Ruby_Trout posted a discussion topic 7 years, 7 months ago

Things have changed dramatically since I had RNY in 2010. Currently, what is the process that people follow to be considered for WLS that is covered by BC medical? When I saw my surgeon last, he mumbled something about a change in process and basically


Ruby_Trout posted a discussion topic 7 years, 8 months ago

Hi all. I'm nearly seven years post op and suspect I have some issues with my pouch. The problem is I'm not sure what tests I should be asking to have done. To complicate matters, I live in BC, Canada and getting in to see a Bariatric surgeon is diffi


Ruby_Trout posted a discussion topic 8 years, 1 month ago

Is there anyone out there who has been following a high fat/moderate protein/low carb diet after their surgery? I'm a long way out from surgery now and no matter what I've tried, I've struggled to maintain my weight. I realize now that my surgeon was p


Ruby_Trout posted a discussion topic 9 years, 2 months ago

I had RNY in May 2010. While I dropped a decent amount of weight, I never met my goal weight / target BMI. I never had a period of time where I remained at a stable weight either. I simply went down, then began to climb upward again. I kept track and i


Ruby_Trout posted a discussion topic 9 years, 2 months ago

Hi All, 

I am five and a bit years out from RNY. It has been quite a struggle.  My weight never really stabilized at a low point and I felt that my doc was too conservative in his RNY limb reduction. In speaking with several other of his patien


Ruby_Trout posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
What the heck? (bit long) - I am almost four years out from RNY.  A year after surgery I weighed in at about 160. Currently, I weigh about 184.  I am actively trying to lose weight and return to around 155-16...

Ruby_Trout posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
climbing back on the wagon - I'm back on the wagon.  Starting today, I am actually going on a five day liquid diet to kick start my 10 to 15 pound drop.  I've been planning this for a while and waiting until m...

Ruby_Trout posted a comment 11 years, 5 months ago
As soon as "friends" and family feel threatened, they all think you...

Ruby_Trout posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
3rd surgiversary and fourth 1/2 marathon - MFP and - I just had my third sugery anniversary and I am pretty happy about that.  I am also about to run my fourth 1/2 marathon in Whistler, British Columbia next weekend.  I am pretty sto...

Ruby_Trout posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Whistler Half Marathon June 1 - Im running my fourth half marathon on June 1.  I am super excited but also really tired right now.  My legs feel like lead and 10k pretty much kicked the crap out of me on Friday /...

Ruby_Trout posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
Better, much better! Meds and my fitness pal - I started back on an antidepressant two weeks ago. Life is much better. I know that it will take awhile for full effect but I'm a much more stable person and don't feel like I am o...

Ruby_Trout posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
tracking website? - I am currently using fitday.com and have for three years.  I want a change.  I am finding the site slow and a pain in the neck to use.  Any suggestions?  Thanks!  

Ruby_Trout posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
on the upswing - I made the decision to go back on an antidepressant two days ago.  Started yesterday and feel better for just making the decision.  I am also going to see if I can get in to see a ...

Ruby_Trout posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
head hunger - i got it baaaad - I have struggled with head hunger on and off for about two years. Today, well this month actually, has been bad, bad, bad.  I get up everyday and remind myself that today is a new ...

Ruby_Trout posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
question about calories and weight loss - Hi all,  I am two years out and still desire to lose about 25 pounds.  I am keeping my cals to about 1500 a day ( I have an very active life) but realize I have a question. Should ...

Ruby_Trout posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Forgive me pouch, for I have sinned and sinned...a - While a six pound weight gain many seem like nothing to some of you, I am pretty freaked out.  I need to get back to basics and pay very close attention to what is happening to my ...

Ruby_Trout posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
long term post op troubles - Hi all,  I have been absent for much of the past six to eight months from the boards.  I have been doing really well with my weight loss and activity.  However, I noticed that at C...

Ruby_Trout posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
my addiction - I am addicted to sugar.  It is one of the reasons I struggle with my weight.  I am now in my 13th month post op and though I have lost over 123 pounds, I am still struggling to con...

Ruby_Trout posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
food struggles = personal struggles = overshare - It seems like my old nemesis, my need to eat, it back.  Everything these days sets me to eating - and I can eat A LOT.  I am generally not over 2000 calories, but I know how to pac...

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05/20/2010
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Jul 24, 2007
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