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Well, this used to be my best picture so far...106 pounds lost! But now I am working my way back down from 218. It's OK to pick yourself up and start over!






The Evolution of My Face 2005-2010











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January 2012 Progress Picture Starting Over at 218
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CeeJay
I'm Cheryl, a 40 year-old who has changed her life through lap-band surgery--but is a constant work in progress. I had lapband surgery on December 15, 2009. In the first year after surgery I lost 67 pounds post-op and a total of 104 at one point, since my high of 303 in June 2009. I've regained some, so here we are in 2012 and I am working toward some of my goals to be under 200 pounds (again!)and be at a healthy BMI (still working on that). I am a working on making a better me both physically and emotionally! "I may not be there yet, but I'm closer than I was yesterday."
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Be gentle with yourself today and give the universe all your heart's desires.


My Blog List

  • Amanda's Weight Loss Journey
    2017 Update - 2017 has been a year of transition. So many things have changed for me, things that I had been hoping for for years and years, but couldn't make happen. ...
    6 years ago
  • Chronicles from Band Land
    10 Year Check-Up - This morning, I went to see Dr. Ren for my 10 year check-up. I wound up getting a really little fill when I was there. Much to my surprise, I'd missed...
    6 years ago
  • Losing Weight, Gaining Tons
    Whole 30 Days 20 - 24... Trudging toward the end! - Well, we are 7 days out. I am ready for some bread, but I am trudging my way forward and going to try my best to finish strong! Clearly I've lost my bl...
    7 years ago
  • Lap Band Gal
    Guess What Happened This Past Wednesday? - Before I tell you about Wednesday, I must first tell you about this morning's weigh-in. 'Cuz today is Friday. That means it's weigh-in day. Last Friday'...
    8 years ago
  • Big Fat Professor
    The Struggle and Successes of Maintenance - Wow, it has been a while! In fact, it's been just over 4 years since I last checked in. I come back to Blogger, as I have in the past, to journal about m...
    8 years ago
  • My "NEW LIFE" Rules!!
    Sunday .... Supposed to be my FUNDAY!! - There's is something about Sunday that makes me think it should be MY day I want to block our the entire day and focus on me me me me!! Not family dinners...
    9 years ago
  • Sally's Journey with Lapband Surgery
    Circle (2015) - Download Full Circle in Top QualityNow you can see Circle in best look with duration 87 Min and was published in 2015-10-02 with MPAA rating is 29. - ...
    9 years ago
  • Jen is gonna lose it!
    Way too much for one post! - Back in 2013 my domain name (Jenisgonnaloseit.com) was jacked and today I randomly checked it and it had become available again! I bought it back and now a...
    9 years ago
  • The Cozy Coconut
    Band removal recommended for me - I visited the gastro surgeon. He said my reflux and inflammation is being caused by the band. He said the ultimate fix is to remove the band and have a g...
    9 years ago
  • Candyland to Bandland
    Day 117 Weigh In and Halloween Recap - PreOp Diet Weigh In: 226 Surgery Day Weigh In: 218.5 Day 103 Weigh In: 196.5 Change Since Weigh In: -2 Total Loss: 29.5 2 lbs down in 2 weeks. I'll take i...
    9 years ago
  • Trying to stay Skinny in Texas
    Disappointment Again - Its been about a week since my 15 month follow up appointment and its taken me about that long to process the information I have been given . At my one ye...
    9 years ago
  • Losing It!
    A Good Day - Today was good. I am not sure if it was my attitude, just random good day or the new meds having a super human quick acting impact. My doldrums yesterday ...
    9 years ago
  • Fixing Myself Thinner
    Screwed Up My Blog - *I went and screwed up my blog and disconnected all my pictures, they are all still there but just not in the text of my blog anymore, pretty disheartening...
    10 years ago
  • Banded and Proud of It!
