UPDATE: I am two weeks post surgery, and the surgeon reported that it went textbook, and I will be on the road to recovery in no time. The first week after the procedure was intense, but with every day, I am feeling better. The pain from the impingement of root nerves is largely gone, and now I wait for the body to do its thing in terms of healing. Thank you all for your wonderful support related to my surgery in these comments, in the Alliance Group, Direct Messages, calls, and texts. To God Be the Glory. Greg
Fantastic news and I hope the recovery continues to go well and don't have any set backs 🙌 . I stroke my beard in happiness with a big smile 😀 Looking forwards to the full recovery and future updates. Thank you for all the hard work you put into your Vlogs, they're great and informative. Keep smiling and styling 👍
Amen! Thanks for the update and so thankful to the Lord for you and your family for answered prayer. Love you videos and look forward to watching them but to me this one is the best you have ever done. Sharing your faith and how you rely on it through the ups and downs of life is a testimony to who you are and who you belong to. Amen! Once a few months back you talked about how you and your wife raised your children to work unto the Lord. I loved that video too. I remember saying the same thing to my own kids when I had them at home while they were growing up. Sharing our faith strengthens the body of Christ and it also gives us strength when we share those burdens with others. Just looking at the comments many people wanted to lift you up in prayer and to share the burden you carry. I thank God for the power of prayer. It always changes things and it works. Glad Beard brand has you as one of their spokesman. May the Lord bless you and your family.
Greg, your videos have inspired me at my age to become the best version of myself, but this one has moved my heart. My testimony also involves a spinal Injury, but my faith kept me from giving up. God will carry you through this my friend, I promise, you will be in my prayers, God speed.
Greg - I had my cervical c2-c6 surgery last February 2022. They went in through the back of my neck and put in two titanium plates with 6 screws. In my opinion, The first two weeks Post surgery are the worst pain wise. After one month post surgery I started physical therapy 2 x per week for four months. I had to wear a neck brace (Aspen collar) for a Couple of months following surgery. I’m pain free now. Best of luck with your procedure.
Greg, you’re such an inspirational individual. I’ve followed your channel for several years now and have listened to your words of wisdom from your videos. I am wishing you all the best with this and God bless!
Greg, thank you for sharing your life and Christian testimony. You will be in my prayers. God bless you and your family during this test of faith. I have dealt with my own tests of faith in recent years. After my wife of over 30 years was diagnosed with an incurable, degenerative disease, we have learned to cherish the good moments and thank God for what we have today ,and not what we have lost. As Christians, we believe in eternal life, but times like these make us face that belief in a whole new way. God will grow you through this experience. Stay close to Him
Confidence in your dr is a lot. I had a massive heart attack when I was 41. Scared me a lot. Had open heart surgery which resulted in 6 bypasses. Has another open heart surgery I 2006. Which resulted in another 3 bypasses. I trust my health care providers very much. I am now 73 and doing great I believe attitude has alot to do with it all. Hope ever goes well. Beard on.
Always use the 3 P's... Pray, Pray, and Pray. God Bless you, Greg!! My wife had brain surgery 1 year after we got married. She has a condition that required emergency surgery. 14 years later, we are blessed and so thankful. It put focus on what is important, family and the time we have with each other. So thankful you spoke about God. So many people are growing up without knowing his grace! Best wishes and speedy recovery!
Last October, I started growing out my beard...for fun. I came across your vids on UA-cam (and Beard Brand), wanting to learn how to do all-things-beard. I even showed one of your pics to my barber and said, "Hey, let's do it like this." Anyway, I started watching your videos because the videos humanized you, and I wondered, "Is there substance behind the beard." Well, let's just say I've appreciated your depth and vulnerability. Thank you. So, from one old guy (married 30 years, former pastor/missionary, and affiliate assistant prof at a well-known school of theology), beard-on my friend! And may you continue to use your platform to help men know what really matters - a relationship with Jesus.
Prayers for you Greg. I had this surgery done in July 2019 c4 to c8. I was so scared going in as I had just lost 60% of one kidney. I woke after surgery and felt awesome, all the pain I was forced to live with for years.
Have had a very similar experience as you. Surgery, though, scary, was wonderful. Prayer and letting go to my belief and care of God got me through. I am 67 and was rear ended by another car-age issues plus trauma worked havoc with my neck and lower back. Recently completed neck surgery, which, worked wonderfully. Now dealing with my back. As with you the pain has been excruciating-and causes many life questions. My Faith and support of my wife and brethren got me through-through the process I had to let go-I realized very quickly that I was not the one in control.
I know what you go through, I’m 34, I have ombilical hernia since my teenage years. About 2 years ago I had low back pain/issues growing slowly but was manageable at first. A year later wasn’t able to sleep more than 5 hours in a row, little bit later wasn’t able to work. Long story short, mri showed 3 herniated disc. I’m doing better now with help of physio and daily exercises! But I still have ups and downs. Stay strong!
