African American Sleevers

[kelew39 64]

Hey Louisiana people! I'm glad there are people close to me that I can bounce questions off of. Where are you all getting your surgeries?

[yolicious1 64]

Hey Louisiana people! I'm glad there are people close to me that I can bounce questions off of. Where are you all getting your surgeries?

I went to Ochsner, Dr. James B. Wooldridge. I've had not one problem. Not one.

[kelew39 64]

Hey Louisiana people! I'm glad there are people close to me that I can bounce questions off of. Where are you all getting your surgeries?

I went to Ochsner, Dr. James B. Wooldridge. I've had not one problem. Not one.

@@yolicious1, that's great. I hope I have the same. I will be at Baton Rouge General with Dr. Jonathan Taylor. Shooting for a September date. I am just starting my 3 month diet with the nutritionist.

[lifestartsnow4me 81]

I'm so glad I found this thread. I'm a 36 y/o AA woman scheduled for lapband to sleeve revision surgery June 23rd. I'm so nervous right now. I keep thinking of all the possibilities. Is anyone else nervous about your upcoming surgery?

In from the Middle Tennessee area. Anyone else?

Edited June 15, 2014 by lifestartsnow4me

[linda hayes 16]

I am in Hattiesburg Ms and had my surgery in Slidell at sugreical specialist hospital and my Dr was Donal Balder of gulf port ms.

[lifestartsnow4me 81]

I am in Hattiesburg Ms and had my surgery in Slidell at sugreical specialist hospital and my Dr was Donal Balder of gulf port ms.

Good to see another Southerner on the boards!

[LadyC125 3]

Hi all, had my surgery (sleeve) on 6/2/14, feeling pretty good, have not had any problems, Dr Danny Vaughn is an awesome Dr.here in Macon Ga. Good luck to those who are having surgery soon.

[BLAKQUEEN 33]

Hi all I found this PBS indies documentary film by Byron Hunt called "Soul food Junkies" it was very enlightening on how we as a race look at Soul food and how our relationship with said food had impacted our lives and beliefs. It's on iTunes you can rent it for $2.99 Please check it out.

Kimtwan

[BrandNewTrina 8]

Okay I have a problem. I had surgery on Monday and I have not been able to get but maybe a Oz of Protein in. I tried sf Popsicles but they send me to the restroom. Tried cream of mushroom w beef broth and it sent me to the restroom. What am I doing wrong. Help

[itsreallyK 23]

Trina the first week your not going to be able to get enough Protein my dietician said to focus on staying hydrated...it will be better next week...

[Ria1202 101]

The first 2 weeks you should mainly focus on getting your liquids in and as much Protein as possible.

[Smokey 220 110]

The first couple of weeks are hard to stay hydrated and get in Protein. Have you tried Isopure? ? 42gm of protein per bottle. Just sip on it all day. Help meet protein and Fluid needs. Also try Syntrxx nectar unflavored. It can go into any liquid and you really can't taste it at all. It's 10gm protein per serving. Set a timer on your phone for every 15 min and stop to sip on a fluid I some kind. Get the little kids medicine cups to measure so you don't feel overwhelmed by drinking from a huge bottle or cup. Remember sip sip sip all day long!! Hope this helps!!

I'm one year out and down 80lbs so far.

[Ria1202 101]

Smokey, the Isopure is a hard drink to get down for me. I drink the Premier Protein shakes. They come in chocolate, strawberry and vanilla but I recommend the chocolate. They are pretty tasty and 30g of Protein.< /p>

[Smokey 220 110]

Isopure is a harsh drink but if I put lots of ice I can get it in. I stopped with the Isopure as soon as I was cleared to go to purée/ soft foods. It was a great option when I first got home from the hospital.

I love the premier shakes. I get vanilla because I can flavor it anyway I want. I also like the GNC Go lean shakes. Very tasty.

[Ria1202 101]

Smokey, I agree with the vanilla premier shakes. I'm purchasing some. I can't drink the lean shakes anymore. My sleeve just don't like them anymore. In the beginning and before the sleeve, I drank the strawberry and banana all of the time.