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Him: Stop going to the gym Me: say no more.............😆😆😆

I'm a personal trainer and I agree! Your focus in the beginning should be on identifying poor habits, emotional triggers, and eating right. Pushing someone in a training session who can't perform a workout due to lack of energy (caused by a low caloric intake) just opens the door for inefficiencies and injuries. Focus on THOUGHTS, HABITS, and FOOD. That applies to everyone! You can't outrun your fork. Training too early can also spike your appetite due to the demand you are putting on your body. Give yourself some grace.

I get it: he's saying "not right after surgery", not forever. In the meantime, work on food changes, behavior changes, mobility. THEN you can work out - he's not saying working out is bad AFTER this time period.

I’d rather have loose skin than die 10 years too early.

"It is natural to be hungry; it is unnatural to be full."

I think I love this dude.....advises against excersise AND drops F bomb in videos. I need a WWVD braclet lmao 🤣

When you're post OP and obese everything you do is exercise lol

I have never seen anyone write "feel like sh*t" on a whiteboard before and you just gained a fan for life lol.. To anyone getting upset or saying he's contradictory, he keeps saying this applies only 1-6 months after surgery when we shouldn't be consuming extra calories only to be working them off. I love that he addresses getting therapy; I've joined several WLS groups and see that many , even after incredible success losing weight, are still miserable because they didn't address the issues that caused us to put on weight in the first place.

OMG I am flabbergasted that this is a weight loss surgeon that actually makes sense.

I started going to the gym recently. I now have increased hunger, i'm tired ALL the time, and my weight has stalled. The good doc is right.

Ok guys... Is there anyone else who sitting here thinking OMG! I just had VSG surgery and now, I dont know what in the HELL I'm gonna do?!

I felt like he was talking directly to me, because when said “does that make sense”?...I said yes!!!...lol You had me laughing, love it....

I wasn’t expecting much from this video, but damn I feel so much smarter after watching this. I just got some knowledge dropped on me!

I canceled my gym membership as I watched this!! Saved me my 32 dollars for next month

I absolutely love this guy! Everything he says makes perfect sense. I’m almost 4 week post vsg surgery and have worked out everyday since week 1. I’ve plateaued with my weight loss and I know it’s from an increased appetite resulting in snacking because I can’t take in enough calories in one meal. My head is only half straight. The late night cravings are back and I’m constantly hungry. I noticed the cravings increased as my exercise intensity increased. Therefore I’m backing away from the exercise for now until I can better grasp these changes. Thank you Dr. V you’re amazing!

I'm almost 2 months PO and I've been going to the gym 6x a week with 30 minutes of intense cardio and 30 minutes of weight lifting. And I always wondered why I wasn't losing weight when I was working so hard at the gym! So the weight stall is definitely true cause once i stopped going I dropped weight . Thankyou for this video!

Wow. I am 17 1/2 years out from a distal gastric bypass w/ duodenal switch. Even after ALL these years of keeping my weight off (256 lbs down to 120 lbs @ 5'3" , 46 year old female) EVERY SINGLE WORD YOU SAID IS TRUE. Gotta get the head straight otherwise none of this matters, in the end. Excellent information and wisdom you dispense. I've experienced everything you lay out in this video. Thank you.

When he said, “your loose skin is the price you pay for being obese” really spoke to me. This whole video is just what I needed to hear ... Surgery date May 31, 2019!

You are hilarious! “Till u wake up with crabs!” 😂 I love your videos!

"The gym is a box of unfulfilled promises."

...the one night stand thing...haha...made my day.

I originally watched this video right after my weight loss surgery. Today, 4 months later, I revisited it. Makes total sense. I've been convincing myself that I need to go to the gym because everyone has noticed the weight loss and my skin is starting to sag in spots. Going through your video again, I realized that the gym is not what I need. I need to keep focused on what I eat and how I feel inside. I'm making progress - I just need to stay focused. Maybe I'll be ready in a few months, but not now.

Thank you for logical, straightforward talk regarding. The pressure to work out and go to the gym. I have not gone to the gym yet and I am almost 13 months post-op. I have cited these exact reasons when someone questions me as to why I have not participated. I have not been ready. I am still having some difficult with my eating habits. I have lost 106 pounds and am 10 pounds from a normal bmi. I think as a WLS patient--there is a tendency to either to feel judged or be judged from society. Therefore the desire to make our weight loss appear "natural" (I hate that term) is greater. I did have help-I am very thankful for it. I have had to make serious changes to my behaviors. I think the weight loss community can be our own harshest critics-everyone should learn the best way to lose and maintain weight loss for themselves. Stop spending time justifying our choices to others--in the end one must live with the results of our choices. Great video. Thank you for sharing.

