their man to just fuck them raw that one night. Absolutely sick.

[@lumiepop5049]

As someone with medical trauma I empathize with you so much. I'm really proud of you for pulling through and doing what your body needed to be healthy. I know it's incredibly hard to make the move when there's such a hurdle as fear of hospitals. Glad you're back!! And as an American thank you for empathizing with us, it's a scary time.

[@fkm8718]

This is the perfect time to hear some good news! We're all so soooooo happy for you. You were so brave and I'm relieved that it's paying off.

[@treacletatts]

Thank you so much 🥹🧡

[@Silviaexcuchuflus]

Hi, Lauren!!! I’m so happy to hear that the procedure was successful and now you can enjoy the quality of life you deserve ❤

[@treacletatts]

Thank you my love 🥹🫶🏻

[@Abijean]

This is such a wild crossover moment, I know two people with RCPD and I work for Hank Green. I’ve also watched you for several years so seeing these worlds collide is so funny! I’m so glad that the procedure worked for you and you were able to get the right diagnosis!

[@wewemcrhyne]

I love John and Hank! They are so inspirational in the way they promote charity and education and normalizing mental health struggles! I hope we are able to defeat TB and I appreciate all you do to help Hank in your job!!!

[@treacletatts]

🥹🧡

[@Abijean]

@@wewemcrhyne it’s just awesome to be a part of the work!! ❤️

[@yesterdaydream]

I've never met anyone else who has RCPD. I've also never met Hank Green. This will hopefully be remedied in future.

[@allyhenderson4230]

watching you talk about how much your quality of life has improved made me emotional, i'm so incredibly happy for you lovely 🥹

[@treacletatts]

Ah thank you my sweet 🥹🫶🏻

[@tlsimmons8439]

Thank you for your grace. Sad American here, I don't have a husband or a child. The soon-to-be vice-present thinks I'm worthless. I'm so happy that you are on the mend. I have Lupis and can relate.

[@Hailey-bz2ym]

Fellow rcpd girl and I’m so happy to hear you’re getting relief!! ❤ I’m the same way about being terrified of surgery so I understand. I’ve had a few procedures with twilight anesthesia but never general, proud of you for facing so many fears!

[@angelahamel8888]

I literally teared up when you talked about how much better you feel. I can relate to that feeling so much. It took me back to when I first started taking an SSRI for my depression symptoms and it was like night and day. It made me so happy to hear you gush about going out and I'm just so glad the procedure went well for you, Lauren. Sending all the love in the world

[@808Fee]

Same for me. I used to have bouts of OCD - completely gone. No more ruminating thoughts. I feel so much more well-balanced even when things get rough.

[@Pixie_xx]

Soo happy for you 🥲🥰 Nothing can describe being able to claim back quality of life from chronic illness. You deserve it gurl 🌷💕

[@xoxogigibo]

The huge burp near the beginning!!!! I squealed with delight for you Lauren 💓 thank you for the love, being a queer woman in America is looking scary right now but I also am so so privileged. I’ll be starting as a professional art therapist in the spring and I’m feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of how depleted and hopeless many in my community feel. I hope this brings about even fiercer love and community and we turn towards each other instead of away ♥️

[@Pinkponyresistance]

Thank you for speaking up. Stand for something or you will fall for anything. As an American woman, I'm so deeply dissapointed in the selfishness of my neighbors. We have to continue to fight for those things we value💙

[@laurenhitchings4046]

Seeing the joy and relief just wash over you is so amazing. So happy for you, and fingers are crossed that it sticks!

[@msstarshine84]

'Decrotations', you're the cutest haha. I think thats what djs do 'Deck-rotations.' So glad you're back, in all your winter wonderland glory xx

[@6ftofpurebrownsugar]

Thanks for thinking of us in America. Glad you’re back. Sending healing vibes

[@treacletatts]

🫶🏻

[@probablyrajir638]

I usually don't care about keeping up with youtuber's personal life but I've been stalking your instagram daily >.> Glad to see an upload *Edit* It's amazing how well it went for you! A lot of those side effects sound like your body getting used to working differently than it used to

[@treacletatts]

Owh I feel special 🥹🧡 thank you!!

