JIllette

I take my measurements once a month and was excited to note that I've lost 60 inches in 4 months (I take neck, biceps, chest, waist, hips, thighs and calves). I have another 10 days until my 4-mo anniversary from surgery and I've lost 70 pounds so far (hopefully another 4 pounds down by then).
Have been a "consistent" loser so far, but not breaking any records...no real stalls... Took some pants in to be altered yesterday, and was really something to see how much she pinned on the sides and the seat/crotch (btw, that is just a word that sounds terrible).
The boobs are just now starting to deflate, still an F cup and look good in a bra, but holy geez, nekkid is an entirely different story.
Last two months I've been exercising 3x weekly...Started doing barre classes last week, and the bodies of the other class participants encourages me that my muscles could become more "eucalyptus" than "oak trunk" like I currently have :-)

I find it cool a lot of us from the Buffalo area. Maybe one day we should all meet up that would be fun.

Oh yes Greek yogurt is good and very versatile. And it helps keep the digestive tract going! I do the Chobani Zero plain - 7g carbs and 18g protein, which is the most for a Greek yogurt I believe. I sweeten it with a little Splenda and add a few drops of vanilla or almond extract for a nice rich flavor. Or you can add in a little Crystal Light or other sugar-free drink mix and make your own flavors to keep it interesting.

I know for me it depends on the day. Some days, I am hungry and I eat all day. I can get down quite a bit, especially if I really chew up my food! No matter what, I've learned that in the end it is still up to you. You will have to push that plate away, you will have to say no to certain things. The surgery helps with that, but like they say, "its a tool" they gave us a smaller stomach but it's still in the same person. Just keep on going, and hey! you did great...you made yourself avoid eating another thing. That's control! Kudos!

I was 3.5 weeks out at my last weigh in and lost 14 pounds since surgery. It's kind of disappointing since I lost 11pounds in the first 10 days. I'm hoping the weight loss picks back up after my body adjusts to the new normal. Also, I only just got cleared to return to the gym, and will be much more active once the school year starts and I am back to work. Hopefully it will be faster!

Finally broke my stall!! Lost 2 lbs over the weekend. So now I'm down 22 lbs since surgery. I wonder if it was because I slightly changed up my diet this weekend and ate foods that weren't exactly pureed. Also, put on a pair of sandals I bought right before surgery, and they are too big now! If it weren't for the ankle strap I would've walked right out of em. Wish that would happen with my jeans already! lol

The new book gets released in November.

Hi all! Just found this thread! I was sleeved by Dr Caveretta on July 23. I've lost 20lbs so far. The first week was hard, the 2nd week i suffered from dehydration and the 3rd week I feel almost back to myself. I actually love synergy! They took care of me every step of the way. They saw me the same day i called when i was so sick 4 days post op. After reading posts on this site I can't believe how much more knowledge I have than others. I feel that they armed us with great information. Of course I am a dork and read the packets through and through before and after surgery. I loved Ann Marie and Nicole. I loved the required classes we had to take. To me they were extremely educational and helpful. I met both Caruana and Caveretta both seemed a little stuffy but their successful surgeries speak for themselves. I can't believe it will be a month on Tuesday already!

I love how we all have diffe careers very interesting.

I love how we all have diffe careers very interesting.

Any Janet evonavich - Stephanie Plum fans?
I love her books!
Remember when Lula went on her all meat diet and was carting around all that bacon??? LOL

23 days out, 19 lbs since surgery... 36 total

For a stall try tricking your body do things different shake it up. Examples new recipes do not eat same foods day in and day out. Excercise add something new or something different about what you are doing mix your routine up so your body does not get used to same old same old. I got this idea when I did weight watchers in the past. I am constantly shaking things up adding more time to my work outs and varying things.

I am a Social Worker and work in Children's Services for the County I live in. My days can be very stressful yet rewarding. Some days can be sad as well.

I am a Social Worker and work in Children's Services for the County I live in. My days can be very stressful yet rewarding. Some days can be sad as well.

On Facebook there is a site called High Protein Foods if you like their page you get good recipes daily.

I am a Social Worker and work in Children's Services for the County I live in. My days can be very stressful yet rewarding. Some days can be sad as well.

I am a Social Worker and work in Children's Services for the County I live in. My days can be very stressful yet rewarding. Some days can be sad as well.

When I get my Water in I find I get up and pee all night long.

Hmm... the link should work, I tested it. Did you click on the red type in my post above? That's the correct link.
If you're using your mobile maybe you clicked the wrong thing by accident. Try this instead:
http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/groups/show/255-buffalo-and-western-new-york/

I took a walk with my chihuahua last night and he got tired first! Little brat just sat down- like he was saying just carry me. Lol! I cant stoop and pick him up yet tho. We were standing in the street having a little argument. Finally got him to walk home with me. So I think treadmill is what I will have to do. That way he can sit in his blanket and sleep.

I would LOVE to meet other people in this area. Sometimes I feel I'm in a world of my own if it weren't for this forum. Let me know.
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