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.

Hey guys I'm having my surgery on Friday the 28th with Dr. Garcia I'm nervous like crazy... I start pre op diet tomorrow just curious what kind if Protein shakes are the best.... Thanks for input..

I bought the Isopure clear Protein drinks and drink on them all day. I Water them down. For a meal I like the Matrix kind. I mix with almond milk. Taste like a malt but not as thick. Yummy.

Hey guys I'm having my surgery on Friday the 28th with Dr. Garcia I'm nervous like crazy... I start pre op diet tomorrow just curious what kind if Protein shakes are the best.... Thanks for input..

I bought the isopure clear protein drinks and drink on them all day. I Water them down. For a meal I like the Matrix kind. I mix with almond milk. Taste like a malt but not as thick. Yummy.

I had my sleeve on Monday June 17, in TJ with Dr. Lopez. Im in a lot of pain in my chest it feels like someone is sitting on my chest. So glad its the surgical over.

I bought the isopure clear Protein drinks and drink on them all day. I Water them down. For a meal I like the Matrix kind. I mix with almond milk. Taste like a malt but not as thick. Yummy.

Yeah I've heard many peeps say those are good.. I'm gonna try them out.... Thanks

Yeah I've heard many peeps say those are good.. I'm gonna try them out.... Thanks

Good luck man. Hope all goes well

Hey guys I'm having my surgery on Friday the 28th with Dr. Garcia I'm nervous like crazy... I start pre op diet tomorrow just curious what kind if Protein shakes are the best.... Thanks for input..

My favorite is EAS Advant Edge carb control chocolate fudge flavor it comes already mixed; I can not tolerate the mess you have to mix up yourself.

Hey guys I'm having my surgery on Friday the 28th with Dr. Garcia I'm nervous like crazy... I start pre op diet tomorrow just curious what kind if Protein shakes are the best.... Thanks for input..

I drank the premier Protein Shakes from SAMs club they taste good are low in carbs and 30 grams of protein per shake . They come in boxes of 16 I think and they are inexpensive. There is a coupon at SAMs club this week thru July 21st for 4 dollars off and I think they are around 14.99 a case. Also at GNC their brand of Protein powder Cookies n cream and banana taste good also and they have a special sometimes. Buy one get one. Buy the shaker container with the little metal ball to mix it good. Now after your procedure milk like products like the premiere may be hard to get down. But give it some time you will be able to drink them again.

Thanks for the input.... I'm getting some primer today...I really hope I like them lol...

Thanks for the input.... I'm getting some primer today...I really hope I like them lol...

You're welcome be sure to put them in the frig they taste better cold.

I had my sleeve on Monday June 17' date=' in TJ with Dr. Lopez. Im in a lot of pain in my chest it feels like someone is sitting on my chest. So glad its the surgical over.[/quote']

I had pressure in my chest, too after surgery a week though. I was told its the hematoma caused in surgery that was between my pancreas and stomach. Also I read on other threads that's its gas. Either case tell ur doc. Hang in there , it does get better.

Thanks for the input.... I'm getting some primer today...I really hope I like them lol...

The premier is good. Not a big fan of the chocolate, it's a little watery in taste, to me.

The premier is good. Not a big fan of the chocolate' date=' it's a little watery in taste, to me.[/quote']

I agree but..the key is the high amount of protein with the low amount of carbs which for me was a key factor in getting my weight down.

Can u recommend a high protein shake that isn't milk based? I could tolerate the premiere for about a week before my lactose problem kicked in.

Can u recommend a high protein shake that isn't milk based? I could tolerate the premiere for about a week before my lactose problem kicked in.

Muscle Milk.... Lactose/milk free and good

Can u recommend a high protein shake that isn't milk based? I could tolerate the premiere for about a week before my lactose problem kicked in.

I like total lean its lactose free