This has been really REALLY helpful. You are the only video i've found that has covered the same things i've been thinking about. Now I have more to think about, lol. But thank you! Keep on keepin' on!
Hi here's what I have noticed. I have noticed the people who weight 300+ have the hardest time with losing weight w/ the band. I think if you are 300 + gastric by pass would be a better choice. I hope you find a way to make it work for you. You look great your face looks so thin. By the way your videos where the first ones I looked at and you motivated me to get it!
I am glad I was able to help someone with these videos! I am in the 240's now making it happen, I will update soon. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Hey Sherry, you have done great . I am ten months out and I am only down 30lbs. I am not eating alot of food and don't really feel hungry. I'm going to try to beef up my exercise and hope I can at least hit 50lbs by my surgiversary. I totally feel you. I not even eating a quarter of what i use to woof down. I know my break through is coming, I just have to be patience and wait.
Hey Sherry!!! I feel (somehow) like we are soul sisters (smile). I have been following you from the beginning and pretty sick and tired of being sick and tried.. I am seriously considering going to Mexico for the VSG. Can you email me and/or we we talk sometime?? Please let me know.. I certainly appreicate the help with questions. Thanks
CONGRATS AGAIN! I can really see a diffeence in the way you look and that is a great thing! I have always loved that you have been to opena nd honest about your journey there are more people like us than the quick losers and people do need to see that. I hit 65-67 recently ad I am pleased just not overjoyed so I hear you. Have you considered getting a personal trainer? Mine changed my life and weight loss a great deal. He alway mixes it up so my body doesnt get use to the same things! Congratsss
Thank you so much for listening, LOL! Yeah I like the 66 lbs at just over a year, I just dont LOVE it. I only have 88 lbs to go which puts me at another year and a half, YIKES! I think it is not only gym time but personal trainer time as well, trainers also have nutrional info. I will let you know how that goes in the new year. Also, fantastic work on the 67 lbs, outstanding and I truly get that! Have a great week!
You are so down to earth Love it. I was on phertermine, Acipex and merida before the band I lost 60 lbs but gained it back and more, because, my behavior did not change plus my blood pressure was extremly high. So the band for me is the first time I can honestly say it is the physical restraint I need, to help me with the mental control I did not have. 87 lbs in 8 months I hit my goal. Glad its working for you alone with the band. Take care love your videos.
Thanks Sandy! I love hearing about success no matter how it comes. I just want to get to goal and I am glad you got just what you needed!! Have a superb week! :)
When I first went for orientation to WLS I met a woman who was having gastric bypass. She shared with me that this was going to be like a marriage- with long term permanence and that probably both of us at one time or another would regret the surgery we chose. At times this has been true, though still for me the band is better than bypass. At the time these were the only 2 surgeries covered and the sleeve was not available to me- now it is. Who knows what will be available tomorrow.
Right on that account, they will probably come up with the perfect surgery in January and we will all pay for revisions!! Ain't that the truth!!! :) I still think the sleeve beats all no rearranging of intestines but yet you still lose fast, but not so fast you have hanging skin. I should have done that, Oh Well! Hope you are having a great week!
Thanks for your openness and honesty. I applaud you for your perserverence. You have done very well! I hate that the band has not worked out for you the way it probably should have. You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Sherry, I have done some of those high protein diets, and I lost a lot as well. The problem is, as soon as you quit the program the weight comes back. The band may not be what you hoped it would be, but I hope that it will help you keep it off.
I have had the gastric bypass and I figure that I will have to be at it two years to get to my goal. I just pray that I can make it work as well! We'll need to keep each other on track over the long haul.
Thank you for your honesty. I can completely relate to EVERYTHING you are saying. :) I applaud you for your determination and your perseverance. You are doing so fabulous on the exercise! I am glad you are enjoying the walking and it is helping you so much!
Mia, thank you for watching and listening! I have to get there now even though I made a mistake, It will be a bigger one in my mind if I fail, keep me in your thoughts and thanks for the support. :)
Well I think 68lbs is great for a year!And you look great too.Congrats on the walking.Are you still doing the omron walking spree thing?I haven't done it for a while.Lost my pedometer boo.
No hate, just love! Thanks for sharing so honestly. You are doing well, just know that Sherry. Hang in there, everything takes time & yes, it will be gone for good! Continued luck~
Sherry - I appreciate your tell it how it is. I got the band, and it has been a slow weight loss for me too. I love my band though. I ain't a hater. You got my empathy and support.
