yooberry
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yooberry reacted to Blsmbry in African American Sleevers
Hello Ladies,
Words can not express how I'm feeling right now. From the moment the ins. rep told me that I was approved for wls, my life started to change at that very moment. I am so blessed and grateful that "it's my turn now"! Faithfulness is a powerful force and I'm just so happy to share it with others!
Pre-op 2/24
Surgery schedule 3/1
1st day liquid diet 2/16
Thanx!
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yooberry reacted to newnatalie in African American Sleevers
Well ... Well ... Well! Hello everyone. The last time I checked I was still black so I guess I will chime in!
I had VSG on November 20, 2010 and have lost about 50 pounds. I love my sleeve! I have an African-American male doctor in Houston, Texas who has been VERY honest with me. I almost choked the first day I walked into his office and he said. black people do not do well with Lapband! I was like how could you say that? He explained that we love soul food and sweets. We find ways to cheat. I honestly believe cheating has no color, but we do tend to like heavy, greasy foods.
He begged me not to have Lapband and I am soooo grateful to him! I feel good. So far, no hair loss. I really try to take my Vitamins and eat Protein to prevent this. I am finally to a point where I am eating better. The first few weeks I could barely eat anything. The weight loss has slowed down a little, but I am not concerned. i don't want to lose so fast that I look bad. I am in this for the long haul.
Take care everyone and keep in touch!
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yooberry got a reaction from able2cope in Old Habits Coming Back!
I am in the same boat. I have only lost 50 lbs since October 21 is when I had the surgery. I am at a stand still and its killing me mentally. My daughter had the same surgery April 24 and she has surpassed me by at least 20 lbs. I am not gaining weight but I'm not losing. I am thinking about going to the basics too and I started walking and going to the gym last week. I started using my fitness pal too. I love that thing. Real I opener. This week I have cut back tremendously on my sugar. Next week carbs, then the week after that, fried foods. Baby steps right? Time to put in work now. Good luck everyone. This is truly a journey.