[@marinas.1589]

Literally the day on which Trump was elected the German government fell apart. It already influences us! It's crazy how much power one country/president have. Also glad everything went well

[@808Fee]

I'm German, this has been a long time coming. Not sure it had anything to do with the US elections. Sure, the Ukraine/Russia conflict will definitely be affected.

[@marinas.1589]

@808Fee it has. He said in the interview something like now that Trump is president and we can't rely on him we have to take action. But yes they were not in the best place before

[@carolinehelson5527]

Saying hi now and popping back later to watch the rest. So good to see you, hope you're recovering/recovered ❤

[@treacletatts]

🥹🧡

[@carolinehelson5527]

​@@treacletatts I'm back! Thrilled your operation went well, and loving hearing you burp 😂 I have an operation Friday next week and I'm bricking it, hearing you talk about how yours has gone is reassuring me though. So glad you're on the mend 😊

[@treacletatts]

@ thank you lovely!! Good luck for yours, I’m sure it will be a breeze 🤞🏻🫶🏻

[@carolinehelson5527]

​@@treacletattsYou're welcome, and thank you too!! This time next week I'll be all done 🎉

[@Joyfulellyn]

Thank you for thinking of us across the pond here. It really sucks. But I'm so so excited and happy for you. I've thought of you often, keeping the good vibes in your direction.

[@MiaNWC]

this gives me so much hope for the same procedure curing me!! Thank you so much for sharing and so glad you're recovering well 💖

[@Devopossum-se5jj]

American woman here. No words. Thank you for thinking of us. ❤️

[@rubigee4397]

OMFG I’M SO HAPPY TO HEAR YOU BURP!!

[@someobscuremusicchannel]

I had this condition too and am now on the other side. Having experienced my first real burps this week, I can absolutely relate to the feeling. I wish you the best, truly.

[@susanlewis208]

I'm sorry your anxiety was so bad but glad you had the procedure so you can have much more relief! I hope it continues and you can enjoy your life as you should more than before!

[@avivmax-powerskelleher5071]

I am so glad you are feeling better. I really hope you keep getting better and that you have all the spoons. Also, my heart goes out to the people in the US.

[@808Fee]

You are pro-Jewish? So am I. You should be thankful for this win then.

[@avivmax-powerskelleher5071]

@@808Fee 'pro-Jewish'? (not that it is anyone's business) I am Jewish disabled queer and mixrace. I also don't see anything to be thankful for. I hate racist homophobic ableist hateful people etc. Who have nothing better to do with their time than take away the rights from others. This is the only time I will reply to racist comments like yours.

[@bbybex_]

silent watcher here, but thank you so much for sharing your journey and experience with rcpd! i'm so happy for you 💫 it's so empowering to see how despite how terrifying the experience was, you're now able to live a much more normal life because of this treatment and your bravery. i really hope this is the perfect dose for you, it's so exciting to see the quality of life you have now - you truly deserve to be happy and carefree and not held back by this condition 💖

[@BarbaraGriffoni]

Lauren, thank you so much for thinking of us here in the US. I have a biracial son in law who I love as my own and his mother who is a black woman is my best friend. I’m so frightened for them as well as being terrified for myself since I receive Social Security and Medicare. As far as your video tonight I just want you to know, hearing you burp is absolutely wonderful! I know that sounds nuts but let them fly girl!

[@danilarsson8685]

I've been in a few political discourse spaces where folks tell me I shouldn’t comment on American politics because I'm Canadian. My response is usually along the lines of: "Look at what happened to Germany's neigbbours."

[@lavenderoh]

As an American I don't mind political comments from anyone as long as they are correct, sympathetic, or constructive. But a vast majority of non Americans really don't understand how our elections work, or how many people vote compared to the whole population, etc and that leads to them leaving rude and frankly ignorant comments that seem more like victim blaming than anything else.

