I am a 25 yr. old mother of two ages 5 and 8. And I am at 305 pounds. I am 5'3 1/2-5'4 and very miserable. My life is so full of pain, depression,tiredness,swelled feet and hands, back,legs,feet,hands,calves,hurt all the time.
I can't keep up with my kids or my husband.
I am tired of being sick all the time. I am a Diabetic
and have High Blood pressure. I also have hot flashes and see little silver spots alot. Doctor says its due to the blood pressure problems. I am always tired but am never able to really sleep. I want a happy,healthier me. That can grow up with my kids and older with my spouse. That can have fun with my family and enjoy life instead of just sitting around and watching it pass me by.
If anyone wants to chat or talk please email me.


2004


Feb. 5th, 2004

Hello all just wanted to let everyone know that I found out yesterday when my surgery date is.
It's Feb, 23rd, 2004 I am so EXCITED!!!!
It will be at Mesquite Community Hospital in Mesquite, Texas
and I really hope to hear from all my great friends out there.
Until next time Stay Sweet and God Bless!!!!


FEB. 17TH, 2004
HEY ALL IT'S ME AGAIN.
JUST WANTED TO SAY THAT I AM FEELING A BIT SCARED BUT HAPPY AND EXCITED ALL AT ONCE. I JUST CAN'T WAIT FOR THIS TO BE ALL OVER WITH SO I CAN START ON THE NEW ME.
JUST 6 MORE DAYS TO GO UNTIL MY SURGERY DATE. AND ONE DOWN SIDE IS THAT I HAVE A COLD. BUT I AM WINNING THE BATTLE OF IT. I JUST HOPE AND PRAY THAT I WIN AND IT GOES A WAY COMPLETELY BY MONDAY IF NOT I AM AFRAID IT WILL BE PUSHED BACK BY A COUPLE OF WEEKS OR SO LIKE HE DID A FRIEND OF MINE THAT WAS SET TO HAVE SURGERY ON FRIDAY. SO PLEASE ALL PRAY THAT THIS DARN COLD AND SORE THROAT GO A WAY AND I GET TO HAVE THIS SURGERY THAT I HAVE BEEN WAITING ON FOR SO MANY YEARS.
MY HUBBY AND KIDS ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO A HEALTHIER HAPPIER WIFE AND MOMMY. AND I TO AM LOOKING FORWARD TO A BETTER LIFE WITH OUT ALL THIS PAIN AND STRESS AND WEIGHT AND UNHAPPINESS FROM SITTING BACK AND WATCHING LIFE AND MY FAMILY'S LIFE JUST PASS ME BY. TO THOSE OF YOU THAT ARE IN MY SHOES OR HAVE BEEN YOU KNOW JUST WHAT I MEAN AND HOW I FEEL. WELL I WILL UPDATE AGAIN SOON. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!!
SHERRY

Feb. 20th

Hey all. Well it is 3 days until my surgery. I went yesterday and did my pre op admissions and last bit of blood work and all and one of the nurses said to me not to listen to some of the people remarks on how they were treated there and all. I told her I never listen to what people say until I find out for myself. Which is the God's Honest Truth. I am just that kind of person. Well today has been a busy day for me trying to get all my letters written to my family and kids just incase you know it pays to so your last words will be there. And I have done my will and now have to get 2 witnesses to make it legal because the hospital wants me to bring it with me on Monday.
I have to wash this evening so I can get started on packing and all my last minute things to pack for the hospital pertain to:
PANTIES, GOWN, ROBE, 1 BRA, HAIR BRUSH, TOOTH BRUSH, TRIAL SIZE TOOTH PASTE, HOUSE SLIPPERS, PADS(just in case), CHAP STICK, CLOTHES TO WEAR HOME, SOCKS,LIST OF NAMES & NUMBERS OF PEOPLE TO HAVE HUBBY CALL AFTER SURGERY, READING MATERIAL, MY BIBLE, CROSS WORD PUZZLE BOOK, AN EXTRA PILLOW OR TWO, CALLING CARD FOR LONG DISTANCE CALLS, AND MYSELF OF COURSE(LOL).
And my surgery is going to be at 7:30 am at Mesquite Community Hospital in Mesquite Texas. Their number is (972)698-3300.
Please friends fell free to call and check on me. I would love to hear from you and I can't wait to get home and see all of your emails and get well wishes on here. I love you all and cherish you all.
And to my daughters Mariah(8) & Reba(5): Momma loves you two so much and I look forward to being able to keep up with you two but yall not being able to keep up with me. LOL
To my Dear Hubby James: I have to say I love you honey and I am so happy for all the love, respect, help, and support you have giving me for the last 7 years we have been together and for always staying by my side and being there for me no matter what. I love you baby!!!!

