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kellythestarr got a reaction from Lisa's Hope in hellllp! November 24, 2013

I sure hope i can do this! I started working out after work today and I just downloaded myfitnesspal. I'm going to really try. I want to lose 50 more pounds!!! I think that being able to communicate with y'all will really help!

kellythestarr got a reaction from MississippiLady in hellllp! November 6, 2013

Hello all! Ok I was sleeved may 2012 with 75 lb loss. Yay! However I have not lost in 5 long months and have in fact GAINED 20 lbs. I'm extremely mad that I let myself do this. What does this mean? Have I ruined my sleeve? Is there way back from this? Is the sleeve still there lol?? Y'all know what I mean! Help!

kellythestarr got a reaction from clk in Two Years! July 26, 2012

You look gorg!!!!

kellythestarr reacted to Shellbell73 in Completely Bummed! July 14, 2012

sometimes it also depends on if you are a heavyweight or lightweight. the two lose at different rates. I'm a lightweight I started at 200 lbs..I've lost 40 in a little over 3 months. 30 in the first two then slowed down. I averaging 2.5 a week give or take. I haven't really stuck to a planned diet..I just eat what my stomach allows. I would probably do better if I exercised but it's been too hot to walk and I have a physical job so I'm usually too tired by the time I get home. Just hang in there sometimes it looks like the scale isn't moving then all of a sudden you weigh yourself and youv'e drop pounds. Just don't weigh everyday or compare yourself to others.... we all lose at different rates depending on size, diet, environment.etc.

kellythestarr reacted to Territravel in Completely Bummed! July 14, 2012

I understand what your going through. Down 21 lbs in 6 weeks, that's counting pre-op. Not as much as I had hoped for. But I am losing inches and things that were too tight, are now loose!
I read on here, if your not getting in your Protein, and eating enough calories you wont lose as quick, so I had to make myself eat more, and get my Protein in and guess what, next day I dropped a pound.
Check out www: fitnessfrog.com/calculators.html

kellythestarr reacted to Jazzmin Stanley in Completely Bummed! July 14, 2012

I am getting married in July! Congrats and you can do it! I suggest if you don't do my fitness pal at least journal to see what kind of food you are taking in and how much as well as your activity and Water. Also try to get some sleep. It also helps! Good luck I am rooting for you.

kellythestarr reacted to 5DoxieMom in Completely Bummed! July 14, 2012

Well, I'm slower than any of you. Sleeved March 12, down 31 lbs. But I haven't given up. I'm just slow. Sometimes I think people who lose a lot, were maybe used to taking in a lot of calories before surgery??? I always kept my calories between 1200 and 1400 calories a day. I couldn't lose a single pound for years at that intake. My body is very efficient, and makes use of every calorie. Now eating 700-900 calories a day, my body is adjusting to lower intake. I've been in starvation mode for decades, it seems. Not fair at all.

kellythestarr reacted to Pat Z in Words For Thoughts. July 6, 2012

"Don't feel entitled to anything you didn't sweat and struggle for."

kellythestarr reacted to bratvp63 in Yay I Farted! July 5, 2012

Just wait, soon you'll say "don't trust farts". Hahahaha

kellythestarr got a reaction from lizzybeth in Comression Stockings After Surgery July 1, 2012

I worried too. But don't stress about that they come for all sizes

kellythestarr got a reaction from shangefan in May Sleeve Buddies! May 30, 2012

I have a nsv! I painted my toenails today!!!

kellythestarr got a reaction from shangefan in May Sleeve Buddies! May 30, 2012

I have a nsv! I painted my toenails today!!!

kellythestarr reacted to rodswife in Personal Yes, But When Did You... June 13, 2012

Mine would have been like, "there's nothing wrong with your mouth." lmao

kellythestarr reacted to rodswife in Personal Yes, But When Did You... June 13, 2012

At least she is concerned for your well being. That's sweet. My husband just wants to ram it in and go to town. Lmao. No thanks.

kellythestarr reacted to aroundhky in Personal Yes, But When Did You... June 13, 2012

In the recovery room! No, just kidding!

kellythestarr reacted to emily_0192010 in .......just Happy! June 9, 2012

Well your happiness certainly shines through loud and clear!!!! It is awesome to read about how wonderful other sleevers are doing. My favorites are the posts like your's... the ones that are not about the numbers or the sizes (though, those rock too!). It's the ones about how we FEEL physically and emotionally and psychologically that make me truly smile and be so grateful to be able to know these people and experience it with them!
Thanks for sharing! Keep up that amazing attitude!

kellythestarr got a reaction from MyGastricSleeveLife in .......just Happy! June 9, 2012

Can feel the "old me" coming back and it feels amazing. Everyday I have more confidence than the day before. Family friends and coworkers are noticing my results and it is so rewarding! Im just in a really exciting place right now and I feel like I'm getting control of my life back. I am only 5 weeks post op do I know this is only the beginning but I'm down 26 pounds. 26 pounds that I will never see again!!!!! Being a sleevester was the best decision for me.