I had a friend go through the same surgery as you. He was scared as all get out too. He is post 2 yrs now, but his review T super fast and he heals up well. Hoping the same and best for you and your family. God Bless.
Greg, I’ve known of your strong faith for a long time now and share that same faith. You’re absolutely right that it is the only thing you can count on in these times. I’m thankful for that for you and praying for a successful surgery and recovery. Godspeed brother.
Greg ~ So great to hear your post surgery success !!! Continued prayers for your healing. Praise to God for your peace that surpasses all understanding. .... For those that don't know where to turn, need peace in life, question the meaning of existence, Greg has shared a remarkable strength in adversity that you might wanna check out....there might be something to it ! ! !
Hey Greg, I just now watched your video. Thank you for sharing your faith and witness with us. Know that you will be in my prayers during your recovery. I had fallen away from my faith for quite a while and during some hard times in my life, I felt Him calling out to me. When I go through tough times, I always rely on Him and find comfort in prayer and spending quiet time with Him in adoration. However, it’s always easy to find Him in the rough patches, we need to continue to find Him and give Him praise in the best of times too. God bless, and my He comfort you during your time of recovery!
Greg, I hope the surgery goes / went well and you will have speedy recovery! As for your question what gives me comfort: music. Listening to it as well as making it. A good song always helps me get through difficult times.
Good luck Greg. You are a humble man. I’ve really enjoyed watching you grow at Beardbrand. Your wisdom is welcome and inspiring to thousands of gentlemen on here. Godspeed Greg ❤
Greg, I really want to thank you for this. You have been an inspiration for me the past few years. I saw you first on a vid with Trav White talking about long hair. You are actually the reason I decided to grow out my hair again. I also try to stay in shape and seeing how great you look inspires me to keep going to the gym. The back pain... I have two herniated discs and have been told by two different doctors to stop squatting and deadlifting. I've learned to work around it. It sucks. I hate not being able to control all aspects of my life. But like you said, you have to learn to deal with it. I wish you all the best and will continue to support you via social media. I'm not sure if you'll see this, but my thoughts and prayers are with you.
I really needed this video today. I was having a really cruddy day and saw this video and it helped me put things in perspective. T’s&P’s to you with your surgery.
I know what you’re going through, I’m 55 and 2 years ago I was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer. You’re right you can’t control it so I just accept it and live life one day at a time. I believe somehow that it’s my destiny for whatever reason, so I accept it.
You will be in my prayers sir, as well as everyone involved in your surgery and recovery. God bless you and thank you for being an inspiration and for sharing with us.
Greg, I was in your shoes almost 3 years ago. I had C5-6 fusion, and it has made such a difference... Please follow all of the directions from your surgeon. By doing so you will have the best results.. Prayers for a speedy and successful recovery
Greg a little over a year I had a motorcycle accident and broke four ribs and a collapsed lung and while in hospital while being scanned the hospital found cancer in my left kidney. On September of last year I underwent surgery to remove my kidney and for the last four months I have been in recovery. Stay strong. I am hoping to make more music and videos again soon. I also have spinal damage from my teenage years and I am partially death and autistic. I will be 61 in February and thankfully have had wonderful friends and my family have helped keep me strong. Sending love for you always
Hope all goes well with your surgery. I have had problems with my spine and neck since i was about 13 due to an assault i suffered that almost left me in a wheel chair and it every year it gets worse. I am also at the point of my doctor sending to do MRI to see if i should have surgery; been on the waiting list for about 6 years now. Spinal problems are never to be joked with and sadly treatments etc are still far from ideal but it's all we have so like you said, we have to give up control.
Greg, I know what you're going through. I've had two spinal surgeries and thankfully I was in the hands of a gifted Saint. You reach a point where pain overrides everything and you'll do anything to bring back your previous comfort levels. Just focus on healing and draw on the strength from the love of your family and friends. Take your recovery one day at a time and give your body time to heal properly. Godspeed my bearded brother.
Appreciate the man behind the beard. Great message here Greg, wish you the best in your recovery. Glad you have your beautiful family around to support you
I hope your recovery goes well, I saw your update, so at least we know the surgery went well. I think you'll do well, it helps that you went into it in good shape and living clean and healthy. You'll bounce back great. Genetics and age is something I know about. I have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a hyper mobility connective tissue disorder. I've had 8 major orthopedic surgeries, and just as many small surgeries with the little cameras. One was a spine fusion, and I might need a couple more by the time I'm done. I'm 50 and I was told I'd be wheelchair bound by 35. I'm still walking and working out every weekday, with minimal use of anti-inflammatories, and only occasional use of medicinal cannabis when the pain really sucks. I may not have religious faith, but I'm stubborn and have faith in my pain tolerance. I refuse to give up. I'll take a break when I'm dead. I was never in the military but I live by a Marine Corp acronym, F.I.D.O., the polite way to say it is "Forget It Drive On". Take it from a guy who knows, follow doctor's orders and your rehabilitation therapist's orders like your god is talking through them. They want you to be a success story as much as you do. Eat to heal and stay fit as you can, and you will heal well.
