Deaf Man: My Surgery and Recovery 

Reason why i love signduo is cus there real.. no fakeness.. no drama.. just love

Admit it, java is the main star in this channel.

dude i’ve never seen a couple be so in love and supportive of one another 🥺 this is so different from other media relationships

Ryan was definitely nervous before surgery. You could see him signing super fast like how hearing people talk fast when nervous. Very interesting. Glad he's feeling better

I. LOVE. SIGN. DUO. SO. FLIPPING. MUCH.

This is the most adorable couple on youtube. You know when love a person because of their personality and when you truely love their soul no matter what difficulties you face you just overcome everything together. I am just happy to watch your videos.

ryan: *explaining everything about his surgery* the dog in the backround: blanket nice. me sit.

"It hurts like a ✋🏾-" 😅

You guys inspire me so much. I've actually started learning SASL because of you guys and I'm enjoying it so much! Love from South Africa🇿🇦🤟🇿🇦

I had a dream about a date we went on.. That was soooo cuuute

There are a lot of things to consider during the surgery for the deaf that I wouldn’t have thought of. I’m sure that had to be a bit nerve racking for you, Ryan. I’m really glad Ellen was able to be there and that the staff was polite and accommodating. I’m glad you got this all over with and so t have to worry about it anymore. I hope you’re fully recovered by now and back to normal.

Omg at 14:28 the caption says “hangry” and I really hope that was on purpose because LOL I can totally relate to being hangry 🤣🤣🤣

it’s the captions for the dog that does it for me. 😂😆😂 LMAO!

Seeing Ellen being all the way by his side melts my heart. ❤️

I am so happy I just got my American sign language book and my classes start on Monday. I literally can’t wait 😊

Keep the scruff! Definitely keep the scruff!

definitely will not skip ads for this cause i really want to help you guys pay the hospital bills and i'm so happy that ryan is recovering well from his surgery. more to you guys! love lots 😌

I was promised a tall, weird duck with no wings, and I received a tall, weird duck with no wings. ★★★★★

Petition for the intro to include Ryan’s beard all in favor say I.

I’m scared of needles too 😖 I could also understand the anxiety of whether or not you’d be around people who can understand you for any length of time! I’m glad Ellen got to be there and that the surgery went well 💖

As someone who's worked in childcare/with kids, I've known a couple signs, but not many. I'm a Floridian/Costa Rican, and I've also lived in Europe, so I can survive around romantic and germanic languages, but I've never had a community of people who sign! The great thing about working in a library is that you can meet a diverse range of people, but while we still have to maintain sanitary limitations towards allowing people in, I've been really feeling the need to learn something to break up the monotony of working in a public library sans public. One of my coworkers is deaf, and we have known each other for a while, but we only recently have had overlapping shifts. Not all of us have clear masks, so using Live Transcribe has been great, but I signed "L" in conversation to her today and she then taught me the sign "help." With so little exposure, signing doesn't come super naturally to me, but I've been watching a lot of your videos recently and they make a huge difference for me! Training myself to pay active attention to body language details, how signs look, and the rhythm & flow of saying things while being aware that I can't be heard (or have my lips read) are all things your videos are helping me to practice. Thank you!

So happy Ryan is doing okay 🥰 was so worried for him glad that angel 👼Ellen is nearby ❤️

Who else loves how he clicks his mouth while he does language

I am really glad that you went to a hospital where they were good with accommodating your needs! As lot of places don’t do that, and everyone there seemed really nice

It’s lucky how they found each other or else none of this good content would be here. Love ya :)

Love the style of your videos and how you go about capturing your days! I always feel a second of joy when I recognize a sign. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Missed you guys! So glad that ryan’s surgery went well 😊❤️ You guys inspired me to learn ASL to become an interpreter so I’ve been rewatching your videos for the past few months and taking classes❤️❤️

No wonder he was nervous! I’ve had surgery myself! Happy recovery!

A had a small surgery almost 2years ago, no one told me days 2 and 3 are way worse than first day. Doctor didn’t give me any special pain killers, she said it hurts a bit but not much. Yeah, right. I felt ill because of the pain. Don’t be afraid to ask for help :)) once on medicine, I was great! 5 days later, almost as new

Ryan is a trooper ‼ I've never had a major surgery before. The only thing remotely close was having my wisdom teeth removed and I was a BABY about the pain. Whether Ryan was being nonchalant to keep Ellen from worrying or just wasn't bothered in general is impressive either way 🙌🏻 sending healing vibes your way! Love yalls channel all the way from Texas! 💘

14:56 I was like, just because you're a guy? That's dumb lol Then you said you just need captions on 🤦 I completely forgot you're deaf

Glad Ryan is recovering well and Ellen you definitely are the MVP. You both are an inspiration.