To All My Friends: I love you all as well. I look forward in hearing from you all and talking with yall. It always makes my day and brings a smile to my face. Please keep me and my family in your prayers especially on Monday Feb 23rd, 2004 at 7:30am.

P.S. Here are somethings that I wanted to share with you all that I plan on for in the near future.
Take Care and God Bless!!!!!!

Embrace my strengths ~ Get excited about life ~ Enjoy giving and receiving love ~ Face and transform my fears ~ Ask for help and support when I need it ~ Spring free of the Superwoman Trap ~ Trust myself ~ Make my own decisions and choices ~ Befriend myself ~ Complete unfinished business ~ Realize that I have emotional and practical rights ~ Talk as nicely to myself as I do to my plants ~ Communicate lovingly with understanding as my goal ~ Honor my own needs ~ Give myself credit for my accomplishments ~ Love the little girl within me ~ Overcome my addiction to approval ~ Grant myself permission to play ~ Quit being a Responsibility Sponge ~ Feel all of my feelings and act on them appropriately ~ Nurture others because I want to, not because I have to ~ Choose what is right for me ~ Insist on being paid fairly for what I do ~ Set limits and boudaries and stick by them ~ Say "yes" only when I really mean it ~ Have realistic expectations ~ Take risks and accept changes ~ Grow through challenges ~ Be totally honest with myself ~ Correct erroneous beliefs and assumptions ~ Respect my vulnerabilities ~ Heal old and current wounds ~ Savor the mystery of Spirit ~ Wave good-bye to guilt ~ Plant "flower" not "weed" thoughts in my mind ~ Treat myself with respect and teach others to do the same ~ Fill my own cup first, then nourish others from the overflow ~ Own my own excellence ~ Plan for the future but live in the present ~ Value my intuition and wisdom ~ Know that I am lovable ~ Celebrate the differences between men and women ~ Develop healthy, supportive relationships ~ Make forgiveness a priority ~ ACCEPT MYSELF JUST AS I AM NOW AND KNOW THAT THE WEIGHT IS THE ONLY THING LEAVING ME BUT I WILL YET REMAIN THE SAME PERSON I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN INSIDE ~



Febuary, 27th 2004

Hey all it's I Sherry!!!!! I just wanted to let everyone know that I am now home as of yesterday evening. I would of been on last night but was very tired. I am doing better than I expected.
I am in not alot of pain until like the eveinings to which I am grateful for pain meds.(lol)
And I am happy to say that I have lost a total of 18 pounds so far. I weighted before I left the hospital yesterday and they said I have gone from 304 pounds to 286.8. So YEA for me!!!(lol)
I don't think I have ever lost that much in so little time.
My doctor said that it looks like my weight loss journery will be a great one for me and I will do great! To which I know that I will. I mean after all I have a loving family and alot of great, supportive friends. I love you all and Thank You for your emails, calls and visits to the hospital. It meant alot!!!!!
And Thanks Lori for ketting everyone know I was okay!
I am in the start on a great journery I have awaited for what seems a life time. And I am embracing it with open arms and an open heart and a smaller tummy.(lol)
I will keep you all updated as I go on this journey the best that I can.
I will now close since I am getting wore out which does happen quite easily. But hopefully this will soon pass.
Also I have not gotten sick at all yet and everything is in working order with no problems (including my bowls).
Thanks Dr. Barker for you great life saving surgery and gift that truley God has Blessed you with.
Talk to you all soon!!!
Sherry


March 1st, 2004

Hello all!!!!
What a great day and a great way to start off the 1st day of March. I am feeling GREAT!!!!
I really can't complain any. I am up moving around and drinking pleanty of liquids and all. And also I have not gotten sick at all not even once at the hospital. I am eating broth's, punch, kool-aid, gatorade, crystal light,sugar free candy, sugar free pop cycles. I am holding down every thing just fine. I just hope the throwing up and other problems don't start when I start on my solid foods. Which should be in about a week or so. I still have my staples (32 of them to count) hwich I think will come out in the second week or so. I have to re-call my doctors office and check on that. But I am very happy with the over all effect and how I am feeling. I haven't had to sleep in my reclining couch at all. Ever since the first night I came home I have been laying down flat and sleeping in my own bed. I think it is because at the hospital I always fliped sides about every 30 mins to an hour. I would lay on my back then righ side then back again and then left side. This way I did't stay so sore and by the 2nd day I was walking quite well. I walked over to the baby ward and down to the first floor with my family while they ate dinner in the cafeteria. SO I am amazed at myself and I Thank it all to my loving family and friends and A great Doctor(Dr. Wade Barker) and to My Father (Jesus Christ)!!!!!
Oh and since my last update 3 days ago I have lost more I am now down to 281 pounds so, so far I have lost 23 pounds in about a week and a half. So if you are thinking of this surgery please do your homework and research and be prepared to go thru pain but if you can force yourself to move, sit (even if your back hurts like hell), and walk,walk,walk,walk you will feel a lot better faster. And the main thing to remember is drink pleanty of liquids sip,sip,sip,sip. I drink 1oz every 15 to 30 mins and no problem. Also if anyone would like to chat or email or needs any advice please feel free to contact me. I am always in the mood to make new friends and talk.
Well until next time. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS!!!!!
Love Sherry

