Surgery Vlog & Answering More of Your Questions

Here's a little look back at surgery and Q & A part 2! Onwards and upwards!
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[@lunanovit]

I too would have the same reaction to the coyote. wishing that full circle moment does it’s thing 👏🏼 also “see through specialist” is the best name ever for an xray tech I think. wishing you all the best & sending you lots of love!

[@itsgrace]

What a wild synchronicity!

[@JoanieBowers]

So glad you are ALIVE Grace❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@drskelebone]

Thank you for taking all my mushed up thoughts about that coyote and turning it into the best words!

[@deffcat]

“Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion”..as a 12 year bc survivor, having had two lumpectomies and 10 weeks of radiation I can relate…I’m proud of you, for being honest, humorous, skeptical, while going through something that is truly life-changing..your bravery is admirable, you’ve fought the good fight, like a girl🎀💖

[@itsgrace]

Thank you! And huge congratulations on 12 years!! Incredible!

[@ElpSmith]

Ah hell, I read “12 year old” and was shocked. You are tough as nails though. Wow!

[@toriholliday]

you go girl!!! congratulations

[@hollyb20]

Hearing “I don’t know, and that’s okay” just caused me to burst into tears. Seeing you in such great spirits and seeing how much you’ve learned and grown as a person throughout this process while being so open and honest is truly such a gift. Thank you for sharing your journey with us ❤️ I don’t know you personally but I’m so proud of you.

[@ednsav]

As an x-ray tech, I will forever be telling people that my title is "see-through specialist" thank you for that

[@o0ShayBee0o]

I absolutely cackled at that, I'm a nurse and I wholeheartedly plan on using that from now on too 🤣

[@alifetomake]

I just would like to point out that the "DailyGrace", and "It's Grace" "troubled" girl has managed to build a loving community that is still here today, which is pretty awesome!... I'm very happy and thankful to have news from this girl who once upon a time, hazed me, and made my day! ❤🧡💛

[@StaceWah]

A life to make? ... more like, thanks for having our girl's back all these years ❤

[@alifetomake]

@@StaceWah "Youuuuu've been haaaazed!" 😄

[@StaceWah]

@@alifetomake 💖

[@emolyemu89]

"You can do it. You can do hard things. You can do things that you don't think you can do." That rereassurance from you is truly everything. And it can apply to soooo many situations...Thank you so much for this😭😭💜💜

[@PfreshLim]

Once again your video got me in the feals! When you mentioned your angel of a mother Theresa , i cried. Thanks for another great eye opening video about going through the cancer process. You Rule Helbig! Go Birds!!

[@itsgrace]

💖

[@xingcat]

As someone who has had a chronic health issue for a couple of decades, I can concur with your idea that full, thoughtful, detailed information from doctors is such a caring thing for them to do. Being able to feel like I know what I'm dealing with and what might come next makes things much easier, in so many ways.

[@kyleschaffer6261]

I just love the jumps back to "in studio" Grace

[@summitsusie]

"My brain has been through a lot" resonates with me. I felt like I was thinking in super slow motion when I did chemo. I'm glad no one told me about the the "guide" wire process, I felt like I had guitar strings sticking out of my boob! Sooooo happy you have completed chemo and surgery - congratulations on some huge f'n accomplishments!

[@itsgrace]

Yes just like guitar strings!

[@andhisband]

Things I didn't learn at the seminary: Jesus's blood type was French Roast. Grace, it's good to see you back to almost normal. Your humorous POV certainly remains unchanged, and that's a continued delight.

[@thebonnienonnie]

This one made me laugh out loud 😂

[@andhisband]

@@thebonnienonnie Thanks for your comment. It's rewarding to know that someone found my comment funny.

[@chaz12582]

Faberge egg human club! But, in my case, not fancy. Wait. Am I just a hollowed out egg shell human? I want be fab(erge)!

