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They give me Ursodiol 300 mg for my gallbladder. Its better. I 2x a day. I have shortness of breath now. When I walk I get tried and my heart beats fast. If it does not get better I will call in the morning. I've lost a lot of weight. Im off my high blood pressure medication and metforin. My start weight before surgery was 250, then 223 now 217 as of last Sunday. I've been using vapor rub and airlife pump. My dizziness has improved. I had a chance to eat a little tuna fish.
<br />Sincerely<br /> Z

Well this is a free country so I wouldn't say a word, but FYI In reference to your question the reason there are institutions such as colleges, groups, clubs for people of African ancestry is because at the time black people wanted an education; they were unable to attain this by just walking into any college, they risked being hung, shot at, sprayed with Water hoses, you name it, you could also google the University of Alabama where several students were jeered and called things I dare not mention, James Hood and Vivian Malone in 1963 were apart of this group, the first group of African Americans allowed to enroll at the University of Alabama, which was an all white institution at the time.... Most black colleges were established after the civil war, there were also some established before. These colleges are called HBCU's or Historically Black Colleges and Universities. There is racial diversity at HBCU's here is a quote from wikipedia:
Racial diversity at HBCUs
As colleges work harder to maintain enrollment levels and because of increased racial harmony and the low cost of tuition, the percentage of non-African American enrollment has tended to climb.The following table highlights HBCUs with high non-African American enrollments: there was a chart here that showed European American enrollment you can google HBCU's to see the chart on wikipedia.
and there's:
Other HBCUs with relatively high non-African American student populations
The following list illustrates the percentage of white(Caucasian) student populations currently attending historically black colleges and universities according to statistical profiles compiled by the US News and World Report Best Colleges 2011 edition: Langston University 12%; Shaw University 12%; Tennessee State University 12%; University of Maryland Eastern Shore 12%; North Carolina University 10%. The U.S. News and World Reports statistical profiles indicate that several other HBCUs have relatively significant percentages of non-African American student populations consisting of Asian, Hispanic, International and white American
I do not feel this group was started with the intent to be racist, nor any college. I am sorry you are offended by this, and hope you will research this more.

I contemplated whether or not to address this comment, but just couldn't let it go. Honestly the group is called African American Sleevers but is not prohibited from any other race. It was created for those of us ( African Americans) to gain information pertaining to things that relate to us specifically. For example hair (texture, weaves, locs, shedding, coloring), skin discoloration (incision sites), etc.
Although I'm only 29 I go on the groups for ages 35 and above just because I'm not 35 doesn't mean in can't participate in a discussion on a site/group created for older people. Don't be so sensitive, you're more than welcome to join in.

That's good. See it worked out for you.

Done. Keep the faith and He'll see you through.
We have a lot in common, so I want to give a quick testimony about my lean times. I've been off for surgery for 2 weeks with limited funds from one of my jobs, the other doesn't pay if I don't work. I'm a single mom, and I also have a special needs daughter. I've been using my credit card to get by in between checks until I go back to work. I get paid tomorrow, and I had $3.33 in my checking account. All of these things happened TODAY:
1. My car was giving me problems, so I took it in this morning. I pulled out my credit card, but it was a quick fix so they waived the $105 fee.
2. I had to take my daughter to the doctor, my copay is $25, so I pulled out my credit card, and lady at the desk told me that I have a credit so, there's no charge.
3. I took my daughter's prescription to Wal-Mart, and I usually pay $12, so I had my credit card ready, my insurance company reduced the cost of that particular antibiotic to $3, so I had that in change.
4. The BEST one of all, I got home and went to check the mail for my pay check stub, and saw a letter from the IRS. They sent me a refund check for $97, because they said I over paid them.
God Is Good, All the Time.

Ok. You enjoy your first drink after WLS. I will order a virgin drink at the bar with a big pineapple on the outside lol.

Everything will work out in your favor .Stay strong. Keep us posed on your success.

I wear wigs lol too.