March 2nd, 2004

Hey all! I am so happy today I went to my doctor and had my staples removed which didn't really hurt. And he said everything looked great to which I knew it already. And I also got weighed and I was like oh my god when they told me I now weighed 270 not 281 like I had thought. It seems my scale at home was a little off to which my husband adjusted for me. But I was just schocked that I have lost 34 pounds in two weeks. I know I just had my surgery last week but my doctor put me on a liquid only diet a week before surgery which really has paid off for me. I am so happy all around and I truely feel blessed. I just wanted to share with you all on my progress to which I said I would. Y'all have a good day and I will write again soon.
Take care and God Bless!!!!
Love, Sherry


March 18th, 2004
Hello there. Just thought I would update and say hi and let everyone know that I am doing okie dokie. I am now down to 265 pounds and am feeling better more and more every day. I can't really complain because where I am now is better than where I was a month ago. Speaking of month in just a few days I will be 1 month post op and I can't wait.
Well I am pretty busy today cleaning and kids home for spring break and all so I will update again when I get a free chance.
Take care all and may god bless you all.
Sherry


March 23rd, 2004
Well today is my one month post op anniversary. I have to say that I am doing quite well. I am still weighing in at 265 or so but soon I know I will start to drop. I am starting to feel the differencr already I tell you. I mean yesterday I raced my 5 & 8 year olds down the stairs and guess who one for the first time. YEP me!!!! lol I was tickled. But I see myself going far with this gift that God and Dr. Barker have given me. Thanks you two.
Well I will close for now. It is starting to get late and I have a full day of things to do tomorrow.
Night all and please if your considering this surgery. I have to say it is very well worth the time, patience, wait, pain and effort. I would do this over if I had to.
Bye for now, Sherry

April 8th, 2004
Hello there. Just droped in to say hi and let you know how I am doing. I am doing very great. I am now weighing in at 252 so that is a big difference down from 304. And it has only been 6 weeks since surgery. And I am feeling so good. Most of the time I don't even feel like I even had the surgery. I walk in the evenings and eat every 2 hours like I am suppose to and I drink pleanty of water and shakes. I have found these really great drinks at Walmart called Atkins Advantage. They have 20 grams of Protein and 1 gram of sugar and only 2-3 grams of net carbs. And they are so good. I really like the Strawberry Cream ones(Yummy)!! They cost about 7-8 dollars for a pack of 4 but they are well worth it and you get the nutrition and protein you need. I drink 2 a day one in the am and one in the evening after dinner when I get that late night craving you know. An it really helps I tell you. Well just checking in to say I am okay and trying to keep you updated as much as possible. I don't want to turn into one of those people who lose all their weight and forget about their profiles and the people on here and their lives when they were heavy set you know. I vow to not turn out that way. Well I am closing for now. God Bless ALL!!!! And if you need a friend or just want to chat or have a question please feel free to email me. I am here for anyone that is going thru this and would like to talk.
HUGS---- Sherry

April 24th, 2004
Hey all!!!! Well as of yesterday I am 2 months out and doing pretty darn good. I do have those problems every once in a while about what foods I can and can't eat but, then again we all do that. We just have to remember that were not in control anymore our new stomach is. And we have to feed it good things. I discoved turkey legs the other day and oh man talking about heaven. But when I tried to eat a few pieces today I got so nauseaed it wasn't even funny. But it's the stomach and I have to listen to it. But I am doing good. I am already down 60 pounds in 2 months and really on most days I don't even feel like I even had the surgery. I know one day it will all be a blur of the past. But a memory that I will never forget what so ever. And even though I may be skinny one day I will never judge those differently than me or bigger than me. For I once I walked in their shoes and know how it is and how they feel. Well I will close for now. Keep up your goals unto you reach they because if you don't set goals for yourself and your future then where do you plan on seeing yourself in the future. I hope you understand what I mean. Also if anyone would like to talk. Please feel free to email me. I am always looking to chat and make new friends.
God Bless ALL!!!!!
~HUGS~ Sherry -60 pounds