Just like you I was a work out fanatic for years and really took care of myself until I had numbness in my arms and hands. It was degenerative disk disease and I had ACDF surgery on C5-T1. It gets better but it's not the same. Good luck.
Best of luck with the surgery....I've had issues with L4 & L5 for 20 years and put off surgery so far, but have to be really careful to avoid flare-ups, which are anything but fun!!!
Great video Greg. Due to the economy I've been more or less laid off for the past several weeks and fell into abit of a depressive episode. Feels like Ive lost my purpose in life. But Im realizing that depending on one thing for your self worth is not the way to go. Ive since started to look for other things that give me meaning. It has been a struggle but Im slowly pulling myself out of the dark hole. Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family, stay strong
Greg, thanks for sharing your medical condition with your audience. It really adds to your humanity on the Beard Brand Channel. Today, your honesty has given me inspiration during my own current time of challenge. I hope that your surgery is successful and that your recovery is quick. Bless you my "beard brother"
Dang, Greg. That was powerful. Our God is in the heavens and does all that He pleases (Psalm 115:3), but He is also a God who cares for His children. We can rest in the hands of a good, sovereign, loving Heavenly Father. You have been a guide on my beard growing journey over the last several years, and so I am gratified to see that you are rooting your worldview in Christ even through suffering. Praying for your continued recovery and hope to hear more about your faith.
Best wishes for a complete recovery Greg. For me, the “no control” crisis was late 2021, and reading the Stoics helped my perspective enormously. Beard on.
Hey Greg, i’ve been a fan of yours now for about five years and I just wanted to thank you for the dedication that you’ve shown on this channel and for just being yourself means a lot to me I’ll be praying for you. Sincerely a fan of yours Casey Crowder.
Thanks for this, brother Greg. The past 2.5 years, since my wife of 42 years passed away, has been the biggest challenge of my life. I cling to the word of God, my family, and God's people at my church. One passage of scripture that has been particularly helpful to me is Romans 8:18-25. Praying for you!
Love Greg. Happy to know you will keep making our days happier. You underwent trhu a risky sugery and as expected the great Greg beat it... Long live the king
Gosh, I’ve been “following” you/BeardBrand for what seems like years and I had no idea you’re also a follower of Christ. Brought me to tears, especially when you said you rely on the sovereignty of God and put your trust in Christ. Amen! So so happy to hear about the update. My small group and I are continuing to pray for you, your wife, and your children.
Thank you so much for sharing. I've been dealing with some health issues as well. I hope all goes well for you and your family. Stay strong in spirit. Praying for you and all who are dealing with whatever struggles they're facing. God bless.
I am not a religious person so, when I have tough situations, I look for some way, no matter how small, that I can take action. As long as I can find some next step, I have something I can do and am participating in making my situation better. My experience has shown me that, once I take that step, another one will become evident. I don’t have to concern myself with weeks or months down the road, I just have to find the next step. I wish you well Greg and send you good thoughts.
Hey Greg I always watch your videos and get inspiration for style and looks also from Beardbrand Alliance. Get better from the neck surgery. I’ll be praying for you
Thank you for sharing Greg... I wish you all the best. I did not know about your faith, it's something that's important for me too. I could not have given better advice than to have that belief.
Dear Greg. Much encouragement before your surgical intervention, the great support of your family and your large community of friends together with your excellent health will be of great help to overcome the trance. A cordial greeting from Spain.
My wife just had this done. Don’t be surprised about how weak you will be coming out of surgery. Get the 2 weeks rehab if offered. You will be better for it. Don’t try to do it at home if possible. It got her through it with many tears and fear of “ can we do this?” It’s serious surgery but almost routine. You got this.
Yeah, I'm with you, man. I had multiple health problems I could do nothing about. Family and religion does help. But also just be a control freak a little - if there's a 100% of things to do to get to the situation You desire, and not all of them are under Your control then at least do 100% of the things that You yourself can do. As You said, you consulted not just 1 doctor but 3 or 4. A friend of mine got cancer and one doc told him he needs to have his leg cut off. He consulted another one and now is cancer-free, has both legs and a prosthetic hip.
Damn! I did not see this coming. Greg, you have been a huge inspiration for me for the last couple years. I love your humor, humanity and kindness. I wish you the best!! I will send positive vibes to you and your family and friends. I hope everything goes well and you rest up well!
Hi there Greg, patience, my advise, I have passed the same horrible pain by a nerve pinched on the 7th vertebra, in the end was a kind of inflammatory process, treated with injections and therapy. Hope you heal soon.
