409 to 148!

[Sherry G 95]

Hey everyone! I have had a weight issue my entire life. I've tried so many diets and nothing worked for an extended period of time. My health was deteriorating and I needed to do something serious.

My RNY surgery was October, 2013 and it's the best thing I could have done for myself! I topped the scale at 409 pounds and I'm only 4'11". I had diabetes that was out of control, walked with a cane, had already had one knee surgery, and had a pinched nerve in my back and needed to take 800 mg of Motrin every night to even sleep. I also had reflux, which my surgeon fixed during surgery. It was caused by a hiatel (sp?) hernia. I had no life. I sat in the chair after work and needed help from my chocolate lab every time I needed to get up. I'd wrap my arms around her neck and she'd back up and help mama up. I was 45 and wasn't living.

At my 2 week appointment after surgery, I was down 30 pounds. I've had an incredible support team between my husband, my family and my co-workers. It's been an incredible journey. I can do so many things now and am so grateful to my surgeon. I'm still losing now, but very slowly. My goal is 140 pounds. Almost there! Im down a total today of 261 pounds. ????.

I do not eat bread of any kind, no Pasta, potatoes, fried food, sugar or soda. I eat fruit, veggies, Protein and will treat myself with sugar free candies when I want something sweet. I'm very strict with myself. My dad used to tell me, "Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels!" I lost my dad in January but I know he's cheering me on.

I'm now off all my diabetes medication, all my reflux medicine and just on a Water pill and thyroid pill (plus all the daily vitamins). That's ok! I'll do vitamins!

I hope I can help someone. Thanks for reading. ????

A current picture is below. It was taken at 150 and I'm now at 148. ????

[brenda1949 13]

You are truly an inspiration.

[James Marusek 5,244]

All I can say is FANTASTIC

[Sherry G 95]

Thank you so much. ❤️

[Niki15 198]

Wow that is Awsome I cant wait to see my end result ..Hw 363 Sw 340 Cw 319 surgery was 8/4/15

[Sherry G 95]

You're doing great! I know the joy you feel! ????

[DaniNicole87 10]

This makes me really happy to see! You go with your bad self!

[Stephanie_K 47]

Absolutely amazing!!!!

[Sherry G 95]

Thanks so much everyone. ❤️❤️❤️

[slimntrimshel 18]

I love how your lab is a trusty companion in both pics!

[reree6898 1,164]

Thank you for sharing, you are truly amazing!

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Congratulations! This is so awesome,

You go girl!

[Mega_100 146]

Congratulations! And GO GREEN! ????

[Dream4tc 192]

Awww give your lab a hug from me!!! Dogs are truly the best friends. What an awesome story and congratulations on your success! You look fantastic!!!

[Ms. Nunya 126]

Amazing!