[@i_love_rescue_animals]

Had to make a separate comment about the US election. I'm an American now living in Portugal. I retired and left the US 4 years ago, even though Biden was the President elect. I was seeing how INSANE the US was getting with the divisive politics, the shootings and tRumpers driving through our neighborhood in noisy trucks with huge tRump flags flying from the back of the truck beds. They were intimidating. I could just feel it getting worse. I also wanted to live in Europe just to have a wholly new life experience before I kick the bucket - as well as having affordable health care. There were many other reasons as well and since I was a childless, cat lady, it made it easier to leave the country. I DID take my 2 cats with me (of course!!) and one of them is laying on me right now as I struggle to reach the keyboard to type this! I DID vote for Harris / Walz and KNEW the election was going to be *close. I was not surprised that tRump won - I was disgusted. I truly feel for all the black and brown people, immigrants, women and of course, people from the LGBTQIA group. I am worried for the world because of this wanna be dictator/fascist as president elect. I'm worried for my Social Security. I'm worried for all the people in vulnerable groups - which is everyone except for straight, white, christian males. I truly fear what the next 4 years will bring, but I am determined to enjoy every day and enjoy my new friends in Portugal and enjoy my furry companions. ❤ 🐈🐈‍⬛ All the best to everyone. Stay safe! ❤

[@beckyt2707]

Welcome back lovely, so glad to hear you're feeling better ❤

[@treacletatts]

Thanks lovely!! 🫶🏻

[@ladygizmo322]

American here- and chronic illness is no joke. I have psoriatic arthritis and hashimotos disease. Because of insurance garbage my arthritis went untreated for ten years. I was finally able to see a specialist last year and it has saved my life. I almost cried hearing you talk about having a new lease on life because I totally get it. I couldn’t walk straight on stairs, or lay flat on my back, or even move weight from one foot to another without a great deal of pain because of inflammation in my feet and knees and hips. Once we found a treatment that worked it felt like a hundred pound weight had been taken off of every limb. Chronic pain is so hard and it can make you feel so alone. Congratulations to you and your new life, and I wish you all the luck and good vibes darling!

[@fountainfaerie]

girlllll I'm so fucking happy for you that you're feeling so much better 😭 chronic conditions suck major ass but I'm SO GLAD you have relief ❤

[@Itsraejean]

I have a lot of medical trauma and distrust of doctors, specifically dentists, I also require double novocain. When i got my wisdom teeth out they told my mom i might be kinda drowsy and loopy afterward, i tried to fight the anesthesia and as SOON as it wore off i was wide awake, trying to communicate, like they hadn’t given me anything at all. All of the nurses were, well like this is different. I completely understand your stress and medical related anxiety, and im so happy for you to be more comfortable! Thank you for thinking of us across the pond ❤

[@aleeysaurasrex]

Cozy Winter Wonderland! It's so very sweet, love the army axolotl! Thank you for being a spot of sunshine during what is interesting times here in US.

[@peachymeem]

I am so, so, so incredibly happy for you and grateful for this amazing progress! I completely understand your pre-procedure nerves. I was absolutely SURE i was going to die on the table when i had surgery, and then next thing i knew a nurse was pulling on my toes and telling me good morning lol. It is such an incredible relief to be believed, taken seriously, and then actually helped. I really appreciate you sharing this part of your life with us, youre so brave and im sure that youve helped some of your viewers find a proper diagnosis for the same condition. Cheers to your health!❤

[@juliette4076]

Thank you for caring about us here in America. You are one of my favorite comfort channels to watch ❤

[@ChokolateFace]

Girl I cried when I found out the news. I don't know what is wrong with my country but I am so ashamed

[@treacletatts]

I’m so sorry my love, it’s all so shocking and heartbreaking. I really couldn’t belive it when I saw he was in the lead let alone won!!?!?

