This is an incredible occasion for Mal! Season 13 of the hit sitcom StephenVlog has gone much better for her since her surgery, and I'm sure everyone is glad! Mal's inner screeches have been silenced, and her life is now much calmer and quieter. I remember when she mentioned that after she was fully healed! Congratulations are in order all around. Best wishes to a better life, Mal!
I actually found the vlog a year ago because of Mal's surgery. I had checked Twitch to see what you guys were playing one week and she wasn't there and Stephen had mentioned she was downstairs recovering from her surgery and I was like "oh what happened?" and just did a youtube search and found the vlog and never looked back haha. It's been incredible to see her recovery and how much better she's doing.
I’ve been on birth control for “just bad periods” for a few years now, and yesterday my pain came back for the first time. I’m not sure what my next steps are yet, but it’s so uplifting to hear from someone who went through something similar and came out ahead in the end. I appreciate you sharing your journey so much ❤❤
That reminds me of an episode of Golden Girls where Dorothy was so physically exhausted that she couldn't function. Every doctor told her that she was fine until she went to see her friend who also was a doctor who sent her to the right one. This doctor diagnosed her with CFS or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, a disease that could either get better or worse. Luckily, Dorothy got better. So glad you're doing better Mal. I almost cried 😢
It has been so incredible to see Mal heal and begin to move past this stage in her life. During this year's Extra Life, seeing Mal on the balance board playing Aladdin (or something like that), so vivacious and involved actually had me in awe.
I remember watching the vlog where Mal talked in detail about her story and being flabbergasted by everything. I'm so glad you were able to get the help you needed and are feeling good now! Those little things you mentioned coming back I feel like are the ones that much such a big difference for quality of life.
I’m so happy you found a doctor who was able to help. I’m infuriated at all the doctor’s that gaslit you and every other individual with a uterus out there.
I am SO, so happy Mal is feeling better. Having endometriosis myself and having excision done really made a big difference in my symptoms. I still have a few twingy feelings on occasion several years out at this point but 98% of the time I'm a-ok. Being in so much pain to the point you're in tears and can't think is no fun!
as a newer subscriber to the channel (i think i joined right after yall moved) i had looked back on old vlogs and gotten the impression that mal was just a really chill person, but in newer vlogs i have very much noticed how much more excited shes been to do stuff!! I hadn't realized she was in so much daily pain- im so glad youve been feeling better mal!! ((also as a person with chronic migraines/joint pain this is kinda pushing me to get that checked out... i think when your in pain on the daily its hard to imagine it could ever go away. I'm so happy that your in this new phase of your life!!!))
wow am i first? congrats on one year mallory ❤️ edit: i struggle with chronic conditions and pain and i relate to a lot of what mallory has said about living with them. pain, brain fog, bare minimum self care, gaslighting yourself.. its nice to see it's possible to get better even if it's difficult and nobody will help you straight away. thank you for sharing your story mal and thank you stephen letting her use your platform to do so
Yay Mal! I'm glad that there have been no complications at all after the surgery, especially considering the fact that it was such an extensive one. You've been visibly happier than we've ever seen you be this past year, and we're all very proud of you for standing up to all of the physicians that had been gaslighting you for so many years. We love you Mal
I have a much milder chronic condition that flared recently, just now got over the worst of it. Hearing your updates and improved quality of life is so inspiring. So so happy for you Mal.
5:53 As someone who watches literally all of the content on Vlog/Plays and as a regular Twitch viewer, I've definitely noticed that Mal's wit and humour have become more noticeable. Especially on Twitch (and the Pokemon streams are a good example), Mal has this brilliant energy that she brings to the streams, with being quick-witted and sassy. It has truly been great seeing Mal recover and be able to live a pain-free life!
Vlog was posted on my birthday lol. Despite that, I'm glad to see that Mal has made a full recovery since her endometriosis surgery. Hearing her say "I have no more pain." brings me so much joy, as you can tell how happy she is.
My joy cannot compare to yours over this surely, but I am overjoyed that all of these things that have been plaguing you are gone. The constant pain, the brain fog, all the associated body problems. It's amazing you made it through all that and I'm glad things are finally better and you can LIVE again
Mal, you are my hero. I have presumptive diagnosis of endometriosis and every day of college or even free days feel near impossible. But your strength is so inspiring and it brings me so much optimism and joy, to see you doing so well and to know that I can be well eventually too ❤
Tell Hailey Thank You for being such a good friend to get mad and push Mal to listen to her body and not the negative doctors. Just because they have a medical degree does not mean they know everything. You know your body best. Keep talking until people listen to you. If you have pain there is something wrong. Pain is the body's cue to say "Hey! Pay attention to Me. Something is happening that isn't supposed to be happening." I am so happy for you that you did keep pushing and finally got someone to listen.
I was laughing and crying throughout the video since Mal said “I feel no pain”. I followed the story from the point it was brought up that she had Endometriosis, to talks with the doctor, to surgery, the recovery, up until now one year later, after everything. I’m so happy for both Mal having recovered and Stephen being able to not see his wife in that pain any more. I’ve never been as invested in the lives of two strangers on the internet and probably never will be again as much as I am with you two and the community. I’ve even noticed a difference in Mal’s demeanour ever since, with before she was very soft spoken and didn’t speak up as much, but now in another way, soft spoken but very bright and bubbly, almost like an entirely different person. This story needs to be shared. Not just to the internet, but to the community at large from the local news. Endometriosis seems to be a relatively new problem and people need to be more aware of it. Mal definitely can be a successful case study for that doctor and clinic where she got the surgery. Keep fighting.
