Sherrie Scharbrough

I GET you for sure!! My personality is like this: DON'T TELL ME WHAT TO DO!!! I have always had just a little bit of rebellion running in my veins!! If someone trys to push me I get ornery. I WIL do the opposite of what you say!! I resent the heck out of somweone telling me I can't eat that!!! But...I am horrible about this aspect with my hubby. He gets mad everytime. I ask him what are you doing? What are you going to eat? While he is in the kitchen, and he HATES this because others have critzied him on what he is eating!! I just want to know so if I want to eat it too. LOL Mind you we have been married for 43 years. LOL You would think I would remember this. LOL Another thing he does is he will buy all kinds of junk food when he starts his diet. This makes me so upset!! He is living his fantasy thru me. I have told him so many times that I don't want or need this junk!!! Yesterday I told him that he wants me to get fat again!! Of course he said no but I know he likes his women thicker. Oh tthe hells of the housewifes!!!!

July is a great month to have WLS. I had mine July 2, 2013. A very good month!!

Let me recommend some good stuff!! It is called " BETTER THAN BOUILLON". It might cost a little more than regular bouillon but so worth it. I use less than what they say. It comes in BEEF, chicken and VEGGIE. Once you try them you will know what I am saying. I have used them for quite some time. YUM YUM

You have GOT THIS!!! You know what and how to do it!! If you have to go back to the basics you will start losing again. You know you have what it takes because look at how far you have come!! The weight you have lost is incredible, you just need to realize that you have the TOOL for success!! TRUST it again you will be amazed that the tool will be there for you!! BTW don't be so hard on yourself. You are human and will hit giltches along the way. Puyll yourself up and KEEP ON KEEPING ON!!

Most people love the Premuir Protein Drinks. I had to do them 2 weeks before my RNY and then 4 weeks after. The problem I had was I had the "Back door trots" the whole time I used them. When I was almost done with my 4 weeks my PA said, Well you have become Lactose Intoerant!! Thank you so much. I could hardly go outside of my house!!! So sad but so true. I found a Protein that I couyld tolerate afterwards, It is MYLOPLEX RICH DARK chocolate. But now I have my GENEPRO unflavored protein in my Espresso everyday!! Love it. It has 30grams of protein in 1 TABLESPOON. There are some that don't beleive it has 30grams of protein, but I haven't seen the info.

THEY are the WORST!!! I even stink myself out!! I told my hubby of 43 years that PAY BACK IS HELL!! I have put up with his farts now he can deal with mine. LOL Every time I go to the store it seems like I get the huge gas pain!!! I can't do it because everyone would know it is me. LOL If you are arounsd other people you can just blame it on them!! LOL

CONGRATULATIONS to you both!! What a beautiful couple!! May your lives together be everything and all you hoped for!!

CONGRATULATIONS to you both!! What a beautiful couple!! May your lives together be everything and all you hoped for!!

CONGRATULATIONS to you both!! What a beautiful couple!! May your lives together be everything and all you hoped for!!

AWESOME!!! Man, you are kind of tall. LOL Great Job

I have heard LOSEIT is a good free site. I use the old easy way, I write it down in my journal.

I wanted to just say that I have been investgating GENEPRO about the Protein. I went to 2 different studies and it is true. GENEPRO has 30grams of protein per serving. Which is 1 Tablespoon. If anyone is interested in the links just let me know. Have a great TUESDAY!!!

Oh yes!! Try the TROPICAL ONES!!! They are yummy

WOW!! You do have your plate full!! But...in order to become a healthy version of yourself, you have to make a comitement to having your WLS> I an say this much it is truly a miracle to get your life back and then to take it and run with it. DEon't let your fear or family talk you out of this!! I know it is kind of scary too. Just think of your beautiful babies that need their mom with them. Good Luck with your new journey!! YOU CAN do this. We are here if needed.

I have used the Celebrate capsules since right after my RNY. I had my WLS on July 2, 2013. As soon as I could I started using them instead of the chewables. They were way to sweet for me!! I also take hair SKIN AND NAILS 2 times a week since my B12 is high I use to take it everyday until just recently. I take SELEINUM every day. It helps wirth immunity and Hair loss. I also takre VIT D 6,000 mg a day. My bloodwork has always been just great. What does your Team say about which Vitamins to take? Always always keep up on your vitamins. Sometimes it may take awhile for stuff to show up. I have seen people having problems later on. I would say to start taking the HAIR SKIN AND NAILS before your surgery. Not everyone has hair loss but the majority do. I did . Also try to find a good Shampoo to help you not lose your hair. But above everything make sure your follow your Surgeon's guidelines. Good Luck

I am 3 and 1/2 years out from my RNY. I would hate to know the amount of $$$ I have spent on Protein stuff!! The only thing is my nephew and his son are into that due to sports. Otherwise I would just cry!! I had some horrible stuff. I don't like Premuir Protein because it gave me the BACK DOOR TROTS!! I used it 2 weeks before my WLS and 4 weeks after. My dr finally told me trhat I was Lactose intolerant and that is why I had so much troble with Premuir. THANKS a lot!! LOL But I finally found one that is totally unflavored for real this time!! I put it in my ESPRESSO everyday. It has 30grams of protein in 1 tablespoon. I have tried so many others and even my grandkids didn't like them. And they think any thing NANA hasd is golden. LOL Try to not buy to much before your surgery because so many of us has their tasye change, This is me and also I have SUPER DUPER smelling now. I always had a sensitive nose but...this is unbealiable at times. Good Luck on your journey!!