May 3, 2004
Hi All !!!! Well I am proud to say I now weigh 236 which means I am down -68 pounds and feeling WONDERFUL!!!!! I can't believe the weight I have lost but the feeling of when I look at myself I still see the same person and I don't see the weight that is forever gone. But I do feel it and it feels good. I feel that I have been doing good about getting in my fluids and protein and exercise but not my itamins which I know I need. So that's my new goal to make sure I get it all in each day.
Well I will close for now I have a bit of a sun burn for being outside all day yesterday and I need to go take care of it with lotion. You have a great day and know that I am here if anyone would like to chit chat.
HUGS Sherry


May 13th, 2004

Well hello again it's me just droping in to say hi and all. I am proud to say I now weigh 230 and doing great with my weighloss. I will post more when I get a chance I have so much going on right now with my bipolar child, weight loss, the move I just made and the major car accident I was in yesterday.
Bye for now, Sherry

May 18th, 2004

Hello all. I just wanted to say hi and keep in touch and say that I am ok and feeling great. I walked 2 miles today and before I would of been like call me an ambulance you know. I just can't believe the differnce in things and how I am feeling. But I will admit that sometimes when I look in the mirrior I still see the same old Sherry. Which I don't like at all. I mean I have this scar to remind me of her and her past and all you know. Well I will close now just wanted to update on the weightloss. I mean I am 3 months a head of myself on goal so far. I have gone from 304 to 228 in less than 3 months. And I wasn't suppose to reach 227 until 6 months out by my weight goal chart. Is that Good or Bad? You tell me.
Love you all!!!!!
Sherry

June 8th, 2004

Hello all. I am sad to hear of our dear momma angel and her on the verge of leaving us but a piece of her is with us all and in our hearts and will be with us thru out our journeys and our lifes. She and he family will remain in my thoughts and prayers and for now and always.

I am doing okay I guess you can say. I weighed in this morning at 220 pounds and feeling good there. I will post again when I feel up to it right now I am a bit depressed about momma angel.
Thanks all take care and God Bless!!!!
Sherry 304/220/goal hopefully will be 150


June 22nd,2004
Good morning all. I hope you all have a blessed and wonderful day. As for myself I am doing great. I topped the scale today at 213 down from 304 in less than 4 months. Well Aactually tomorrow the 23rd will be my 4 month anniversary. I am very happy and excited about the process and progress I have made and am making, I feel so much better than I did 4 months ago. I feel better about myself and take better care of myself and I have more energy and can run and play and do things with my kidos I couldn't do before. And my hubby says to me that I am wearing him out. And that is like music to my ears. I have more energy than him. LOL . I would have this surgery over again in a heart beat. And thats the God's to honest truth. So if you having second thoughts please stop and thinks about where you are right now and how you feel and the life you are leading and you ask yourself where you really are in the picture and where you can see yourself being in the future. I had a chance once before to have the surgery and was so scared I backed out and I am so glad that The Good Lord gave me my second chance which I will add doesn't come a long to often.
Well I am just rambling on here so I will close for now. Please if anyone has any questions or would just like a new friend or someone to chit chat with. Please email me.
Thanks and Have a Great Day & Life!!!!!
Hugs, Sherry

July 3rd, 2004

Well just wanted to drop a line and say that I am doing fine. I weighed in this morning at 207 just 3 pounds from my 100 pound weight loss. I am very excited by this. It is a wonderful feeling I tell you. And my family and kids can't keep up with me. LMAO. I have never felt this good. I even went today and bought 2 new bras and oh my goodness I tell you. I have gone from a size 54 DD to a size 40 DD. I was like YES!!!!!
And I am wearing size 18-20 in clothes instead of the 26w-28w I use to wear. I am so pleased and happy.
Well I will close for now I have to get dinner on fo rthe family. Were having Frito pie for dinner. And I just love it. And oh my mouth is watering for the Brisket I will be making tomorrow for the 4Th tomorrow. I hope and pray everyone has a safe and happy 4th of July.
God Bless You All!!!!!
Sherry