I’m so so SO HAPPY for you Mal! I’m relieved the surgery has effectively resolve all the issues. I am so excited for you to be living your best life. I’m really happy you advocated for yourself and didn’t let those medical professionals gaslight you to the point of not receiving treatment.
Mal congrats on removing the gremlin hive, the gremlins, and The Fog! You really have been so on the ball since, and especially since recovery, your wit and joy have been so nice to see! I hope you get to DDR like there's no tomorrow, because we know there will be, and you'll be dancing to it!
Mal, I'm so glad this has made such a huge difference for you. I've been chronically gaslit by medical people for a number of things. Currently being gaslit because I'm in my 30s and female and not an elderly male, so could not possibly have what I have. Hearing you speak up reminds me that living in my body means I do know what's going on, and to keep fighting when I have energy. Thank you. I needed to hear it.
I don't know what you're going through, but, something that can help prevent any future gaslighting by medical professionals is keeping a log, physical or digital, of everything. Dates, times, symptoms, how you feel mentally, etc. The more raw data you have, the easier it'll be to be taken seriously by others.
@@Kamakiri86 thank you. I do, and most specialists outside of the field I need to get diagnosed agree with me. It's the ones in the field who tell me to go see a psychiatrist, or that it's just a medication side effect. My next try is with a woman, and my fingers are crossed.
ugh i just love you guys. been watching since 2012 and i am so happy to see that mal has been feeling so much better these last few months. my mom went through a similar experience with endo and i am so glad mal was able to advocate for herself to get the help she needed! i am so happy for you guys ♡
I was just thinking this morning how Mal was doing. I didn’t realize it had been a year, but I was hoping things were going well. Glad to hear you have continued doing so well, Mallory. Glad to know you don’t have to help shoulder that burden with her, Stephen. I can’t speak for that kind of pain or getting surgery, but I know the powerlessness, shame and grief that comes with watching your partner be in pain and have nothing you can do and that is a hell I would wish on no husband or wife Hope things continue to go well on the coming year ❤
Congratulations, Mal. 😊 It's so wonderful to see you looking so vivacious. The timing of this vlog is funny, though. I experienced the worst period of my life this past month, and finally put my foot down and got help - despite my family doctor gaslighting me for years and refusing to even refer me to a gynecologist. Gaslighting's an insidious thing: when I saw your video a year ago, I thought, "I'm not as sick as her, so there must be nothing wrong with me after all." As for now, I had an ultrasound on Tuesday, and learned just last night that my left ovary is stuck to my uterus, meaning I almost certainly have endometriosis. Seeing what the end of the journey is like is really comforting today, so thank you. ❤️
WHOOOOOOO!!! #TEAMMAL!!!! I’m so happy for you!! I’ve been so happy to see you so much more active and enthusiastic about life throughout the vlogs, like when you played Monikers with the crew in May, experiencing the state fair last month, and being around for pretty much the entirety of Extra Life this year. It was like a weight has been lifted, allowing your true colors to shine. We’re all so proud of you! 💙💙💙
Has it been a year since your surgery Mal? Dang, that went by fast. Glad you’re doing better than before. You have the support of your friends, family, fans, and your husband. We love you so much. #TeamMal 🎉
Hearing and being here for most of it a year ago was insane. I'm so glad that Mal is doing fantastic a full year later and she absolutely deserves to be. Also, seeing a buff Mal would be incredible. Best of luck to future work out goals now that you are able! Good Vibes y'all!
I know it was mentioned during EL2022 by viewers (I mentioned it to my partner as well!) but during EL2022 Mal had *so much* more energy than previous years that it was a genuine joy to see her not just being excited about the event, but being able to put in her all without having to carefully manage pain
As someone who has a long term medical condition, it's always strange to think about the times before I had it. This time next year, I will have had it for over 10 years and I've gotten so used to it. Mine comes with special dietary needs and last year I got asked what things can't I eat and I struggled to answer it because I was so used to it that I forgot what I can't eat
I am a guy and I had never heard of endo before you made the first vlog about it but since then I am so greatful that you did. Like yeah, it will never directly effect me personally but it could help others out who are gaslit like you were. I am sorry you had to go through all that but I am super happy you are feeling better and such a horrible burden has left you. Good luck with everything else in life.
I’m so happy for you, Mallory. I can’t imagine all of the pain and heartache you had to go through, but to see you living so vibrantly now is such a joy. ❤ I think we all as viewers can see how much happier and clear-minded you’ve been since your surgery. All the love and prayers your way 💕
In the before times I remember you, Mal, being very low volume and with a soft laugh, I thought you might have been camerashy but it made so much sense when you found out and opened up about your condition, I can Imagine even laughter hurt.. And that must be a nightmare when one is living with Stephen XD Anyway I just wanted to tell that I’ve observed your voice speaking louder, clearer, expressing feelings and laughter more freely since the surgery and I am so very happy for you. Hope you get to do all the things you didn’t believe you could do ^_^
Hearing Mal joke about now being able to lift weights reminded me of when Stephen was informed that he did NOT, in fact, have a heart condition and didn't have to be afraid of exercising anymore. lol
Mal ❤❤❤❤❤ I wanna offer the biggest hug to you. I mean just seeing you post-surgery and how _happy_ you've been, how obvious it's been that you _are_ happy... it's so, so nice to see. I cried watching the vlogs post-surgery last year because it just hurt hearing about how healthcare has treated you for so long only for you to finally see that it was really, really, really bad, that it _wasn't_ "just bad cramps" and that, if it had been left untreated for much longer, it could've been very dire. Putting it very lightly, of course. It's just very nice and relieving to see how things have gotten better for you after surgery. I'm so happy for you.