[@ChokolateFace]

@@treacletatts I will never understand 😩 hoping these 4 years go by quickly 🤞🏿

[@paigevanderwolf6986]

SO overjoyed to hear that your procedure has made such a huge impact in your life. I commented on your last video because you introduced me to RCPD, a condition I now believe I've been battling all my life. That was my first video comment and this is my second 😂 Thank you again for sharing your journey. It is absolutely possible that you have changed lives by doing this, mine included. Enjoy those burps!!

[@treacletatts]

Ah hi hi hi!! I hope you can seek out the Botox yourself and feel the same relief!! 🫶🏻

[@paigevanderwolf6986]

@@treacletatts Absolutely! I am hoping to find a doctor to treat me as soon as I can!

[@CholeyCannoli]

Oh my God, I was on the verge of tears for you the whole time. I'm so so so happy that you're seeing some relief

[@cosmicray7021]

Lauren, as someone with a incurable illness, I commend your journey and hope for a quick recovery!! Going into hospital is scary! America’s health care system can keep someone from being middle class because medical cap is expensive. I had an emergency appendectomy September 1. Freak coincidence, my emergency surgeon is the wife of my orthopedic surgeon (my condition breaks bones, rips connective tissue. I hope you recover quickly! Some sane Americans love you and want the best for you! 💖✨

[@phren716]

I cheered at the first burp in this video! I'm so, so glad you're seeing actual results this go around. I hope the progress continues without you having to do a second procedure!

[@morganelliott1484]

I’m an English professor in North Carolina and my classes have been so quiet, late or missing students this week. It honestly feels like we’ve suffered a national tragedy. Thank you for your concern and condolences.

[@Tanouska]

I am so happy for you!! I can totally imagine the relief you must be feeling (from experience with different issues). And for me at least, you never have to say sorry for burping, it is something to be celebrated!!

[@Justkari530]

American women with a preteen here and I’m seriously scared for her future more than mine. Thank you for your thoughts. All we can do now is spread positive thoughts and hope and pray that ours and our children’s future will be ok and by some miracle we aren’t turned into a male run, you know what, dictatorship.

[@trevorjones3393]

You weren’t worried about grown men in a bathroom with girl children? We wouldn’t have an economy left if he hadn’t won. No future.

[@Justkari530]

I’m worried that we now have someone who wants women and LBGTQ community silenced and wants nothing more than to be able to control them. He also wants to spend trillions of dollars of our money on his projects. You are entitled to your opinion as we all are. I just wish more people would look at his past and realize he’s doing this for power nothing more.

[@LANDE33]

If you look at the things trump has done and wants to do, he’s massively improved America. He seems like a creepy a-hole but his beliefs aren’t bad. He still funds African American communities, hires minorities and women, is pro life but is fine with pregnancy via SA, incest, etc. being allowed abortions. And i highly doubt he can just stop lgbtq marriage and rights… that’s something everyone needs to approve of, not him. He seems to be trying to fix your gun problem. This is everything I’ve researched and looked into… seems like social media has really put him in a bad light.

[@Spatzenzunge]

Over here in Germany the public health insurance also doesn't cover the Botox under anesthesia and I'm so sorry that you and others suffering from this condition have to cover these expenses yourself! I hope that cases like yours and everyone else's, who experience real relief from it, will lead to the procedure being covered by public insurance in the future, and soon! ❤

[@littlewickedlaugh1216]

All my life I hated throwing up and just had terrible anxiety around it and then for around 4 years I had severe emetophobia and can relate to the horrible anxiety regarding anything having to do with throwing up. I’ve had a couple experiences that helped me realize it wasn’t too bad and I felt better after throwing up so I hope you are on the road to less fear. Learning about how food borne illness and other illnesses are spread helped me feel more in control. I hope you continue to feel better and get some sleep soon!

[@heatherethereal]

if you celebrate Christmas make it as Christmasy as you want IMHO! A lot of ppl don't celebrate Halloween either but it makes you happy so I love seeing your decor

[@radiantlyshana]

Thank you, Lauren, for the support. Sending love and healing energy to you! I'm still reeling and trying to come to terms with the results here, but honestly, I'm really struggling. Your videos have helped me feel some semblance of normalcy in this dark time...