August 15th, 2004

Good morning all what a lovely day it will be today. I am happy and feeling good and in a great mood. I have been up all night getting ready an cleaning my house from top to bottom. School starts back tomorrow and I can't wait. My oldest starts 3rd grade and my youngest starts kindergarten and they are both excited. And I finally get a bit of a break. lol
I am happy to report my health is doing really great. I have lost over 100 pounds and I am just shy of my 6 month anniversary which will be on the 23rd ofthis month. Right now I am weighing in at 194 and doing really well. I went to Walmart and bought me a size 18 in juniors pants and almost died when they fit. I just can't believe this mircle that has been bestoled upon me from the good Lord. The only thing is now I crave bacon and fried eggs all the time. I am working on that though. lol
I love you all and hope your journeys no matter where that might be is a short, speedy and safe one. And if anyone ever wants to chit chat I am here.
Love yall all. Hugs, Sherry

August 12th, 2004

Just wanted to drop a line and say hi and let you know that I am still alive. lol I now weigh 185 and feeling wonderful. I am also proud to say that I have a good friend named Carmen that is having this same surgery in just a little over 24 hours. She is having this done my same surgeron Dr. Barker. Who I might add is not only a great surgeron but is single and as cute as can be. lol God has blessed that man with a great gift of helping others with a great tool and even after all these months he is still there for me and so is his staff. I recommend him to anyone who is seriously thinking of this surgery and needs questions answered. Hugs to all and god bless you in your journery.
Sherry

Oct. 15th, 2004
Hello all!!! Sorry it has taken me a couple of months to update. It's just that so much stuff has been going on that it's unreal.
My kids started back to school, I got my belly button pierced, I have lost more weight now down to 174.5 and I have made a new Best Friend. Her name is Carmen and she just had the same surgery I did about a month ago by my very same surgeon. Oh and I have gone back to school as well. I dropped out in the 8th grade many years ago and regreated it for years and years. And now I am going 2 days a week to GED Classes to better myself and my family's future. I am also in the process of starting my on Company. It's called WWW. PetCitySupplies.com and should be up and running within a matter of weeks. (I pray) lol
I am doing really good and don't really have any complaints except for the loose skin and a few rashes here and there. I am fine. I will see my doctor soon and get this taken care of. Also I have been having flu like symptoms the last few days with fever and all. And I am so upset about the low flu shot ratio.
Well hugs to all and I will up date very soon.
Sherry
NEW PICS COMING SOON!!!!!! SO KEEP IN TOUCH!!!!
LOVE YOU ALL MY FAMILY!!!!!!!!

October 24th, 2004

Hello all I would like to say that I am doing WONDERFULLY!!!!
I can't really complain at all. I also have a bit of good news. 1st is that last weekend I took my 5 yr old now 6 yr old (lol) to Six Flags and we had a Blast!!!! We rode everything almost and walked for almost the whole 9 hours the place was open. It was a totally different experience with all the excess weight gone and all. I had no problems keeping up with her or the rides. And at the end of the day it wasn't me that was tired but her asking to go home. (lol) I will never forget that day and have pictures that I will try and post soon. 2nd is that my hubby has finally decided to go ahead and start his journey to the losing side as well. Right now he is 5'11 and right around 280 pounds. He suffers from all kind of health problems main one being type 1 diabetes which is killing him slowly. We are rushing to get this surgery for him do to the fact that as of December 31st of this year our insurance will no longer be covering weightloss surgery.
And last but not least I am proud to say that I have gone from 305 pounds and I am now weighing in at 173 pounds and feeling great. I can just about eat anything I want but in small portions. Although I don't eat everything I want for if I did then this tool that I have been blessed with would be useless you know.
Well I just wanted to updated you all for moment on all thats been going on. Also to mention that my dear friend Carmen Y who had her weight loss surgery just a few shorts weeks ago has already lost almost 30 pounds and doing really great except for the touch of Flu I think she has at the moment. The poor thing I know my time will come soon for it and I am fighting it. Especially with the flu shot shortage and the knowing of low immune systems after our kind of surgery.
God Bless to all and Best of Luck in your journey where ever that may lead you.
Big Hugs, Sherry

 

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Within her grasp a tender love
Rising on a wing or prayer
Angel's spirit now appears


Helping you through every day
With gentle thoughts in sweet display
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Reaching out with love she's brought


Feel her spirit all around
See the wings now earthly bound
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Of precious breezes that you crave


Calming you with love she shares
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Precious times that will console.


