zmwalker

Send Message

Block

Add Friend

Question for Veterans - Need feedback from veterans- sleeved 6/2012- started at 262 maintaining between 160-165. Had knee replacement 12/13 and 1/14, just went off my pain meds for knee surgery- falling o...

Do You know what today is? It's my anniversary - I had forgotten this is my second surgivassary- wow. If I had to do it all over again I would. No high blood pressure, no diabetes, no recent asthma attacks, 2 new knees. Staying b...

With my daughter since surgery -

Me and some cousins before surgery -

It's been awhile since I posted - Because of my schedule-working full time, school part time, Mom going thru chemo- I havn't made group support in awhile. The magic of FB keeps me connected. I am inspired by all...

ONE YEAR OUT - -  I saw Dr Steinberg (my surgeon) on Friday. He is pleased with my progress- all of my tests are good. I am no longer obese ya'll- he and my internist said my current weight is g...

It's My Anniversary - Today is my surgiversay- Thank you God. Dr Scott Steinberg, my daughter, Dekalb Medical Center. I am rocking these 12/14's- can't say I have been perfect but I love this sleeve ...

It's Almost my Anniversary - May 15th is a few days out. I can't believe it....size 26/24 no more 288-275-265 no more.Never thought I could shop from the middle or lower end of the clothing rack....  

Knee Surgery - I am 10 months out and doing great regarding my VSG. I have embraced going from a 24/26 to a 14- still thinking about that size 12. Learning what I can and can not eat- potato s...

HELP PLEASE - I am almost 10 months out, was doing very good. My appetite has come back and I am slipping into carbs. When I drink liquids it doesn't taste right without a cheez it. When I ta...

8 Months Out- Goodie, Goodie -   Great visit with Dr Steinberg last Friday. He said at 8 months out I am where most are at 12 months out, however, I do need to step up the exercising.My goal is to learn h...

You are looking good....

I was STUPID... -  I was stupid, really stupid  something told me deep inside better not do it  what a dummy, such a dummy  to let some mess I shouldn't did take my goal from me... Yest...

SOOO MANY NSV'S - Met with my regular doctor and surgeon last week. Both are pleased with my progress. My regular doctor says if I don't lose another pound it's okay with him. Blood pressure, glu...

My Thanksgiving NSV -   Thanks living is real Thanksgiving. Although, I have never met any of you personally, I treasure our comradery. It has been an adventure having a gastric sleeve in May. I ...

My Thanksgiving NSV -   Thanks living is real Thanksgiving. Although, I have never met any of you personally, I treasure our comradery. It has been an adventure having a gastric sleeve in May. I ...

6 MONTHS OUT- HALLELUJAH!! - I didn't realize that I was 6 months out from surgery until I got a message from OH.  What an incredible journey this has been, I have went from size 26/24 to size 14,  lost 70 ...

NSV- YES - I  wore a size 14 suit yesterday- that size 12 is right around the corner and then stick a fork in it and call it done....

Best Weekend Ever - I went to Parents Weekend at Boston University last weekend. First NSV, was able to sit comfortably in the seat, didn't need an extender for seat belt. Can't explain how it felt to...

NSVs - Thankful, thankful, I am thankful, I went from size 26/24 to current 16.  I saw some friends yesterday who didn't recognize me. Tried on the jogging pants I wore the day of my surg...

So many NSVs - I check the boards faithfully, but rarely post.  The 13 weeks since my sleeve have been - wow. Despite complications- spleen - during my surgery it was one of the best decisions of...

On My Way - I wish I could say I have done every thing perfect in this journey, but, I havn't. This new lifestyle is unfolding to me daily. I am finding that what works for one person doesn't ...

You Guys Rock - I post infrequently, but, I read the board constantly. The insights, tips, vents, recipes, fellowship, and musings on this board has been a God send. Keep on Rocking...

You go Girl...

OH WHAT A FEELING - All of my clothes are too big- my closet was 28-22. Actually can wear 18's with some room. Went to Ross and didn't have to start looking from the far end of the plus sizes. Weigh...