[@OfficialPrettyLittleLiars]

22:00 given how much of your content I’ve consumed over the years (and haven’t looked back much to early dailygrace) it’s absolutely bonkers thinking about your level of success. You absolutely were a pioneer in this platform! If you’ll allow me to be a further fanboy, you might really enjoy Beyonces recent concert film. It’s obviously a blast but most importantly shows a lot of behind the scenes about her psyche dealing with that amount of success that I think you’d relate to. Did I just call you the Beyoncé of your KZbin genre? Maybe! Bye!

[@SRGots]

I had to do a chest x-ray in my 20s when I was in the ER and having trouble breathing, and it was the first time I flashed my boobs at someone, so that was fun!

[@dishwashee]

i was hospitalized *on christmas* because i fell and broke my knee/tibia in a bad way, so thank you for this. i wasn’t expecting to be getting surgery tomorrow morning but having this to watch will be nice.

[@itsgrace]

Good luck!!

[@raneemfathy2581]

Good luck with your surgery ❤

[@takeadeepbreathin]

Good luck with your surgery. I’m so sorry you have to go through that but I am sending you all of my best wishes and love your way!

[@thesocialpalm]

All the best for your surgery & wishing you a full, smooth & speedy recovery

[@jeremyscott349]

I broke my fibula and I think from how violent the fall was and walking on it I needed surgery. I think I've blocked that out of my life it wasn't even that long ago.

[@alyxtora4534]

Every update video makes me so happy. I'm rooting for you so hard. You're doing awesome, Grace.

[@alyxtora4534]

Ps. I would love to watch old Grace videos along with you. Old content is definitely different from anything you've posted, especially lately

[@alanruppelt1019]

I admire all your honesty and openness! Whatever health news you receive on Thursday, I sincerely hope that you can continue your positive attitude to fight the big C!

[@FlameEmber]

Each little clip was charming but super emotional and real. You did it! You made it through surgery! You made it through so much this year! ♡

[@totowashere]

TALK ABOUT SYNCHRONICITY, I just made tiramisu this monday for the very first time in my life!

[@itsgrace]

It’s surprisingly so easy to make!

[@Kloetenhenne]

Honestly, I had a reaaaally hard time in my late teens about 10 years ago and at this time I binge watched every single video you, Mamrie and Hannah put on the internet. Including Camp Takota. I even had a coala onesie.. that stuff was my escape from real life and I kinda connected with you because I have always been awkward and don't like being touched by people.. well, turns out I have Aspergers. You guys helped me through dark, dark times. And I want to thank you for that! I hadn't watched your content in a while and suddenly the youtube algorithm thought it was a good idea to show me your first cancer video. I was shocked to the core. I've been there since then and I am really proud of you. You are fcking strong. It even kinda felt like by watching I was there to support you in your dark times (sounds stupid, I know but I don't know how to express myself in English when I am emotional, it is not my first language and I live in a country where English is never used) to kinda pay you back in a way 😂

[@amyspeers8012]

So happy you are doing so well. Will be thinking of you tomorrow and hope you guys have a fabulous new year. I’m all for a better 2024!

[@bethanymaynard1088]

Watching this on Friday and checked IG to learn you are cancer free!! I am so so happy for you!❤

[@idkivania]

Hi Grace, watching this felt very full circle. I’m currently sitting in my home office working on a project/remodel you’re talking about daily Grace and I flash back to watching daily Grace in my dorm room in college sitting at my desk working on getting my interior design degree. I’m so glad you’re doing well, and I’ve been sharing with my mom all about your journey/recovery. ♥️

[@itsgrace]

Wow love that full circle!

[@idkivania]

@@itsgrace hope you, Elliot, and Goose have a nice new year! 🩷

[@nbizzle1297]

See-through specialist? 🤣🤣🤣 calling all X-ray techs that from now on

[@carynbrock4667]

Two thumbs wayyyy up for "see-through specialist" hahaha

[@spookyfish24]

I love the advice to remind yourself that 'this is temporary'. I feel like that can apply to any difficult situation. Congrats on making it to the other side Grace. Glad that coyote came and checked on you.