Hi Angie, I am not hater either I just should have thought this through better, it looks as if it will take me the full 36 months and my mind is trippin' about that. Thanks for watching! :)
Sherry I'm so proud of you and your accomplishments - just in the past few months I've watched you turn into an exercise machine - good for you! I'm interested to hear how you maintain a vegetarian lifestyle and get your protein? Do you do a lot of shakes? Take care!
HI Kim, this may be controversial but I say this with love and humour, LOL! I am black and I am protein, there is no need for me to bone up on protein as it will bulk me up. Dr Ortiz says the same thing in his videos. All this talk of protein is for the birds. I already have tons of muscles under my fat and it wont kill me to lose some muscle mass, in fact I want to. I get my protein from natural sources beans, rice cheese (i luv it) nutritional yeast, etc. It seems to work...thx 4 watching!
Really proud of you hon!
Wendyjo123 9 months ago
This has been really REALLY helpful. You are the only video i've found that has covered the same things i've been thinking about. Now I have more to think about, lol. But thank you! Keep on keepin' on!
ImShibbTastic 2 years ago
Thanks for watching have a great 2010!
SherryLuka 2 years ago
Hi here's what I have noticed. I have noticed the people who weight 300+ have the hardest time with losing weight w/ the band. I think if you are 300 + gastric by pass would be a better choice. I hope you find a way to make it work for you. You look great your face looks so thin. By the way your videos where the first ones I looked at and you motivated me to get it!
LAPPAGURL09 2 years ago
I am glad I was able to help someone with these videos! I am in the 240's now making it happen, I will update soon. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
SherryLuka 2 years ago
LOL.. We can do this Gurl!!!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2U2!
LAPPAGURL09 2 years ago
Hey Sherry, you have done great . I am ten months out and I am only down 30lbs. I am not eating alot of food and don't really feel hungry. I'm going to try to beef up my exercise and hope I can at least hit 50lbs by my surgiversary. I totally feel you. I not even eating a quarter of what i use to woof down. I know my break through is coming, I just have to be patience and wait.
vattalet36 2 years ago
A break through will come, perserverance always works! Thanks for watching! :)
SherryLuka 2 years ago
Hey Sherry!!! I feel (somehow) like we are soul sisters (smile). I have been following you from the beginning and pretty sick and tired of being sick and tried.. I am seriously considering going to Mexico for the VSG. Can you email me and/or we we talk sometime?? Please let me know.. I certainly appreicate the help with questions. Thanks
Brenda0600 2 years ago
Brenda You bet! send me a message and I will send email/phone! Also I love that Mr Woods video, TEE HEE!
SherryLuka 2 years ago
happy surgiversarry..... half way to goal is fabulous xxx nice to hear you keeping it REAL!!!!
weealia 2 years ago
Thanks sweetie!:)
SherryLuka 2 years ago
Sherry,
Congrats on your first year. Love your opinions and I love watching your vids. As always, I wish you continued success!!!
2livesmart 2 years ago
Thank you so much for the well wished and right back at ya! Have a great week! :)
SherryLuka 2 years ago
CONGRATS AGAIN! I can really see a diffeence in the way you look and that is a great thing! I have always loved that you have been to opena nd honest about your journey there are more people like us than the quick losers and people do need to see that. I hit 65-67 recently ad I am pleased just not overjoyed so I hear you. Have you considered getting a personal trainer? Mine changed my life and weight loss a great deal. He alway mixes it up so my body doesnt get use to the same things! Congratsss
CLoweEsq75 2 years ago
Thank you so much for listening, LOL! Yeah I like the 66 lbs at just over a year, I just dont LOVE it. I only have 88 lbs to go which puts me at another year and a half, YIKES! I think it is not only gym time but personal trainer time as well, trainers also have nutrional info. I will let you know how that goes in the new year. Also, fantastic work on the 67 lbs, outstanding and I truly get that! Have a great week!
SherryLuka 2 years ago
You are so down to earth Love it. I was on phertermine, Acipex and merida before the band I lost 60 lbs but gained it back and more, because, my behavior did not change plus my blood pressure was extremly high. So the band for me is the first time I can honestly say it is the physical restraint I need, to help me with the mental control I did not have. 87 lbs in 8 months I hit my goal. Glad its working for you alone with the band. Take care love your videos.
