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 I can't believe that it's been one year since my surgery!!  I recently had my one year check up and did really well.  I have lost 113lbs since surgery and the extra 20lbs that I lost before hand so that's a total of 133lbs!!!!  I'm wearing a size 12 but as most of you know, size really doesn't matter!!!  I can wear a larger size depending on the style and maker....That's ok with me!!!  Once again, no meds.....just the vitamins, calcium, omega 3, biotin, and extra D3.....
My toughest issue is my excersing and I just need a swift kick in the butt!!  I just seem to have no motivation, but when I MAKE myself do it I feel great....go figure!!     I also have to keep a real perspective on my excess skin, as it can get me down....how could I have lost so much and have all of this skin??  So I'm saying only good and pure words about myself and saying how great it is to be able to walk up and down a flight or more of stairs without being out of breath, how I can fit into seats at resteraunts and theatres, how my blood pressure is actually low and I no longer struggle with type 2, my choleserol is lower than ever and so on and so on.....The emotions need to step back so that the mind can take on the reality!!!  I hope you all are well and keep on keeping on!!!!  One Day At A Time!!!

Well, I haven't been here in a while....here I am and it is now 6 months since my RNY surgery.  I had my six month surgeon appointment yesterday and I am down 80lbs since surgery and a total of, Drum Roll Please, 100lbs!!!!!!!
I am so very thankful for this whole process!  The Doctors, practitioners, dietitions, councilors, you name them I thank them!
I am also so very proud of myself for sticking with it and for taking care of ME, for a change!
My A1C is down to almost 5.0 and all of my other blood work is incredible!  I can sit in any seat, I can even cross my legs, walk up steep hills......leap tall buildings(LOL)   I feel GREAT  PRAISE GOD!
I was in Khol's department store today and tried on a pair of Gloria Vanderbelt jeans........I looked at myself in the full length mirror and bagan to cry...happy tears...I look marvelous, simply marvelous......and the jeans are a size 16 down from a 24-26...and on sale with a coupon to boot!!!!!  I will try to post a pic tomorrow!  I don't know what else to say, Look out world, Cheryl is finally taking her life back................To all of you who are thinking about this surgery, do your homework, it's the hardest thing but the most rewarding thing that I've ever done for myself and you can do it too!!  

Hello everyone!  I do hope that you all are doing well on your weight loss journey!!!
I only seem to get to this site about once a month, so I'll play a little catch up!
I am now down 90lbs and better than that is that I'm feeling really good.  Don't get me wrong, I have my "icky" new pouch moments.....like when I eat peanutbutter and it stays there all night!!  I have my "once every 5 day" of not being able to have that bm that I know is there....sorry if it's TMI but it is the truth!  I have found that eating flaxseed-meal in my cereal each am helps and of course stool softners!!  I have never had any trouble like this before so it's all new to me and when I can get a solution.....well, I love it!!
I also went to my Psyche do and was taken off of my anti-depressants!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  One day at a time in ALL things!
I'm also working a per-diem job that suits my body just right but at least I'm able to work....my evergy level is great, too, but the exercise thing is coming very slowly.....and I know how important it is I guess I'm a little afraid I'm gonna hurt something! LOL
Any ways, keep in touch, my thoughts and prayers are here for us all! 
One more thing if you get the chance to get this book "Eat It Up" by Connie Stapleton, PH.D
Awesome......great for after surgery, very intense and so true.....
Cheryl

Hello everyone, I know it's been a while since I've blogged!   It just seems like I start one thing and keep on going until I've forgotten to catch up with everyone here!  I hope that all of you are doing well!!  We are on our way......Progress not Perfection!  I find that I have to tell myself that I'm worth it all!!  The effort to exercise, to eat well, make right choices, and to just take the best care of myself as I possibly can!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am at my 1/2 way point towards my goal.  Weighing in at 75lbs down (226)  I haven't weighed this in forever!!!  I feel great, my clothes are falling off (even the ones I've taken in) and I have the most energy I've had in years!!  I've had no signs of depression and I'm not missing the "comfort" foods...........I'm very thankful to my Lord that I was lead to this whole process!
I want to encourage everyone that's just starting out to really do exactly what your doc and team say to do.  If something doesn't seem right call your doc....let that team be so involved in your process.....good luck and God Bless!
Happy Independence Day!!