That is very brave of you to share such a personal event. Thank you for the thought you put into these educational (and fun!) videos.

I'm so glad you guys have each other to help the other go through these things in life together. You really do uplift each other and it shows. Cheers!

Ive been waiting for this video all week!!!

Ryan's experience with the hernia surgery actually reminds me a lot of the recovery experience I had after my gallbladder surgery. It is really tough to get up on your own after an abdominal surgery. After mine if I had to, I resorted to kind of rolling off my couch onto all fours on the floor, and getting up from that position, since I didn't need to contract my abs to haul myself into a sitting position doing it that way. But having someone to help you is definitely useful. Glad your recovery went well, Ryan! And props to Ellen for how strong she is!

That was a runner duck! I’m so glad your operation went smoothly, hope you have a speedy recovery! 💕

I’m going to be taking a sign language academy for high school to just learn it, I was told schools don’t normally do that, it’s going to be my first year in high school, of course online but still, I always found sign language cool, maybe this channel will help me learn and remember

I love how supportive you both are of each other ♡ Its beautiful to watch and very inspiring!

So glad it went well!!! Great to see y'all's faces!

There's so much love from Ellen to Ryan and vice versa. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

Your vloggs are so so different it's just great fun watching them - keep up the good work. 👍

PROUD TO BE APART OF THE SIGN DUO 🤟🏼 and thankful for Ryan’s healthful recovery , sending blessings and love your way !

Great video, glad your recovery went well!

Good to see that everything went well ❤️ Love from Spain

So happy to see Ryan's surgery went so well and he is on the mend. I have been watching older videos and Ryan has come a very long way with his weight loss. Good job and keep up the good work. You are both so cute and happy together!! Can't wait to see what is next in your future!!!

I'm glad you're doing better. Sending love!

Love you both! Wishing Ryan a speedy and complete recovery

I’m so glad Ryan’s recovering well and back to eating his normal food. He’s so incredibly lucky to have you x

Y’all are so sweet together🥺 I took ASL for 2 years in high school. It’s cool I can remember what I forgot plus learn more from y’alls videos!

You two are so adorable! Thanks for taking us on this journey. So glad you got help!

Glad to see Ryan is healing well! Thanks for sharing this whole process, so happy you both had a positive experience with the hospital and care team!

Bless his heart! Awww sweet of Ellen to be there for you. Java knew something was wrong with you. Hope you feel better soon!

Ellen and Ryan are one of the most adorable couples on youtube. They always keep things real for their SIGNFAM

Love you both, thank you for sharing this experience with us!

I loved this video. You all are so fortunate to have each other.

Aww you’re such a lovely couple ❤️

My man 😎. Hated seeing you go through this but you're looking good and you will be 💯 very soon. Ellen is amazing btw. Having someone love you that much helps 💖

i just found your guys channel today and i’m in loveee with u guys u guys are all i’ve been watching for hoursss keep on doing what ur doing u guys are for sure one of my fav youtube channels now

All the love. Really nice to see the nurses be so understanding and nice. Makes the whole experience better. Thanks for uploading, really interesting!

The most real couple on RU-vid! You guys always put a smile on our faces you are amazing and make our quarantine better 💙❤️💚

Awww you two are SO stinking cute! I love your content and the many adventures you have 🥰 Ryan I'm with you on the needles. I'm not their biggest fan, but I'm getting use to them. At least on my right arm lol. So glad you're feeling better! Be safe you two ❤

Absolutely loved the video thanks for sharing your lives a little :)

I loved all of your videos and I support you guys fully😊😊

So glad you’re healing, Ryan! Ellen and Java are great caretakers during this time 💛 I got Skillshare and I am so excited to continue my ASL knowledge. My hubby and I are currently in an ASL 1 class

I love you guys! Ellen did a great job at interpreting and helping Ryan! I do a lot of medical interpreting for my parents so I understand what Ellen did. Great job to Ellen for helping and Ryan being a trooper and making it through! Hope you both are doing well 😊🤟

So glad Ryan’s surgery went well and he recovered quickly. Ellen is such a great partner for Ryan. Luv you guys. I was so happy to see you posted a video. Can’t wait for the next one. 😀

Good too see you both are back at it and that Ryan is doing good cant wait for all the future content thanks for making the hard days amazing.

Ellen you are awesome! You took ASL as a passion for the man you love! I love ASL as a passion as well from a childhood experience! Ryan you are so chill and let it be known deaf people can do anything hearing people can! Can't forget about Java and how cute she is!!!!