December 6th, 2004
Well I am glad to report that all is well. I am sorry that I haven't updated in a while. I have just been so busy with my friends and family. I have several friends having the surgery not to mention my hubby is as well. His surgery date is Dec. 20th, 04 which is so fastly approaching. He is very excited as to I am. My goal weight is just in reach. I currently weigh 164 pounds and my goal weight is 140. So I only have 24 more pounds to go. Whipeeee I never thought I would even weigh what I weigh now. And I have tons of more energy and happiness in my life with myself and in general.
I wanted to wish you all luck no matter where you may be in your journery right now.
Best of Luck & Hugs, Sherry Miller


Hello all & Good Day to you all.
I am so happy to say that I am almost at 160. It's not my goal but it feels so nice to be able to set smaller goals and work towards them. I am almost 10 months out. Well will be on the 23 of next month. Oh it's only 4 more days until hubby's surgery. He is so excited!!!! THe liquid diet he is doing good on. I am so proud of him. His name is James Miller and here is his link so you can drop him a line to say get well, or best wishes, or whatever you may wish.
http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=M1098486558&NoStatic=1
Well I have to run to take the girls to school. I just wanted you all to know that I am doing great. I now weigh at 161.5 pounds and still losing.
Love you all, Sherry



2005


Happy New Year Everyone!!!!
The start of this year hsa been going good so far. Right now I am stable at 159 pounds. I plan on meeting with a plastic surgeon on the 13th of this month to explore my options and all.
I am very happy with the results of the weight loss and all. I mean I have lost half of the old me you know. But in the mean time I look as if I have been outside in 100+ degree weather and melting. LOL But hopefully that will be taken care of soon.
Also my hubby had his gastric bypass surgery 5 days before Christmas and is doing wonderful with his weight loss. He has gone from 290 pounds to 253 pounds in only 3 weeks. Thats a loss of 37 pounds. I am proud of him!!! I love you sweet heart!!!!
Well I will close for now just wanted to say a quick hello and update on my weight and all. God Bless you all in your journey or where ever you may be at this time. And if you would like to chat, make a new friend, or ask a question please feel free to email me. P.S. I am also looking for a walking friend if anyone is interested let me know. I live around the mesquite area.
Hugs, Sherry
P.S. I almost forgot to mention that I attended my first Gastric Bypass Support Group Dinner with all my new friends from The Texas Message Board. They are all nice people and I look forward to meeting with them next month as well. Hubby also enjoyed it but wasn't to much on eating since he is only 3 & 1/2 weeks post op. Below is a pic of us at the dinner. Had Fun!!!!
Hugs to all my new friends!!!!!!
















March 3, 2005
Well Hello all!!!! I am very excited to say that I am doing really well except for this nasty flu that I have. My kids are sick and so is my sister Carmen. I think it's the weather here. It has been so nasty and raining and cold that it's not even funny. But hopefully this will all past soon and spring will soon come. I am down to 151 pounds so far and so close to my goal weight which is 140 pounds, Which is around 11 more pounds to go. I am working on it and so far so good. I am just a couple of weeks past my year mark and very proud of where I am today. I will admit it has been hard but very well worth it all. I would do it all over again in a HEART BEAT!!!!!
I can't believe where I am now and where I was at this time last year and every year before that. Thank God and my doctor Dr. Barker for a second chance at life.
Well closing for now I am feeling sick going to go lay down.
Hugs, Sherry


May 4th, 2005
Hello everyone. I just wanted to say hello and let everyone know that I am alive. I am a little over 14 months out and my weight is holding at about 148-155 pounds. I am still doing good on my eating habits but just dealing with a lot of things that is stressing me out at this time. I just found out after a small surgery adn a stay in the hospital that I am severe anemic and had to have blood infusions. Which was not fun. Also I found out that I might have to have a historectomy at the age of 26 since I can't stop bleeding in my uterus. Which none of this is related to my gastric bypass just so you know. Then I have been battling depression which is weighing down on me very heavy right now. I feel like everything in my life I am losing and don't know why. I feel at times like sitting in a dark corner adn crying my eyes out for everything that is going on. I am dealing with my 9 yr old daughter who is bipolar and keeps trying to kill herself and see's adn hear's things that aren't there. My husband gives me no real support on anything, I mean the kids, my weightloss, life, what's on my mind or going on with me or anything. And on top of all of this I found out that he has been looking at porn and talking to other women online. Which I will not put up with. This man I do love with all of my heart I just feel that he doesn't love nor care about me the way I do and have him since we have been together. He has hurt me so many times and has went off other places looking for others (if you know what I mean). And I never have although I have ben accused of it several times. And there have been a few times that I thought well maybe I should but then I wouldn't be right bringing myself down to his level then would I. That and I have my kids which are 6 & 9 and need me to be strong and be there for thm. Which I am every second of every day. It's just hard knowing that your married but, feeling like your all alone and single. And everytime I ask for help or bring up things I get the fact that he works and I don't thrown in my face which is not fair for me since my life is on hold because my kids come first and they are top priority in my life. I am so sorry to vent to you but I have no where else to turn to so I put my feelings down here. That and I talk to my good friend Carmen who is like my sister which I thank God for sending her to me. She is helping me become a better person, mom, and true to myself. I am learning to stand up and talk for myself and my kids and not take crap off of people. Which I might add is very hard for me since I have always been shut out and put down and everything. But I am building that back bone up and standing up and learning how to hold my head up high. Which is very hard, scary and sometimes down right lonely because it fels like it is just you and you alone. But I am learning to give all to God and in his time he works the problems out. He has just blessed me with my very own van for me and my daughters now the hard part is oming up with the money to get it tagged, inspected and insured. Which I am hoping and praying to do within the next month or so.
But like I said things and times are hard right now. I just found out yesterday that my mom is going into the hospital to have a historectomy because she has cancer for one and has been bleeding for over 2 years now. Which is very scary now that I am starting that same cycle. I am scared and feel all alone and have had no help at home really or emotional support from hubby like I feel I should be getting. Anyways I think I will hsut up for now and go crawl onto the couch in that dark place I was telling you about and cry myself to sleep like I have been doing almost every night for the past few weeks. I just hope and pray that the good Lord will lift me up and carry me because I don't know how much longer I can keep walking this path. I am so tired if you know what I mean.
Well Journal thanks for letting me vent this one. I owe you one. lol
Hugs, Sherry