So happy for you Mal! Having crohns disease for most of my life but having had good doctors who believed my symptoms, I can only imagine how hard your life has been and am so happy that you fought to get this taken care of. Here's to a more happy and healthy life!
I’m beyond happy and excited for Mal! It’s always relieving to get rid of pain, whether it be mental and/or physical. Hoping for continuous good health for the both of you 💜
I was waiting to write a longer letter, but I have to say thank you for sharing this. My endo surgery is in less than a month, and I wouldn’t have even tried to go forward with it if you hadn’t shared your video last year. You have saved years of my life ❤
My fiancé and I discovered she had an ovarian cyst when she was in surgery to get her tubes removed. While she wasn't in pain as much as you have been, but we noticed she has been in some abnormal pain when she has periods. We had already decided we weren't going to have children but we never knew about the cysts until she had her tubes removed.
It's funny you mentioned that you've been able to eat better and lose weight because at the start of the video I saw you and thought "hey has Mal lost weight?". Really happy for you on that, but more so that you're feeling good overall! I want to thank you again, Mal, and Stephen too, for choosing to share your experience with this with all of us. I'm so glad it's worked out. ❤
All the love and congrats that Mal has recovered and is doing much better! The journey that lead to the surgery was quite a road of understandable frustration and struggle, but its all the better that she's recovered and even better that her symptoms got treatment. Much love to you both sharing the journey and all the best to you both 💙
This upcoming year for Stephencorp is gonna be GREAT! New city with tons of friends, and Mal is doing awesome after surgery! Excited for the future of the channels!
This is amazing 💕💕💕 Happy that things are looking up for you, Mal 😊 #TeamMal💙 Thank you for being real and open with us cause it helps me and many others in so many ways 💕
After I had my hysterectomy 2 years ago I've also had no pain. I have PCOS and since the surgery I finally started to loose weight and gain muscle. I'm super happy for you.
I have PCOS and I feel you so much Mal. The gaslighting is so bad. "Here, take the pill, come and see me when you want to get pregnant", "Oh, you're not loosing weight because you're eating too much and you're lazy", while I literally starve myself and go to the gym 3-4 times a week. I have found more resources and help on instagram than I ever had from my GP. It's so bad. You are an inspiration
Mal your an amazing strong lady. Your a fighter. Just know your an inspiration to a lot of folks. Your being an art teacher made me fight to follow my dreams of teaching.
When Mal said that she mentally felt quicker and whittier, I had to smile cause I have absolutely noticed that in the streams. Going back to watch BotW, even with how much they enjoyed the game, you can tell when she is getting tired. Streams since then, Mal's been a lot quicker to joke and in vlogs I notice her jumping in to correct Stephen from off camera more often. So glad that things are going so well!
Been looking forward to this vlog and the one-year update and all that. Super happy to hear everything is still good and Mal's out there living her best life. That recurring theme of "when was the last time for [fill in the blank]" is just another part of the whole craziness of it. And she'd mentioned somewhere recently looking through her 5-year techo and thinking "wow, I used to be really sick." Nothing more to say other than hoping things going forward continue to go well
Glad to hear everything is going so well! You can really feel the emotions in Mal's words - relief, happiness, appreciation, I'm not sure how to phrase it, but certainly general positivity. Here's to many more years of pain-free living! Best of luck!
I’m so happy this year has gotten better and better since the surgery. I agree with others about the changes in voice and even you doing small things like picking up Keppy look easier for you. You also look more relaxed too which has got to feel great. Give Hayley a hug from this random internet stranger - I have been that friend before and I know it sucks. But it has helped friends but it sucks in the moment and a long time afterwards. ❤
Around the 3:40 ish mark I think? Anyways, I can understand the whole entire “I haven’t experienced the pain I’ve felt in a while…when was the last time I felt it actually?” thing. The pain I’ve felt is vastly different, and the time I dealt with my pain was brief. But it did effect me, heavily. But… now I’m here, I can’t remember the pain. But I know I felt it. I’m glad that Mal is better! This sounds weird, but I mean it in a well meaning way! And I’m glad she’s at the point where she’s like “when did I last feel that pain?” To me, that means that she’s been enjoying life and that she’s happy.
Congrats Mal! so happy for you! I have a friend with endo and It's pretty hard watching her have to fight this everyday. But it gives me hope knowing that it can be beat and that she can be better! So thank you for that. And continue to be better!
I'm really glad you're doing better. And also Mal, thank you for your words here. I've been struggling with a condition (undiagnosed but impossible to ignore whatever it is) for a few years now and even though it's so bad I can't help but doubt myself. But I'll keep on going and keep trusting my instincts, with all this. Hoping things keep going well for you going forward
Something that can help with not doubting yourself and preventing any future gaslighting by medical professionals is keeping a log, physical or digital, of everything. Dates, times, symptoms, how you feel mentally, etc. The more raw data you have, the easier it'll be to be taken seriously by others and yourself.