[@Stephinachan13]

Canadian PR (from the US, left in 2017) and married to a Canadian (born and raised)... we are devastated with the outcome. And though it will never happen, we would love if the Westcoast became part of Canada, you offer coastline and Hollywood and we have free healthcare, women have bodily autonomy, and you can love whomever you love. Our current PM isn't great... but I will take him over Trump any day.

[@faddyfairy]

Lauren, I am so happy for you ❤️‍🔥 Hearing tou talk about your quality of life improving made me tear up a little. I am so grateful for science and medicine 💚

[@michellethevampirequeen1314]

I’m so happy you’re feeling so much better. I’m very proud of you for doing this even though you had fears about being put under and stuff. You’re doing great and I hope you continue to feel better and live the life you want.

[@rosejoly]

I watched this when it came out and I literally started clapping and was SO HAPPY for you when you accidentally burped at the beginning. I know you were terrified of the anesthesia and I am glad you had an overall positive experience. I have never had any type of surgery or procedure prior to about a year ago (colonoscopy) and although I was not worried about the anesthesia like you, I completely understand that it is scary to be in a situation where you don't have control and have to blindly trust others (which is like nope, never in my life do I want to do that). PROUD OF YOU!

[@kentossm]

Thank you for being such a safe space

[@kevinpaul9484]

We love this for you. Glad you are getting some relief. Hopefully it keeps getting better. Go girl!

[@AziEcho]

Hi, fellow emetophobic person here! I remember when I got my wisdom teeth out a few years ago, the needle in the hand *was* the worst part. I believe what we have is called White Coat Syndrome, which is like a fear of medical things and such. I just remember my vision going black, fainting from fear of the needle. I remember the staff putting a cold towel on my head before I was out, and then I woke up in a wheel chair in the lobby 😂 I remember telling my mom “I feel so normal!” over and over agin. Wild experience but I’m alive! 😅

[@treacletatts]

LOL!!! Oh bless you!! But yes white coat syndrome is so real 😂

[@SpyderQueen1988]

My Dad has white coat syndrome, his blood pressure reading is always high when he visits the GP but when he tests himself at home it's always normal.

[@ruthzimmerman4074]

So happy you are doing better after your procedure and thank you for worrying about us in the US.

[@mellissalogan]

I feel emotional watching this, that relief you must feel! I'm SO SO SO happy for you ❤

[@VtheGoblin]

I've been so invested in your journey and I am absolutely overjoyed that you have finally gotten relief! This is incredible.

[@gabbyvanti]

So happy you finally got real relief!! I hope you get to have the most adventure filled year next year!!!

[@kellyswaitkowski924]

American here, thank you for thinking of us. Seeing a lot of women suggesting we bring the 4B movement to the US in light of the recent election. I don't think it's such a crazy idea at this point. Much love to you!

[@HouseofFluxx]

Imagine thinking before you spread your legs... shocker.. yall should have started this a long time ago

[@kellyswaitkowski924]

@@HouseofFluxx Wow dude. What an absolutely ignorant comment. Have the day you deserve.

[@guyonmybike]

I'm so glad you’ve found something that actually works and brings you relief! I had the opposite problem as you. Constant burping,sickly burps through my mouth and nose, and constantly regurgitating food and drinks. After a trip to the er after burning my esophagus to a crisp, I finally found a med that works. It's so sad and disheartening that your condition isn't recognized, and you had to pay for everything out of pocket. It's sad that we live in a world where we have to spend thousands just to find relief.

[@ariennelibbrecht784]

We're confused too. Im at the anger stage of grief. 😐 I compared him to the mustache man (censoring myself cuz youtube is weird), and this whole project bs just strengthens that thought.

[@Lord_frosted]

I feel the joy for you. I think how amazing it would be to live a day with out so much pain. So glad your doing better 🫶🏻🖤

[@xowieghoul]

thank you for sending your support❤ i’ve missed your videos, i hope you feel better soon!