I can't believe that I'm already over 2 months out!  I've been eating just about everything that's allowed, no more puree mush!!  I've had salad and thought I'd died and gone to heaven!!  My weight loss isn't as much as my mind says it should be but it's just right according to my doc and team, which makes me happy.
It's funny how I can lose so much in such a short time and still my stinkin thinkin says that it's not enough....well, I'm telling those old thoughts to just shut up!!
I'm proud of myself and I've lost more than weight.  I'm not on any meds except for the vitamins, calcium, B12, and biotin, now that's progress!!!!!!!!!!!
I have lost a total of 56lbs and all of my clothes are falling off!  I have also lost about 22 total inches, including 5" in my waist and 6" in my hips............that's what I call a great start......!
As to my exercise regime, I aggravated my left Achilles tendon and have been told to stop walking for any distance until it is better....Physical therapy and sitting exercises and weights.  I'm going to get myself to the Y but still a little self-conscious about the bathing suit thing.  I'd go in my son's pool but here in MA that won't be until mid-late June!
Hope everyone is doing well.......Here's to our new lives!

I just can't believe that my surgery was 6 weeks ago!  I am down 29lbs since then and a total of 49 lbs from the start of this life-changing journey!!  It's just so amazing not to be hungry or craving anything.  I know everyone says to "enjoy" the Honeymoon, I look at it as a time to really learn about what makes me tick!
The most exciting thing to me is my blood sugar has been no higher than 124, and that's after eating.  It's 92, fasting!  I am off of so many meds, basically just taking supplements and 1 metformin!  I thank God for bringing this surgery into my life!!
I had a Blessed Easter.  I bought myself a new outfit, most of my clothes are too big and I didn't want to sew anything.  I wanted to treat myself!  I was able to buy a pair of capris that are 2 sizes smaller and a top to match!!  YeeHah!  I had pureed Lamb and asparagus tips...it was yummy!

Well, here I am, five weeks out from my RNY surgery!!!  I can't believe that it's been 5 weeks already.  I'm still on the puree/mushy plan, I'll be here until sometime around the 2 month mark.  I really have to make myself eat and sometimes I'll have a protein shake instead.  I have had tuna, dark meat chicken, turkey-ham,chicken meatballs, broccoli/couliflower, green beans, tomato sauce, shredded cheese, string cheese, cottege cheese.......  I guess I've had more than I thought!  Most foods go down well, sometimes I have to add a little more lite mayo or greek yogurt to my tuna or chicken salad, as it can be a little dry.  I never thought that I'd be eating so little food and not craving anything.
I've lost 26lbs since surgery and 20 prior.....about 100lbs to go!!
I was getting ready for church this AM and put a pair of capris (that I couldn't get over my butt last year) on and I had to take them off, they were too big!!!!  The clothes that I thought I'd be able to wear are already getting too big!!  Very exciting!!!  
Actually, I've saved the best for last.  This past week I had an appointment with my Prime Care Doc.  He was delighted with my progress and I am no longer on about 4 of my meds.....I was on most do to the diabetes.....I am only on 1 diabetes med 1 x a day......Now that's awesome.....My blood sugar has been 112 or lower, which means that it won't be long before I don't have to take anything!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well, needless to say these past few days have been very tough.  Even with all of the classes, material, web sites and family and friends, nothing can really prepare you for Your Journey..  Of course I need all the amunition I can get but everyone's process is so different.  Today was a pretty good day.  I still have that simi-nausea feeling in my new pouch but I was able to have more fluids and protein powder that ever.  I feel like I've turned a little corner...Little sips, little sips, little sips...........I never thought that I'd love those little words!!  Slow and steady..........I believe I can make it.......one sip at a time!

Hi, all.  I leave for the hospital around 10am.  I'm taking my time getting the last minute things done!  Thank you so much for your support.  I'm a little nervous but excited even more and who gets excited over surgery!!  I'll update you when I get home.
Cheryl

I'm still not sure if I'm doing this blogging stuff right.  Here it goes anyway! 
My surgery is scheduled for Monday, March 14th 2011
I'm getting excited and a bit anxious at the same time.  My sister is about one and one half months out and she's doing very well.  That helps me!  I wish she lived closer, she's in CA.  Getting the drop offs and pick-ups all set as long as everyone stays healthy.  I know that I should have a plan B, as some of my support team have had a virus.  Yikes!  I will get a before pic on here asap.  I hope that someone will find me here!