Love your videos 🤟

Thank you so much for your videos guys keep up the Great work. Love them

Good to see his recovery and to know that they did a good job with accommodations! Glad he's getting/gotten better.

Glad your on the road to recovery just be careful for around two weeks no heavy lifting. I also like snap on tools they're the best. Liked your rim screen saver also. Hope Java did not jump to much from excitement to see her daddy again. Hugs from Italia

Get better ryan and ellen love you both so much!! And I want to say that you guys make a lovely video love you guys Love from the philippines🇵🇭🤟🇵🇭❤

really enjoying watching you two these last few weeks in quarantine!!

💜💜💜. Loved seeing ryan so much on camera. Glad everything went well. Thank you for sharing your lives.

JAVA IS THE FRIGGIN CUTEST!!

So glad it went well Ryan. You and Ellen are the cuties sweetest couple. So glad you found eachother💕 like the scruff

I’ve just discovered your channel guys and I love it! I’m daughter of two wonderful deaf people that happen to be my mum and dad and just seeing Ryan signing just makes me feel comfortable. Italian sign language is pretty much different from ASL but I have to admit it your videos make me wanna learn it so much! Thank you guys ❤️ love you

Great video. It's always good to see your videos.

I really appreciated this video since I will possibly be working in a hospital soon so it was awesome to see how accomodating the nurses and doctors were. Glad you are feeling better!

Aww that part where you got him food, the amount of times he thanked you was so darn cute hahaha.

I just started watching you guys to get more familiar with signing inbetween ASL classes but now i'm also watching to learn how beautiful a relationship can be! So much love...thank you!

love your positivity. keep it up!

When you commented about the abdominal muscles with getting up, I totally remember how hard it was to move when I had my gallbladder surgery; they cut in the bellybutton, two spots on your side, and then another in like, middle-ish area of your sternum. I had to have people help me up the same way, and I had SOOOOooo many pillows. Glad the surgery went well for you!

They had me laughing so hard when he started talking about the wingless duck- my roommate came in and was like child hush

I'm glad that Ryan is fully recovered! Enjoy eat anything with no restriction :) --I noticed Ellen cared about him alot and helped him alot. That's supportive and caring!

Stumbled onto this channel. Amazing to see some real life things others overcome. Hope your feeling better Ryan!

Omg 😱 my faves finally 💙❤️💚

Hi Ryan & Ellen & Java! Hope you’re all staying safe! Wanted to first tell you how much I enjoy watching your videos. I am an oral cancer patient of 27 years- first diagnosed at the age of 21. I’m treating for my 7th recurrence& over the past 4 years been losing my ability to speak -people assume I am deaf, One of the complications of my oral cancer has caused this. Without getting too personal I’m in the process of learning ASL online classes at FAU and a private tutor. So my question for you Ryan, how do you deal with being out in public when the person you are trying to communicate with does not know ASL? This is all knew to me and very difficult. People do not understand me when I speak so I’m rushing to learn sign language BUT when I learn, who will understand me? My family is not willing to learn besides my sister. Do you bring a pad and pencil or use your phone ? That’s what I’m doing now but I sense people get frustrated with me. It’s a lot. I have recently discovered your videos and wanted to also thank you both! They’re very helpful! Take care & be safe! Danielle G.

So glad to see you had a good hospital experience. Rest up and I hope you feel better soon 💚

Glad your surgery went well and thank you for sharing!

Greetings from Brazil, i wanna be your friend xD u both look so nice people! i found this channel yesterday and it`s nice. someday i want to learn sign language to try to understand more about other perspective of life and of corse to talk and know others people. i hope the best for you recovery! i think it`s weird how we connect in some way with strangers from another country talking about day to day, difficulties or whatever. yeah i don`t know it`s cool! my english is a little bit flawed, i read better than i listen, so your videos are perfect because have captions =). when Ellen talks is even better i can practice both!! thank u! byeee

Ryan is such a dork and you’re such a good couple 😂

Thank you for sharing this very personal video with us!! All the best wishes to Ryan and I hope he's feeling well! You are very special, guys!

Awww I hope he recovers fully soon😊 He has Ellen so that’s so sweet how much she takes care of him♥️

I can't believe how big Java has gotten ❤

I took care of a guy like this but his hernia recovery wasn't good. He was more like 5 weeks to recover and was still unable to lift things. I waited on him hand an foot. To find out he was cheating on me the whole time.

Great video...glad recovery is progressing so well

Hope you're feeling better, Ryan! You two are so wonderful and wholesome. I'm trying learning some basic auslan and watching you guys makes me want to learn even more.