Sandy77 2 years ago
Thanks Sandy! I love hearing about success no matter how it comes. I just want to get to goal and I am glad you got just what you needed!! Have a superb week! :)
SherryLuka 2 years ago
Hi Sherry. Glad to hear you found what works for you and you will get to goal. Take care! Fred
FredBear08 2 years ago
Thanks Fred, I hope you meet your goals by new years! :)
SherryLuka 2 years ago
When I first went for orientation to WLS I met a woman who was having gastric bypass. She shared with me that this was going to be like a marriage- with long term permanence and that probably both of us at one time or another would regret the surgery we chose. At times this has been true, though still for me the band is better than bypass. At the time these were the only 2 surgeries covered and the sleeve was not available to me- now it is. Who knows what will be available tomorrow.
jerene2 2 years ago
Right on that account, they will probably come up with the perfect surgery in January and we will all pay for revisions!! Ain't that the truth!!! :) I still think the sleeve beats all no rearranging of intestines but yet you still lose fast, but not so fast you have hanging skin. I should have done that, Oh Well! Hope you are having a great week!
SherryLuka 2 years ago
Sherry,
Thanks for your openness and honesty. I applaud you for your perserverence. You have done very well! I hate that the band has not worked out for you the way it probably should have. You are in my thoughts and prayers!
butterflybegins 2 years ago
Hi Sherri, Thanks so much for the support, I will probably rely on it more and more as time passes, Have a superior week!
SherryLuka 2 years ago
Sherry, I have done some of those high protein diets, and I lost a lot as well. The problem is, as soon as you quit the program the weight comes back. The band may not be what you hoped it would be, but I hope that it will help you keep it off.
I have had the gastric bypass and I figure that I will have to be at it two years to get to my goal. I just pray that I can make it work as well! We'll need to keep each other on track over the long haul.
KLUNME 2 years ago
Thanks Mary, I have no doubt in my mind you have what it takes, Have a great week!
SherryLuka 2 years ago
Thank you for your honesty. I can completely relate to EVERYTHING you are saying. :) I applaud you for your determination and your perseverance. You are doing so fabulous on the exercise! I am glad you are enjoying the walking and it is helping you so much!
mia2292 2 years ago
Mia, thank you for watching and listening! I have to get there now even though I made a mistake, It will be a bigger one in my mind if I fail, keep me in your thoughts and thanks for the support. :)
SherryLuka 2 years ago
Thanks for the info about the possible need for phentramine..Not too many folks talking about it and It's helpful to know that!!
sky8725 2 years ago
Yes I Was suprised at that as well...:) Have a good rest of your weekend!
SherryLuka 2 years ago
Well I think 68lbs is great for a year!And you look great too.Congrats on the walking.Are you still doing the omron walking spree thing?I haven't done it for a while.Lost my pedometer boo.
cosmobud 2 years ago
No hate, just love! Thanks for sharing so honestly. You are doing well, just know that Sherry. Hang in there, everything takes time & yes, it will be gone for good! Continued luck~
onyX716 2 years ago
You are so right, Slow and steady, please pray I make it the 3 years...LOL Thanks for watching and listening it helps to have the support! :)
SherryLuka 2 years ago
You walkin' machine you!!
Great job!!
msarcomere 2 years ago
You inspired me on the walking missy...
SherryLuka 2 years ago
Sherry - I appreciate your tell it how it is. I got the band, and it has been a slow weight loss for me too. I love my band though. I ain't a hater. You got my empathy and support.
faith8412 2 years ago
Hi Angie, I am not hater either I just should have thought this through better, it looks as if it will take me the full 36 months and my mind is trippin' about that. Thanks for watching! :)
SherryLuka 2 years ago
Sherry I'm so proud of you and your accomplishments - just in the past few months I've watched you turn into an exercise machine - good for you! I'm interested to hear how you maintain a vegetarian lifestyle and get your protein? Do you do a lot of shakes? Take care!
TheSososkinny 2 years ago
HI Kim, this may be controversial but I say this with love and humour, LOL! I am black and I am protein, there is no need for me to bone up on protein as it will bulk me up. Dr Ortiz says the same thing in his videos. All this talk of protein is for the birds. I already have tons of muscles under my fat and it wont kill me to lose some muscle mass, in fact I want to. I get my protein from natural sources beans, rice cheese (i luv it) nutritional yeast, etc. It seems to work...thx 4 watching!
SherryLuka 2 years ago
Whatever works for you Sherry, sounds like your doctor is on board and thats whats important!
TheSososkinny 2 years ago