saravmf
saravmf posted a discussion topic 7 years ago
I had my surgery in Feb 2014 and lost around 140lbs orginally. Things have been sort of slipping the past year or so and I've gained about 25lbs that I'm committed to losing again. I'm around 195lbs right now and am going to go back to high protein/low
saravmf posted a discussion topic 7 years ago
I'm from Sooke and I'm looking to get back into the swing of things after about a 30lbs weight gain. I was sleeved Feb 2014 and was doing so well for such a long time, but all the old habits started slowly creeping in. I'm on day 3 of a carb and sugar
saravmf posted a discussion topic 9 years ago
I am fairly happy with the weight I'm at a and have been staying the same for a few months now. I had originally hoped to get into the 150's, but my dr's have suggested that I'll probably bounce back to this weight anyway and that I'd really need to wo
saravmf posted a discussion topic 9 years ago
My surgeon put the paperwork through for a breast reduction a little while ago, but today I spoke with a different surgeon who specializes in LBL, and he feels I should get approved for a fleur de lis tummy tuck. Although I'm Super excited, since I tho
saravmf posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
plastics covered by MSP - Did anyone have any luck with getting plastics covered by BC Medical? I'm getting a breast reduction, but my surgeon said they don't cover anything else. Is he right or is it that ...
saravmf posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
What can you do to get Plastics covered by medical - I'm actually from BC, but thought I'd try here since it's more active. I am wondering what I can possibly do to get some plastic surgery covered. I got a referral from my GP to a s...
saravmf posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
Surgeon said I am a success - I went in for my 9 month check up a couple weeks ago and even though I have been stressing about this last 15-20lbs I want to lose, my surgeon was more than impressed and said I am...
saravmf posted a discussion topic 9 years, 12 months ago
Can't seem to get back on track after Easter derai - I had surgery on Feb 5th and had been doing pretty well with my eating plan until I went through my first real test of a holiday and all the food that's associated with it. I have ...
saravmf posted a discussion topic 10 years ago
Down 100lbs from HW - When I started this journey in the fall of 2012, I weighed an all-time high of 334. I lost 40lbs to become eligible for surgery, when I found out that I was pregnant. Throughout th...
saravmf posted a discussion topic 10 years ago
hemp hearts and chia seeds - I just bought a bag of each and was wondering what we can do with them. Any ideas? I'm a little concerned about the chia seeds expanding after they are eaten, as I've read that the...
saravmf posted a discussion topic 10 years, 1 month ago
1 Month update and NSV'S (one TMI) - I was sleeved Feb 5th and I have passed the first month and all the food stages with flying colours. I am eating many different types of foods, though mostly still opting for softe...
saravmf posted a discussion topic 10 years, 1 month ago
1 Month update and NSV'S (one TMI) - I was sleeved Feb 5th and I'm proud to say that I've passed the first month and all the food stages with flying colours. I'm eating many different types of foods (although I still ...
saravmf posted a discussion topic 10 years, 2 months ago
2 weeks out and NOT LOSING! - So, 2 weeks ago I was sleeved and I am VERY discouraged that I'm not losing. I usually lose weight super fast, and was actually able to lose 30 in the 4 weeks of preop liquids. I w...
saravmf posted a discussion topic 10 years, 2 months ago
when to call Dr? - I am only a week out and I just wanted to double check with others with experience to see if what I'm going through is normal. My surgeon isn't the involved type and even though I ...
saravmf posted a discussion topic 10 years, 2 months ago
3rd day of my journey - I just wanted to write a little update about how this journey has gone for me so far, in case any newbies are interested. I got my VSG at 1:00pm on Feb 5th and remember coming out ...
saravmf posted a discussion topic 10 years, 2 months ago
VSG TODAY !! - I'm heading into the hospital soon, and am getting excited for this part to be over. I just wanted to check in and make a little note about where I'm starting. I was 274.2lbs this ...
saravmf posted a discussion topic 10 years, 2 months ago
length of surgery - I was just wondering how long this surgery usually takes, and how soon after were you able to receive visitors. I am wondering if my husband should stay and wait at the hospital wh...
saravmf posted a discussion topic 10 years, 2 months ago
vitamins - I have noticed a few posts that mention taking the vitamins at specific times in the day and more spread out. I was given a list of what I need (B12, multivitamin, calciun, D, iron...
saravmf posted a discussion topic 10 years, 2 months ago
NUT diet VS low carb - I am scheduled for surgery on the 5th and have been using this forum daily for encouragment and guidance. I have been planning on focusing on a high protein, low carb diet afterwar...
saravmf posted a discussion topic 10 years, 3 months ago
4 week liquid diet !! - I am starting my second week of liquid diet for surgery on the 5th, and I am starting to hate the sight of the diabetic boost that my Dr suggests. He recommends that or low sugar e...
saravmf posted a discussion topic 10 years, 3 months ago
why are liquids so important? - I'm new here and have been reading a lot of your great inspirational and informative posts. I am booked for my surgery on Feb 5th and was wondering if someone could explain WHY we ...