[@lilyevans3432]

Been here since daily Grace and I can’t thank you enough for your honestly and vulnerability. You’re an amazing lady and I’m so glad you feel able to share this with us ❤

[@sleepygamesss]

"Oh, she turned the camera on for this.." 😂😂😂

[@bakerandstars]

I came out of the fog of anesthesia (from a minor surgery) by laughing at a joke the nurses made about some office gossip they were sharing. We all laughed, and they panicked realizing I could hear, even though I seemed out. I enjoyed surprising them, still one of my favorite stories

[@livininmymind]

when you said "and that's okay" after "I don't know" it rly made me feel things 🥲I love that mug btw ❤

[@kevinhernandezgarcia6538]

If you do decide to bring back past things from older videos I would love to see your monthly favorites video make a comeback. I always adored the funny way you would say “CaN yOu SeE iT!?”

[@amandafelten2844]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I have to have a lumpectomy tomorrow and I'm very nervous about it but seeing your positive outlook has definitely helped

[@itsgrace]

You can do it! It wasn’t as bad as I thought it could be!

[@amandafelten2844]

@@itsgrace you were right! Deff not as bad as I was expecting, just very sore now, thanks again!

[@Sharah666]

You probably said silly stuff before surgery but they’re so used to it! I’m glad your surgery went well and hope the results are clean. Keep on taking your sweet time getting to a new normal! Don’t expect to wake up and feel ‘normal’ again. This is a great time to be in tune with your body and find a new baseline to make sure you are always listening to your body. Wishing you the best and hoping this is the end of your medical journey.

[@itsgrace]

Great advice! 🙏🏻

[@gooze_design]

i've had a problem with benign tumors causing pain in my breasts since i was like 20, so i've had two surgeries to remove them and will need another soon. thankfully non cancerous but any boob surgery is SUCH a trip. thankfully i feel like boobs heal quick. but what problematic sacks of goo they are.

[@itsgrace]

Whacky sacks!

[@kimkuhn]

I am just getting caught up on your journey. I’ve watched your videos since you were posting with Michelle. You are amazing and such a light. So incredibly inspiring. the world is lucky to have your voice and presence. I hope you never stop creating content because all of your life chapters are true gifts to anyone lucky enough to find your videos. So grateful to a friend encouraging me to circle back when I was afraid the updates might make me too sad. Your storytelling is genius and a warm blanket over a dark time for many. Thank you. wishing you health and happiness in the new year.

[@jrjsmail]

There's a coffee called Puroast. It's low acidity coffee that actually tastes good. MUCH easier on the stomach!

[@jrjsmail]

Also, I'm going to start calling the X-ray technicians see through specialists 🤣

[@itsgrace]

Thanks for the tip!

[@llamas1355]

Wow the New Jersey came right out on that coyote.

[@Jasminjaeda]

Grace you are a fucking bad ass honestly you are a strong woman ❤

[@danacutler4989]

Why am I smiling and wiping away tears? Love you,Grace! And a big hell yes to that coyote!

[@kjhellbusch]

I’m an X-ray tech. I’m now only going by See-Through-Specialist. Love it 😂

[@allentowngal4769]

wishing you and your hubby A GREAT NEW YEAR AHEAD! You are amazing to share this and help others.

[@Imberis]

One time I was in the recovery area after getting a colonoscopy. I woke up and heard the lady in the next bed, still groggy, demanding to know why there weren't miniature unicorns available.

[@Deb.Blakley.Rasmussen]

Grace, you are amazing! I had a Lumpectomy on 29 November. My experience is completely different, and as I learned from my two sisters who are breast cancer survivors, every experience is very individual and different. Fortunately, everything biopsied, tested ,and removed has been benign, but it's still been a concern, and will be for the rest of my life. (As my Genetic Counselor informed me, also I now have a Genetic Counselor because I'm fancy af.) Thank you for sharing your experience. When I received my biopsy results in October it was much easier to share the news of upcoming surgery with family. Your humor and outlook are a treasure. I'm way older than you (I learned of you years ago from my daughter, who is similar in age to you and is still a fan, as am I) and I think you are doing super great. I also don't know. 🤓 Sending love and healing vibes. 💜

[@mackenzieshreve]

Wishing you a healthy 2024. You are awesome

[@TheJannabanana20]

THANK YOU for answering my question (the last one was me). Watching your journey has helped me so much as I'm just at the beginning stages. I'm feeling alllll the nerves and fear, but I will remember that I CAN do hard things. Thank you!