[@beccadoesstuff3344]

I'm so happy that you've had so much relief from your condition and that you're able to get out and do so much comfortably now. Unfortunately people with chronic illness in our society are so often not seen, and our struggles are just not understood when we're suffering away at home invisibly. People who are healthy don't know what they have! Please feel free to record some videos of you getting out and doing things. I'll happily come along virtually with you. ❤

[@FollyWollyDoodle]

Thank you so much for posting your experience of this odd condition. I’ve had this all my life and only recently found out it has a name and isn’t just a funny quirk of my body. I’m finally, at the age of 51, going to speak to my GP about getting some help. X

[@aceheller11]

I recently started getting botox for chronic daily migraines that I've had for over half my life. It has been life changing. And it's so weird because, you have that relief, but you still remember and some times have those bad moments or days. Last month I only had a weeks worth of headaches or migraines... I haven't had that since before grade 7. I get 35 needles across my scalp every 3 months, it sucks to get it done, but it is so worth it. I'm so happy for you Lauren, and I similarily know how you feel. I hope this keeps working for you!!!

[@sunnyandthechlo]

I’m so happy for you!! I can never know exactly how you feel but as someone with chronic pain I do know what it’s like to be unable to go out and do things all day. I get so tired and in pain after just a tiny amount of time, even just a shower can take it out of me most days. I’m hoping and praying that this treatment is what does it for you and keeps working, and that I can get my own health sorted soon as well. It gives me a lot of hope to hear that you can do things during your day without pain and exhaustion.

[@bogiesgirl62]

Thank you for the love. I, for one, am incredibly disappointed in the outcome. Not going into all the reasons why. So grateful for a new video from you! ❤

[@treacletatts]

I’m so sorry my love I can’t even imagine 😕🧡

[@waterdragon2224]

Lauren, I’m so elated for you! ❤😊 Finally something that works and gives you the life you deserve. Thank you for sharing your journey. I hope things keep getting better and better! You’re such a lovely person. ❤

[@annavonarbor9181]

I saw that Hank Green video, and immediately thought of you! I don't often comment, but: Congratulations, Lauren!!!

[@ontherocksjojo]

This is amazing!! I teared up while watching you just glow when you were talking about everything you CAN do now! I have a rare ear condition, and after a major surgery, my quality of life got so much better! Not 100%, but life is actually life-able now and I know how amazing that feels and I'm SO GLAD you're experiencing it now! ❤

[@mariejudene4097]

🫶🏼it has been a rough week in America. We definitely appreciate the love and support coming from other countries. ❤️ also hearing your little burp!!! That made me so excited for you!!

[@SweeteaRex]

This was my first year voting, and although I’m disappointed I’m glad I at least tired:( I voted for those who I knew were counting on me and I’m really sad that hateful people ended up winning this time💔

[@treacletatts]

Proud of you for doing what you could that’s all that matters. I’m sorry the results were not what you wanted 🙁🧡

[@Scruffy995]

18:41 they keep it cold to keep the medical staff awake/more alert.

[@cosmicpolitan]

SO HAPPY FOR YOU! I have difficulty eating and drinking too (for a different reason), so I KNOW how much it negatively impacts your life, even the simplest daily activities. Congratulations on facing your fears over your procedure and getting your life back. You deserve to enjoy all the new life opportunities ❤❤❤ And thank you kindly for thinking of us here in the U.S. We really appreciate your support, especially when we have dark times ahead. I’m afraid for my country. But it helps a lot to know we have friends abroad. ❤

[@jeanneb6320]

So happy to hear that this is having major effects! Crossing my fingers that it sticks.