While it wasn't endo, my wife went through very similar gaslighting with her ovarian cysts. For all of her adult life, she was told it'd be unlikely to get pregnant without extensive hormone treatment. She recalls one doctor telling her, as a teenager, that she couldn't get pregnant. As we got closer to wanting to try, another doctor said, "just take birth control, there's not a whole lot we can do with ovarian cysts." Then we found the right doctor and all it took was Letrozole, something to help kick-start her cycle, and that's all it took. Now we have our beautiful baby boy, but looking back makes me furious that she was strung along for as long as she was and that it led her to start telling herself that she couldn't get pregnant. Hearing about how much ibuprofen you would burn through just to stay functional or how you thought hearing the nurses whisper about your historectomy (spelling?) was about another patient makes me just as furious about how gaslit you were too. I'mma just say it, nothing short of sexist. But I'm so grateful that you found the right doctor, and an amazing one at that. I'm glad you have such a powerful support system that pushed you to take this seriously yourself (thank you Hayley). The difference in your demeanor on the vlog is night and day. When you read my dono last Colosseum and your immediate response was "I feel GREAT," I knew you meant it. I'm so happy you're finally feeling better Mal!
Mal is a strong person and one I admire. I understand the post operation recovery due to my own personal battle of atrial septile defect (Hole in the upper left chamber of the heart) and the Gorge community sent so much good vibes. Recovery is a long process and it can lead to a lot of mental pain. I'm glad Mal had Stephen during the entire time. I'm so proud of Mal and her story. It's so inspiring cause of her battle, and her ambition for her content, I personally made the jump for my art carrer
Given that ibuprofen is known to be damaging to the stomach when used too regularly without an additional protective medicine to use alongside it, your dietary capabilities may indeed well change. But yeah, definitely test that with a professional, rather than trusting the word of some rando on the internet. Either way, glad you're doing better.
LESGO SUPER SAIYAN FORM 3 MAAAAAALLLL!!!! there was a time over the year where i hadn't watched streams and vlogs for awhile, and upon returning, i could just tell that there was this levity about you, and i just thought, and still think, she's healing.
I'm so glad you took care of that and are feeling better and that the recovery was so smooth for you Mal. I am excited to see what the future brings for you guys, this new move with everyone nearby, Mal's newfound strength and health, the channels seem to be thriving, man it jut all feels good and to watch your struggle in pretty much real time turn around to be a full on success story is truly inspiring! As always, I love you guys and I am stoked to see what happens next :D
I have pcos which is typically less violent than endo but I got really lucky. My doctor fights hard for me to get treatments I need. I really won the lottery with doctors because I'm also a Trans guy and my doctor is amazing. I'm so glad too see Mal feeling so much better and see her happy like this. I've been following for a long time and I'm glad Mal can finally live her best life
Yes, start lifting weights, Mal! You will feel like such a badass when you notice your body changing in response to being strong. It’s a good idea to start with a personal trainer for a few sessions because the weight room at most gyms can be overwhelming for an absolute beginner. Other good options include taking group exercise classes and joining a walking/jogging/biking group
Hi Mal, I'm really glad to know you've healed and you feel better than ever. I have to admit, the vlog of the day (or was it the day after that? I mean the one when you guys took the trip back home) after surgery was hard to watch, considering I live in a country with universal healthcare and it's unfathomable to me to see a clearly still in-pain patient being discharged from the hospital after such an invasive surgery, but it's great to know it was worth it!
Genuinely clapped at 4:14. Hearing Mal say the words 'I have no more pain' is SO powerful, and so amazing to hear. So happy for you both 💖
Literally!!!!
So happy-Tim
There is so much more joy in Mal's voice today. What a positive outcome. I hope your doctor uses you as an ambassador for endometriosis treatment.
YES!!! Mal, any way you can keep sharing your story, do it! Your experience can give faith to a lot of people who need it.
I can't believe it's been a year, it feels so much more recent that everyone was wishing you a speedy recovery. And yet, here we are!
I was gonna say the same thing. Feels like yesterday when I first watched their vlog about it.
This is an incredible occasion for Mal! Season 13 of the hit sitcom StephenVlog has gone much better for her since her surgery, and I'm sure everyone is glad! Mal's inner screeches have been silenced, and her life is now much calmer and quieter. I remember when she mentioned that after she was fully healed! Congratulations are in order all around. Best wishes to a better life, Mal!
I actually found the vlog a year ago because of Mal's surgery. I had checked Twitch to see what you guys were playing one week and she wasn't there and Stephen had mentioned she was downstairs recovering from her surgery and I was like "oh what happened?" and just did a youtube search and found the vlog and never looked back haha. It's been incredible to see her recovery and how much better she's doing.
Yep, that's how I started watching the vlog too. Never looked back!
I’ve been on birth control for “just bad periods” for a few years now, and yesterday my pain came back for the first time. I’m not sure what my next steps are yet, but it’s so uplifting to hear from someone who went through something similar and came out ahead in the end. I appreciate you sharing your journey so much ❤❤
That reminds me of an episode of Golden Girls where Dorothy was so physically exhausted that she couldn't function. Every doctor told her that she was fine until she went to see her friend who also was a doctor who sent her to the right one. This doctor diagnosed her with CFS or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, a disease that could either get better or worse. Luckily, Dorothy got better. So glad you're doing better Mal. I almost cried 😢
It has been so incredible to see Mal heal and begin to move past this stage in her life. During this year's Extra Life, seeing Mal on the balance board playing Aladdin (or something like that), so vivacious and involved actually had me in awe.