[@itsgrace]

you got this!! and it won't last forever!

[@JackiHamm]

Hell yeah, so proud of you, fellow warrior! Glad surgery went well! 💕✨

[@JackiHamm]

And thank you. For showing what it’s like. It is a whole new community of humans, the cancer community. You kinda feel like an alien. Because it changes you on such a deep level. Thank you for sharing your story. 🤟

[@itsgrace]

@@JackiHamm 💪🏻💖

[@melrox8809]

I'm glad you're doing well. Hope you had a nice xmas. Happy new year Grace. I gave up coffee too but it reeled me back in. I do drink more tea these days.

[@hopefulwander]

For people who want that coffee flavor without the caffeine try chicory! It usually comes in a powder and has all the coffee flavor without the crippling anxiety

[@susanmcmillan6130]

You are an absolute treasure. Thank you for being so open through this life changing time. You truly cannot imagine how helpful and lovely your posts are.

[@itsgrace]

💖

[@Brianna-Jax16]

Hearing your moms response to you telling her made me cry immediately and then you got choked up and I full on sobbed. Just know I'm sending you all the cyber hugs. In the most creepy way. We love you so much grace ❤

[@mikeymad]

"Following my fears" is such a lovely thought and healing. Thank you for that... Still sending all the heals - cheers

[@tinypenguiin]

So proud of you Grace! And so happy your surgery is done and you’re at the tail end of this! Super grateful for your vlogs. My cousin just got diagnosed with cervical cancer and these vlogs helped me understand a bit of what she’s going to go through. Also this particular video has helped my anxiety a little for an upcoming procedure. It’s small but it’s still my first surgery and first time under anaesthetic. Anyway, thank you for these videos throughout your cancer journey! Way to kick butt!! 💜💜

[@alkestro]

Hahaha I clicked to see how you're doing and I left so seen!! I also get distracted by people's faces and the environment when I'm talking with someone. It's hard for me to retain what they're saying so I just politely nod. Thank you for sharing Grace! I care for you deeply. Here's for a best 2024, girl! 🥂

[@zacr4664]

Nilla Wafer Tiramisu?!? Why have I never seen this?! That sounds amazing.

[@itsgrace]

It WAS amazing!

[@BrandyDunigan]

We had the same thing happen with the coyote except ours was a fox. Crazy!

[@michaelsullivan1262]

Love and healing to you dear Miss Grace! 🙌🏼✌🏼

[@emilycryer]

it's been really powerful watching this journey you've been sharing with us. i've been watching your videos for like? ten years? longer? no real concept of time here but as a woman who has always had an enormous fear of medical things, it's been very helpful seeing the way that you share your experience. helpful enough that i'm going in to get my boobs checked friday cause i've noticed a change that i'm unsure of, and that's something that i would have avoided entirely not all that long ago. anyway thank you for sharing, for being as funny now as you were to me forever ago, and wishing you an amazing, fresh new year.

[@itsgrace]

so glad you're getting it checked!! good luck! 💪🏻

[@suviwanswett1907]

Yay I’m so happy your surgery went well, that coyote totally foretold it 🐺❤ Still watching and wishing you the best over here in Finland 🇫🇮💙 Hope you have a speedy recovery and a happy start to the new year 2024 🎊🎉

[@gooze_design]

the coyote thing is wild!!! i see the synchronicity dont worry

[@itsgrace]

Very wild!!

