Hi All!

I wanted to start a thread for African-American sleevers (no worries I HEART all sleevers from the rainbow). I just thought, no scientific proof, that African-American sleevers may respond to the surgery different than our lovely non-African American sleeved sisters and brothers. I wanted to know if we had the same skin issue, hair problems, and other surgery related issues. Also, how to deal with the culture shock. African-American "soul food" may be something of the past... or not. So I was just looking for a space to voice culture related issues and concens.

PS- I TRULY :heart: ALL SLEEVERS.

Just go to some of the support group meetings, you will find out that all colors have the same problems. Skin hair loss everything.

Surgery today!!!!

Yay!!! Praying for you!

My NUT told me not to take Biotin because it increases your appetite. I also have Aphogee products but I don't use them on a regular basis but planned on using them at about 2 months out - I'm 1 month and 10 days out.

Yeah I don't use my aphogee products a lot either. But I'm a little over 2 months and I'm about to start back using their shampoo. I might do a protien treatment but I'll see how I do without it first. Everyones dr and nut. are different I was ok'd to take it.

Thank you so much for reaching out! Congratulations on the 20 pounds! What is your current position? Sleeved or Waiting? What foods did you eat or liquids did you choose?

No prob....I ate salad with fst free vinaigrette dressing and protein. Chicken, turkey etc. No carbs or sugar. No meals after seven. No carbs besides complex carbs in fruit. Water, water water. ....I put cucumbers in mine to help with flavor. My surgeon did not put on any liquid diet or anything of the sort. He simply said you need to lose x amt of weight or I will cancel surgery. I had surgery 10/16/2012 and have lost 85 pounds so far.

Hello everyone I just want to know if there have been any one from Atlanta Georgia that has went to Mexico to have their VSG surgery and what was your experience, please be honest give me the good,bad and ugly..

Hello everyone, I'm a 35 y/o single female with no kids. I was diagnosed with PCOS in 2000 and Sleep Apnea in 2011. The company I work for does cover Bariatric surgery, and I really thinking hard about taking the next step. I'm at my heaviest 255 pounds with elevated bp, and currently taking metformin, spiralactone, continuous birth control(hormonal imbalance), and Lyrica(fibromyalgia). Yes, in 2009, I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and sciatica, and I THINK my weight has a lot to do with. I would love to have kid(s) one day; I just need some guidance in this situation.

I'm sorry I'm new to this.

I'm sorry I'm new to this.

Hi. Im 31 no children and my highest weight was 282 at 5'3 1/2 I have endometriosis and pcos and had high chlesterol. My doctor informed me that weight loss was my only hope for having children and symptoms of pcos and endometriosis to improve. Recently I lost 35 lbs on my own and I have already noticed a difference. My cramps are less severe and my cycle now flows on its own without hormone pills. My chlesterol is lowered. I am definately having my surgery on june 4th and I cant wait. I hope this helps you. Do your research first and know the facts for yourself! Good luck and keep us updated!

Hi. Im 31 no children and my highest weight was 282 at 5'3 1/2 I have endometriosis and pcos and had high chlesterol. My doctor informed me that weight loss was my only hope for having children and symptoms of pcos and endometriosis to improve. Recently I lost 35 lbs on my own and I have already noticed a difference. My cramps are less severe and my cycle now flows on its own without hormone pills. My chlesterol is lowered. I am definately having my surgery on june 4th and I cant wait. I hope this helps you. Do your research first and know the facts for yourself! Good luck and keep us updated!

Thanks, I'm going to schedule a consultation with a surgeon. I just want to be comfortable physically, mentally, and with my health.

Thanks' date=' I'm going to schedule a consultation with a surgeon. I just want to be comfortable physically, mentally, and with my health.[/quote']

I'm 33 with 4 little boys. I REALLY wanted children. I got the surgery 3/29. I was afraid that I could die and leave them motherless, but you are literally doing this to MEET your future children. I say GO FOR IT! Get a great doctor and surgeon who won't just tell you what you want to hear. It is work, I can't lie. The first month has been rough....but it's worth it!

I'm 33 with 4 little boys. I REALLY wanted children. I got the surgery 3/29. I was afraid that I could die and leave them motherless' date=' but you are literally doing this to MEET your future children. I say GO FOR IT! Get a great doctor and surgeon who won't just tell you what you want to hear. It is work, I can't lie. The first month has been rough....but it's worth it![/quote']

Thank you so much for your encouragement, I work for a hospital and we have use their doctors. I will be attending the next seminar in June.

Hey everyone, it's finally official, I'm scheduled for June 18th.

Hey everyone, it's finally official, I'm scheduled for June 18th.

That's my date too!

Hi ..I am 6 weeks post op. I've lost 37 pounds thus far. However this morning I wanted to cry. I've gained 2 pounds. Did anyone else go through this? I know I'm losing inches. I've just gotten used to the scale going down.

Hi ..I am 6 weeks post op. I've lost 37 pounds thus far. However this morning I wanted to cry. I've gained 2 pounds. Did anyone else go through this? I know I'm losing inches. I've just gotten used to the scale going down.

Yes. Unfortunately we have all experienced this scale dance. My issues from time to time have been Water weight especially since I could only take a bite or two of food. The other thing is that the body is going through its own trauma adjustments and thinks you are starving yourself. I don't know but the scale can become a fixation...don't do it everyday...too taxing emotionally;-) Hang in there!

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