African American Sleevers

[BigReid21 94]

Thank you. I think I found my groove.

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[blackgirlfat 14]

hi everyone. I got sleeved on 8/3. I am down 32.4 lbs since the start of the the pre-op diet. My starting weight was 382.2.

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

@@blackgirlfat How are you feeling? Are you meeting your Fluid and Protein goals?

[charmguru 11]

Ok. I am two weeks post-op. Does anyone else feel like they need a nap after hair wash day????

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Lmao! This is me before the surgery! Lol. Did you ladies experience any Hair loss with natural hair? Biggest worry. Only 3 days post op right now

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[krr343 38]

@@blackgirlfat Congratulations! I am having surgery in November and our starting weight is about the same so I will be stalking your progress lol. I have a huge concern about losing hair also but I heard taking your Vitamins helps to avoid Hair loss.

[blackgirlfat 14]

@@blackgirlfat How are you feeling? Are you meeting your Fluid and Protein goals?

hey there! I am feeling great. Yesterday I met my Protein goal for the first time after finally finding protein that doesn't taste so bad. I haven't met my Fluid goal yet, but I am working on it. I mainly haven't met the fluid goal because I forget to drink throughout the entire day.

How is your journey going?

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

My weight loss is going great

I wrote about it a few weeks ago in this thread http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/372450-361-days-later-my-story/

[blackgirlfat 14]

@@blackgirlfat Congratulations! I am having surgery in November and our starting weight is about the same so I will be stalking your progress lol. I have a huge concern about losing hair also but I heard taking your Vitamins helps to avoid Hair loss.

I hope I don't lose any hair because I installed expensive sisterlocks in February. But I am prepared with a wig already. Good luck with your surgery!

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

@@blackgirlfat I'm not sure how your sisterlocks are going to hold up. My friend had them and since they are so small, they can break off at the root easily with healthy hair, when you have hair that is shedding, meh. Good luck.

I wouldn't suggest anyone have braids, sewins etc right after surgery. If anything wigs are best so your hair can rest.

[blackgirlfat 14]

@@blackgirlfat I'm not sure how your sisterlocks are going to hold up. My friend had them and since they are so small, they can break off at the root easily with healthy hair, when you have hair that is shedding, meh. Good luck.

I wouldn't suggest anyone have braids, sewins etc right after surgery. If anything wigs are best so your hair can rest.

Sigh. I will remain hopeful that I am the exception, but I will take a thin body over hair and money any day! By the way, I read your status update in the other thread, and you're amazing! I hope I am as successful.

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

@@blackgirlfat

Be really careful with them, they will break off at the edges and the temples, keep them oiled with like coocnut oil or something.

Sisterlocks are so pretty. I'm far too lazy for them though. Wash and go is the life for me.

Edited August 12, 2016 by OutsideMatchInside

[rnstudent343 25]

OMG! I just found out I'm approved. However, after reading all these experiences, my own fears, etc....I'm kinda nervous and re-thinking things. This is my first post and I'm relatively new to the forum. I thought I'd share it here first. Thank you for listening <3

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[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

@@rnstudent343

It is natural to be nervous.

[brandnewme2015 217]

OMG! I just found out I'm approved. However, after reading all these experiences, my own fears, etc....I'm kinda nervous and re-thinking things. This is my first post and I'm relatively new to the forum. I thought I'd share it here first. Thank you for listening <3

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It is quite normal to be nervous: this is a life-altering change. What you eat and how much you eat will be drastically different than what you have been used to your entire life- but you know what? You can DO this for a healthier and happier YOU! I'm 18 months post-op and have no regrets- except for not doing it sooner! Good luck on your journey!

[Locsnpearlz 11]

Hey folks! New to the forum and I just got my approval from the insurance company! It took 2 days to get approved! So freakin excited...and anxious. Anybody here from DC?

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