I had surgery june 26. My hair has not come out thank God. I wear a natural now. I use a Protein Shampoo and conditioner. I use BB products. I use leave in too.
I was worried about that too. Our bodies are different. I had to take a break from this forum. I was driving myself crazy listening to everybody.
Im back to eating my applesauce and unflavored Protein.
Don't worry. You will be ok.

Faith is taking the first step,even when you don't see the whole staircase.- Martin Luther King, Jr.

Im bleeding bad now. The doctor told me DNC. Now she changed her mind. I been throwing up and nausea. Huge clots. I've been bleeding since June nonstop. I went to the er Tuesday like my obgyn said. I was dizzy. I begged them to keep me. She put me on estrogen today. Im still cramping bad and bleeding. I don't understand the doctor. I think I might need to try a different er.I can't live like this. Can't eat not good or drink. I keep losing blood.

I don't see how people can over eat with the sleeve. It does happen. I can only eat 4 bits, I am full. My body also tells me, not to try that food anymore. I love salad. I can't eat it anymore with a little dressing. I dump. The dumping is so bad, I will not try salad again. It felt like something was attacking my body. I know a lady who had bypass surgery. She almost died. She started over eating. She gained all her weight back. She has serious medical issues now.
Please don't over eat.

I don't see how people can over eat with the sleeve. It does happen. I can only eat 4 bits, I am full. My body also tells me, not to try that food anymore. I love salad. I can't eat it anymore with a little dressing. I dump. The dumping is so bad, I will not try salad again. It felt like something was attacking my body. I know a lady who had bypass surgery. She almost died. She started over eating. She gained all her weight back. She has serious medical issues now.
Please don't over eat.

I don't see how people can over eat with the sleeve. It does happen. I can only eat 4 bits, I am full. My body also tells me, not to try that food anymore. I love salad. I can't eat it anymore with a little dressing. I dump. The dumping is so bad, I will not try salad again. It felt like something was attacking my body. I know a lady who had bypass surgery. She almost died. She started over eating. She gained all her weight back. She has serious medical issues now.
Please don't over eat.

Yes really and there's no shame in it. Some people just have very active sex lives and after 17 years of marriage I am thrilled it's still there for us.
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I had sleeve surgery June 26. I've been to the er or been admitted to the hospital.
First visit - Get sleeved
Week after pain. My pancreas, gallbladder, ans liver.
The next week shortness of breath. I had to get a blood transfusion.
All the other visits can't keep anything down. Er your levels are high. All we can do is give you meds.
My surgery doctor give me gallbladder meds.
He got all the reports from er visit. All er visits said my gallbladder needs to come out.
Today it came out. My husband said they the doc told him they removed 200 pebble looking gallstones.
I don't regret WLS.
God is a healer. Im still in the hospital

Well...you might like them, but...hot dogs are not considered any where near good nutrition! I know it is "American" to eat hot dogs and sugar and white flour/bread, but...this is also why Americans are so obese!
My suggestion is to select nutritious food that fuels your body in the most effective way. Go with a mostly plant-based diet! Don't be over concerned with not being able to eat unhealthy food, concentrate on eating a diet full of nutrient rich plant-based foods. Even though you've been sleeved, you can still eat junk food and you can gain weight. I think a better option is to take advantage of your awesome tool and fuel yourself with good nutrition.
That's my two cents.

Thank you.

Im so grateful for this app. Some many kind words and support. Im grateful that kind hearted genuine people do exist.
Let's keep uplifting people.

As a nurse, I have definitely noticed problems at job interviews. I have actually had potential employers ask me if I was sure I could handle being on my feet. Really? Before I graduated nursing school, I was a restaurant manager for years. You think being a nurse has you on your feet? Trying spending 16 hours on your feet, schmoozing customers, and running circles on a cooks line. Ugh. I might be big, but I can keep up with the best. Unfortunately, it's just one, of many, stereotypes that are rampant in our society. You just have to hold your head up and move on.