    Before Stats and Prom Pics - Me before my lap band surgery on 7/9/10 Me before my sleeve surgery on 5/1/15 I had my week surgery fu appt on Friday and all is well...
    10 years ago
  • UndercoverBanded
    Weight Loss - Men and Women Are NOT Created Equal - For starters testosterone and estrogen are dramatically different from man to woman and even more specific to weight loss leptin levels are also different...
    10 years ago
  • Life is Random...so am I
    Hello All!! Knowing What Foods Are Healthy - *Knowing What Foods Are Healthy* The question of what foods are healthy can often be quite a difficult one to answer. The research often seems to be in con...
    10 years ago
  • Love Meli Meli
    Pre-op appt - Had my pre-op appt yesterday and got all this info and my prescriptions for surgery!! 3 weeks away!! ahhh!!!! is this really happening? never thought i ...
    10 years ago
  • Stories from the road.......
    They like me! THEY REALLY LIKE ME! - Getting my OSCAR on! Happy Academy Awards Sunday! Are you planning to join in the fun and fanfare of the Academy Awards? Do you have a favorite movie th...
    10 years ago
  • The forever diet
    Back Pain Update - So, I appreciate all the great advice and kind words from you all. Let me start by saying... I have tried many things. Chiropractor (tons), Decompression...
    10 years ago
  • ...like a fat kid loves cake
    reboot - Hi. I made a New Years resolution. I mean I've been thinking about my blog for awhile, and how much happier and more focused I was when I was writing it....
    10 years ago
  • Dinnerland
    Eh... - So: I'm just the same, weight fluctuating and not making much progress down the scale. I'm not gaining, just alternatively putting on water weight, throwing...
    10 years ago
  • Lady Lap Band
    I have NOT run away again! - I have NOT run away again. =) Honestly it’s taken me a little bit to get my life back in order since the week of 14th. As you know from reading my previous...
    10 years ago
  • Linda's Bandwidth
    Baby Update - Hi all! Sorry to start posting about having a baby then leave you hanging. I did deliver a beautiful baby girl on June 11 th. She weighed 5lbs3oz. She ...
    10 years ago
  • My Trek Downward
    You have to start somewhere. - I did it. It’s small. But I did it. I set a goal and I met the goal. It frightens me in ways I don’t understand, but I’m happy I did it. I went for ...
    10 years ago
  • Babbles of a Bandster
    Has it really been more than a year? WHAT?!?!?! - More than a year? What is wrong with me???? It sure doesn't feel like a year. Seriously, what is wrong with me???? Anyone want to know what's been going on...
    11 years ago
  • Electric LadyBand
    I Suck as a Blogger - Wow. I haven't posted in over 6 months. Seriously? Um. Sorry. I've been a little busy. I'm still working 3 (long) days - 12-14 hour shifts - at the urgent ...
    11 years ago
  • Band me Baby!
    4 years banded! - On March 25, at the end of the day, I realized it was the 4th anniversary of my surgery. I must say, that having the lap band has been a real blessing ...
    11 years ago
  • Girl Meets Band
    Reboot part whatever - 260 lbs. I was even higher in the beginning of January, up to 267 lb, but I dieted it off using my detox program. I made an appointment to see Dr. F, the he...
    11 years ago
  • Hawaii Bound Bandster
    I'm Still Alive.... :) - Hey Ya'll, Just a really quick post to let you know that I am not dead....yet!! LOL But I have gone through a LOT these past several months! While tryin...
    11 years ago
  • Fatscapades of a Redheaded Chick
    Coffee in Heaven??? - Do you think there is coffee in heaven??? This was the question of the day from Young Sir on Saturday. Saturday was the first day off I've had in what seem...
    11 years ago
  • Band-Babe
    And now... - September 2013 October 2013- grandson #2 February 2013- grandson #1 September 2013- grandaughter #1
    11 years ago
  • Gail's Journey
    Zumba - I have started back to the gym. It always made me feel better when I was active, so I started going back last week. On Thursday I faced a fear and went to ...
