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zballard posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

i want everyone to know that it has been 6 months since surgery and I no longer qualify for Weight Loss Surgery!!! How good is that. My BMI is less than 35!! Who'd have thunk it !!!!! 


zballard posted a discussion topic 9 years ago

Once I decided to have the gastric sleeve, I never wavered and had no problems telling friends and coworkers alike of my plan. Being a nurse the comments I received were out of concern for my safety, since we see the patients who are not doing well and


zballard posted a discussion topic 9 years ago

So today I went to my first class. Praise God, I didn't fall off the bike!!!! Think I may do it again (once my but heals). Did all I could and stayed for the whole entire hour. I think I'm somebody!!!


zballard wrote a blog post 9 years ago
5 month check in - Today makes 5 months since the Vertical sleeve and I am still happy. I have lost 57.3 pounds!!! I am 3 pounds away from being half way to my goal weight. I can't believe it! Yester...

zballard posted a discussion topic 9 years ago

I hadn't seen my parents and sisters except via facetime, so they knew that I was loosing weight but they didn't truly see the amount. So this was a good vacation. My mom wasn't overly excited about the surgery but when she saw me she was sooo happy. I


zballard posted a discussion topic 9 years, 2 months ago
2 pounds away from a 50lbs loss - 2lbs away from a 50 lb loss in less than 4 months and PMS strikes!!!! Now I'm 4 pounds away from a 50lb loss!!!  No one has time for this!!! Not only that but it's early!!!!! I had...

zballard wrote a blog post 9 years, 2 months ago
3 Month Post -op!!!! - I'm so happy to say this. It has been a wonderful experience. I have absolutely no regrets. Except like everyone else on the board, I wish I'd done it sooner. But God is good and e...

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zballard posted a discussion topic 9 years, 2 months ago
3 Month check-up - HAPPY NEW YEAR all you losers out there!!!!!   And I couldn't be more happy. I'm not running the fastest race but I'm definitely running consistantly and I know I will reach the ...

zballard posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
2 Months down!!! - I can't believe it's been 2 months since surgery. I feel fantastic. Still have to work to get in enough water, and on the days that I work, I HAVE to drink 2 protein shakes. But I ...

zballard posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
Another NSV - So, one of my goals after weight loss is to be able to walk into one of the many little dress shops that line the streets of NYC. In my neighborhood is a little European shop that ...

zballard posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
Ughhh!!! Brothers.... - Saw my oldest brother yesterday for the first time since having surgery. I have lost 35 pounds and he said he couldn't tell I'd lost weight!!!!! For a doctor he is sooo not observa...

zballard posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
Returned to work after off for 6wks - Well I finally went back to work after being off for 6 weeks. I'm an ER nurse and stopping to drink and eat are hard enough with a large stomach Let alone a sleeves stomach. We ar...

zballard posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
The dreaded 3 week stall - Well it finally happened that stinkin 3 week stall except I'm in week 4-5. The first week I attributed it to PMS but that's over and I'm still stuck ). There is no joy and I want t...

zballard wrote a blog post 9 years, 5 months ago
Was feeling a little bumbed.... - So I have struggled to get in my water since the surgery. I know that is a very important part of weight loss. I have been very frustrated since coming home from the hospital. Hadn...

zballard posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
Hot flashes - I hear tell that after VSG surgery one has a tendacy to be cold. I'm desperate to know when that will happen cause I'm sick and tired of these hot flashes. I've taken off all I can...

zballard posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
Turns out that I'm not superwoman after all. - So I've mention that I'm an ER nurse and I've seen several patients come into the ER with various complaints related to having had the surgery. But I said to my self I know what to...

zballard posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
I'm such a loser... - Had my sleeve done on Wednesday, I must say first 2 days was ruff for me but today I feel good. Waiting to be discharged. Can't waiting to get this excess baggage off me. FaceTimed...

zballard posted a discussion topic 9 years, 6 months ago
October 8??? - Anyone out there having surgery on October 8? Let's hook up and keep up with each other. 

zballard posted a discussion topic 9 years, 6 months ago
Very irritated today until ..... - Today I found my self to be very irritated by everyone I came in contact with until I received a call from the surgeon. I am scheduled to meet with her on 10/21 to set date for sur...

zballard posted a discussion topic 9 years, 6 months ago
Feeling a bit bummed out - Called the surgeons office today and told them I wanted to schedule to see the doctor since I now know I'm approved by the insurance company. The earliest they can get me in is Oct...

zballard posted a discussion topic 9 years, 6 months ago
Not a patient person - So I'm not as patient as I should be or would like to be. That being said, I broke down and called my insurance company to make sure my paper work was submitted. Happy to say not o...

zballard wrote a blog post 9 years, 6 months ago
Nutrition Seminar - Had the pleasure of going to the Nutrition seminar. My fiance' went with me. I think He may be a bit overwhelmed by it all. He said he was happy he went and learned a lot. I try to...
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10/08/2014
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Aug 13, 2014
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