You are doing great. If the scales were going the oppisite way then you can be concerned. I didn't have the Sleeve so I'm not exactly sure of what is the norm. I had my RNY July 2, 2013. I went below my goal weight in 6 months. I did gain 8#'s back. Here are my STATS: HW 249 SW 232 LW 117 CW 125#'s. So I have maintained my weight for 3 years. I am 60yo too. I walk 4 miles 3 to 4 times per week. Exercise is what I feel saves my bacon. LOL Good Luck in your Journey!!

DUH i forgot to put the name of my Protein down, it is GENEPRO. You can get it online. It may seem like it cost alot but just think about it. 1TABLESPOON =30grams of protein. Now there are those that are nay sayers and GENEPRO doesn't have that much protein. But I have been using it for quite some time now and all of my bloodwork is totally AWESOME!!

I am 3 and 1/2 years out from my RNY. I would hate to know the amount of $$$ I have spent on Protein stuff!! The only thing is my nephew and his son are into that due to sports. Otherwise I would just cry!! I had some horrible stuff. I don't like Premuir Protein because it gave me the BACK DOOR TROTS!! I used it 2 weeks before my WLS and 4 weeks after. My dr finally told me trhat I was Lactose intolerant and that is why I had so much troble with Premuir. THANKS a lot!! LOL But I finally found one that is totally unflavored for real this time!! I put it in my ESPRESSO everyday. It has 30grams of protein in 1 tablespoon. I have tried so many others and even my grandkids didn't like them. And they think any thing NANA hasd is golden. LOL Try to not buy to much before your surgery because so many of us has their tasye change, This is me and also I have SUPER DUPER smelling now. I always had a sensitive nose but...this is unbealiable at times. Good Luck on your journey!!

I am almost 4 years out from my RNY. I was a insulin resistant and I took 100 units of Levermire (shots) 2 times per day plus 500MG of METFORMIN also for diabetes. I took 12 different medications. Now I take 4, three of which are for my high blood pressure. Plus my Vitamins. Here are my stats: At one time I weighed in at 285#'s but managed to lose 36#'s on my own. So here is my journey HIGHEST WEIGHT 249 LOWEST WEIGHT 117#'s SURGERY WEIGHT 232 CURRENT WEIGHT 125#'s. I got to my lowest weight in 6 monthd then managed to gain 8#'s but it was all great. I had problems with strictures and had to have 5 Endoscopes with 4 Dialations. This was the reason for my low weight. I have maintained my 125#'s for over 3 and 1/2 years. Not only am I off so much of my medications I now can exercise and actually enjoy it. I am able to walk 3 to 4 miles three to four times a week. I also have Fibromylgia and 2 different Arthuritis and now I feel good. I am not saying I am pain free because I still have my days when I just cannot do it all. I know that both surgeries have good and not som good draw backs but...if you stay your plan and follow your Surgeons guidelines you too will be successful!! Good luck on which ever bath you choose!!

Sometimes people who go to Mexico just don't have an insureance that covers WLS!! To state that people are taking the easy and cheapest way out isn't very fair. Legit people go because it is an option that they can get their WLS done.

You have GOT THIS!!! You know what and how to do it!! If you have to go back to the basics you will start losing again. You know you have what it takes because look at how far you have come!! The weight you have lost is incredible, you just need to realize that you have the TOOL for success!! TRUST it again you will be amazed that the tool will be there for you!! BTW don't be so hard on yourself. You are human and will hit giltches along the way. Puyll yourself up and KEEP ON KEEPING ON!!

I am one of the LUCKY ones!! I had my RNY July 2, 2013. Lost below my goal weight in 6 months, I weighed 117's. I did gain back 8's which I feel so much better. It is weird how just 8#'s made such a difference. I have maintained my `125# weight for over 3 years. Now for why I am lucky. I still feel no hunger!!! No physcial hunger but I do deal with mind hunger a lot. I had some problems with strictures (like scar tissue) I feel like that was the reason I lost so fast!! But hey I'm not complaining!! I am so glad that I had my WLS!! It is one of the best things I have done for myself and my family. Just remember each person has their own journey and no 2 are alike!! Good Luck

Sometimes people who go to Mexico just don't have an insureance that covers WLS!! To state that people are taking the easy and cheapest way out isn't very fair. Legit people go because it is an option that they can get their WLS done.

Hi, I had my RNY on July 2, 2013. In 6 months I went to my lowest weight of 117#'s. I averaged 20#'s per month. I started out at 249#'s (this time because I managed to lose down from 285#'s). I had 1 stall I guess that was what you would call it. I weighed in the morning and it said I was up 3#'s!! I thought what the hell!! But the next day I was down 4#'s. I had the 8# gain up to 125#'s and have maintained that weight for 3 years. My health is pretty darn great. I use to take 12 different medications. Insulin 2 times a day with 2 500mg of Metformin 2 times a day. I now take 4 precriptions with 3 being for my Blood Pressure and 1 for my thyroid. I am able to walk 4 miles 3 to 4 times a week. Hubby (who also had WLS June 2016) are joining a Health Club in May!!! I am realy excited about this one because hubby has never had any interest in exercising!! Good Luck with your journey. You are kickin your wt to the curb!! KEEP ON KEEPING ON!!