September 27, 2005

Well I guess you can say that it has been a while since I last updated. 4 months in fact. It's just that so much has been going on that it hasn't even been funny. I was very sick for the longest time. I ended up having to have a Hysterectomy and then my Gall Bladder removed and then a hernia surgery. I was so down from April to August. Between being sick and recovering from 3 surgeries I was also suffering from severe depression to which I still am at times. But that is a whole nother story. But to make that story short I am weighing between 150-155 and holding. I have applied for Plastic surgery on my breast but haven't heard anything back at all and it has been well over a month. I am thinking of finding a new surgeon and letting everyone know how sucky the one I went to is being. His staff is rude and unhelpful and hasn't returned my calls and so forth but I will stick it out for one more week.
I have been very busy with my daughters and starting a new job and so forth. Oh and studing for my GED test as well. I have plans and goals in my life and I see myself with a better life and career before I am 30 and I just turned 27 on the 8th of this month.
But I am feeling better hell atleast I don't feel like I am 47 any more I am starting to feel more like my own age. And I think I would feel much better if I could just get over this depression but like I said that is a whole other story. But I will say that if I was in a relationship that was 50%-50% to where I felt that I wasn't handling everything and I mean the house, the kids, our lives and so forth. That and it's hard when you feel completly alone in a relationship like you have no support, no respect, no love, no shoulder to cry on or caring arms to hold you and well much more than that. But anyways off subject I have been helping others on their journeys and liking it alot. I wish my doctor Dr. Barker would hirer me since I have brought him many patients and yet nothing. He has told me that he doesn't hire patients as to the reason being if anything happened he would be afraid of losing them as a patient.
Well you know what I really don't feel like talking anymore so I will close for now. Hugs and Blessings to All!!!!
Sherry


October 30th, 2005
Well Hey All!!!! I hope everyone is doing well. I am doing okay. I have been working alot and doing the mommy thing with my daughters when I am off of work are home for the day. I am holding my weight right now at about 158 pounds. Which I feel is okay for me and it beats 305 pounds by far. Oh and in between all of this I am helping my FAVORITE Doctor in the world (Dr. Wade Barker) I am helping him get new patients and get them approved with their insurance compaines and all. I really love doing that. I just hope that one day he will see it and maybe offer me a job which would beat me being a Sales Asst. any day you know.(lol)
And my depression seems to be doing better right now. I don't know what's going on their with that except I have been more emotional since I had my Hysterectomy in May.
I am starting my journey on Plastic Surgery and I meet with him on November 9th and I will let you know how that all goes and all. I al so know that I have slacked on doing my profile it's just that I have been so busy with LIFE and doing things that I never really did before that it hasn't even been funny you know. I am doing things more hands on and out there being apart of life instead of just sitting there and letting it pass me by. And I love that!!!!
Well I am giong to close for now and say that if anyone would like to chat or has any questions please feel free to email me anytime.
Hugs & Blesings to ALL!!!! And HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!
Sherry