    11 years ago
  • Grace's Fat Chance
    A very trying 2 weeks. - I've hit some speed bumps, unfortunately, since I last posted. Jess and I were kicking butt and sticking to our food/workout plans until the 24th. That day...
    11 years ago
  • Banded Up
    Size 12 - Yep that's it I said it. I can fit a size 12 dress! I have not worn that size since 9th grade. Even though I have weighed less than 170 as an adult I ne...
    11 years ago
  • Life's Little Journey
    Up and Down... - So, day two was great! Had my hot coffee, followed by a protein shake. All went down fine and good. Then at lunch some tomato soup and 64 ounces of water f...
    11 years ago
  • To be or not to be...FAT is the question!
    SON OF A BISCUIT EATER!!! - DAMN DAMN DAMN DAMN!! I have been sucking out. But NOT ANYMORE. I got my band fixed...I got the fluid FINALLY taken out to stop my continuous vomitting......
    11 years ago
  • Can't wait to lose it with the Band!
    Living Large in FL! - Here it is! The beginning and end of my modeling career! The night I received these pic's, I just laughed and laughed! Could they be any bigger? Th...
    11 years ago
  • Island Bandit
    Loose skin or scars? - I've been below my initial goal weight (160) for some time now. I have hovered up and down. My happiest weight (where I felt best and my size six clothes w...
    11 years ago
  • Stressed spelled backwards is desserts... ?!
    Saggy Skin - I've lost approximately 30 pounds this year. I've noticed saggy skin everywhere - particularly in my upper arms. I hate them. I always have. They are so hu...
    12 years ago
  • something something something Fat Chick
    Couple of things... - ...first of all, I can't decide whether I'm the worst mum ever, or the best: I did NOT buy ONE SPECK of chocolate. No eggs...no egg hunt...no presents...n...
    12 years ago
  • Robin's Band Theory
    Lovely, Lazy Saturday - Not a whole lot going on here. Still struggling with the weight-loss thing. Maybe it's time for another fill but for me, that is such an ordeal; 400 mile t...
    12 years ago
  • Adventures in Band Land
    Knickers! Compare and Contrast Photo. - I was sorting through a big bag of clothes the other day and came across a pair of my old, pre-band knickers. OMG, they are HUUUUUUGE. Admittedly, I think ...
    12 years ago
  • Lap With Me
    Better... - Thanks for reading my last blog post... I was beyond frustrated, tired... and just plain miserable. Had .3 taken out. There is no real reason as to why my ...
    12 years ago
  • The Blubber Blog
    Here is MY Story - I would like to share my story here on my blog. As you read my story, please keep in mind that it is exactly that, MY story. What I am about to write is...
    12 years ago
  • The Queen Bee's Lap Band Life
    We Made It! - John and I had a great time this morning. He ran ahead of me and finished in 37 minutes. After mile 2, I was at 29 minutes-cause I ran most of the way, b...
    12 years ago
  • Repair and Renovation
    Chicago Recap! - Oh my! I think I am finally getting out of my post vacation blues. I realized that once I got home, I literally only took 10 pictures and half of those wer...
    12 years ago
  • :: Volume Control ::
    BC3 Countdown! - Only a few days until we descend on Chicago!! So I'm putting this out into the universe. For those of us who are flying American Airlines I'm sending the g...
    12 years ago
  • Losing My Waist and Regaining My Mind
    Even if you don’t recognize me, I’m here! - OMG I didn’t recognize you! That phase is repeated to me at least once per day. Depending on the person I am sometimes flattered and other times annoye...
    12 years ago
  • The Weight Loss Rollercoaster
    No Longer Updating this Blog - I will no longer be posting here. I'll be keeping this alive for now but you may wish to unfollow this blog. Laters.
    12 years ago
  • Band Geek
    Wasabi Peas Overdose - I'm siting here eating Trader Joe's Wasabi Peas right out of the bag, and I think I've probably had three or four servings already. In my mind, I've conco...