I feel your pain brother!… I went from being in the best shape of my life at 50 years of age to not being able to walk for 3 years without level 10 pain due to L4 / L5/ S1 and hip injuries from work. 3 surgeries later and I’m turning 60 this June… I’m just starting to get back into a modified workout routine. It hurts… but it’s a good hurt now… keep on movin!
I look to the old man upstairs for comfort as well as my wife of 27 years. You just put it in Gods hands and he will take care of it. Be well and recover quickly my friend. Prayers sent.
We don't know each other, but share similar stories. Including those which involve rods, screws, and prosthetic disks, etc.. I'm glad to hear your surgery went well. Happier yet to hear you indicate in your video beforehand ... As with all things - GOD is in control, and knowing all to well the significance of that to you and your family. You've a bit of a long road ahead of you now. Be ever thankful for simply waking every morning, and for every breath and every heartbeat that follows, and everything else including your road to recovery will equally be a blessing.
Greg, here's my perspective on age related ailments that we find ourselves in: no matter how well we take care of ourselves it is no guarantee that we won't have illness. God never said that there were not going to be trials and tribulation. The good news is that because you have taken good care of yourself your recovery will be significantly better than someone who hasn't been as careful. I do enjoy what you put out on the internet. The grooming content helps me with the care of disabled men who on occasion I do shave. I do think that purchasing some beard brand oils could help them out. Maybe one day....
Absolutely Loved this video Greg , and you are quite right people don't see what you are really like . I've been living with Unbelievable pain since 1991 . But i just try and put a smile on my face and try to forget all the pain im in and just to mention im awake 24/7 Because of all the excruciating pain . Great video Greg ❤❤
Prayers: My wife went through something very similar, albeit lower back. If it wasn't for our Church we would have had difficulty but my wife made it through safely and on her way to recovery, you will too.
I also had a herniaged disc back in 2018, at the age of 19. It was in the lumbar portion of the spine, and that pinch in the nerves made my legs barely work. At that time, I was still in school, and most likely the reason for that was that I'm a 6'8 guy and was overwheight at the time, using those small school chairs forced me into bad posture and caused this. What helps the most is physiotherapy and calisthenics exercises, that let the spine distress and aliviate the pressure on the discs.
All of your good self care will pay off during and after this surgery. Hang-on tight to your beliefs and your loving family. I know you will get through this trying time in your Life. Blessed Be.
God is with you, and so are we, Greg. Please keep us updated on your progress and don't shy away from showing the "real" life you live also Best wishes to you
I can’t attest to this pain im suffering from lower back pain and i have had a 3 level fusion in my back I’ll keep you in my prayers you and your family and wife be blessed and well
Greg I know of which you speak. I have two surgeries in the past two years.As a result I have had metal plates and bone graft. I know without a doubt you will come through with good results. I am now seventy years old an just had my last neck surgery. Do everything post operation that your doctor says. May God bless and keep you safe.
I really appreciate you sharing with us what is going on behind the scenes of your life Greg. As one who has had many health related “challenges “( 2 bouts with cancer, open heart surgery and severe scoliosis that brings daily pain) trust in my Sovereign Lord has never been as strong because of these trials. And because He is my God I know I am under His watching eye THROUGH these issues. I will say these infirmities have revealed who my friends are and many more are watching how I respond to difficult days and your friends and family will watch you as well. I will be praying for you and your family and a wisdom for the Dr too!
UPDATE: I am two weeks post surgery, and the surgeon reported that it went textbook, and I will be on the road to recovery in no time. The first week after the procedure was intense, but with every day, I am feeling better. The pain from the impingement of root nerves is largely gone, and now I wait for the body to do its thing in terms of healing. Thank you all for your wonderful support related to my surgery in these comments, in the Alliance Group, Direct Messages, calls, and texts. To God Be the Glory. Greg
Fantastic news and I hope the recovery continues to go well and don't have any set backs 🙌 . I stroke my beard in happiness with a big smile 😀 Looking forwards to the full recovery and future updates. Thank you for all the hard work you put into your Vlogs, they're great and informative. Keep smiling and styling 👍
Amen! Thanks for the update and so thankful to the Lord for you and your family for answered prayer.
Love you videos and look forward to watching them but to me this one is the best you have ever done. Sharing your faith and how you rely on it through the ups and downs of life is a testimony to who you are and who you belong to. Amen!
Once a few months back you talked about how you and your wife raised your children to work unto the Lord. I loved that video too. I remember saying the same thing to my own kids when I had them at home while they were growing up.
Sharing our faith strengthens the body of Christ and it also gives us strength when we share those burdens with others. Just looking at the comments many people wanted to lift you up in prayer and to share the burden you carry. I thank God for the power of prayer. It always changes things and it works.
Glad Beard brand has you as one of their spokesman.
May the Lord bless you and your family.
God bless Greg!
Very glad to hear you’re doing well. Speedy recovery!
Praise the Lord!
Greg, your videos have inspired me at my age to become the best version of myself, but this one has moved my heart. My testimony also involves a spinal Injury, but my faith kept me from giving up. God will carry you through this my friend, I promise, you will be in my prayers, God speed.
