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.

To anyone who's post op at least 5 or more months... Did you experience dizzy spells? For about the past week and a half I've been having dizzy spells daily, a few times a day some days. Did anyone else experience this?

To anyone who's post op at least 5 or more months... Did you experience dizzy spells? For about the past week and a half I've been having dizzy spells daily' date=' a few times a day some days. Did anyone else experience this?[/quote']

I'm 5 months out I get it if I get up to fast from sitting mostly in the morning .. I've notice it's gotten better plus I take my time Getting up

Hey, I'm new to this thread and I don't know if it's been touched on since it's like 79 pages worth. My question is about hair loss. I both relax and straighten my hair with Keratin. I'd love to just do the Keratin but it's costly so I offset with the relaxer when $$$ is tight. Has anyone experienced hair loss post surgery before or after relaxing? Keratin? I guess what I want to know is should I process my hair before surgery or after. Or should I nix that all together and go natural until the hair loss stops? I've heard the hair loss is inevitable, but manageable... But this person was not one to process their hair (white ).

I'm 5 months out I get it if I get up to fast from sitting mostly in the morning .. I've notice it's gotten better plus I take my time Getting up

Thanks Ebonisekim. I asked this same question on another page and realized I haven't been taking my Iron and that could be the cause. I was never good about taking it pre-op, but since the surgery limits what/how much I eat, my body could really be low on iron now.

To anyone who's post op at least 5 or more months... Did you experience dizzy spells? For about the past week and a half I've been having dizzy spells daily, a few times a day some days. Did anyone else experience this?

The dizzy spells could be due to dehydration or hypotension. I've been experiencing this for several months but found that once I up my water and sodium intake, I'm ok.

Hey, I'm new to this thread and I don't know if it's been touched on since it's like 79 pages worth. My question is about hair loss. I both relax and straighten my hair with Keratin. I'd love to just do the Keratin but it's costly so I offset with the relaxer when $$$ is tight. Has anyone experienced hair loss post surgery before or after relaxing? Keratin? I guess what I want to know is should I process my hair before surgery or after. Or should I nix that all together and go natural until the hair loss stops? I've heard the hair loss is inevitable, but manageable... But this person was not one to process their hair (white ).

Hey...Hair loss is very common post surgery which is why it's extremely important to get your protein in...and don't forget those vitamins!!!

I was doing pretty good with a natural chop before surgery. Then in the third month post surgery I decided to get a relaxer. I did not take into account I'd be exercising more to speed up metabolism and keep weight loss at a regular pace. I just kept sweating my wraps right out. 50 dollars down the drain for a style that last 4 days tops. The following month my hair just kept breaking and was very brittle. It is definetly thinner.Dying it did not help the situation either. Just when you start wanting to slack on the protein about your 3rd or fourth month is when you should be making sure you are getting it in the most.I decided cut it off and start over with my natural curls. That way its thicker looking. And easier to maintain after the gym.

I have alittle shedding but nothing like most talk about .. I'm a meat eater always been ,so protein for me is kno problem ..

I have been taking the biotin before my surgery as well. I am completely natural but I do wear weaves and micros to take the pressure off of staying my natural hair. I also take omegas and now using coconut oil. I have had regular shedding but a lot of growth over the past year. I hope it continues;-)

I have been using Jamaican Black Castor oil on my hair, in addition to my vitamins. I have heard good things about it from my hairdresser and friends. I also started taking Nature's Bounty Biotin gel cap. They are very small and go down easy. CVS has them on sale buy one get one free.

Hey peeps. Anyone have advice for scars or preventing keloids?

My doctor gave me Skincerity to rub on my scars. My surgery was May 30th so im not able to see any results. I heard that it works though.

My doctor gave me Skincerity to rub on my scars. My surgery was May 30th so im not able to see any results. I heard that it works though.

What is skincerity?

What is skincerity?

It is a roll on nightly breathable masque that helps with repairing your skin. It will fade away the scars from the surgery. I was burned in my face a while ago and he told me to use it to remove those blemishes. He had a scar in his face that he used it on and you can no longer see it. Im hoping it will work on my skin.

I'm 5 months out I get it if I get up to fast from sitting mostly in the morning .. I've notice it's gotten better plus I take my time Getting up

I experience this too I am 7 mos out.

Thanks Ebonisekim. I asked this same question on another page and realized I haven't been taking my iron and that could be the cause. I was never good about taking it pre-op' date=' but since the surgery limits what/how much I eat, my body could really be low on iron now.[/quote']

I do have iron deficiency anemia so that may be the cause.Or at least part of why I experience it still.