    13 years ago
  • THE SWEET SPOT
    Third Bandiversary!!! - Hello my lovelies! This week is my 'Celebration Week', so drink up you groupies, and keep the party going all week! - My Birthday (I'll be 53). - Our 30t...
    13 years ago
  • This one time at "Band" Camp...
    - *My New Blog address is danceofthesugarycupcakes.blogspot.com * *Since I am renewing myself, I decided to renew my blog too. I love you all, and you ...
    13 years ago
  • ...HotDogs N HamBurgers...
    - *Hellooooooooooooo!* I have not been here in a longggg time! I almost didn't remember my password. I had to come back here because I felt myself going bac...
    13 years ago
  • Something About Kellie ...
    Where did March go? - Holy crap I can't believe it's almost the end of March already. I swear time is just zooming by and taking my warm weather with it :( It's a nice sunny 2...
    13 years ago
  • Alison's banded adventures
    39 years young - Friday was my birthday, I'm 39, shocking! I had a nice time and was very spoiled, the most touching thing was that the children were very anxious to get me...
    13 years ago
  • Banded Adventures
    Pictures - It's amazing how much your face can change with weight loss. I noticed each year as I became heavier and heavier that I was almost unrecognizable to mysel...
    13 years ago
  • *Kristen's Lapband Journey*
    New LOW!!! - The scale is moving. And the best part is...it is moving in the right direction! I couldn't be happier!! This will be short and sweet. Wednesday Weigh-In:...
    13 years ago
  • The Unknown Bander
    Need a Fill! - Okay - I've been eating like crap I admit it. But I also have very little resistance in my band. My health insurance won't cover my fills (deductible reall...
    13 years ago
  • free2bme-susieq4givn
    Informative Reading - That is what I have been doing. I got out my food journals from day 1 of my journey and have been reading what I ate every day, my water intake, my workouts...
    13 years ago
  • Fed up with being overfed
    Back to my original plateau of Doom!, but... - ... I'm OK with it. The scale stuck for a couple of weeks, but moved again this week, back to the 183.5 that plagued me earlier this year. I've been pre...
    13 years ago
  • Michelle Changes 4 Life
    Im Back! - Hey guys!! Sorry it has been so long, I have just been so busy with things going on in my life (all good things of course). First thing is first, I have ju...
    13 years ago
  • Believe
    BYOC - 1. If you were given $1,000,000 that you had to spend ONLY ON YOURSELF....how would you spend the money? Pay off my credit cards and my student loan! I...
    13 years ago
  • Antithesis of Barbie
    One week since I was supposed to... - There you go. I had made a promise that I would weigh and report my weight every couple of weeks because it was something I had stopped tracking for so l...
    13 years ago
  • Getting my skinny on
    2 weeks of updates - My updates are supposed to be on Wednesday, but I forgot to post last week. I, unfortunately, had to go the emergency room Sept 22nd. My heart was racing...
    13 years ago
  • Better Banded
    First fill after 15 Months! - Hi Ladies! Getting SO excited for next Weekend!! I had my first fill Wednesday, I thought it had been a year but my NP said "Nicole it's been since June ...
    13 years ago
  • Am I actually doing this? Heather's Banded Journey
    First visit with the new Dr. - Well I went to my appointment with the new dr. The office was nicer in person than they were on the phone so that was a good thing. Completed all of the he...
    13 years ago
  • Fiddle in the Band
    - Friday, September 9, 2011BYOC - Bring Your Own Crazy! It’s FRIDAY – thank the ever-loving heavens above. Let’s do BYOC – Bring Your Own Crazy. We answer 5...
    13 years ago
  • Two Sticks or a Lighter
    Same & Different - Husband and I spent our honeymoon in Aruba, almost 6 years ago. You'll remember when I posted some pictures from that time in my life, wanting to “get b...
    13 years ago
  • Less Than Fat - The Fantasy
    Yay Me!! - I am so proud of myself. I turned down a cupcake!! I didn't want to, but I know in order to stay on track I have to not indulge in my guilty pleasures.......