I remember watching the vlog where Mal talked in detail about her story and being flabbergasted by everything. I'm so glad you were able to get the help you needed and are feeling good now! Those little things you mentioned coming back I feel like are the ones that much such a big difference for quality of life.
I'm so happy Mal is pain-free. I'm only about 6 months out from my own surgeries, and I hope to get to her point in another 6! Cheers to you, Mal!
Sending good vibes!
@@phlip82 Thank you! :D
I’m so happy you found a doctor who was able to help.
I’m infuriated at all the doctor’s that gaslit you and every other individual with a uterus out there.
Not only to have a wonderful recovery but now to experience mo pain in your daily life is such good news!
My wife is having Endo surgery tomorrow. I so hope she can live without pain as well.
I am SO, so happy Mal is feeling better. Having endometriosis myself and having excision done really made a big difference in my symptoms. I still have a few twingy feelings on occasion several years out at this point but 98% of the time I'm a-ok. Being in so much pain to the point you're in tears and can't think is no fun!
I'm really glad hearing how much better Mal is one year after surgery and how it has positively impacted daily life!
as a newer subscriber to the channel (i think i joined right after yall moved) i had looked back on old vlogs and gotten the impression that mal was just a really chill person, but in newer vlogs i have very much noticed how much more excited shes been to do stuff!! I hadn't realized she was in so much daily pain- im so glad youve been feeling better mal!!
((also as a person with chronic migraines/joint pain this is kinda pushing me to get that checked out... i think when your in pain on the daily its hard to imagine it could ever go away. I'm so happy that your in this new phase of your life!!!))
wow am i first? congrats on one year mallory ❤️
edit: i struggle with chronic conditions and pain and i relate to a lot of what mallory has said about living with them. pain, brain fog, bare minimum self care, gaslighting yourself.. its nice to see it's possible to get better even if it's difficult and nobody will help you straight away. thank you for sharing your story mal and thank you stephen letting her use your platform to do so
Yay Mal! I'm glad that there have been no complications at all after the surgery, especially considering the fact that it was such an extensive one. You've been visibly happier than we've ever seen you be this past year, and we're all very proud of you for standing up to all of the physicians that had been gaslighting you for so many years.
We love you Mal
I have a much milder chronic condition that flared recently, just now got over the worst of it. Hearing your updates and improved quality of life is so inspiring. So so happy for you Mal.
5:53 As someone who watches literally all of the content on Vlog/Plays and as a regular Twitch viewer, I've definitely noticed that Mal's wit and humour have become more noticeable.
Especially on Twitch (and the Pokemon streams are a good example), Mal has this brilliant energy that she brings to the streams, with being quick-witted and sassy.
It has truly been great seeing Mal recover and be able to live a pain-free life!
Vlog was posted on my birthday lol. Despite that, I'm glad to see that Mal has made a full recovery since her endometriosis surgery. Hearing her say "I have no more pain." brings me so much joy, as you can tell how happy she is.
My joy cannot compare to yours over this surely, but I am overjoyed that all of these things that have been plaguing you are gone. The constant pain, the brain fog, all the associated body problems. It's amazing you made it through all that and I'm glad things are finally better and you can LIVE again
Mal, you are my hero. I have presumptive diagnosis of endometriosis and every day of college or even free days feel near impossible. But your strength is so inspiring and it brings me so much optimism and joy, to see you doing so well and to know that I can be well eventually too ❤
Tell Hailey Thank You for being such a good friend to get mad and push Mal to listen to her body and not the negative doctors. Just because they have a medical degree does not mean they know everything. You know your body best. Keep talking until people listen to you. If you have pain there is something wrong. Pain is the body's cue to say "Hey! Pay attention to Me. Something is happening that isn't supposed to be happening." I am so happy for you that you did keep pushing and finally got someone to listen.
I was laughing and crying throughout the video since Mal said “I feel no pain”. I followed the story from the point it was brought up that she had Endometriosis, to talks with the doctor, to surgery, the recovery, up until now one year later, after everything. I’m so happy for both Mal having recovered and Stephen being able to not see his wife in that pain any more. I’ve never been as invested in the lives of two strangers on the internet and probably never will be again as much as I am with you two and the community. I’ve even noticed a difference in Mal’s demeanour ever since, with before she was very soft spoken and didn’t speak up as much, but now in another way, soft spoken but very bright and bubbly, almost like an entirely different person.
This story needs to be shared. Not just to the internet, but to the community at large from the local news. Endometriosis seems to be a relatively new problem and people need to be more aware of it. Mal definitely can be a successful case study for that doctor and clinic where she got the surgery.
Keep fighting.
I can't believe it's been a year already. I'm just glad Mal is basically pain free. #TeamMal
#TeaMal
I’m so so SO HAPPY for you Mal! I’m relieved the surgery has effectively resolve all the issues. I am so excited for you to be living your best life. I’m really happy you advocated for yourself and didn’t let those medical professionals gaslight you to the point of not receiving treatment.
