African American Sleevers

[keke 60]

Felt the same way yesterday morning just keep Thinking about all the reasons you are doing it... You will be ok

[Jerzygurl 372]

I had my Sleeve Aug. 21 -243lbs. Now Aug.31-226. feeling better. Only thing is. My stomach Brokeout with a rash, and its really bad. I believe it could have been the shots in the stomach, or the tape around the incesions. Its very itchy. I was told to use Cortizone, which I have. But it helps temporarily. Plus my stomach is still swollen. Any suggestions please?

Congrats! Yep, it's probably the surgical tape. I had an allergic reaction to it twice when I was in the hospital, it pretty much came from the tape combined with the sweating I was doing. Anti-itch cream helped the best...as did Vitamin E

[Jerzygurl 372]

I'm feeling okay did a lot of walking and took some gas x so that help... A little stomach pain but I'm okay .. That's for asking

That's good to know..keep us posted KeKe!!

[keke 60]

They just changed my diet to clear liquids... Thank god

[nikki_is_winning 13]

I'm feeling okay did a lot of walking and took some gas x so that help... A little stomach pain but I'm okay .. That's for asking

Np, I am looking forward to the process. I will take gas x with me. Thanks

[mz naddie 4]

I'm 2 weeks from my surgery date are the any up to date post about AA women about to be sleeved??

[FRED1977 186]

Get you some rest Missvickie.... Prasie teh lord everything well. God bless ,and get well soon.

[leanerlena 6]

Hey people' date=' I am 3-days post-op! 8/19 and feeling good. I am getting my fluids in taking anti gall stone pills and prilosec along with all liquid vitamins from C, B-Complex, B-12, multi, hair nails skin, Calcium caltrate among other things.

What's puzzling to me is I havent read anyone else discussing giving shots 2x to the abdomen after surgery. They are blood thinners but I was terrified but I did it. So happy.

HW: 285

SW: 270

GW: 160

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I'm new to the forum and 2 weeks away from my surgery date. I start my pre-op diet tomorrow. When I had my hip replacement surgery I had to take the blood thinners and it worked a little too well. I couldn't get my incision to stop bleeding. I was taken off of it immediately. I'll remember to mention that to my doctor and hopefully it's not an issue this time. Anything else I should look out for?

[Pamela Feemster- Williams 1]

Hi fellow sleevers...I was sleeved on 6/25 and only 29lb down unfortunately I woke up on 7/22 with pulmonary embolism and pneumonia to the lungs. Docs say I'm lucky to be alive. .GOD is good. The blood clot is taken its sweet time dissolving and I'm on my second round of antibiotics for the pneumonia since my 10 day stay in the hospital and after running test after test, they find out I have lupus anti glog or something....lol and blood thinners for the rest of my life. So the jury is still out for me on the surgery. Be safe and good luck...

[missvickie 32]

good morning all. today is my 5th day post op I refuse to weigh myself. one of my friends don't do it because it will discourage you. I have tried on a few of my clothes. some are a little loose which is how I intend to gauge my weight loss at least for a while. we all have to remember despite the pain and lack of weight loss in the first few weeks, remember it took us more than a few weeks to gain all the weight, it's going to take more than a few weeks lose it, everyone is different. I have been focusing on the long term goal. everyone that I've seen 6 months to a year out looks fabulous now , so I know that it's going to take more in a few weeks to get to my goal. my friends....be patient you've already made the first step, continue to do what the doctor said, work along with it and you will see results in the end. ................ think positive!!!!!!!!!

[missindiana317 10]

Hi fellow sleevers...I was sleeved on 6/25 and only 29lb down unfortunately I woke up on 7/22 with pulmonary embolism and pneumonia to the lungs. Docs say I'm lucky to be alive. .GOD is good. The blood clot is taken its sweet time dissolving and I'm on my second round of antibiotics for the pneumonia since my 10 day stay in the hospital and after running test after test' date=' they find out I have lupus anti glog or something....lol and blood thinners for the rest of my life. So the jury is still out for me on the surgery. Be safe and good luck...[/quote']

Thank u Jesus!! Im happy to hear your okay

[SheWins1 207]

Np' date=' I am looking forward to the process. I will take gas x with me. Thanks[/quote']

Also take a heating pad. I used it foe the first week all overy body to help with the gas pains. Gas X strips helped a ton as well. I took 2 at a time. I am 2 months out.

[timetolive 16]

15 days and counting. So ready for this.

[Pastor Paula Jackson 91]

4 days post op, I went for a walk, yea the worse idea ever! Now I am really feeling it! But I am dropping weight so fast that Its scary! Highest weight: 260 Surgery weight: 247 Current weight: 238 Total loss: 22lbs in 3 weeks! That's two week liquid diet and 4 days post opt!

[keke 60]

4 days post op' date=' I went for a walk, yea the worse idea ever! Now I am really feeling it! But I am dropping weight so fast that Its scary! Highest weight: 260 Surgery weight: 247 Current weight: 238 Total loss: 22lbs in 3 weeks! That's two week liquid diet and 4 days post opt![/quote']

You go girl.. I lost ten pounds since surgery on Friday I didn't do a pre-op... You have to walk it helps a lot