    13 years ago
  • Kelly and the BANDit
    16 Month Bandiversary - Tuesday the 19th was my 16 month bandiversary. I think the recent fill has actually done something! A first I had to adjust to the tightness and now I thin...
    13 years ago
  • I'm with the band
    Quinoa-roni & Cheese Recipe - Hey Friends- I made this for dinner tonight and it came out really good so I thought I would share- Enjoy! Quinoa-roni & Cheese For the quinoa: 2 cups qui...
    13 years ago
  • Band On The Run
    Ok...so I lied - I am NOT moving to Facebook. Way too many restrictions as far as what I can post. So I deleted that page...don't go looking for it because it ain't gonna...
    13 years ago
  • Band Geek Gets A Tune-Up
    Should I get a fill? - Hello, fellow band-o's! I am so bad at blogging. I won't try to make a bunch of excuses because it doesn't really matter, but my original intent was to be ...
    14 years ago
  • Good-Bye Fatty McButterpants
    Please Pray - First of all my family and I are fine. The tornadoes went just north and south of where I live. However communities around the state are not, they are de...
    14 years ago
  • Confessions of an Overweight Mom's Journey to Thin
    Wow - Time Vanishes in a Blink of an Eye - Wow --- I haven't blogged in forever!!! Baseball has taken over my life -- between the boys and my board responsibilites - I don't have time to think or bl...
    14 years ago
  • The Dash!
    Where you been, Willis? - Holy cow. How bad am I? Almost a month between postings - first time I've done that. So sorry. But I'm here now. Guess the reason I haven't posted lately i...
    14 years ago
  • Banded For Life...
    40 and kept going.... - Have I told you lately that I'm a terrible blogger??? I never seem to have down time anymore. As a matter of fact, I'm doing this one at work on my lun...
    14 years ago
  • Gayla J... Wasting Away
    BAD BLOGGER - I need to get on the ball- I am a BAD, BAD, BAD blogger. I am staying so busy. We put our house on the market, so there's work to do there and I have bee...
    14 years ago
  • The Changing Caterpillar
    Tea Please... - Happy Presidents Day! I'm working today so I thought I'd post a quick hello. Now that I'm banded I've given up many of the foods and drinks I used to love ...
    14 years ago
  • Metamorphic Journey
    One Year (Part 1) - As I mentioned a few times before life is a little crazy right now and I haven’t been able to make it on here very often, but I have been writing these pos...
    14 years ago
  • Changing DeeDee
    too much time....way too long. - Hi there, It has been too long of a time since I've blogged. I got caught up in back to school, and never returned....I've been posting here and there o...
    14 years ago
  • Banded for Life
    a long time coming - I've been hiding in the shadows of blogland for, wow, almost 5 months. I think my reluctance to post came from my disappointment with this whole banding pr...
    14 years ago
  • My Lovely Lap-Band
    Bodybugg, where have you been all my life! - Seriously, this thing is so simple yet so awesome. Everyone that is trying to lose weight should invest in a bodybugg. I was lucky enough to get one used f...
    14 years ago
  • The Banded Lady
    Losing Time and Getting a Fill. - Time has flown by and I have found it almost impossible to get enough time for myself, time to spend with you guys. Now, this is mostly my fault as I went ...
    14 years ago
  • S.O.B. Stories
    S.O.B. from Oz: Cara from The Dash! - I know you have all been waiting for this one! I am so excited to share this very special S.O.B. Story from our beloved Bandster from Down Under, Cara of...
    14 years ago
  • Nessa in November
    Random Acts - Keeping up with my New Years resolution of daily random acts of kindness. Have missed a few days here and there but have tried to "double up" the follow...
    15 years ago
  • Taking control of my life
    FINALLY 1 YEAR - Who would have thought I could have made it this far! 1 year on the 3rd I changed my life for the best. Its been a WILD WILD ride that I can say. Some ver...
    15 years ago
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