Well Hello All!!!! I just thought I would say hi and let everyone know that I am okay! I have just been so darn busy between working and family and packing getting ready to move this weekend and all my time has been consumed.
I just wanted to throw up a pic that I just scanned on my scanner why I have a moment to do so. It is an updated pic taken of me back around the end of September of this year.
I am doing okay and everyone I know is as well except for that darn flu that is going around. I had it a couple of weeks ago and since then everyone around me has gotten it from here at home and at work. I just know I will get it again before the year is up.
Well my little break is over and I am back off to more packing before I have to leave and get the kids from school and then off to work tonight. If anyone would like to chit chat please feel free to email me as I am never to busy to talk to a friend or answer a question you may regarding the surgery and all.
Hugs to All!!!! Sherry
Open Rny 2/23/05 Starting Weight 305/ Current Weight 155.5





Hello there again,
Well I am happy to report that we hasve moved and are just now starting to get settled back in. School starts back tomorrow after the holiday of Thanksgiving to which I was grateful to be able to spend with my family. But I also grateful that they will be going back to work and school as well. (lol)
I need some me time if you know what I mean.
I never thought I would feel that way but I do and I am starting to like it as well. You know going to buy myself a new outfit or get a manicure or pedicure or going to lunch or just treating myself to something that in the past I would of not even gave it a second thought. And in the beginning I admit that I did feel bad or guilty for doing so but now I am learning that as a mother, wife and ect. I deserve to do something for Sherry every once in a while to which I am sure that you all will agree as well. Oh and I weighted myself last night and I am now down to 152.5 pounds. I go to see a plastic surgeon on Wednesday Nov. 30th so wish me luck and lets see how it all goes. I am so tired of my back problems and other problems that I am having and so hopefully he can help me on them.
I will keep you posted on the process and what takes shape there.
Well I guess I will close for now as I have so much to do this Sunday afternoon. We are going to Walmart and hitting Garden Rigges 87 hour a thon and putting up our Christmas Tree and Decor and then spending some family time with dinner and a movie at home. What better way huh.
Well I wish you all the best of luck this time of year and as of course ALWAYS!!!!! Please feel free to drop me a line, ask me any questions or just say hello if you would like to chit chat.
Hugs to All,
Sherry
Open Rny 2/23/04
Starting 305/ Currently 152.5
 

HAPPY NEW YEAR (2006)
I know it is January 24th, 2006 but, hey it is better late than never.
Right?
I have been so darn busy that it hasn't even been funny.
I have been busy with my kidos enjoying life to the fulliest that I possibly can at this time.
I have been very sick with my hip and have been in alot of pain. I have had x-rays,ct-scan, & finally an MRI with and without contrast. The conclusion is that I have a giant mass on my femur bone on my right hip. That believe that it might be bone cancer which I pray to GOD it isn't. But still I haven't lead on to anything with my kids since they are so young. Ages 7 & 10.
I have an appointment this coming Monday with a specialist at Baylor of Grapevine and hopefully I will be able to find out what I have and get it taken care of or start whatever treatment I may need to, to prolong my life to the fullest. I have my children to life for and my hubby and my family and friends. But, most importantly MYSELF. I haven't gone thru all that I have just to die you know.
I am only 27 years old and have many,many, many years left before me.
So I have kept myself busy with helping my family and friends with their journeys in life. I have helped my aunt and my one of my best friends get their approvals for their gastric bypass surgeries. My aunt had her's last Wednesday and my B/F is having her's this Friday. I am so happy for them. I will tell anyone that Dr. Wade Barker is such a God send. He has truely been blessed with the gift of life in his hands. And he truely cares about his patients.
I will be 2 years out next month and he still treats me as I just had my surgery yesterday. We have also grown closer as friends as well.
He is one person that I forsee as a long term friend. If anyone has any questions on him or about him or the surgery or would just like to talk please feel free to email me as I like making new friends and like helping as well.
I would also like to let everyone know that my weight is currently holding between 150 & 159 pounds. The reason being is that I haven't been able to exercise like I was before hand. But I know and plan on getting back to my routine as soon as I get my hip taken care of.
Oh and I have started the process on my plastic surgery in November and am now just waiting approval on that. But right now it is kinda on the back burner until I get my hip taken care of as well. As you can see my hip is my main thing right now. I am just grateful for all my doctors help and the pain meds and all my friends for caring for me and helping take care of me and for being concerned for me.
Thanks Gina, Jo Ann, Melvin,Yolanda, Mom (who calls me several times a day), Aunt Pam, Aunt Phyliss, Dana, James, and so many others.
I love you all! You all mean the world to me.
Well all I guess I am going to close for now and get some rest. I kinda have the flu right now and am battling it so I can be there for my best friend Gina this Friday. I love you all take care and like I said feel free to email me if you have any questions.
Hugs to ALL!!!!
Sherry
Open Rny 2/23/04
Start 305/Current 157/Goal 145 (12 pounds to Goal)

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