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    it could be, the body is an amazing thing as to how it holds onto the bad things because it's in survival mode. just keep with it, do what your doctor says and it will come off.
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    Best of Luck with your Sleeve. Sorry I just got your message I have been inactive for a little while. Can't wait to hear about your journey
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    Thanks! It's funny because I didn't see myself as that large when I started and honestly I look in the mirror and don't see such a huge change even though I know there is one.
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    Thank you! I appreciate your kind words, it's the motivation I need to get off the last 25 lbs
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    Thank you! I really appreciate the kind words.
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    Hey there. Just wanted to stop by and see how you were going. Hope your feeling stronger everyday.
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    Hope you are recovering very well!
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    Good luck w surgery...sending you positive vibes from California!!!
  9. Surgery 1pm. Tijuana time!!
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    Hopefully you never got the flu and you are on your way. Best of Luck
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    Hey there - wanted to wish you well for your surgery. Looking forward to hearing from you on the Sleeved side.
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    This is your WEEK!! Congratulations!! Good Luck on your NEW Journey, wishing you a Speedy Recovery........
  13. I am ready! Besides coming down with what feels like the flu, I am ready. On only liquids starting today which isn't as bad as it sounds as we can have any kind of soup and yogurt, protein shakes, water, etc. So before I know it will be done!
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    Hi MomMaestra, I live in Los Angeles, California and yourself? Are you ready for your soon approaching surgery date? Wishing you the best in this journey and can't wait to hear about your journey!!
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    Hi Mom, how was the chat...did Dr. Kelly arrive after I left?
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About MomMaestra
Sleeved or not sleeved:
I have had a gastric sleeve.
Biography:
I'm a mother of 4. Two 30 yo men, 10 yo boy and a 4 yo princess. After my 10 and 4 yo I never lost the weight. I am married to a wonderful man who supports this crazy choice and loves me unconditionally.
Location:
Dallas TX
Interests:
Homeschooling my younguns and gardening.
Name:
Karen.
Gastric Sleeve Surgeon:
Dr. Ramos Kelly
Surgery date:
2013-04-26

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The 40-day Wisdom I have gained

by MomMaestra on 06-04-2013 at 03:30 PM
At 40 days I have finally made peace with my tummy. Stomach just seems like too big of word for the size of the poor tyke right now. But I digress. For those of you who are staring in the face of this surgery or are in the first week or so post op.... take heart.

The doctor gives you guidelines for your diet. Follow them. Your tummy needs time to heal and if you keep throwing things at it that it can't handle yet, you will pay...in pain. Eat slow... that means not only chewing

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I have safely landed and so have they.

by MomMaestra on 05-29-2013 at 11:38 AM
I have safely landed in Onederland! For four days I have been under the big 200! And my jeans have safely landed in the "too big pile"! Keep on keeping on!
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I've been called a Trooper, but never a whiner...

by MomMaestra on 05-28-2013 at 06:56 AM
Well, I think I need some direction or maybe just need to return to shakes for my mainstay for protein.

I am 4 weeks out and I know I can only eat about 2 oz of anything. I'm fine with that. My surgeon said he made me a tight little pouch... the man doesn't lie!

However, since I know that, I measure everything to 2 oz. I don't usually reach that "too full" pain on my left side (I have but not often) but do have an aching pain (reminiscent of gall bladder

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It's NOT about the Weight: It's about the Percentages

by MomMaestra on 05-25-2013 at 10:56 PM
I can't take credit for this post: I found it on another site... but it makes much more sense: Compare apples to apples instead of apples to oranges...read on.

It's not POUNDS, it's PERCENTAGES!
by Carolyn M.

Two people, both 6 months post-op. One has lost only 63 pounds and feels bad about her "slow" weight loss. The other has lost 96 pounds and thinks she's doing great.

They are both wrong.

Person A had only 105 excess

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Well! I finally did it!

by MomMaestra on 05-20-2013 at 11:07 PM
I fixed fish tonight. I'm 3.5 weeks out... it's legal. I put Kickin' Chicken spice on it and pan fried it (a little olive oil, no breading). It was SO unbelievably awesome!! To my horror, I was 3/4 of my way through it when I realized I was hardly even chewing!!! Well! That was 4 hours ago and it's still sitting in there although my tummy is starting to growl. It must be working hard! I just now steeped some Camomile Tea. I was supposed to have a protein shake because I didn't hit my protein

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