Just an Update

Hi All, I realized this morning that it had been a while since I posted so thought I would drop in and say "HI" and wish everyone "Happy Holidays" before everyone starts traveling and getting busy with family get togethers. It is hard to believe that I had surgery 5 weeks ago. I feel pretty good. I find that I am able to tolerate most foods. I haven't really craved anything sweet so I have successfully stayed away from eating any candy. How liberating!!!! Around this time of year candy is everywhere, and I can't tell you how good it feels for me to pass it by saying "No Thank You" I even made candy this year. I said that I wasn't in light of the surgery but then changed my mind because I make it for everyone but me, my problem in previous years has been that I could never stay out it. I was always grabbing a piece of fudge here, a cookie there, etc... This year however I can honestly say that I haven't had any, except for a lick of the finger when I was making the fudge. (A small lick) Had no desire for anymore and have steered clear of it, (I wish I coiuld say the same for my husband). For the first time in years I will loose over the X-Mas season instead of gain. YES!!!!! Getting ready for the trip to Cancun. Leaving Jan 3 from Waterloo. I am so looking forward to this. 5 whole days in the surf and sun, what is not to enjoy.....Looking forward to seeing how much better my bathing suit fits, HEE HEE... Hubby is just as excited as I am about the trip. He has been so awesome. Something has changed in both of us since the surgery. I don't know if it is me or him or a little of both. We are talking more, I mean really having conversations about things other than the kids, bills, the house and the vehicles. Our mundane old life has been shaken up a bit. We have always gotten along but it was just getting to the point where everything was routine and......comfortable. There is a little more excitement now, a spring in our step, a lot more atttention to each other. I like it. He has noticed too. I don't know--I know I am babbling but things just seen to look a little brighter these days. Sherri (down 26 lbs)

CONGRATS on your FANTASTIC LOSS~! Feel free to babble away...I do often...gee , only 4 posts today... Wish I were going to Cancun...no, not really, you have to fly to get to the ship...not this chick! BUT have fun!! It will be such a grand time for you!!!! Tracie

Hello Sherry, congrats on your weight loss you are doing great have fun on your vacation I wish I was going I always wanted to go there enjoy your time have a safe holiday Laurie

Hi Sherri, Congrats on your weight loss Ohhh to be a mouse in your suitcase & join you Have fun on your trip & try to think of us freezing our bisquits off! Like you I have no desire for candy & I was chocolate momma any time of the year. Don't miss it haven't had any desire for candy. What a wonderful feeling! Even with diabetes I would push that disease out of my mind & eat away during the holidays. It's amazing what this surgery does for the soul. Merry Christmas Carolyn