Mal congrats on removing the gremlin hive, the gremlins, and The Fog! You really have been so on the ball since, and especially since recovery, your wit and joy have been so nice to see! I hope you get to DDR like there's no tomorrow, because we know there will be, and you'll be dancing to it!
Mal, I'm so glad this has made such a huge difference for you. I've been chronically gaslit by medical people for a number of things. Currently being gaslit because I'm in my 30s and female and not an elderly male, so could not possibly have what I have. Hearing you speak up reminds me that living in my body means I do know what's going on, and to keep fighting when I have energy. Thank you. I needed to hear it.
I don't know what you're going through, but, something that can help prevent any future gaslighting by medical professionals is keeping a log, physical or digital, of everything. Dates, times, symptoms, how you feel mentally, etc. The more raw data you have, the easier it'll be to be taken seriously by others.
@@Kamakiri86 thank you. I do, and most specialists outside of the field I need to get diagnosed agree with me. It's the ones in the field who tell me to go see a psychiatrist, or that it's just a medication side effect. My next try is with a woman, and my fingers are crossed.
@@becca961 That sucks, I'll cross my fingers for you too 🤞
ugh i just love you guys. been watching since 2012 and i am so happy to see that mal has been feeling so much better these last few months. my mom went through a similar experience with endo and i am so glad mal was able to advocate for herself to get the help she needed! i am so happy for you guys ♡
I was just thinking this morning how Mal was doing. I didn’t realize it had been a year, but I was hoping things were going well.
Glad to hear you have continued doing so well, Mallory. Glad to know you don’t have to help shoulder that burden with her, Stephen. I can’t speak for that kind of pain or getting surgery, but I know the powerlessness, shame and grief that comes with watching your partner be in pain and have nothing you can do and that is a hell I would wish on no husband or wife
Hope things continue to go well on the coming year ❤
All I can say is *Hugs for Mal*.
I had honestly forgotten about this, but I am so happy to hear thing have gone well for you Mal. 🙂
Congratulations, Mal. 😊 It's so wonderful to see you looking so vivacious.
The timing of this vlog is funny, though. I experienced the worst period of my life this past month, and finally put my foot down and got help - despite my family doctor gaslighting me for years and refusing to even refer me to a gynecologist. Gaslighting's an insidious thing: when I saw your video a year ago, I thought, "I'm not as sick as her, so there must be nothing wrong with me after all." As for now, I had an ultrasound on Tuesday, and learned just last night that my left ovary is stuck to my uterus, meaning I almost certainly have endometriosis. Seeing what the end of the journey is like is really comforting today, so thank you. ❤️
WHOOOOOOO!!! #TEAMMAL!!!! I’m so happy for you!! I’ve been so happy to see you so much more active and enthusiastic about life throughout the vlogs, like when you played Monikers with the crew in May, experiencing the state fair last month, and being around for pretty much the entirety of Extra Life this year. It was like a weight has been lifted, allowing your true colors to shine. We’re all so proud of you! 💙💙💙
Has it been a year since your surgery Mal? Dang, that went by fast. Glad you’re doing better than before. You have the support of your friends, family, fans, and your husband. We love you so much. #TeamMal 🎉
So glad you're feeling better, Mal! It's been amazing seeing how much you've changed over the year. I wish the best for the rest of your life
Hearing and being here for most of it a year ago was insane. I'm so glad that Mal is doing fantastic a full year later and she absolutely deserves to be.
Also, seeing a buff Mal would be incredible. Best of luck to future work out goals now that you are able!
Good Vibes y'all!
So, so, so happy for Mal. You can tell she is just absolutely glowing these past few months.
I know it was mentioned during EL2022 by viewers (I mentioned it to my partner as well!) but during EL2022 Mal had *so much* more energy than previous years that it was a genuine joy to see her not just being excited about the event, but being able to put in her all without having to carefully manage pain
I’m here for Mal’s stronk arch! But seriously, I’m so happy everything has been so great for you in recovery. Here’s to having an amazing recovery!
As someone who has a long term medical condition, it's always strange to think about the times before I had it. This time next year, I will have had it for over 10 years and I've gotten so used to it. Mine comes with special dietary needs and last year I got asked what things can't I eat and I struggled to answer it because I was so used to it that I forgot what I can't eat
I am a guy and I had never heard of endo before you made the first vlog about it but since then I am so greatful that you did. Like yeah, it will never directly effect me personally but it could help others out who are gaslit like you were. I am sorry you had to go through all that but I am super happy you are feeling better and such a horrible burden has left you. Good luck with everything else in life.
I am genuinely so happy for you, Mal! Congratulations!
I’m so happy for you, Mallory. I can’t imagine all of the pain and heartache you had to go through, but to see you living so vibrantly now is such a joy. ❤ I think we all as viewers can see how much happier and clear-minded you’ve been since your surgery. All the love and prayers your way 💕
In the before times I remember you, Mal, being very low volume and with a soft laugh, I thought you might have been camerashy but it made so much sense when you found out and opened up about your condition, I can Imagine even laughter hurt.. And that must be a nightmare when one is living with Stephen XD
Anyway I just wanted to tell that I’ve observed your voice speaking louder, clearer, expressing feelings and laughter more freely since the surgery and I am so very happy for you.