I am post op 3 months. Thank you for the encouragement. This is such good advice for every single human being that struggles with their insecurities. I love how you love the patient. Your compassion is incredible.

I've watched this pre-surgery and post-surgery. Thank you always for helping me set my head straight and providing the realest content that most bariatric surgeons couldn't bother to help their patients understand.

I wish I had watched this BEFORE I had surgery. You have given me years of therapy wrapped into 28 mins of my life. I am 9 months post-op and at a stall and thinking the gym is going to fix things Thank you!

Intermittent fasting has helped me tremendously I started intermittent fasting after I broke my ankle and managed to still lose weight

Ahhhh mental health first then gym ...awesome 👍🏾

Thank you 🙏🏼. Been enjoying all your content. May I share this quote? “What you think are treats are actually punishments”. So true. Love the straight truth people need to hear!

I love love love all your videos. I felt pretty left in the dark after my surgery. My surgeon didn't really explain much and your videos have helped me SO much. It's the best education I could possibly ask for. Thank you! I'll be continuing to stay tuned!

I went to the gym after wls and my doctor encouraged it. I lost weight so fast. Within the first year of rny I had a horrible gallbladder attack. This was due to me working out like crazy and the weight coming off way to fast. It set me back in a way that's unexplainable. Thank you Dr. V for this video from the bottom of my heart. Thank you!!

Dr you have put things into perspective for me. I’m considering VSG surgery and I’m going to go through and view all of your videos first. 🙏🏼 I love the common sense information you’re instilling. Thank you!

By the grace of the powers that be, I found this video!! Getting surgery next week and I already paid for a gym membership thinking I am going as soon as my incisions heal! Wow, you taught me so much! I must have said absolutely 20 times in this video. You make 100 complete sense to me. Thank you so much for this video!! You're a rockstar!

The gym only burns 1 meal and for some people it only covers a snack. He’s absolutely right. I go to make sure I meet my daily burn goals but sometimes I meet it without going.

Thank you, Dr. V for telling us the truth. Your knowledge and wisdom is so important for all WL patients.

Wow thank you so much for your videos, I just got the DS surgery on the 26th and I can't wait to start implementing your teachings!❤

I loooove how REALLLLL you always keep it! When I finally get the surgery and someone brings this up.... im gonna show them this video! 🙌💖🤞😊👍

I am 6 weeks post op, I have been going to the gym since 4 weeks. I love love love it, I am doing weights and getting stronger and I am starting to learn how to run. I have been losing about 3 kilos a week, I don’t want to stop going to the gym it makes me feel good, food used to make me feel good now the gym does.

Hi from New Zealand. Thanks so much for all your words of wisdom. I enjoy each of your videos - all make perfect sense!

I just came across Dr. V videos and I absolutely love them! He seems real and down to earth. I plan to have the Gastric Sleeve in April 2019. Dr. V. breaks it down to where I understand, not all that doctor gibberish! I'm about to go buy his book! God bless y'all..

This is awesome!!! I have just discovered you watching my 2nd video of yours, I am 2 years post op gastric bypass. I have not had weight gain but I have stalled 2lbs away from my goal the dr set for me. According to charts I am still “overweight” by about 15 lbs, but I feel fabulous!!!

Thank you so much dear! Your argument is very true in all aspect of life. One must get the head right first. It took me a long time and a lot of thinking. Now I'm ready for life again.

I freaking love you! Thank you so much for the advice. I will be getting my sleeve on Feb. 24, 2020. Your videos are making me feel hopeful for my future.

Getting sleeved 11/16. I’ve never felt more understood and more educated!!! THANK YOU.

Just had my surgery 4 weeks ago and didn't at all get taught in detail that you have taught... I'm hooked on your videos and I need this change for real. Thank you so much for taking the time and putting so much effort into explaining the weightloss surgery.. I do not want to fail...

I really enjoy this, I was about to signed up for the gym. I think I’ll focus on my mind, portion size and preparing for surgery. Thank you.

I’m so glad that I found you! I needed to hear this. 💕

Thank you. I am pre-op. My surgery is on friday and I'm already putting so much pressure on myself. It was getting to where I was getting really scared about being a failure and kept asking myself "Am I really doing the right thing?" This made sense and helped take some of the pressure off. I need to prioritize first and be patient. I'm really appreciating and am very grateful for these videos. I feel more realistic and know a little more now going into this. Thank you.