Prayers to you and your family Paul.
Hang in there, Greg. We will be praying for you. From one mature guy to another, recovery takes time. Be patient! You can do this!
Greg, I'll be praying for you. I also turn to God in tough situations I can't control as a Christian and I pray about it.
Greg - I had my cervical c2-c6 surgery last February 2022. They went in through the back of my neck and put in two titanium plates with 6 screws.
In my opinion, The first two weeks
Post surgery are the worst pain wise.
After one month post surgery I started physical therapy 2 x per week for four months.
I had to wear a neck brace (Aspen collar) for a
Couple of months following surgery.
I’m pain free now.
Best of luck with your procedure.
Greg, you’re such an inspirational individual. I’ve followed your channel for several years now and have listened to your words of wisdom from your videos. I am wishing you all the best with this and God bless!
Greg, thank you for sharing your life and Christian testimony. You will be in my prayers. God bless you and your family during this test of faith. I have dealt with my own tests of faith in recent years. After my wife of over 30 years was diagnosed with an incurable, degenerative disease, we have learned to cherish the good moments and thank God for what we have today ,and not what we have lost. As Christians, we believe in eternal life, but times like these make us face that belief in a whole new way. God will grow you through this experience. Stay close to Him
Confidence in your dr is a lot. I had a massive heart attack when I was 41. Scared me a lot. Had open heart surgery which resulted in 6 bypasses. Has another open heart surgery I 2006. Which resulted in another 3 bypasses.
I trust my health care providers very much. I am now 73 and doing great
I believe attitude has alot to do with it all. Hope ever goes well.
Beard on.
Always use the 3 P's... Pray, Pray, and Pray. God Bless you, Greg!! My wife had brain surgery 1 year after we got married. She has a condition that required emergency surgery. 14 years later, we are blessed and so thankful. It put focus on what is important, family and the time we have with each other. So thankful you spoke about God. So many people are growing up without knowing his grace! Best wishes and speedy recovery!
Seems you’re handling this in the best way possible. Praying for a rapid and complete recovery.
Last October, I started growing out my beard...for fun. I came across your vids on UA-cam (and Beard Brand), wanting to learn how to do all-things-beard. I even showed one of your pics to my barber and said, "Hey, let's do it like this." Anyway, I started watching your videos because the videos humanized you, and I wondered, "Is there substance behind the beard." Well, let's just say I've appreciated your depth and vulnerability. Thank you. So, from one old guy (married 30 years, former pastor/missionary, and affiliate assistant prof at a well-known school of theology), beard-on my friend! And may you continue to use your platform to help men know what really matters - a relationship with Jesus.
Stay strong my friend I have the same thing in my neck and base of my back , I know what ur going through hope it goes fine
Prayers for you Greg. I had this surgery done in July 2019 c4 to c8. I was so scared going in as I had just lost 60% of one kidney. I woke after surgery and felt awesome, all the pain I was forced to live with for years.
Wow Greg, that was heart-felt. I wish you healing. I did not know you were a man of faith.
Have had a very similar experience as you. Surgery, though, scary, was wonderful. Prayer and letting go to my belief and care of God got me through. I am 67 and was rear ended by another car-age issues plus trauma worked havoc with my neck and lower back. Recently completed neck surgery, which, worked wonderfully. Now dealing with my back. As with you the pain has been excruciating-and causes many life questions. My Faith and support of my wife and brethren got me through-through the process I had to let go-I realized very quickly that I was not the one in control.
I know what you go through, I’m 34, I have ombilical hernia since my teenage years. About 2 years ago I had low back pain/issues growing slowly but was manageable at first. A year later wasn’t able to sleep more than 5 hours in a row, little bit later wasn’t able to work. Long story short, mri showed 3 herniated disc. I’m doing better now with help of physio and daily exercises! But I still have ups and downs. Stay strong!
I had a friend go through the same surgery as you. He was scared as all get out too. He is post 2 yrs now, but his review T super fast and he heals up well. Hoping the same and best for you and your family. God Bless.
Greg, I’ve known of your strong faith for a long time now and share that same faith. You’re absolutely right that it is the only thing you can count on in these times. I’m thankful for that for you and praying for a successful surgery and recovery. Godspeed brother.
Greg ~ So great to hear your post surgery success !!! Continued prayers for your healing. Praise to God for your peace that surpasses all understanding. .... For those that don't know where to turn, need peace in life, question the meaning of existence, Greg has shared a remarkable strength in adversity that you might wanna check out....there might be something to it ! ! !
Hey Greg, I just now watched your video. Thank you for sharing your faith and witness with us. Know that you will be in my prayers during your recovery. I had fallen away from my faith for quite a while and during some hard times in my life, I felt Him calling out to me. When I go through tough times, I always rely on Him and find comfort in prayer and spending quiet time with Him in adoration. However, it’s always easy to find Him in the rough patches, we need to continue to find Him and give Him praise in the best of times too. God bless, and my He comfort you during your time of recovery!