[@Peacenluv.c]

I’ve given up coffee too, but man, I miss it. My stomach….misses it in a different way 🫠

[@chelsimadonna]

I’m so proud of you! I think I can speak for SO MANY by saying we’re SO PROUD of you!! Thank you for sharing your journey with us. You’re an inspiration. ❤

[@DraconaiMac]

Youre going to win Grace. Plan a party ;)

[@kimberlyc679]

no the coyote IS that crazy!!!

[@Hjg936]

You are such a sunshine and also a strong warrior at the same time. So inspiring Sending you so much positive energy and love ❤

[@tarapeninou1049]

Watching this after the good news of a total response!! So the coyote symbolism is even more significant. I totally get why you were excited.

[@Hjg936]

I’m so glad you’re being so open about all this process. I’m pretty sure it ain’t easy but I hope talking about it helps you to fell better too

[@lorrainethomas241]

Congratulations on being post-surgery, Grace. You did all the hard things. Keeping you in my thoughts while you're in the strange waiting time.

[@emmawood9380]

Proud of you for everything you have been through❤️

[@nsmnddmiis]

Both times I've woken up from anesthesia, I immediately warned everyone that I was still awake, panicked that they would start scoping me while I was awake.

[@itsgrace]

😂

[@Judymontel]

OK, so now I need to learn more about this depth psychology business. The first night after I moved out after my divorce, a jackal somehow - VERY unusually - came into the street right below my window and was howling. Several years later, I think on the 6th or 7th anniversary of my dad's death, I also heard a jackal really close, right outside my window. I felt it was a sign but couldn't figure out what it was a sign of. I'm still not sure. I need to find out how to learn more about this type of phenomemon and explore how to... well, how to think and feel about it...

[@itsgrace]

Look up Jackal symbolism and see what you find!!

[@Judymontel]

@@itsgrace I can do it again. At the time I got a lot of how the jackal is a jokester and it definitely made me feel uneasy - as if the universe was making fun of me. But then - maybe it is!!

[@amyreynolds7861]

GRACE! You can’t fight both cancer and coyotes at the same time! Choose your battles! hahaha kidding. fight everything you’re doing great.

[@marchosch3876]

I drank too much hot coffee in my college days and now I can't drink it anymore. Now, I have an ice coffee maybe once a week - if that. I still have dreams about going to the Starbucks on campus.

[@amasterofone]

"Mmmmm, the blood of Christ" might be the funniest thing I've ever heard someone say after taking a sip of coffee. 😂😂

[@stephaniecunningham9680]

I'm begging you to PLEASE put "I'm listening to my inner saboteur" on a T-shirt. It's so relatable.

[@Kate-cc9hj]

We stan Elliott in this house

[@chaz12582]

I loved hearing you talk about the social media stuff and anxiety! Masters degree Grace! I’m thankful you had Elliott to help you and that you fought to make it to the other side of chemotherapy and surgery! You can do hard things! ❤️

[@atcaroyo]

Was writing in my notebook as you said to write down ‘this is temporary’ so I did 😊

[@itsgrace]

Nice!

[@hilthomas802]

Thank you for sharing your experiences. I also went thru my active cancer treatment in 2023. Lumpectomy, chemo, BRCA2 diagnosis that led to Double Mastectomy and Radical Hysterectomy. I am so tired of cancer being the focus of my life. But, like you said, "I'm alive"...and grateful. I know it will still be this way for a while, but I am hopeful 2024 will be better, less cancery. Wishing you Peace, Health and Continued Happiness in 2024 and always!

[@LaLaLaura]

I like to say Gen Z grew up ON the internet and Millennials grew up WITH the internet 🙃

[@dollarstorecoffee]

if you want to investigate the cringe concept more, ContraPoints has a really thoughtful video on it! It's long (I watched it in chunks), but as someone who grew up posting a lot on the internet (and then privating most of it), it is something I think about a lot.

