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    Miss your face around here.
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    I am in southern Maine. Going to Mexico for the sleeve next month- unless I get snowed in (again!) This winter has certainly been a bit of a bear, but then again, it is New England and I guess I always kind of expect it to some extent What do you find the best thing about your sleeve? And what about the most challenging thing?
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    Hi! I seen one of your posts,noticed you are from Maine, What city are you in? I am moving there myself by the end of the year, maybe Portland or Rock land. I am also taking college courses for a Para-educator, I had my sleeve a couple weeks ago, such a good investment for our health! I am also on Facebook under the name Tera Lynn Bramble if you want to add me!
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    Hi KarenJean-just saw the dietician this morning. She said at 5 weeks out I should be eating about 800-950 calories a day. I have been averaging about 500-700. The scale is starting to budge a little bit but I think I may have put it in starvation mode! That's a new one for me-being told I'm not eating enough calories! ha ha Anyway, she told me to add more vegetables for bulk and it might help my constipation problems-tmi! I'm drinking 64 oz of water a day and getting in between 75-90 grams of protein a day. I can't wait to crunch something! Hope you enjoyed your first swim! I must get some coconut oil for my scars-only one open now . Thanks for the note-enjoy your weekend and Valentine's Day
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    Hi KarenJean - I have been thinking about you! Are u in that damn pool yet? I am doing well thanks. No loss for two weeks is a little frustratingnbut I understand. That's normal. How are your incisions now? Mine are almost closed. About how many calories do u eat a day if u don't mind me asking? I am on soft foods now and craving cheese like crazy. I had an ounce this evening and thought I had died and gone to heaven. Hope u r feeling well and thanks for asking about me. Ta ta for now-Ly
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    Hi K-i am down over 20 lbs since surgery-64 since beginning program. just ordered some plain protein so I can add it to smoothies soups etc. I feel better with more protein but its hard to get it all in. Do u still measure 2 oz or can u just tell now by how u feel? Congrats on the healing-my drain is out but its taking a long time for hole to close. cant wait to go back to work-how weird is that? Glad u r on the mend. We do have skinny things to do- woo hoo-Ly
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    Hi Karenjean-just wondering how u r doing. How are your incisions doing? I still have a hole where my drain was but I think its getting smaller! Are u back to swimming yet? I think this pureed phase is lasting forever! What phase r u on now-reg food just small portions? Would love to hear from u. Ly
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    Yep I am having a few issues-good news is no clots and they removed my drain today-yay. The bad news is I must have some sort of infection and am on antibiotics. The site were my drain was is also pretty picky. Sorry to hear u are having food issues. I'm so far so good but I am a food addict too so those battles will be with me always. Hope the sleeve helps me win some! Glad to hear your incisions are healing-you will be swimming soon. thanks for asking about me
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    Hey, nice pic! Looking good!
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    Hi K- no problem with food so far. Still on liquids. Have to get an ultrasound on my left leg tomorrow. I am so tired of this. I hope it's not a clot. I will keep u posted my friend. Still not able to swim? That must be so frustrating. Grrrrrrr just watch out when we are skinny!!!!!!!
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    Hi K-wanted to drop u a quick note to see how u r feeling? This has been such a long week it seems! I have swelling and lymphedema and its so frustrating to be on this program and not show any weight loss. All that fluid in my legs grrrrr. Anyway hope u r feeling better. Sending healing prayers. Ly
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    Thank you, I just reported numbers, the last poster to my thread...coming to a community for weight loss support and advice, looking for another idea and approach, and for someone to call me a pig...well to say the least is disheartening...so I did report him, that was totally off balance and out of place for this type of environment..if you dont like what I have to say, and you dont want to post on my thread, then dont... but there are no needs to compare me to a pig, particularly on a bariatric weight loss support thread...it says a lot about his character and esteem...arrgg so frustrating the lows people go to
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    Thank u so much -feeling ok. Just sip sip sipping how r u now?
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    Hi KarenJean-loved your message. Sorry so long to reply-trying to figure this site out myself. Thanks for comments on my face-i had a smiling pic but daughter said the smile looked to fake! I would love to borrow that tiara sometime! ! Merry Christmas and thanks for friending me.
  15. Getting sleeved today, December 9, 2014, in Lewiston, Maine! Wooohooo! This is the start of my brand new life!
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About KarenJean
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I have had a gastric sleeve.
Biography:
I'm a creative writing teacher who has battled obesity for a lifetime. My weight has ballooned out of control over the past ten years of having Adult Onset Still's Disease, a rare autoinflammatory disease/periodic fever syndrome and being on prednisone as part of my treatment.

Prior to surgery, I focused on getting my head ready, working with an eating disorder therapist and going through various programs so I have the psychological tools I need to beat obesity permanently.
Location:
Maine
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swimming, sailing, reading, crafting
Occupation:
Teacher, currently disabled
Name:
KarenJean
Gastric Sleeve Surgeon:
Dr. Loggins
Surgery date:
2014-12-09

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