Greg, I hope the surgery goes / went well and you will have speedy recovery! As for your question what gives me comfort: music. Listening to it as well as making it. A good song always helps me get through difficult times.
Good luck Greg. You are a humble man. I’ve really enjoyed watching you grow at Beardbrand. Your wisdom is welcome and inspiring to thousands of gentlemen on here.
Godspeed Greg ❤
Greg, I really want to thank you for this. You have been an inspiration for me the past few years. I saw you first on a vid with Trav White talking about long hair. You are actually the reason I decided to grow out my hair again.
I also try to stay in shape and seeing how great you look inspires me to keep going to the gym.
The back pain... I have two herniated discs and have been told by two different doctors to stop squatting and deadlifting. I've learned to work around it. It sucks. I hate not being able to control all aspects of my life. But like you said, you have to learn to deal with it.
I wish you all the best and will continue to support you via social media. I'm not sure if you'll see this, but my thoughts and prayers are with you.
AMEN! AMEN! AMEN! He is The Author. Trust the story. Continued healing, recovery, and peace, Brother.
I really needed this video today. I was having a really cruddy day and saw this video and it helped me put things in perspective. T’s&P’s to you with your surgery.
I know what you’re going through, I’m 55 and 2 years ago I was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer. You’re right you can’t control it so I just accept it and live life one day at a time. I believe somehow that it’s my destiny for whatever reason, so I accept it.
You will be in my prayers sir, as well as everyone involved in your surgery and recovery. God bless you and thank you for being an inspiration and for sharing with us.
Greg, I was in your shoes almost 3 years ago. I had C5-6 fusion, and it has made such a difference... Please follow all of the directions from your surgeon. By doing so you will have the best results.. Prayers for a speedy and successful recovery
Greg, thank you for sharing your faith. I pray for a complete healing and removal of your pain. Peace and comfort to you and your family.
Happy to hear your surgery went well, hope you are fully recovered. God bless you ! Good and warm thoughts for you and your family
Greg a little over a year I had a motorcycle accident and broke four ribs and a collapsed lung and while in hospital while being scanned the hospital found cancer in my left kidney.
On September of last year I underwent surgery to remove my kidney and for the last four months I have been in recovery.
Stay strong.
I am hoping to make more music and videos again soon.
I also have spinal damage from my teenage years and I am partially death and autistic.
I will be 61 in February and thankfully have had wonderful friends and my family have helped keep me strong.
Sending love for you always
Hope all goes well with your surgery.
I have had problems with my spine and neck since i was about 13 due to an assault i suffered that almost left me in a wheel chair and it every year it gets worse. I am also at the point of my doctor sending to do MRI to see if i should have surgery; been on the waiting list for about 6 years now. Spinal problems are never to be joked with and sadly treatments etc are still far from ideal but it's all we have so like you said, we have to give up control.
I’m the same as you. I pray in times of doubt to get met through the tough times.
Greg, I know what you're going through. I've had two spinal surgeries and thankfully I was in the hands of a gifted Saint. You reach a point where pain overrides everything and you'll do anything to bring back your previous comfort levels. Just focus on healing and draw on the strength from the love of your family and friends. Take your recovery one day at a time and give your body time to heal properly. Godspeed my bearded brother.
Appreciate the man behind the beard. Great message here Greg, wish you the best in your recovery. Glad you have your beautiful family around to support you
I hope your recovery goes well, I saw your update, so at least we know the surgery went well. I think you'll do well, it helps that you went into it in good shape and living clean and healthy. You'll bounce back great.
Genetics and age is something I know about. I have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a hyper mobility connective tissue disorder. I've had 8 major orthopedic surgeries, and just as many small surgeries with the little cameras. One was a spine fusion, and I might need a couple more by the time I'm done. I'm 50 and I was told I'd be wheelchair bound by 35. I'm still walking and working out every weekday, with minimal use of anti-inflammatories, and only occasional use of medicinal cannabis when the pain really sucks. I may not have religious faith, but I'm stubborn and have faith in my pain tolerance. I refuse to give up. I'll take a break when I'm dead. I was never in the military but I live by a Marine Corp acronym, F.I.D.O., the polite way to say it is "Forget It Drive On".
Take it from a guy who knows, follow doctor's orders and your rehabilitation therapist's orders like your god is talking through them. They want you to be a success story as much as you do. Eat to heal and stay fit as you can, and you will heal well.
I hope everything goes well Greg ik there's things we can't control ill pray for you my brother
Praying for you Greg. I’m stoked you opened up about your faith and how it is your source of support and hope.
Just like you I was a work out fanatic for years and really took care of myself until I had numbness in my arms and hands. It was degenerative disk disease and I had ACDF surgery on C5-T1. It gets better but it's not the same. Good luck.
