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By ATLGirl, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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WeightStruggle    106

WeightStruggle
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Hi' date=' I'm 8 days post op. My incisions was sealed w/ surgery glue its dried up and peeling off all my incisions, the incision where the drain was taken out close up after being home for 2 days. They all look good and I'm thanking God none of them look like keloids :)[/quote']

I was worried about keloids too but it looks like it will heal ok. Just wondering what to use for this type of scar. Good luck on your journey! I'm also 8 days out!!

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WeightStruggle    106

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My surgery was Feb 8' date=' I waited about 3 weeks when all scabs were gone and started using the Walgreens version of Mederma. It has worked very well. It says use 3-4 times daily. I only do it twice a day:)[/quote']

Thank you for this!! I will definitely pick some up!! I'm only 8 days out so I guess I'll wait until the scabs are gone. Best of luck on your journey!

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WeightStruggle    106

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I use Vitamin E which is cheaper and just as effective as other more expensive products for scars. My wife buys a good size bottle from the vitamin section at Walgreens.

Thank you!! I've used Vitamin E for small scars so I'll give it a try.

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WeightStruggle    106

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I purchased real african shea butter I love it' date=' not only does it help with scars but other issues as well..[/quote']

Oh I LOVE Shea butter!!! Great idea! Thank you!

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buplee    556

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By the way - when I said Vitamin E, I meant vitamin E oil. My doctor also endorses it as one of the best remedies.

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buplee    556

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When I mentioned Vitamin E earlier, I meant vitamin E oil. My doctor also endorses it as highly effective for scars.

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LadyOfVirtue7    3

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Blessings I definitely will try the diet v8 splash and the diet cranberry juice, but the coffee I'll pass on. They were right when they said that your taste buds may change, because I can't drink plain Water anymore. Before being sleeved I drank huge cups of water, and now a sip makes me sick. It's really crazy. Oh and I've purchased the sugar free ice pops lol I end up chewing them instead of enjoying them. Thanks for posting. Peace, Grace, and Mercy be multiplied unto you!

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MK1986    78

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Black Girls Workout too? Anyone??

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blessings    33

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U are so welcome Ms. Virtue the ice pops are great n I chew them too makes u feel like your chewing on substance those liquids will get boring. I know exactly what your talking about when u say your taste buds change . I used to love the juices n now I'm all Water so we all change n don't get me started on smells I run from things I used to love lol. I'm not a big coffee drinker either especially since I walked into Starbucks n saw the prices I'm good on that. I've been eating some strange things I actually love Jerky n u get your Protein in so try that it really helped me I couldn't keep anything down as far as meats but for some reason my sleeve loved it. My pcp loved the idea she just said watch how much cause it does have sodium but it comes in turkey n teriyaki BBQ it's great . So I'll chat with u later Peace n Love n many Blessings to u on your journey n in your life.

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dynamitetee    24

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I was told the bandages will fall off.

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Kalimomof3    613

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I am almost 5 months out..They used glue and strips on me and it took about 2 weeks for them to fall off.

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dynamitetee    24

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How much weight have u lost so far post op?

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my3kids4life    22

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How much weight have u lost so far post op?

I had surgery March 18th, I'm down 14lbs.

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radiant_rene    7

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Hello all' date=' I am new to the forum after stumbling on it while looking up a question. I am a 35 yr old Black Woman from Delaware and I was sleeved on March 6th. It took me quite some time to read most of the post. They were very informative. It certainly was a Blessing to me to find this forum and that exist for black people. After reading some of the post I definitely am relieved. Thank you all for sharing. Peace, Grace, and Mercy be multiplied unto you all![/quote']

I'm from DE too!! I haven't been sleeved yet, can't wait to have it done!!

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    • LeighaTR

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      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
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    • Doughgurl

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      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
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      1. Selina333

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        I'm so happy for you! You are about to change your life. I was so glad to get the sleeve done in Dec. I didn't have feelings of regret overall. And I'm down almost 60 lbs. I do feel a little sad at restaurants. I can barely eat half a kid's meal. I get adults meals often because kid ones don't have the same offerings at times. Then I feel obligated to eat on that until it's gone and that can be days. So the restaurant thing isn't great for me. All the rest is fine by me! I love feeling full with very little. I do wish I could drink when eating. And will sip at the end. Just a strong habit to stop. But I'm working on it! You will do fine! Just keep focused on your desire to be different. Not better or worse. But different. I am happy both ways but my low back doesn't like me that heavy. So I listened (also my feet!). LOL! Update us on your journey! I'm not far from you. I'm in Houston. Good luck and I hope it all goes smoothly! Would love to see pics of the town you go to for this. I've never been there. Neat you will be traveling for this! Enjoy the journey. Take it one day at a time. Sometimes a few hours at a time. Follow all recommendations as best you can. 💗

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

        LeighaTR

        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

        summerseeker

        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

    • CaseyP1011

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      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
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