How Weight Loss Surgery Transformed My Life And Got Me Back On My Surfboard

I went surfing for the first time in years last weekend thanks to losing over 190 lbs through weight loss surgery (gastric bypass). The bariatric surgery has also helped me improve from my Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH, also known as pseudotumor cerebri) and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS).
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To see more videos as I share my various weight loss success stories, please check out my channel and the videos below:
Here's my "Before" video when I first decided to get weight loss surgery but before I had my gastric bypass:
• Health Update: ME/CFS,...
For my 8 month follow-up video about my weight loss transformation, see here:
• Losing 190 lbs in Less...
To hear about some common complaints and the biggest regret that most bariatric surgery patients have while on their losing weight journey, see my video here:
• The #1 Regret and Most...

[@DennisAroundtheHouse]

you're looking great, Mark! Congratulations! I know the transformation you've been through as I've been through it myself (14 years since my surgery)...except I haven't surfed! i'll have to add that to the list!

[@SprintingSlowly]

Thank you! And let me know how your first surf session goes when you finally give it a try! 😆

[@Omhikmat]

It's so thrilling seeing you up and about. I hope your health continues to improve!

[@SprintingSlowly]

Me too, Doc!

[@lauriedukes2609]

Mark- I'm so happy for your progress and this beautiful moment of joy. I hope this was just the first of many more days you will get to enjoy out on the surfboard.

[@SprintingSlowly]

Thanks, Laurie! It's still a rollercoaster, but it's definitely getting better each day.

[@thelaketube]

That's awesome Mark, thanks for sharing!

[@SprintingSlowly]

Thank you for watching!

[@cindygritton5107]

This brought tears to my eyes, Mark, knowing what a long journey it's been for you to reach this moment.

[@SprintingSlowly]

Thanks, Cindy. The long journey continues--I was crashed out all day yesterday--but moments like the one I describe in the video are becoming more frequent and the light at the end of the tunnel continues to grow brighter!

[@missunperfectness]

Love your videos! You are such an inspiration!!

[@SprintingSlowly]

Thank you so much! That means a lot to me 🙂

[@zandersturgill]

Looking great Mark! And I'm really impressed by the video and presentation quality! Lighting, audio, etc. Great job. Video styles like this (charismatic person talking to people) would be great with BMC. Come by and visit us someday. Keep up on your own channel, and feel free to ask if you have any questions.

[@SprintingSlowly]

Thanks, Zander! I'd love to pick your brain about editing sometime. I'll reach out when I'm back in town next month.

[@ani4301]

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