Best of luck with the surgery....I've had issues with L4 & L5 for 20 years and put off surgery so far, but have to be really careful to avoid flare-ups, which are anything but fun!!!
Great video Greg. Due to the economy I've been more or less laid off for the past several weeks and fell into abit of a depressive episode. Feels like Ive lost my purpose in life. But Im realizing that depending on one thing for your self worth is not the way to go. Ive since started to look for other things that give me meaning. It has been a struggle but Im slowly pulling myself out of the dark hole. Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family, stay strong
That is All Very Good!! Our prayers are with you. Thank You too!
May God bless you in many ways as you go through this tough time.
You’re a good man Greg. Thanks for your your example.
Greg, thanks for sharing your medical condition with your audience. It really adds to your humanity on the Beard Brand Channel. Today, your honesty has given me inspiration during my own current time of challenge. I hope that your surgery is successful and that your recovery is quick. Bless you my "beard brother"
Dang, Greg. That was powerful. Our God is in the heavens and does all that He pleases (Psalm 115:3), but He is also a God who cares for His children. We can rest in the hands of a good, sovereign, loving Heavenly Father. You have been a guide on my beard growing journey over the last several years, and so I am gratified to see that you are rooting your worldview in Christ even through suffering. Praying for your continued recovery and hope to hear more about your faith.
Praying for you Greg! So glad to see you share your faith! Keep us updated when you can bud!
Best wishes for a complete recovery Greg. For me, the “no control” crisis was late 2021, and reading the Stoics helped my perspective enormously. Beard on.
Hey Greg, i’ve been a fan of yours now for about five years and I just wanted to thank you for the dedication that you’ve shown on this channel and for just being yourself means a lot to me I’ll be praying for you. Sincerely a fan of yours Casey Crowder.
Glad to read your doing well so far. God speed towards your continued recovery.
Thanks for this, brother Greg. The past 2.5 years, since my wife of 42 years passed away, has been the biggest challenge of my life. I cling to the word of God, my family, and God's people at my church. One passage of scripture that has been particularly helpful to me is Romans 8:18-25. Praying for you!
Wishing all the best for you Greg.
Love Greg. Happy to know you will keep making our days happier. You underwent trhu a risky sugery and as expected the great Greg beat it... Long live the king
Gosh, I’ve been “following” you/BeardBrand for what seems like years and I had no idea you’re also a follower of Christ. Brought me to tears, especially when you said you rely on the sovereignty of God and put your trust in Christ. Amen! So so happy to hear about the update. My small group and I are continuing to pray for you, your wife, and your children.
Prayers for relief from the pain and and a speedy recovery.
Thank you so much for sharing. I've been dealing with some health issues as well. I hope all goes well for you and your family. Stay strong in spirit. Praying for you and all who are dealing with whatever struggles they're facing. God bless.
I am not a religious person so, when I have tough situations, I look for some way, no matter how small, that I can take action. As long as I can find some next step, I have something I can do and am participating in making my situation better. My experience has shown me that, once I take that step, another one will become evident. I don’t have to concern myself with weeks or months down the road, I just have to find the next step. I wish you well Greg and send you good thoughts.
Hey Greg I always watch your videos and get inspiration for style and looks also from Beardbrand Alliance. Get better from the neck surgery. I’ll be praying for you
Thank you for sharing Greg... I wish you all the best. I did not know about your faith, it's something that's important for me too. I could not have given better advice than to have that belief.
Dear Greg. Much encouragement before your surgical intervention, the great support of your family and your large community of friends together with your excellent health will be of great help to overcome the trance. A cordial greeting from Spain.
That beard is epic,stay strong brother. God is awesome
My wife just had this done. Don’t be surprised about how weak you will be coming out of surgery. Get the 2 weeks rehab if offered. You will be better for it. Don’t try to do it at home if possible. It got her through it with many tears and fear of “ can we do this?” It’s serious surgery but almost routine. You got this.
Yeah, I'm with you, man. I had multiple health problems I could do nothing about. Family and religion does help.
But also just be a control freak a little - if there's a 100% of things to do to get to the situation You desire, and not all of them are under Your control then at least do 100% of the things that You yourself can do.
As You said, you consulted not just 1 doctor but 3 or 4. A friend of mine got cancer and one doc told him he needs to have his leg cut off. He consulted another one and now is cancer-free, has both legs and a prosthetic hip.
I get comfort in prayer. Here is praying for a full recovery .
Trust in the power and capabilities of the surgeons, Greg. It's ALL them. May you have a speedy recovery. Take care.
Amen Greg! Praying for you man!
Well wishes. Personally, going through a life changing thing in my midlife. Appreciate your attitude and perspective. I am also a Christian
Greg, sending good thoughts your way. We are with you!
Damn! I did not see this coming. Greg, you have been a huge inspiration for me for the last couple years. I love your humor, humanity and kindness. I wish you the best!! I will send positive vibes to you and your family and friends. I hope everything goes well and you rest up well!