Hope you get to do all the things you didn’t believe you could do ^_^
Hearing Mal joke about now being able to lift weights reminded me of when Stephen was informed that he did NOT, in fact, have a heart condition and didn't have to be afraid of exercising anymore. lol
Mal ❤❤❤❤❤ I wanna offer the biggest hug to you. I mean just seeing you post-surgery and how _happy_ you've been, how obvious it's been that you _are_ happy... it's so, so nice to see. I cried watching the vlogs post-surgery last year because it just hurt hearing about how healthcare has treated you for so long only for you to finally see that it was really, really, really bad, that it _wasn't_ "just bad cramps" and that, if it had been left untreated for much longer, it could've been very dire. Putting it very lightly, of course. It's just very nice and relieving to see how things have gotten better for you after surgery. I'm so happy for you.
So happy for you Mal! Having crohns disease for most of my life but having had good doctors who believed my symptoms, I can only imagine how hard your life has been and am so happy that you fought to get this taken care of. Here's to a more happy and healthy life!
Thank you so much Mal for sharing your journey with us. I hope that others will see your story and get the help they need.
I’m very glad you’re doing great Mal. Seeing you pain free just tickles me so much.
Hard to believe that it’s been a year since this all happened! I’m glad Mal is pain free now! Good vibes! ❤
I’m beyond happy and excited for Mal! It’s always relieving to get rid of pain, whether it be mental and/or physical. Hoping for continuous good health for the both of you 💜
I was waiting to write a longer letter, but I have to say thank you for sharing this. My endo surgery is in less than a month, and I wouldn’t have even tried to go forward with it if you hadn’t shared your video last year. You have saved years of my life ❤
Best wishes for you~
I’m so happy you are feeling better, Mal! Chronic illness/pain is difficult and I’m so happy to hear you are healed and thriving! 🙌
I'm glad it went so well for you, Mal!
My fiancé and I discovered she had an ovarian cyst when she was in surgery to get her tubes removed. While she wasn't in pain as much as you have been, but we noticed she has been in some abnormal pain when she has periods. We had already decided we weren't going to have children but we never knew about the cysts until she had her tubes removed.
It's funny you mentioned that you've been able to eat better and lose weight because at the start of the video I saw you and thought "hey has Mal lost weight?". Really happy for you on that, but more so that you're feeling good overall! I want to thank you again, Mal, and Stephen too, for choosing to share your experience with this with all of us. I'm so glad it's worked out. ❤
All the love and congrats that Mal has recovered and is doing much better! The journey that lead to the surgery was quite a road of understandable frustration and struggle, but its all the better that she's recovered and even better that her symptoms got treatment. Much love to you both sharing the journey and all the best to you both 💙
Mal, I’m so happy you are doing better 🎉🎉❤
This upcoming year for Stephencorp is gonna be GREAT! New city with tons of friends, and Mal is doing awesome after surgery! Excited for the future of the channels!
This is amazing 💕💕💕 Happy that things are looking up for you, Mal 😊 #TeamMal💙 Thank you for being real and open with us cause it helps me and many others in so many ways 💕
I am very glad you love archiving knowledge.
After I had my hysterectomy 2 years ago I've also had no pain. I have PCOS and since the surgery I finally started to loose weight and gain muscle. I'm super happy for you.
I have PCOS and I feel you so much Mal. The gaslighting is so bad. "Here, take the pill, come and see me when you want to get pregnant", "Oh, you're not loosing weight because you're eating too much and you're lazy", while I literally starve myself and go to the gym 3-4 times a week. I have found more resources and help on instagram than I ever had from my GP. It's so bad. You are an inspiration
Yay no pain!!!!! I'm so happy for you, Mal!
I'm still so happy you are finally pain free Mal!
I'm glad you're pain free and you can enjoy life fully!
Glad to hear that your feeling better mal look forward to another great year
Mal your an amazing strong lady. Your a fighter. Just know your an inspiration to a lot of folks. Your being an art teacher made me fight to follow my dreams of teaching.
Hearing all of this is so awesome. I'm so glad that Mal's recovery is going well, and she just sounds so much happier.
Wow. I am so glad that Mal is doing so well :) glad she is pain free
So glad to hear you’re feeling better!
When Mal said that she mentally felt quicker and whittier, I had to smile cause I have absolutely noticed that in the streams. Going back to watch BotW, even with how much they enjoyed the game, you can tell when she is getting tired. Streams since then, Mal's been a lot quicker to joke and in vlogs I notice her jumping in to correct Stephen from off camera more often. So glad that things are going so well!
Been looking forward to this vlog and the one-year update and all that. Super happy to hear everything is still good and Mal's out there living her best life. That recurring theme of "when was the last time for [fill in the blank]" is just another part of the whole craziness of it. And she'd mentioned somewhere recently looking through her 5-year techo and thinking "wow, I used to be really sick." Nothing more to say other than hoping things going forward continue to go well
I'm so happy for you Mal!
Glad to hear everything is going so well! You can really feel the emotions in Mal's words - relief, happiness, appreciation, I'm not sure how to phrase it, but certainly general positivity. Here's to many more years of pain-free living! Best of luck!
I am so happy for you, Mal!
I’m so happy this year has gotten better and better since the surgery. I agree with others about the changes in voice and even you doing small things like picking up Keppy look easier for you. You also look more relaxed too which has got to feel great.
Give Hayley a hug from this random internet stranger - I have been that friend before and I know it sucks. But it has helped friends but it sucks in the moment and a long time afterwards. ❤
Yeah Mal!! So PROUD of you!!🤘🤘😍And your openness is really cool.