[@TheRottenDoll_]

Im sosososososos happy for you, I’ve been following your journey with this since the begging, I really hope this time it sticks and you can live your normal life ♥️♥️♥️

[@i_love_rescue_animals]

I'm SO happy for you, Lauren!! 🥺 It kind of breaks my heart that you were so terrified of going under, but I mean, I DO get the fear - buuuut, there are SO many other things you do everyday in life that are WAY more dangerous - like driving to the hospital. It is INCREDIBLY rare to have any serious side effect or die from general anesthesia. I've been under MANY times and I'm way more afraid of the pain I will experience after from the surgery and the lack of pain control - like when I got my hip replaced a year ago, I SUFFERED with the pain from that for about 2 weeks with only tramadol (not strong enough!). Anyway, I truly hope this is IT for you and you don't need to have it done again - but IF you do, hopefully, you won't be as terrified about being put under general anesthesia. Wishing the BEST for you!! ❤‍🩹

[@joannasnape705]

I am so happy for you Lauren! I am so glad you have relief!

[@SPMunny]

I’m so glad you’re back and doing better!!! I thought about you a few weeks back when I had a 6 hour tattoo session and sent good mental vibes your way in between pretending it didn’t hurt!

[@treacletatts]

You brave cookie!! Thank you ❤

[@dogskulls]

Yooooo, I almost never hear anyone else mention a phobia of vomiting. I was a very sickly child, and anytime I had a stomach bug, I would projectile vomit. It hurt so bad and I developed such an intense fear of throwing up that I actually trained my body not to vomit. Which was great until a couple years ago when I got the first stomach bug of my adult life at the same time I became constipated for the first time ever, and I had to shove my fingers down my throat. :( I'm glad you're doing better, I'm proud of you for facing your fears around surgery and hospitals, and I hope you never have to ever again. And to all the people in the USA, I truly hope you stay safe. I'm not a religious person, but I might actually pray for you all, and I'm going to look into more legitimate ways I can provide help to you all in the coming storm.

[@arisunohana]

I can feel wholeheartedly how relieved you are and feel like having tears of joy, extremely happy for you! :'D

[@TheAlexstiles]

Congratulations, I’m so glad you’re feeling better!! Proud of you for undergoing the procedure. Sending love from Portland, OR!

[@remjoleea5560]

I’m so happy you’re doing better!! I can totally relate to what you called “Botox breath”. Personally I think it’s an anxiety thing, where for some reason my lungs REFUSE to take a full breath of air, like my chest is literally being constricted. It happened a lot more when I was younger, when I was in band / playing flute, which was. Not fun.

[@thegreekfromchicago9812]

I also have an anxiety disorder and number one trigger is needles and fainting from needles/blood. I feel you so hard on this. Even going into any doctor’s office and even if I know there’s no needle involved my heart rate will be 90 or above no matter what. You are so brave, I’m so proud of you (even if we don’t know each other) and I hope you feel proud of yourself ❤

[@priscilabaptistaferreira3418]

I'm so glad that it's working for you 💕 as someone with a chronic pain I can imagine how it must feel to finally find relief

[@crazycatlady6226]

Girl ur not alone, my sis has had the same issues her whole life and after a surgery it became worse. But people would always laugh it off because people don’t understand it and think that it’s not a real problem So I just wanted to send over some support from the Netherlands 🇳🇱 ☺️ I myself have health issues that aren’t really visual so they never take me seriously, so there definitely are people that can sympathize with it. Hope you feel better soon ❤

[@Subscriberfromwayback]

We do want to hear about it all! Thank you for coming back and explaining it all ❤

[@Lombreee]

I'm so happy that you're doing so well!! 😍❤️💕 Also thank you for caring about us Americans right now. We are in shock & in fear for our bodily autonomy. Also our families are in shambles because we no longer can accept intolerants from our family members. I'm not going to my families thanksgiving & I don't know if I can even do my wedding now since my dad & mom voted against my bodily autonomy as a woman. You can't vote for people who could hurt or kill me then have us act like everything is fine.

[@geminiz23]

So so happy for u and so proud of how brave you’ve been. Enjoy it and burp loud and proud lol you deserve to feel normal if not amazing. Sending a big hug xxxxx