Sherri Shepherd Before Weight Loss Surgery

So, grab your coffee, get comfy, and let's dish about Sherri Shepherd's weight loss journey before the big surgery.

Picture this: It's 2015, and Sherri's been killing it on The View, but she's feeling the weight of her size. She's open about it, you know? "I'm tired of being out of breath just from laughing," she jokes on the show.

When Life Gives You Lemons...

Sherri's not one to sit around and wait for things to happen. She tries every diet under the sun - from South Beach to Weight Watchers. She even tries that crazy lemon juice cleanse. Spoiler alert: it's not as delicious as it sounds.

"I was like, 'If I have to drink another lemonade, I'm going to throw this tree out the window!'" she laughs in an interview. We feel you, Sherri. That's some next-level dedication right there.

Exercise? More Like 'Exorcise'!

Now, Sherri's no stranger to the gym. But let's be real, who actually likes working out? She tries everything - spinning, Zumba, even that crazy Insanity workout. Spoiler alert again: it's not as fun as it sounds either.

‘You Are Tiny’: Sherri Shepherd Reveals Shocking Weight Loss

"I was sweating, I was crying, I was cursing. It was a hot mess," she recalls, laughing. We're laughing with you, Sherri, not at you. Okay, maybe a little at you. But in the best way possible!

When All Else Fails...

After years of trying, Sherri decides it's time to consider weight loss surgery. She's open about her struggles, her fears, and her hopes. It's like having a heart-to-heart with your bestie, right?

"I want to be around for my son Jeffrey. I want to see him graduate, get married, have kids of his own," she says. And that, my friends, is the real tea. It's not about fitting into a certain size or looking a certain way. It's about being healthy, being there for the ones you love.

Sherri Shepherd Total Weight Loss

And Then There Was Light...

Fast forward to 2017, and Sherri undergoes gastric bypass surgery. She loses over 100 pounds and looks amazing. But more importantly, she feels amazing. She's full of energy, she's confident, she's living.

"I feel like I've got my life back," she says, beaming. And we're beaming right along with her. Because that's what it's all about, right? Living life to the fullest, loving ourselves, and being there for the people we love.

So, here's to Sherri - for being open, for being real, for being a total inspiration. And here's to you - for being on this journey with her. Now, who's ready for another refill?