[@anaproduce8159]

Totally amazing seeing a champ beat this thing. I've grown watching you, and I'm so proud, you're doing it Helbig! So so so proud of you! And remember to don't fluff a duck, just look at the duck 🦆

[@mariaalexandrescu702]

Grace, you are such a strong woman. I have been following you on and off for so many years now it is fucking incredible! You have been my pick me up for so long, you have no idea! All my prayers go out to you, but you are such a warrior, only hope my wishes reach your tip toes! P.S. please make it a plan to come visit Romania, Europe! Would really love me giving you a very sarcastic european tour!

[@AFriendlyWeirdo]

Not me looking at a whole bag of sugar in awe forgetting not everyone in the world has a sugar shortage. There's a strike at one of the major companies so sugar is hard to get and rationed out when it's in stores.

[@AFriendlyWeirdo]

Canada lol@@holymolyravioli

[@johnpaulsen207]

Grace, thank you again for posting these. Since I guess your fans have a parasocial relationship ( a topic that fascinates me} if have gratitude for your willingness to share. 👍🙏

[@rachelholmberg972]

When I was coming out of surgery my surgical nurses said to my husband that I was one of the funniest patients they've ever had. I've never found out what I said, so I for sure feel that social uncertainty 😅 like, "what did I say?!" I'll never know.

[@MikeO89]

the sassy scene transitions are cracking me up haha

[@burnthisguitar]

I’m a nurse and hearing your story makes me want to go into oncology

[@iloverollypollies]

last night i heard cayotes outside a whole group! i couldnt see them but i heard them howling at the moon (it is currently a full moon) what is the symbolism of cayotes? (oh no am i spelling cayotes wrong)

[@JaredBuretta]

These vlogs have helped me through one of the hardest times of my life. New city, new job, no friends, depression, anxiety, mania, addiction, and just general misery. You've been an inspiration, a companion, and a heroine. Keep fighting and keep posting if you can and feel like it! Thank you!

[@Shwee113]

YES! Critter corner caught on camera! Also coyotes can symbolize resilience for obvious reasons.

[@queens6583]

Glad everything went well and your on the mend. You've come a long way baby. I think that coyote is your new spirit animal. Although, I don't know how I feel about random wild things in the backyard. Hope you guys have a Happy New Year!

[@Indianajoanna11]

I don’t know and that’s okay is going to be the new sign off I can feel it❤. Also, if you have the energy for a chemo product favs in the “can ya see it” style I just feel like the world needs it

[@meurtri9312]

8:25 are you bullying yourself or the audience for watching? i was feeling attacked.

[@sarahdaniels1959]

The “and that’s okay” addition at the end made me kinda emotional. Like I’ve really seen a major transition in your content being so feelings averse to so much more genuine. It’s beautiful.

[@lmnopeepeepoopoo]

You're one of my longest and favorite parasocial relationships and I've been thinking about you almost everyday since this new cancer chapter started. Your growth as a person is so apparent, thank you for sharing with us for all these years, Grace. You have helped me more than you know. I am so proud of you. Love you so much

[@danacutler4989]

I’d also encourage you to watch some of your old content when you’re feeling up to it. I can think of several recommendations from the early days.

[@onyxartist]

graceeeeeeeeeeee just letting you know how important you are!!! you are and always will be one of my biggest inspirations in comedy. love you so much!!! so proud of you!!! been here since mydamnchannel and will always be here :)

[@MonkeyQueen39]

I am glad that u have gotten through what all u have..and keep going...u most definitely got this❤❤❤❤😊😊😊🤗🤗🤗

[@antoninapan5113]

blissful ignorance has been a sufficient strategy for me over the last 13 years after mastectomy. my recommandation until today!

[@takeadeepbreathin]

I am sending you all of my best wishes and love girl. You got this. I’m so sorry that you have to go through all of this. You don’t deserve it and it’s really shitty you have to go through any of this. I’m so hoping that coyote was some awesome symbolism. You are amazing and deserve the absolute best. I am sending you all of my love and best wishes. I hope you had an amazing Christmas and I know 2024 is going to be your year! Hopefully 2024 is both our years. I need a win too.