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.

My surgery date is July 9th. I'm on my second week pre-op diet - down 6 lbs. so far.

Alright Now! Look at you getting that weight off. My date is not until September, but I have started getting the weight off as well. I have not weighed in a month so I will have to check my stats.

This has just been an amazing journey!

You look marvelous! What's your stats... before and after weight, time frame/date, etc? Any tips? I just got sleeved June 25th, I know most people say just follow your dr instructions, but any tips are greatly appreciated. I still feel it beneficial to get advice or tips from people who have been there and are successful.

Thanks everyone & welcome Jallen! I am still navigating these forums. I just figured out how to reply and quote...I am not so nervous now but Dr. Levine suggested that if diabetes is present then shed recommend the DS (looky me trying to shorten stuff up) Duodenal Switch because it gets rid of diabetes completely...I do not want that and she did state that its my decision & diabetes can be reversed with the Sleeve but will take a bit longer. I still want the sleeve.

What a wonderful life...

You look marvelous! What's your stats... before and after weight' date=' time frame/date, etc? Any tips? I just got sleeved June 25th, I know most people say just follow your dr instructions, but any tips are greatly appreciated. I still feel it beneficial to get advice or tips from people who have been there and are successful.[/quote']

Hey, we are sleeve sisters, I also was sleeved on 6/25/13. I was in a lot of pain due to the scare tissue but it is starting to level off. Good luck

The Bariatric nurse gave me a list of things I need from my PCP:

5yr weight history & any weight loss pills or recommendations from him

Any weight loss or gain

Does he feel I am a candidate?

That's the part that worries me. Having a possible pre-diabetes diagnosis is scary and I will pray he allows me this opportunity.

I am doing everything else' date=' cardiology, pulmonary, gastroenterology, psychiatric eval. Through them.

I made an appt.today for gastro & they gave me July 31st...I am like oh hell no...lol

I'm going to see my PCP on Monday & maybe he will help and send me to someone sooner.

Jo

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Check to see if you need referrals for these appts you make with specialist. Sometimes you may need a referral from your pcp for it to be approved/paid by your insurance. Since you are going to see him on Monday anyways maybe you can just have him give you referrals just in case.

I'm asking for prayers to be sent up as I am getting sleeved on July 8!! So ready to join you all on the losers' bench!!

I'm asking for prayers to be sent up as I am getting sleeved on July 8!! So ready to join you all on the losers' bench!!

I will be praying for you. I'm July 9th and I ready!

I will be praying for you. I'm July 9th and I ready!

Will definitely keep you in my prayers as well. I'm in NC...where are you?

Will definitely keep you in my prayers as well. I'm in NC...where are you?

New Orleans.

My name is neisha and my sleeve is scheduled for July 15th. I am nervous and this pre op diet is rough but I am excited to take control of my health. I have muscular dystrophy and use a wheelchair and getting this weight off would make transferring easier for me and the people who help me out. I was thinking about the lap band but my surgeon suggested the sleeve. I am very worried about the hair loss cause I finally grew my hair to my back after years of cutting it. Has it been that bad.

My name is neisha and my sleeve is scheduled for July 15th. I am nervous and this pre op diet is rough but I am excited to take control of my health. I have muscular dystrophy and use a wheelchair and getting this weight off would make transferring easier for me and the people who help me out. I was thinking about the lap band but my surgeon suggested the sleeve. I am very worried about the hair loss cause I finally grew my hair to my back after years of cutting it. Has it been that bad.

Welcome. The first few days are rough. Just make sure you are getting enough protein and water and you will be ok.

I will certainly ask my PCP for referrals.

Saw the Psychiatrist and he said I was cleared for surgery. I liked him & will probably come back just to have a biased ear on my adjustment after surgery.

This group has been a Godsend. Prayers going up for July Sleevers!

What a wonderful life...

I'm asking for prayers to be sent up as I am getting sleeved on July 8!! So ready to join you all on the losers' bench!!

You got it!

My name is neisha and my sleeve is scheduled for July 15th. I am nervous and this pre op diet is rough but I am excited to take control of my health. I have muscular dystrophy and use a wheelchair and getting this weight off would make transferring easier for me and the people who help me out. I was thinking about the lap band but my surgeon suggested the sleeve. I am very worried about the hair loss cause I finally grew my hair to my back after years of cutting it. Has it been that bad.

Neisha I am praying for your success.

I just wanted to share one of the best feelings I experienced yesterday with my 7 year old daughter since surgery..We were in a clothing store and my daughter said "mommy you should try this on...it is so pretty for you.." I looked at the size (16) and told her mommy can't fit into that. She told me just put it on and I did. Amazed to my surprise it fit!!!! I was in a size 24 in March before the surgery. I have not been in a 16 in over 17 years. That evening I did not celebrate with food like I used to do before surgery, but with exercise. One of the best feelings in the world!