Around the 3:40 ish mark I think? Anyways, I can understand the whole entire “I haven’t experienced the pain I’ve felt in a while…when was the last time I felt it actually?” thing.
The pain I’ve felt is vastly different, and the time I dealt with my pain was brief. But it did effect me, heavily. But… now I’m here, I can’t remember the pain. But I know I felt it.
I’m glad that Mal is better! This sounds weird, but I mean it in a well meaning way!
And I’m glad she’s at the point where she’s like “when did I last feel that pain?” To me, that means that she’s been enjoying life and that she’s happy.
Congrats Mal! so happy for you! I have a friend with endo and It's pretty hard watching her have to fight this everyday. But it gives me hope knowing that it can be beat and that she can be better! So thank you for that. And continue to be better!
I'm so happy for you Mal!! 💓
I'm really glad you're doing better. And also Mal, thank you for your words here. I've been struggling with a condition (undiagnosed but impossible to ignore whatever it is) for a few years now and even though it's so bad I can't help but doubt myself. But I'll keep on going and keep trusting my instincts, with all this. Hoping things keep going well for you going forward
Something that can help with not doubting yourself and preventing any future gaslighting by medical professionals is keeping a log, physical or digital, of everything. Dates, times, symptoms, how you feel mentally, etc. The more raw data you have, the easier it'll be to be taken seriously by others and yourself.
While it wasn't endo, my wife went through very similar gaslighting with her ovarian cysts. For all of her adult life, she was told it'd be unlikely to get pregnant without extensive hormone treatment. She recalls one doctor telling her, as a teenager, that she couldn't get pregnant. As we got closer to wanting to try, another doctor said, "just take birth control, there's not a whole lot we can do with ovarian cysts." Then we found the right doctor and all it took was Letrozole, something to help kick-start her cycle, and that's all it took. Now we have our beautiful baby boy, but looking back makes me furious that she was strung along for as long as she was and that it led her to start telling herself that she couldn't get pregnant. Hearing about how much ibuprofen you would burn through just to stay functional or how you thought hearing the nurses whisper about your historectomy (spelling?) was about another patient makes me just as furious about how gaslit you were too. I'mma just say it, nothing short of sexist. But I'm so grateful that you found the right doctor, and an amazing one at that. I'm glad you have such a powerful support system that pushed you to take this seriously yourself (thank you Hayley). The difference in your demeanor on the vlog is night and day. When you read my dono last Colosseum and your immediate response was "I feel GREAT," I knew you meant it. I'm so happy you're finally feeling better Mal!
Mal is a strong person and one I admire. I understand the post operation recovery due to my own personal battle of atrial septile defect (Hole in the upper left chamber of the heart) and the Gorge community sent so much good vibes. Recovery is a long process and it can lead to a lot of mental pain. I'm glad Mal had Stephen during the entire time. I'm so proud of Mal and her story. It's so inspiring cause of her battle, and her ambition for her content, I personally made the jump for my art carrer
Given that ibuprofen is known to be damaging to the stomach when used too regularly without an additional protective medicine to use alongside it, your dietary capabilities may indeed well change. But yeah, definitely test that with a professional, rather than trusting the word of some rando on the internet. Either way, glad you're doing better.
LESGO SUPER SAIYAN FORM 3 MAAAAAALLLL!!!!
there was a time over the year where i hadn't watched streams and vlogs for awhile, and upon returning, i could just tell that there was this levity about you, and i just thought, and still think, she's healing.
I'm so glad you took care of that and are feeling better and that the recovery was so smooth for you Mal. I am excited to see what the future brings for you guys, this new move with everyone nearby, Mal's newfound strength and health, the channels seem to be thriving, man it jut all feels good and to watch your struggle in pretty much real time turn around to be a full on success story is truly inspiring!
As always, I love you guys and I am stoked to see what happens next :D
So happy for you!
So happy for you mal! Love you guys! ❤
I am glad Mal is feeling a lot better. :)
I have pcos which is typically less violent than endo but I got really lucky. My doctor fights hard for me to get treatments I need. I really won the lottery with doctors because I'm also a Trans guy and my doctor is amazing. I'm so glad too see Mal feeling so much better and see her happy like this. I've been following for a long time and I'm glad Mal can finally live her best life
This is all just amazing to hear. Congratulations Mal!!!!!
Yes, start lifting weights, Mal! You will feel like such a badass when you notice your body changing in response to being strong. It’s a good idea to start with a personal trainer for a few sessions because the weight room at most gyms can be overwhelming for an absolute beginner. Other good options include taking group exercise classes and joining a walking/jogging/biking group
OMG time is FLYING!!!... where is the time going Stephen??
Congrats, Mal!!! So happy for you! 😁
Hope everything is going well over in myrtle beach it’s been a surprising long time since I visited.
They live in Raleigh, NC now 🙂 3h away from Myrtle Beach
I am ready to see swole Mal
Hi Mal, I'm really glad to know you've healed and you feel better than ever. I have to admit, the vlog of the day (or was it the day after that? I mean the one when you guys took the trip back home) after surgery was hard to watch, considering I live in a country with universal healthcare and it's unfathomable to me to see a clearly still in-pain patient being discharged from the hospital after such an invasive surgery, but it's great to know it was worth it!