Sending prayers for you and your family 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Hi there Greg, patience, my advise, I have passed the same horrible pain by a nerve pinched on the 7th vertebra, in the end was a kind of inflammatory process, treated with injections and therapy. Hope you heal soon.
I feel your pain brother!… I went from being in the best shape of my life at 50 years of age to not being able to walk for 3 years without level 10 pain due to L4 / L5/ S1 and hip injuries from work. 3 surgeries later and I’m turning 60 this June… I’m just starting to get back into a modified workout routine. It hurts… but it’s a good hurt now… keep on movin!
Greg, this message was needed to be heard on my end. Thank you.
Bless you brother. You've inspired me to be the best version of myself and take pride and embrace being a man on my first beard journey! BE WELL 🙏
I look to the old man upstairs for comfort as well as my wife of 27 years. You just put it in Gods hands and he will take care of it. Be well and recover quickly my friend. Prayers sent.
We don't know each other, but share similar stories. Including those which involve rods, screws, and prosthetic disks, etc.. I'm glad to hear your surgery went well. Happier yet to hear you indicate in your video beforehand ... As with all things - GOD is in control, and knowing all to well the significance of that to you and your family. You've a bit of a long road ahead of you now. Be ever thankful for simply waking every morning, and for every breath and every heartbeat that follows, and everything else including your road to recovery will equally be a blessing.
Greg, here's my perspective on age related ailments that we find ourselves in: no matter how well we take care of ourselves it is no guarantee that we won't have illness. God never said that there were not going to be trials and tribulation. The good news is that because you have taken good care of yourself your recovery will be significantly better than someone who hasn't been as careful. I do enjoy what you put out on the internet. The grooming content helps me with the care of disabled men who on occasion I do shave. I do think that purchasing some beard brand oils could help them out. Maybe one day....
Absolutely Loved this video Greg , and you are quite right people don't see what you are really like . I've been living with Unbelievable pain since 1991 . But i just try and put a smile on my face and try to forget all the pain im in and just to mention im awake 24/7 Because of all the excruciating pain . Great video Greg ❤❤
Thank you Greg for sharing. Trusting God is the best thing you can do. You did your part brother.
Prayers: My wife went through something very similar, albeit lower back. If it wasn't for our Church we would have had difficulty but my wife made it through safely and on her way to recovery, you will too.
I also had a herniaged disc back in 2018, at the age of 19. It was in the lumbar portion of the spine, and that pinch in the nerves made my legs barely work. At that time, I was still in school, and most likely the reason for that was that I'm a 6'8 guy and was overwheight at the time, using those small school chairs forced me into bad posture and caused this. What helps the most is physiotherapy and calisthenics exercises, that let the spine distress and aliviate the pressure on the discs.
More power to you Greg
So glad you are well and had a good recovery after the successful surgery.
God bless
All of your good self care will pay off during and after this surgery. Hang-on tight to your beliefs and your loving family. I know you will get through this trying time in your Life. Blessed Be.
God is with you, and so are we, Greg. Please keep us updated on your progress and don't shy away from showing the "real" life you live also
Best wishes to you
Best of luck with your recovery Greg! 🙂💪 It's inspiring how well you take care of yourself!
God bless you greg an family in this difficult time.
Thank you for sharing your testimony Greg!! Praying with and for you 🙏🏾 YES!! please be on camera :)
Thanks for sharing this Greg and Beard Brand. Praying for your recovery 🙏🏽
All the best Greg, heres hoping for a swift recovery! x
I can’t attest to this pain im suffering from lower back pain and i have had a 3 level fusion in my back I’ll keep you in my prayers you and your family and wife be blessed and well
Greg I know of which you speak. I have two surgeries in the past two years.As a result I have had metal plates and bone graft. I know without a doubt you will come through with good results. I am now seventy years old an just had my last neck surgery. Do everything post operation that your doctor says. May God bless and keep you safe.
God bless. Praying for you.
I really appreciate you sharing with us what is going on behind the scenes of your life Greg. As one who has had many health related “challenges “( 2 bouts with cancer, open heart surgery and severe scoliosis that brings daily pain) trust in my Sovereign Lord has never been as strong because of these trials. And because He is my God I know I am under His watching eye THROUGH these issues. I will say these infirmities have revealed who my friends are and many more are watching how I respond to difficult days and your friends and family will watch you as well. I will be praying for you and your family and a wisdom for the Dr too!
Hi Greg I pray a lot for you I had that surgery like 4 years ago
Thank you for this Greg. Aptly timed.
Prayers for you my brother ❤
Your personal testimony of faith was moving and inspirational. Thank you. We will be praying for you, your wife, and your family.
praying for you and your family.
I will be praying for a successful surgery my brother! God is able!
God bless you - we are all praying for a wonderful outcome. May you be pain free again. 🙏🏼
Good luck and much love on your recovery.