Thank you! Thank you for being so straight up and extra-real about this! I definitely needed to see this before my VSG @ the end of this month!

I'm so glad I've stumbled onto your videos.. I'm in the process for my WLS .. and already I was thinking about the gym. That motivation lol Thank you so much for this video. It makes 100% sense! Hunger/workouts. Brilliant.

Great Video...about to have Gastric Bypass and trying to educate myself as much as possible to be successful! Thank you for laying this out like this!

This was truly powerful, thank you for sharing this. I was sleeved on 11/15/22 and this truly helped me so much.

Oh my gosh!!! A real Doctor who actually can relate to everyday people!!! Love him!

i love this guy! kicking myself daily because i’m too tired to go to the gym. exhausting cycle. thank you😔

OMG I love your videos! I'm 3 weeks post op of ESG! Your videos and knowledge are amazing! Thank You!

I am BEYOND happy that I found your videos post op!!!!! Thank you!

Brilliant. Thank you for setting up the rules of engagement concerning the gym. I needed this.

Oh wow! Thanks!! My MiniMizer Ring Sleeve operation ist tomorrow. And this gives me sooo much peace of mind.

You are amazing! I am so happy I found this video I am about to be sleeved and was already planning to go to the gym...Wow eye opener. Thank you

I heard about your channel in a Instagram Live yesterday and today it’s on my suggested videos so happy to have found it!

Wow this an amazing video. Today is my 4th day after gastric sleeve. This video came at the right time. Thank you so much. Keep them coming!!!

I'm watching Dr Vuong to prepare myself for surgery next year, I'm going to be so well prepared to what to expect. Thank you Dr Vuong

Omfg!!! I ❤️ this man lol!! I just recently started watching your videos and I am learning sooo much! I had RNY in 2011. I did great and lost 100 lbs in 6 months w/out gym and then started going to gym and I stalled. Never got to goal. I was 35 lbs from my goal. Well I gave up 🤦🏻‍♀️ and I’ve gained 38 lbs back in the last 3 years. So now I’m 70ish pounds from my personal goal and I feel so uncomfortable. I am working on my issues with food first! I’m gonna start setting aside a little money weekly so I can start ordering your books ❤️

Dr V you have open my eyes once again. I had my gastric sleeve 7/26/21 and I have been told go to the gym to tighten my skin. ThNk you for giving me the truth.

Love this guy!! He hit the nail on the head with the loose skin, thanks for keeping it real dr V!!

Wow I been doing everything wrong when it comes to WT loss, amazing information! Thanks for sharing Dr. V! 🙌👌👏

I have only just found you and I have watched so much. Thank you thank you thank you it will make my WLS journey so much more realistic and enjoyable to experience.

This video definitely helped me with one of my concerns with doing surgery. It seems many, doctors even, suggest quite a bit of exercise. Every time I have went to the gym, I never stuck with it for very long.

I am 54 about due to have VSG in 2 months. I have lost weight 3 times in my life and always put it back on because of poor eating habits. This made so much sense. I started going to the gym 10 years ago when I lost a lot of weight but I hit a plateau. I enjoyed it there, put my kids in the creche and treated myself to a spa after workout... but eventually became frustrated, diet derailed and rturned to work and lost focus. This made SO MUCH SENSE. I have already changed my diet and am transitioning to protein shakes and restricting carbs and sugars. I am also going to start walking - better to be active. I have found that finally getting a date for surgery (2 and 1/2 year on waiting list) have motivated me to make positive changes. Kind of kickstarted my brain... I appreciate Dr V's straight talk

Thank you. Found this video after a 4 month stall (7-11month post op) -- totally in line with when I went back to martial arts. Stalled and stalled and then went up 6lb. From now, Screw exercise until I'm Done dropping weight. Thanks for the real explanation

I KNEW IT DR. V!!! My husband thought i was making excuses. Ive taken my lap band off, but when it was on 3 years I started to train for a half marathon. I could not consume what my trainer suggested for that much cardio.

Wow. So glad this video was suggested to me. I just had vsg a little over 2 weeks ago. Started working out again and I feel like garbage, its wearing me out. I think I’ll take your advice! Thank you 🙏

I had surgery on 02/01/2019 and only lost 45lbs I've been on a stall for a month. I've been going to to gym 5 days a week and feeling depressed that am not losing weight. Seeing this video now I know what I need to do. Thank you Dr Vuong

Love this video, thank you for sharing your knowledge. thank you for taking your time to create and upload this great video. Very informative and straightforward. Notes taken 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻Thanks Doc!

Don't get me wrong I love my surgeon and my team.... ( 3 weeks post-op by the way VSG) this man is flipping BRILLIANT fan for life here!!!!!!

Thank you for this video. It makes a whole lot of sense. I have already started PT for being deconditioned (s/p Gastric bypass 12/31) so I am glad I am on the right track!

This was so informative. I'm going to work on getting my head on straight and my nutrition. Thank you!

All I have to say is thank you. I was walking 2 hours a day after only one month after bypass surgery, and now, I am not supposed to? Let me just focus with putting 64 oz of water a day cause that has been a struggle for me. Thank you

I'm 5'1 @ 113 lbs and love watching you just for the entertainment. Love your personality and it actually motivates me to stay healthy.

Thank you so much. I'm about to get a gastric bypass and I think I needed to hear this now.

I LOVE this video! It’s by far the best advice I’ve heard on WLS.

Excelente video! Muy clara explicación! Gracias por tomar de su tiempo para educarnos! Un abrazo!

Here because a friend is getting bypass surgery and sent me a link to your video, great information and great delivery Dr V! Weight loss is 90% lifestyle and we preach the exact same thing at the gym I go to, you can't out train a poor lifestyle/diet. As the saying goes, abs are made in the kitchen!

I am very new to your channel. Enjoying every moment of your knowledge. I am about 7 years of gastric bypass surgery my applauds to you! You are absolutely correct I have been going to the gym I have some incredible results and disappointments. I have reached my plateaus and I have fallen off them many times. The reason I was having such wonderful results was the gym I was going to was Small and for Women only! I didn't have to dress to impress, I didn't have to worry about my skin flapping all over the place. We are like a family! a wonder positive family. Until one day, the business was sold to an owner that was Not so nice. I was still FAT But not as Fat as I was when I first started was an inspiration to Myself as well as others. But Always remained HUMBLE. 60 pounds towards my Goal weight! Then I was Bullied so horribly by the new owner because I was liked by everyone to the point I was told not to return after I offered a job there by way of all my wonderful friends. This not only Broke My Heart But MY Spirit as well. I tried other gyms but it's just not the same. Mental female bonding was no longer in my life. to name a few. Transportation for me is the big issue and just for female workout centers are VERY FEW! Since I have been home 2 years now. I see my spirit down and weight increase. I guess I'm not pissed off enough to do something about it anymore. Yes, you are absolutely Correct! If Your Head is Not Right Your Weight loss will Not Work! So here I go back on the self talk again the inner personal therapy. I'll be having foot surgery very soon and that is going to put me out of commission for some time. I'm going to take some time and get my mind and spirit body back in check. I pray and do for others but now its time for me. On a side note. If I have a personal question where can I contact you? I need guidance. Please respond to this story as to its extremely important to me.

I'm glad I found your videos. I definitely appreciate how you speak your truth. It's inspiring. Thanks doc.

You are so right. I need to slow my role. Although to me gym=health and enjoyment and not gym=weight loss I’m not consuming enough to satisfy the joy. Thank you for this.

You had me a crabs 😂😂😂 I wasn't sure if I was going to agree with this video, but the way you presented your point of view sold me completely. I was hanging on every word. Even bought 2 of your audio books just now. I'm a new fan 🦾

Oh wow thanks for that! Everything you talked about... you described me! Now I don't feel so guilty anymore. Thank you

Such smart and truth with the funny execution of its presentation.Excellent

Love it Doc.... a few things you said made me stop and think. Thanks for keeping it real.! 🤙

Wooow this was powerful and real and straight to the point. Much needed thank you!

Just had my first aha moment 18 months following bypass surgery. Thank you doctor, best video!

Wow Dr. V it has been an eye opening video👁. Thank you Immensely for sharing this Amazing Video very informative 👏 👍 👌

Dr V that was a swift kick in the butt that I needed. thank you.

Thank you so much! I actually love the gym and cannot wait to get back in there and see what I can accomplish with my new smaller body (I'm three weeks post op). I will follow your guidelines though. I have my head on straight but am not getting enough nutrition for sure. This was very eye opening.

I'm trying to get a referral for VSG and was looking up how to build muscle after VSG. I'm so glad I found this video. Such a big help and reassuring!

Just found your channel. I think you might be the only skinny person I’ve ever met that understands fat brain thinking. New sub here. I’m going to be getting gastric sleeve surgery in the next 6 months. I needed to hear this! Thank you!

I know this is 5 yrs old. But as someone who is looking at surgery for weight loss, this was very good info to hear.

Wowww he’s talking right into me💯💯💯 when he said ‘is your head straight’ that got me!