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Hi Everyone! I haven't been on to much in the past while. Summer is a busy time. So many new people that's terrific! I've been doing really well! I've finally reached onederland! And I have to say it feels GREAT! It's taking some real effort for me to eat properly with my new stomach. I no longer feel hunger, so this has been a challenge. Having the VSG was the best gift I've ever given myself, I have no regrets. I feel great! Losing some hair, having jiggly parts and nothing to wear! seems to be the worst of my problems. My GIRLS! are more like boys! I'm now wearing a size 12 jeans and a medium sized top. I'm hoping to reach my final weight loss goal of 140 before Christmas. Those hard to lose places? like my stomach... finally it's starting to come off. I'm so content now, food is the farthest thing from my mind for the first time in my life. For that alone I'm grateful. I have tons on energy that I didn't have before. I have trouble with acid reflux only when I don't eat right. I get it if I don't eat enough through out the day and when I eat the wrong foods. I now keep a food journal for these things. I don't completely rule out these foods, but put them aside for now and try them again up the road. All and all for those of you that still aren't sure....There is definite down time with this, but the rewards far out way the bad......For the first time in years I feel comfortable in my own skin......Be Happy and healthy! ~Cheryl

Glad to here everything is great. I think you will reach your goal by Christmas. I'm not looking forward to the hair loss, I have very thin hair already, oh well? I wonder if there is anyone who hasn't lost hair.
Good to see your post keep up the great work.

Shan

I too have very fine thin hair. Laura told me I wouldn't go bald so I'm not worrying to much. Thank goodness for mousse and hair spray!lol ~Cheryl

Yay for you Cheryl!  You sound very happy and healthy indeed.  Good for you.  I am so proud of your progress.  Hopefully we will meet soon, at the next M & G. I am struggling with the healthy eating lately.  I find I am slipping. It is very difficult to do this summer.  Lots of eating on the run, which makes for not so good decisions.  I am still exercising lots.  I need some new food ideas to get me through. I may go back to the protein shakes for awhile.  I am approaching my 6 mth surgiversary and I am not where I want to be.  I am not weighing myself very often,  maybe every other month.  I am barely hovering 200 and is freaking out!!!!

Thanks! I'm happy indeed! Is there a date booked for the next M&G? I'll have to get on here more and watch. I want to meet everyone too...I find it hard to get away this time of year. Now that I have all this energy I feel like I can paint and mow grass at the same time...It's insane really! This time of year is tricky for sure when it comes to food and beverage choices...A cold beer on a hot day!lol Try not to be to hard on yourself, just be more conscious of what your eating and why....You've lost 80 some pounds girl..That's TERRIFIC! in this short period of time. Always remember slow and steady wins the race. Be happy and healthy! ~Cheryl

Hi Cheryl.  It sounds like you are doing fantastic.  Congrats and keep up the good work!  Thank you so much for update.  I had been wondering how you were doing. I love to read about everyone's success stories...every one of them is so inspiring. 

Thanks! It's been a pretty awesome experience.....~Cheryl

Hi Cheryl,

So happy to hear from you! Nice to hear from a vetran vsger!
WOW wt loss is great! how exciting to wear size 12 jeans and a medium top!
Inspirational! Imagine food being the furthest thing from your mind! I can't imagine that! How lucky you are! I agree, and hope I feel like you do- that the jiggly skin and hair loss are worth the rewards!
I will be on the losers bench soon. I am on day 5 of the 14 day pre op diet. Looking forward to getting vsg!
To feel comfortable in your own skin.......that is worth everything!

Happy to hear how well you are doing1

The whole VSG surgery is in the eye of the beholder. I try hard to focus on the positive only. I lived negatively as a heavy person for far to long. Your day is fast approaching too! That's fantastic! Good luck to you on your weight loss journey! Just remember this after wards...every day gets better and easier. ~Cheryl

Cheryl, when did you go for surgery?